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Nashville (Tenn.) -- Social life and customs.

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:

J. T. Sloan Correspondence and Other Materials

 Collection
Identifier: MS-3514
Abstract The first section of this collection houses letters written to J. T. Sloan regarding events at home. Although the majority of Sloan's correspondents lived in Nashville, he also received letters from friends and family in Murfreesboro (Tenn.), Birmingham (Ala.), Memphis (Tenn.), and Atlanta (Ga.). The second section houses letters that J. T. Sloan wrote describing his life in camp and in the field, reporting on family members and friends also serving in the Army, and expressing his desire...
Dates: 1914 December 25-1920 January 13, 1938 July 4-11

Jane Ellen Foster Letter

 Collection
Identifier: MS-3072
Abstract

This collection consists of a letter from Martha of Columbia, Tennessee to her friend Jane Ellen Foster in Nashville on June 8, 1839. Martha describes her trip from Nashville, personal news, friends, and heartbreak.

Dates: 1839 June 8

John L. Davidson Letter

 Collection
Identifier: MS-3102
Abstract

This collection consists of a letter from John L. Davidson of Nashville, dated October 1st, 1850, to his sister Harriet Ann Davidson of Logan City, Kentucky. John discusses his job in a dry goods store, dancing, love affairs, and family news.

Dates: 1850 October 1

Mary Ann Birchett's Autograph Book

 Collection
Identifier: MS-2509
Abstract

This collection contains the 1842-1864 autograph book of Mary Ann Birchett (Mary Lusk) of Nashville, Tenn. There are entries from friends and family, including Maggie and Lilly Ramsey and Cousin Will.

Dates: 1842-1864

Mary Jane McNairy Letter

 Collection
Identifier: MS-3075
Abstract

This collection consists of a letter from Mary Jane McNairy in Nashville, dated December 19, 1838, to (Jane) Ellen Foster in Philadelphia. Mary discusses her plans for Christmas break, local parties and gossip about friends and love affairs.

Dates: 1838 December 19