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Title: Wearing o' the Green
Lyricist : 98
Date Created: 1865
Abstract: This song was sung in the 1865 Irish play "Arrah Na Pogue" by Dion Boucicault and was very popular. It is included in a bound volume of sheet music once owned by Nora Gardner, a Tennessee resident.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: Nora Gardner Sheet Music Volumes
Contributing Institution: Center for Popular Music
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002642
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Title: A.D. Reynolds Tobacco Manufacturer
Distributor : A. D. Reynolds, 1847-1925
Date Created: 1889-08-30
Abstract: This is an ad from a newspaper, The bristol Courier. Vol 1, no. 297, for Reynolds AAAA tobacco.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Collection: Bristol Historical Association
Contributing Institution: Bristol Historical Association
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003397
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Title: The Conquered Banner
Author : Abram Joseph Ryan 1839-1886, 1839-1886
Date Created: 1866
Abstract: The Conquered Banner was written shortly after the Civil War and was extemely popular in the South and in the Catholic Church. It was nationally known and considered by many to be Abram`s finest work. The poem expreses Abram`s deep sorrow at the defeat of the Confederacy and is perhaps the most famous elegy ever written for the "Lost Cause" and its defenders. Father Abram served as a chaplain in the Confederate Army and was a priest in Clarksville, TN before coming to Knoxville, TN. The poem is thought to be written either in Clarksville or Knoxville, TN.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Collection: Abram Ryan Poem and Letter
Contributing Institution: McClung Collection
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001862
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Title: Joan Fontaine and her Negro Screen Lover
Publisher : American Nationalist
Date Created: 1957
Abstract: A flyer from a white supremacist, anti-integration group in California, American Nationalist. This flyer warns of interracial romance depicted in Hollywood movies, citing an upcoming release entitled "Island in the Sun" featuring on-screen love scenes between Joan Fontaine and Harry Belafonte. The flyer urges drastic measures including boycotting.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Postwar United States (1945-1970)
Collection: Edmund Orgill Papers
Contributing Institution: University of Memphis Special Collections
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003311
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Title: Tennessee
Artist : Andrew C. Cottrell
Date Created: 1968
Abstract: This is a painting by Andrew C. Cottrell from Arthur, Tennessee. It shows a man gathering berries underneath two trees. A myriad of woodland creatures surround him. There is heavy foliage falling from the trees and a bright orange sun in the background. On the tree to the right, there is there artist's name and a date. It says A. Cottrell 68 (1968). The work is from the Collection of the Museum of Appalachia.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Postwar United States (1945-1970)
Collection: Museum of Appalachia
Contributing Institution: Museum of Appalachia
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000000507
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Title: B.R. McKinnie Carte de Visite
Creator : Morse's Gallery of the Cumberland
Associated name : B. R. McKinnie
Date Created: 1861 - 1865
Abstract: A single black and white carte de visite of B.R. McKinnie (sometimes spelled "McKinney"). A note on the verso side dates the photograph "Ca. 1861-1865." The photographer's stamp is also printed on the back: "Morse's Gallery of the Cumberland" in Nashville, Tennessee.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Collection: B.R. McKinnie Carte de Visite, crica 1861-circa 1865
Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001482
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Title: Genius of Universal Emancipation v.1, no. 10; v. 2 no. 2-4
Editor : Benjamin Lundy
Date Created: 1822
Abstract: The Genius of Universal Emancipation is a periodical containing essays, letters, and poems from England and America denouncing slavery. A significant amount of the publications was written in Tennessee, where it was published. Much of the rhetoric uses Christianity and verses from the Christian Bible as an argument against slavery. It is one of the first abolitionist serials published in the United States.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: Cataloged Items in the McClung Historical Collection
Contributing Institution: C. M. McClung Historical Collection
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001247
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Title: Prentice Cooper Story
Editor : Bill Morris
Date Created: 1970-09-09
Abstract: This is the Shoppers` Weekly Journal`s 8 page tribute article on Governor Prentice Cooper.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Postwar United States (1945-1970)
Collection: General Collections
Contributing Institution: Fly Cultural Arts Center
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003383
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Title: C.P. Simonton in Covington, TN, to Marcel Cachin, Paris, France
Author : C. P. Simonton
Date Created: 1918-12-16
Abstract: This letter submitts poems to a French journal titled "L`Humanite".
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Collection: Charles P. Simonton Papers
Contributing Institution: University of Memphis Special Collections
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001671
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Title: C.P. Simonton in Covington, TN, to Sue S. White in Washington, D.C.
Author : C. P. Simonton
Date Created: 1919-05-06
Abstract: Simonton wrote this letter to Sue S. White, Chairman of the Tennessee Branch of the National Woman`s Party, with a poem about women`s suffrage.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Collection: Charles P. Simonton Papers
Contributing Institution: University of Memphis Special Collections
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003231
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Title: C.P. Simonton in Covington, TN, to John F. Shafroth in Washington, D.C.
Author : C. P. Simonton
Date Created: 1919-02-07
Abstract: Shafroth was a Democratic Senator from Colorado. He was one of several politcians to which Simonton sent poems related to political issues. This letter addresses the women`s sufferage ammendment.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Collection: Charles P. Simonton Papers
Contributing Institution: University of Memphis Special Collections
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001667
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Title: How Are You? John Morgan.
Publisher : C.D. Benson
Date Created: 1864
Abstract: The cover says this song is a comic song that is a sequel to "Here's Your Mule," a famous Civil War song. Published by C. D. Benson of Nashville, TN.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Collection: Kenneth D. Rose Sheet Music Collection
Contributing Institution: Tennessee State Library and Archives
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002604
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Title: Song lyrics
Creator : Caswell Culberson
Date Created: 1861 - 1865
Abstract: Undated song lyrics about the Civil War composed, written and sung by Caswell Culberson.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Collection: Pearson and Davis Families. Manuscripts, 1839-1887
Contributing Institution: Archives of the City of Kingsport
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000000822
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Title: Lines on Greenville College
Creator : Charles Coffin, 1775-1853
Date Created: 1800 - 1830
Abstract: This is a poem about Greenville College, which Coffin helped found in 1794 and is the oldest college in Tennessee. Greenville College became Tusculum College after a merger between the two schools. Reverend Charles Coffin was President of Greenville College from 1810 until 1827.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: Coffin Papers
Contributing Institution: C. M. McClung Historical Collection
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001266
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Title: Square dance call
Composer : Charles Dugan
Date Created: 1864
Abstract: According to the last page the call, titled the "Southern Cross Drill," was composed by Lt. Charles Dugan in 1864 while a prisoner of war at Johnson`s Island, Sandusky Bay, Lake Erie.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Collection: The Amos Blanch Jones Collection
Contributing Institution: Lambuth University
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001039
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Title: Beauties of Faust
Composer : Charles Kunkel, 1840-1923
Date Created: 1864
Abstract: This piece has under its title "Grand Valse de Concert" on the cover and on the first page. At the top of the cover sheet reads "Miss Nora Lee Gardner from her friend A. B. W." inscribed in pencil. Included in a bound volume of sheet music that belonged to Tennessee resident, Miss Nora Gardner.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: Nora Gardner Sheet Music Volumes
Contributing Institution: Center for Popular Music
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002641
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Title: C.M. McGhee in New York City to O.P. Temple in Knoxville, Tennessee
Author : Charles McClung McGhee, 1828-1907
Recipient : Oliver Perry Temple, 1820-1907
Date Created: 1887-05-13
Abstract: In a reply to an earlier letter from Temple, McGhee states that he will not contribute more money to the library in Knoxville at this time; the burden is on the community. McGhee is confident that the community will financially support the growth of the library through increased membership and rental of "the Hall" recently completed.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Development of the Industrial United States (1870-1900)
Collection: The O.P. Temple Papers, 1832-
Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001949
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Title: Cross of Liberty and Peace
Author : Charles P. Simonton
Date Created: 1919 - 1945
Abstract: A poem written by Charles Pressley Simonton of Covington, Tennessee. He often wrote poems on political themes and sent them to politicians, magazines, and friends. Simonton was County Clerk of Tipton County and also served as a Democratic senator in the Tennessee General Assembly from 1925-1927.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Great Depression and World War II (1929-1945)
Collection: Charles P. Simonton Papers
Contributing Institution: University of Memphis Special Collections
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000000813
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Title: Poem by Charles Simonton dedicated to Woodrow Wilson
Author : Charles P. Simonton
Date Created: 1918-11-08
Abstract: Simonton wrote poetry about current political issues, and frequently sent those poems to friends and magazines. This poem is dedicated to Woodrow Wilson.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Collection: Charles P. Simonton Papers
Contributing Institution: University of Memphis Special Collections
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001669
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Title: Vote Yes!: Vote for airport bonds
Distributor : Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce Airport Bonds Committees
Date Created: 1928-07-01
Abstract: These images are ads in the Chattanooga Daily Times newspaper for a promotion of Charles Lindbergh`s visit to Chattanooga in 1928 and for promotion of airport bonds in the amount of $250,000 for building a municipal airport in the area. The vote was to take place on Tuesday, November 6, 1928.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Collection: Chattanooga Times Portrait Collection
Contributing Institution: Chattanooga-Hamilton County Bicentennial Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003316
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Title: Farewell
Lyricist : Cornelia J. Orne
Date Created: 1860 - 1862
Abstract: This is a poem that had been cut out from its original publication and taped on the back of a piece of sheet music in a bound volume of sheet music that belonged to Nora Gardner.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Collection: Nora Gardner Sheet Music Volumes
Contributing Institution: Center for Popular Music
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002722
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Title: Bug Hole (Mountain Moonshine)
Artist : Cottrell, Andrew C.
Date Created: 1961
Abstract: This colorful piece of folk art depicts four men making moonshine at an illegal still. The artist is Andrew C. Cottrell from Arthur, Tennessee. The caption added to the image says, "What was going on down in the 'Bug Hole'during prohibition."
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Great Depression and World War II (1929-1945)
Collection: Museum of Appalachia
Contributing Institution: Museum of Appalachia
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000000506
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Title: 1836 Dec. 16, Knoxville [to] Mr. N A McBee, East Tennessee College
Author : David Campbell
Recipient : N. A. McBee
Date Created: 1836-12-16
Abstract: This document is a letter dated December 16, 1836, written by David Campbell to Mr. N. A. McBee, corresponding secretary of East Tennessee College (currently the University of Tennessee). Campbell writes to accept his nomination as honorary member of the Chi Delta Literary Society.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: Charles Freeling Welcker Papers
Contributing Institution: C. M. McClung Historical Collection
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002962
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Title: E.C. Prescott in Boston, Massachusetts to Governor W. G. Brownlow in Nashville, Tennessee
Author : E. C. Prescott
Recipient : William G. Brownlow, 1805-1877
Date Created: 1865-09-11
Abstract: Letter from E.C. Prescott to Governor William G. Brownlow extending an invitation to address the Mercantile Literary Association and offers an honorarium of $300. Contains clerk`s notations.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Collection: William G. Brownlow Papers
Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001804
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Title: The Confederate Veterans` Reunion, 1922
Author : E. S. Fagg
Date Created: 1922
Abstract: A poem "dedicated with love to all Confederates."
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Collection: The Amos Blanch Jones Collection
Contributing Institution: Lambuth University
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001676
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