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Title: Old Jessy
Composer : Charles C. Converse, 1832-1918
Lyricist : C. C. Sedgwick
Date Created: 1852
Abstract: This piece of sheet music is included in a bound volume that once belonged to Miss Nora Gardner, a Tennessee resident. Under the title on the cover page are the words "Ethiopian Song" and is dedicated to E.P. Christy Esq. Of the Celebrated Christy's Minstrels." At the upper right corner is an inscription written in pencil that reads "Presented to Nora by her Sis Mollie."
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=200800000002585
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| 77 |
Title: Weeping Sad And Lonely
Lyricist : Charles Carroll Sawyer
Composer : Henry Tucker
Date Created: 1863
Abstract: "Presented to Miss Nora by Q.V." is inscribed in pencil on the cover of this piece, which has an alternate title of "When This Cruel War is Over." One of the most popular songs during the American Civil War, this song was sung by everyone, including the soldiers in the field. Included in a bound volume of sheet music once owned by Miss Nora Gardner, a Tennessean.
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=200800000002655
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| 78 |
Title: The National Union
Composer; Lyricist : Charles Collins
Date Created: 1851
Abstract: Sheet music cover from time of Compromise of 1850. Image of Capitol building surrounded by a golden chain, each link listing a state and the year it entered the Union. "In Union's Chain, with its Spell, Freedom and peace and safety dwell."
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=200700000001439
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Title: The Rock Beside the Sea
Composer : Charles Crozat Converse, 1832-1918
Date Created: 1857
Abstract: This ballad tells of a "rock beside the sea" or woman who waits for the ships to come back. "There's but one place for me, Till I can greet thy swift sail home - My lone rock by the sea." The cover image is of a woman sitting on a rocky outcropping overlooking ships sailing in the sea. This piece is part of a bound volume of sheet music once owned by Tennessee resident, Miss Nora Gardner, and is incribed in pencil "To Nora from Bellie" on the cover page.
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=200800000002591
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| 80 |
Title: Charles D. McGuffey in Clinton, TN to Gen. John Eaton, Jr. in Nashville, TN
Author : Charles D. McGuffey
Recipient : John Eaton, 1829-1906
Date Created: 1869-07-29
Abstract: Charles D. McGuffey, a school superintendent, writes John Eaton to discuss an African-American school in Anderson County that is supported by a New York society. There are plans for establishing two more similar school that will be supported by a Northern charity, but the teachers will be supplied by the state. McGuffey is disappointed that Eaton does not plan to run for re-election.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Collection: John Eaton Correspondence
Contributing Institution: Special Collections, Hoskins Library. University of Tennessee
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001709
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| 81 |
Title: Charles D. McGuffey in Cincinnati, OH to Gen. John Eaton, Jr. in Memphis, TN
Author : Charles D. McGuffey
Recipient : John Eaton, 1829-1906
Date Created: 1867-10-01
Abstract: Tells of meeting two friends of Eaton`s from Cincinnati, both of whom are city officials. Expresses confidence that Hayes and most other Republicans will be elected, but is less certain of the Constitutional Amendment. Hopes to meet Gen. Eaton soon.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Collection: John Eaton Correspondence, 1865-1905
Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001788
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| 82 |
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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| 83 |
Title: Charles Eaton in Memphis, TN to John Eaton in Washington, D.C.
Author : Charles Eaton
Recipient : John Eaton, 1829-1906
Date Created: 1869-03-07
Abstract: Charles writes to his brother about the arrest of a member of the Klan and the violence that followed. He describes a very tense and dramatic scene at The Memphis Post that resulted from the report of this arrest. He states his desire to get away from the violence and relocate to the North. The letter is written on letterhead from
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001514
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| 84 |
Title: Charles Eaton to John Eaton in Washington, D.C.
Author : Charles Eaton
Recipient : John Eaton, 1829-1906
Date Created: 1878-02-09
Abstract: In this letter to his brother, Charles states he believes that education is the key to the future of African-Americans and that Southern prejudice is based on religion. He mentions Mrs. Shirley`s visit to the Eatons and John and Alice`s fine children. He tells of his investments and writing. He says that Fred and Mary Eaton are leaving for New York.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Collection: John Eaton Correspondence
Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001726
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| 85 |
Title: The Onward March
Arranger : Charles Grobe
Date Created: 1860
Abstract: Included in a bound volume of sheet music once owned by Tennessee resident, Miss Nora Gardner, this particular piece is part of a compilation entitled "Short Visits. A Collection of Beautiful Pieces arranged in an easy styule for the Piano," and is listed as number 12. On the same page, the words "Nora L. Gardner Columbia, Tenn Jan 1st 1862" are written in pencil in the top right-hand corner. On the last page there is an advertisement for a new publication from Charles Grobe.
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=200800000002563
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| 86 |
Title: "Beauty Ever New" Schottisch
Composer : Charles Grobe
Date Created: 1860
Abstract: This schottisch is part of a complilation entitled "Short Visits A Collection of Beautiful Pieces arranged in an easy style for the Piano" and numbered 2. An inscription at the top of the cover page reads "Nora E Gardner Columbia Tenn." As indicated, this piece is included in a bound volume of sheet music owned by Miss Nora Gardner, who lived in Tennessee.
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=200800000002570
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| 87 |
Title: Battle of Shiloh or Pittsburgh Landing
Composer : Charles Grobe
Date Created: 1862 - 1867
Abstract: This piano-forte is a musical description of the Battle of Shiloh from the Union point of view. Above the musical notations, there are words that give direction, such as "Advance of the enemy" and "Gen Prentiss and three of his regiments are taken prisoners."
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Collection: Civil War in Tennessee Sheet Music Collection
Contributing Institution: Center for Popular Music
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001491
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| 88 |
Title: Cameo Schottisch
Composer : Charles Grobe
Date Created: 1860
Abstract: This schottisch was one of a compilation of pieces entitled "Short Visits. A Collection of Beautiful Pieces Arranged in an Easy Style for the Piano" with the quotation under it that reads "Never pay long vistis, even to an intimate friend. For he will then wish you to come again." On the last page is an advertisement for new publication by the same composer. Inscribed in pencil on the front cover are the words "Nora Gardner Billie D." This piece is part of a bound volume that once belonged to Miss Nora Gardner, who was a resident of Tennessee.
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=200800000002566
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| 89 |
Title: Charles H. Howland in Washington, D.C. to Gen. John Eaton in Nashville, TN
Author : Charles H. Howland
Recipient : John Eaton, 1829-1906
Date Created: 1868-03-11
Abstract: Discussion of his struggle to have a bill approved by Congress and his probable need of Eaton`s presence in Washington to help push the bill through. References to the recent New Hampshire election and the growing number of rebels in Washington.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Collection: John Eaton Correspondence, 1865-1905
Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001103
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| 90 |
Title: Charles J. Woodbury in Memphis, Tennessee to Gen. John Eaton in Washington, D.C.
Author : Charles J. Woodbury
Recipient : John Eaton, 1829-1906
Date Created: 1871-12-03
Abstract: Woodbury, the Southern Educational Correspondent, remarks on Eaton`s instructions to him on collecting news of education in the South. Woodbury gives the number of "colored and white students" enrolled in Nashville Public Schools.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Collection: John H. Eaton Jr. Papers, 1865-1881
Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001330
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| 91 |
Title: Here's Your Mule Gallop! (Found at Last!)
Composer : Charles Stein
Date Created: 1861
Abstract: The cover page of this piano gallop has a drawing of a mule on it with a pencil inscription that reads "Nora Lee Gardner Dresden, Tenn Write to me dear one Dollie [Graves?] Columbia, Tenn Jan 6th 1863," as well as these words after the title "My Dear Nora never to be lost again." This piece is included in a bound volume of sheet music owned by Miss 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=200800000002565
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| 92 |
Title: Charles T. Adams in Chicago, IL to John Eaton, Jr. in Washington, D.C.
Author : Charles T. Adams
Recipient : John Eaton, 1829-1906
Date Created: 1870-01-28
Abstract: Expresses happiness at Grant`s nomination of Eaton as Commissioner of Education and does not doubt that Congress will approve it. Offers himself as a candidate for any appointment which Eaton may have power to make. Has been forced to leave his job as principal in Nashville because of his Northern background. Reminds Eaton that the writer was educated at Dartmouth and fought for the Union.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Collection: John Eaton Correspondence
Contributing Institution: Special Collections, Hoskins Library, University of Tennessee
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001703
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| 93 |
Title: The Battle of Shiloh or Pittsburg Landing
Composer : Charles undefined Grobe
Date Created: 1862
Abstract: This musical composition has an intricate, color sketch of a battle scene which states it is "Musically Photographed, by Charles Grobe." Pages 5 and 6 are missing.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Collection: John S. Mitchell Collection of Tennessee Music
Contributing Institution: Center for Popular Music
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001479
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| 94 |
Title: The Converse Folio
Composer : Charlie C. Converse
Date Created: 1854
Abstract: This piece of sheet music is included in a bound volume that once belonged to Tennessee resident, Miss Nora Gardner. This piece is dedicated "To The Pupils of the Leavensworth Female Seminary Petersburg, Va." At the top right corner of the cover is an inscription written in pencil that reads "Nora Gardner Columbia Female College."
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=200800000002560
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| 95 |
Title: Chas. H. Howland in Washington, D.C. to Gen. John Eaton in Nashville, TN
Author : Chas. H. Howland
Recipient : John Eaton, 1829-1906
Date Created: 1868-05-30
Abstract: Reports that the Arkansas Bill will probably be passed by Congress within a few days, and it is hoped that their bill can then be introduced. Believes that the Radical wing of the Republican Party feels that it has been betrayed by the more Conservative faction. Voices surprise that Eaton is not in Washington at a time when his influence is needed.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Collection: John Eaton Correspondence, 1865-1905
Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001759
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| 96 |
Title: Gen. Rosecraws' Grand March for the Piano
Composer : Chas. H. Levering
Date Created: 1863
Abstract: A grand march transcribed for the piano forte by C.H. Levering. This song was written the same year that General William S. Rosecrans fought at the Battle of Stones River in Murfreesboro, Tennessee (December 31, 1862 - January 2, 1863).
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Collection: Civil War in Tennessee Sheet Music Collection
Contributing Institution: Center for Popular Music
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001490
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| 97 |
Title: Studio Portrait of Susan Brownlow Sawyers Boynton
Photographer : Chas. H. Perry (?)
Date Created: 1865 - 1895
Abstract: Studio portrait of Susan Brownlow Sawyers Boynton. Susan Brownlow (18?-19?)was the daughter of the well-known Tennesse preacher, newspaper owner, and politician, William Gannaway Brownlow. Susan Brownlow
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Collection: Photo File
Contributing Institution: C. M. McClung Historical Collection
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000000323
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| 98 |
Title: Harry F. Griscom, 1856-1888
Associated name : Chattanooga Times
Date Created: 1856 - 1888
Abstract: 3 tifs. Three images of Harry F. Griscom,1856-1888. Griscom served in the United States Civil War, and later became a postmaster in Chattanooga from March 29,1882 until July 15, 1885. Griscom was also a member of the Tennessee State Republican Central Executive Committee in 1882.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Collection: Chattanooga Times Portrait Collection
Contributing Institution: Chattanooga-Hamilton County Bicentennial Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001555
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| 99 |
Title: Discharge Notification of Officers from Tennessee from U.S. Army, April 20, 1864
Signer : Chauncey McKeever
Date Created: 1864-04-20
Abstract: This example is one of dozens of official resignation notifications from the United States Army to the Governor of Tennessee. The form provides the rank, name, division and date effective for each resignation. The dates on this particular notice include February 8, 1864 through March 30, 1864.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Contributing Institution: Tennessee State Library and Archives
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001882
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| 100 |
Title: Rebel Claim No. 152
Applicant : Cicero Rhodes
Date Created: 1868-05-15
Abstract: Rebel Claims form filed by Tennessee citizens after the end of the civil war. If approved, they received compensation for the supplies taken by armies during the war.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Collection: Rebel Claims
Contributing Institution: Bolivar-Hardeman County Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003519
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