This collection includes two copies of a typed manuscript of David J. Harkness' "A Birthday Salute to Knoxville." One copy is an earlier draft with handwritten edits; the second copy is a final draft which includes the edits. The manuscript provides an overview of how Knoxville became a prosperous and influential city between the late 18th century and the late 20th century.

This collection is a four page typescript with handwritten edits from Andrew J. Kellar recounting his last interview with President Andrew Johnson in Nashville, Tennessee. Kellar typed and signed this document in June 1896 in Hot Spring, South Dakota.

This collection consists of two handwritten diaries belonging to Archibald D. Paul with daily recordings of his activity on his farm between 1834 and 1864.

This collection consists of a single handwritten letter by J. A. Bowen while in Camp Cheatham, Robertson County, Tennessee, on May 24, 1861.

This collection consists of a small handwritten account book with entries from 1827 through 1840 by an unknown author.

This collection consists of a single one-page handwritten letter written by Felix Grundy on February 13, 1813.

This collection consists of a handwritten letter written from Ralph E. W. Earl in Nashville, Tenn., addressed to James B. Longacre in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on June 21, 1830. Earl writes to Longacre regarding his portrait of Rachel Jackson, wife of Andrew Jackson, which is being sent to Longacre.

This collection is a brief note written by Andrew Jackson in pencil circa 1829 regarding the U.S. Constitution.

This collection is a document granting land to Seth Summers in Indianapolis, Indiana. The certificate is signed by President Andrew Jackson on August 5, 1834.