| 676 |
Title: License to preach
Creator : Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Date Created: 1860-10-16
Abstract: A license to preach for Amos Blanch Jones who was president of Memphis Conference Female Institute in Jackson, Tennessee, from 1878-1880 and 1897-1911.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: The Amos Blanch Jones Collection
Contributing Institution: Lambuth University
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001036
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| 677 |
Title: Major Ridge
Publisher : Biddle, E. C.
Lithographer : I.P. Bowens Lithographic Establishment
Date Created: 1837-01
Abstract: Color image of Major Ridge, a Cherokee Chief. Imprint reads, published by E.C. Biddle, Philadelphia. Drawn, printed and colored at I.P. Bowens Lithographic Establishment No. 94 Walnut St. Entered according to act of Congress in the Year 1837 by E.C. Biddle in the Clerks Office of the District Court of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: McKenney - Hall
Contributing Institution: Tennessee State Library and Archives
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001681
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| 678 |
Title: Map of the State of Tennessee
Associated name : State of Tennessee
Date Created: 1819-1826
Abstract: East Tennessee is labeled as Washington District; among the towns on map: Knoxville, Kingston, Tellico, Maryville, Jefferson, Sevier, Rogersville, Greene, Limestone. Middle Tennessee referred to as Metro District Clarksville, Nashville labeled Murfreesboro is in darkest letters, perhaps is capital at the time. Site of present-day Memphis identified as Fort Pickering, Chickasaw Bluff Indian line drawn south of the Harpeth River in middle tn. up to KY border, then down along Powell's Valley to Kingston where it goes along the lower part of the Holston River, this is important because two sections of state were split by Indian lands. Handwritten notation says Careys Atlas, 1814.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: Map Collection
Contributing Institution: Tennessee State Library and Archives
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001993
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| 679 |
Title: Memphis Conference Female Institute catalogue
Author : Memphis Conference Female Institute
Publisher : W.W. Gates & Co.
Date Created: 1867
Abstract: Catalogue of the Officers and Students of the Memphis Conference Female Institute for the collegiate year ending June 19th, 1867, which contains the names of students and professors as well as the Institute`s curriculum and rules.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: Memphis Conference Female Institute Collection
Contributing Institution: Lambuth University
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001040
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| 680 |
Title: One Dollar Bill, Central Bank of Nashville
Originator : Central Bank of Nashville
Date Created: 1855
Abstract: This is a one dollar bill issued by the Central Bank of Nashville. It is dated 1855.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: Travellers Rest
Contributing Institution: Travellers Rest Plantation and Museum
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002100
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| 681 |
Title: Ordination certificate for Amos Blanch Jones
Creator : Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Date Created: 1874-11-22
Abstract: A certificate recognizing Amos Blanch Jones as a Deacon in the Methodist Episcopal Church. Dr. Amos Blanch Jones was president of Memphis Conference Female Institute in Jackson, Tennessee, from 1878-1880 and 1897-1911.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: The Amos Blanch Jones Collection
Contributing Institution: Lambuth University
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001037
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| 682 |
Title: Return of children for the 4th District in Washington County, Tennessee
Creator : Washington County (Tenn.)
Date Created: 1840-07-01
Abstract: Record of number of children under 16 and over 6 in each family in Washington County, Tennessee on July 1st, 1840. Describes how $96.27 given to the county school commissioners by the trustees was spent.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: Washington County Court Records
Contributing Institution: Archives of Appalachia- ETSU
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000000828
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| 683 |
Title: Ripley Dunlap vs. Alexander McCullough
Compiler; Scribe : Circuit Court of Henry County
Date Created: 1846
Abstract: Records from the case of Ripley Dunlap v. Alexander McCullough. Dunlap purchased slaves from McCullough and later filed suit claiming they were sickly and not healthy as promised. Dr. J. Butler gave a deposition that he examined the body of one of Dunlap`s young slaves and found that her lungs were diseased.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: Slave Accounts from Henry County, Tennessee Court Records
Contributing Institution: Henry County Archives
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002849
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| 684 |
Title: Slave Gilbert Kills His Master, Armistead W. Forrest, 1845
Compiler; Scribe : Circuit Court of Henry County
Date Created: 1845-11-18
Abstract: A slave kills his master and covers the crime by burning the barn with his master in it. It is the first recorded instance where a slave was given a trial (as opposed to immediate hanging) and other slaves were allowed to testify on his behalf.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: Murder In Henry County
Contributing Institution: Henry County Archives
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003511
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| 685 |
Title: State vs. Elijah Ethridge and Fanny Jameson
Compiler; Scribe : Circuit Court of Henry County
Date Created: 1844-05
Abstract: Henry County Court brings a charge of "lewdness" against Fanny Jameson and Elijah Ethridge for living together out of wedlock. Two warrants instruct the Sheriff of Henry County (at that time, William R. Owen) to arrest Jameson and Ethridge.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: Interesting Cases From The Henry County, Tennessee Archives
Contributing Institution: Henry County Archives
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002842
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| 686 |
Title: State vs. Henry Wilkins
Compiler; Scribe : Circuit Court of Henry County
Date Created: 1860-05-01
Abstract: A warrant to the Sheriff of Henry County orders him to summon witnesses to Henry County Court. A charge of "unlawful assembly" was filed against Henry Wilkins for allowing "an assemblage of slaves in unusual numbers and at suspicious times."
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: Slave Accounts from Henry County, Tennessee Court Records
Contributing Institution: Henry County Archives
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002851
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| 687 |
Title: State vs. Sarah Hogan
Compiler; Scribe : Circuit Court of Henry County
Date Created: 1828
Abstract: Records of a case against a single woman named Sarah Hogan. Hogan was accused of having a bastard child and strangling him to death. Witnesses testified against her, and the jury found her guilty.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: Murder In Henry County
Contributing Institution: Henry County Archives
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002738
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| 688 |
Title: State vs. Sterling Brewer and Nancy McDaniel
Compiler; Scribe : Circuit Court of Henry County
Date Created: 1833-05
Abstract: Henry County records a charge of "bastardy" against Sterling Brewer and Nancy McDaniel for having a child out of wedlock. Warrants issued to the Sheriffs of Humphreys and Henry County order the couple`s arrest.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: Interesting Cases From The Henry County, Tennessee Archives
Contributing Institution: Henry County Archives
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002843
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| 689 |
Title: State vs. Wyatt Pierce
Distributor : Circuit Court of Henry County
Date Created: 1849-01-03
Abstract: This is a court document charging Wyatt Pierce, a free black man, with the crime of tippling (drinking alcohol).
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: Slave Accounts from Henry County, Tennessee Court Records
Contributing Institution: Henry County Archives
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002852
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| 690 |
Title: Tennessee Consolidated Lead Mining Company Report
Recipient : Tennessee Consolidated Lead Mining Company
Date Created: 1850-03
Abstract: Report "To the Board of Directors of the Tenn. Consol[idated] Lead Mining Co." on the Gamble and Carter properties in Fork Creek, Tennessee, signed by James V. Symons, John Dowding, Wm. Symons, Sr., Wm. W Symons, with cost of labor written on back, March 1850.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: Tennessee Consolidated Lead Mining Company Report
Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001859
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| 691 |
Title: The Guardian, A Family Magazine, Devoted to the Cause of Female Education on Christian Principles
Editor : Smith, Franklin Gillette
Editor : Otey, James Hervey
Printer : A. M. and J. B. Rosborough, Printers
Date Created: 1842-01
Abstract: "The Guardian: A Family Magazine, Devoted to the Cause of Female Education on Christian Principles" was founded by Reverend Franklin Gillette Smith while he led The Columbia Female Institute in Columbia, Tennessee. He continued to publish The Guardian when after he left the institute to form his own female college, The Athenaeum in 1851. He resigned after a scandal and started his own female Smith listed as "editor and proprietor" also an author Otey gave "aid" - so list as an associated name The magazine was issued monthly and cost $1.50/year. Printed by A. M. and J. B. Rosborough The Athenaeum has issues of The Guardian for the years 1841-1854. 1 tif
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: Historic Collection
Contributing Institution: The Athenaeum Rectory
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001698
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| 692 |
Title: To Tobacco Planters!
Author : William & Barker
Date Created: 1839-11-28
Abstract: Williams & Barker advertise themselves as agents for Messrs. Bowe & Crenshaw of New Orleans. They will attend to the shipment of tobacco from any landing on the Cumberland River that is destined for Bowe & Crenshaw.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: General Special Collections
Contributing Institution: Clarksville Montgomery County Public Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003263
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| 693 |
Title: Twenty Dollar Bill, Bank of Chattanooga
Printer : American Bank Note Company
Date Created: 1850
Abstract: This is a Twenty Dollar Bill from the Bank of Chattanooga, redeemable at the Bank of Memphis. It was signed by John Overton Jr, who was Judge John Overton's son. Judge Overton helped establish Memphis in 1819 and bequeathed property in the city to his son.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: Travellers Rest
Contributing Institution: Travellers Rest Plantation and Museum
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002611
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| 694 |
Title: Union University catalogue 1849-50
Author : Union University
Date Created: 1849
Abstract: A catalogue revealing the type of studies undertaken by students enrolled in the university at Murfreesborough, Tennessee. Union University was established in 1841. It would later merge with West Tennessee College in Jackson to form the Southwestern Baptist University, still in Jackson. In 1907 the Southwestern Baptist University was renamed Union University, bringing events full circle.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: University History collection
Contributing Institution: Union University
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001672
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| 695 |
Title: West Tennessee College catalogue 1844
Author : West Tennessee College
Date Created: 1844
Abstract: The catalogue for West Tennessee College in Jackson, Tennessee. The college would eventually become Southwest Baptist University after merging with Union University of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: University History collection
Contributing Institution: Union University
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001675
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