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The Royal Hunt of the Sun (Clarence Brown Theatre), 1994 April 15-May 1

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 11
Identifier: I
Scope and Contents Note From the Collection: This collection consists of theatre costume designs, set designs, photographs, fabric samples, and production posters from Marianne Custer’s career as resident designer and head of the MFA design program in Theatre for the University of Tennessee, Knoxville from 1974-2018, as well as several designs from other theaters. The collection contains a set of designs from a Municipal Theatre of Hungary production of Medea, and the designs for the original production of ...
Dates: Other: 1994 April 15-May 1

Page from a Latin Liturgical Manuscript, unknown

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 2
Abstract

This very large (362mm x 514mm) page from an unknown liturgical book consists of the notes and lyrics for a fragment of a service. The staff lines for the musical sections are red, as are several words in the spoken text. The D on the front page and the B on the reverse page are blue with lavish decoration in red.

Dates: unknown

Reinhold Nordsieck Research Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS-1327
Abstract

This collection includes drawings, notes, wood blocks, plans, and other materials relating to Dr. Reinhold Nordsieck's research into the staging of the Passion Play at Bozen in 1514. Also included in the collection: German and American newspapers; a leaf from a Persian manuscript, possibly from the late 16th century; and three folia from a monastic antiphonal, probably created in the 15th century.

Dates: circa 1580, circa 1918-1945; Majority of material found within 1918-1945

Psalter in Manuscript on Parchment, Spain, 16th Century

 Collection
Identifier: MS-1540
Abstract

This psalter contains 193 vellum leaves, hand-lettered using intricate blue, red, and violet initials at the beginning of each page. A colophon written in old Spanish roughly translates to “Prepared for the Prior of the convent, the very Reverend Father. Presented by Brother Juasotelo who wrote this book by hand in the year 1586.” The psalter is written in Latin and possibly has origins in a Spanish monastery.

Dates: 1586

LeRoy Graf Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS-1609
Abstract

This collection contains materials principally from the time of LeRoy Graf's service as chairman of the History Department at the University of Tennessee. Materials include correspondence, his political and historical publications, research files, records of the History Department, and many University of Tennessee reports and publications.

Dates: 1625-1982; Majority of material found within 1939-1982

Publications, 1625-1982, undated, bulk: 1939-1982

 Series
Identifier: III
Scope and Contents Note From the Collection:

These papers are principally from the time of LeRoy Graf's service as chairman of the history department and many relate to Graf's research interests. Materials include correspondence, his political and historical publications, research files, records of the History Department, and many University of Tennessee reports and publications.

Dates: 1625-1982, undated; Majority of material found within 1939-1982

Correspondence, 1649 December-1768 June

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents Note From the Collection:

This collection includes a variety of papers from and about the Austrian Empire. The papers include correspondence, newspapers, ledgers, and documents dating from the 17th to the 20th centuries. The correspondence and documents are primarily handwritten, and they are in a variety of languages including Austrian German. The magazines and newspapers are also in a variety of languages.

Dates: 1649 December-1768 June

Austrian Empire Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0942
Abstract

This collection includes a variety of documents from and about the Austrian Empire.

Dates: 1649 December-1918 October 13

Buckinghamshire (England) Indenture

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0436
Abstract

This legal document divides a parcel of land in Buckinghamshire, England between a number of different families. The land was most likely located near Aylesbury, then the county town.

Dates: 1687 January 20

Cotton Mather Document

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0349
Abstract

This collection includes one handwritten document signed by Cotton Mather.

Dates: 1692 June 16

Ledgers and Journals, 1699-1701, undated

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 4
Scope and Contents Note From the Collection:

This collection includes a variety of papers from and about the Austrian Empire. The papers include correspondence, newspapers, ledgers, and documents dating from the 17th to the 20th centuries. The correspondence and documents are primarily handwritten, and they are in a variety of languages including Austrian German. The magazines and newspapers are also in a variety of languages.

Dates: 1699-1701, undated

Sam Y. Parker Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0830
Abstract

This collection houses materials documenting the murder of University of Tennessee graduate Sam Y. Parker by Judge James E. Fulton of Helenwood, Tennessee in 1906. Newspaper clippings and correspondence between the trial lawyers document the entire saga in detail. Other material includes research into the history of the Newman and Parker families, a Civil War diary, photographs, a family Bible, mementos, and personal items.

Dates: circa 1700-1970; Majority of material found within 1864-1906

Newman and Parker Genealogy, circa 1700-1970

 Series
Identifier: III
Scope and Contents Note From the Collection:

This collection houses materials documenting the murder of University of Tennessee graduate Sam Y. Parker by Judge James E. Fulton of Helenwood, Tennessee in 1906. Newspaper clippings and correspondence between the trial lawyers document the entire saga in detail. Other material includes research into the history of the Newman and Parker families, a Civil War diary, photographs, a family Bible, mementos, and personal items.

Dates: circa 1700-1970

Buckinghamshire (England) Indenture

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0437
Abstract

This legal document transfers ownership of a parcel of land in Buckinghamshire, England from Thomas Baldwin to William Goseer on the occasion of Goseer's marriage to Baldwin's daughter.

Dates: 1709 November 5

Buckinghamshire (England) Indenture

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0438
Abstract

This legal document covers a land dispute between William Gonseer and Aston Clinton in Buckinghamshire, England in the early 18th century.

Dates: 1715 October 8

Patricia Cornwell Collection of 19th Century Popular Culture

 Collection
Identifier: MS-3823
Abstract

This collection of manuscript materials does not include rough drafts or notes from Patricia Cornwell’s own writing. It consists of materials she collected as part of her very extensive research. In addition to notebooks, pamphlets, and newspaper articles about Medicine and Crime, it includes primary source documents about the abolition movement, suffragettes, Prince Albert-Victor and other 19th century celebrities, education, and literature.

Dates: 1715-1976, bulk 1818-1915; Majority of material found within 1818 - 1915

Society of Friends Letter

 Collection
Identifier: MS-3609
Abstract

This broadside reprints the letter that the Quakers in London wrote to King George I, followed by his brief reply. In their letter, they praised his justice and clemency, assured him of their loyalty and obedience, and expressed their sorrow over the ungrateful men of the recent rebellion. King George responded with a single sentence of appreciation.

Dates: 1716 May 26

Emanuele Tapparelli d'Azeglio Letter

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0494
Abstract

This collection is an autographed letter written by Emanuele Tapparelli d'Azeglio in 1726.

Dates: 1726 May 19

Pre-1800 Frontier, 1728-1729, 1741, 1808, 1903, undated

 Sub-Series
Identifier: B
Scope and Contents Note From the Collection: This collection includes a variety of research materials, published materials, and ephemera collected by Michael Lofaro pertaining to Davy Crockett, Daniel Boone, and many other frontier and pioneer heroes. The material dates from the mid-18th century through the 21st century with the bulk of the material dating from the mid-19th century through the 20th century.The collection is divided into three series based on type of material: Research Materials, Published Materials, and...
Dates: 1728-1729, 1741, 1808, 1903, undated

Research Materials, 1728-1741, 1785-1842, 1902-1903, 1931-2001, undated

 Series
Identifier: I
Scope and Contents Note From the Collection: This collection includes a variety of research materials, published materials, and ephemera collected by Michael Lofaro pertaining to Davy Crockett, Daniel Boone, and many other frontier and pioneer heroes. The material dates from the mid-18th century through the 21st century with the bulk of the material dating from the mid-19th century through the 20th century.The collection is divided into three series based on type of material: Research Materials, Published Materials, and...
Dates: 1728-1741, 1785-1842, 1902-1903, 1931-2001, undated

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Sevier County (Tenn.). 5
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Autograph albums. 4
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