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Governors -- Election -- Tennessee.

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Alf Taylor Campaign Button

 Collection
Identifier: MS-1551
Abstract

This button, worn by Alf Taylor's supporters during Tennessee's War of the Roses, bears a single red rose and the legend War of the Roses: Bring One. It was manufactured by Smith & Lamar of Nashville, Tennessee and Dallas, Texas.

Dates: circa 1886

Newton Cannon Circular

 Collection
Identifier: MS-3633
Abstract Governor Newton Cannon published this circular to present his position and objectives in the current race for governor. This document is addressed to Mr. John Rhea in Marshall County, Tennessee. In it, Cannon supports a national bank, deplores Van Buran’s profligacy, refers voters to his record in office, anticipates supporting the Whig/Republican candidate in the presidential campaign two years hence, and opposes a large standing army and government support of West Point. Cannon closes...
Dates: 1839 May

Tennessee Gubernatorial Election Result Summaries

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0713
Abstract

These summaries document the county-level results of the Tennessee gubernatorial elections held between August 1799 and August 1825.

Dates: 1967 February 21