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Title: Staff at their desks, 223rd Co. C.C.C., TVA P-10, Powell Station, Tennessee Photographer : unknown Donor : Otto F. Haslbauer Date Created: 1935 Abstract: This photograph shows five members of the Civilian Conservation Corps headquarters personnel of the 223rd Company, TVA P-10, in Powell Station, Tennessee. The room has wooden desks, a typewriter, file cabinets, file boxes, a coal-burning stove. In the back of the room, there is an organizational chart for the company that shows a division of five work crews and other personnel. donor: Haslbauer, Otto F. Photo reads Spencer and Wyckoff, Detroit Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: The Great Depression and World War II (1929-1945) Collection: Civilian Conservation Corps, Record Group 93 Contributing Institution: Tennessee State Library and Archives URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001416
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| 677 |
Title: Photograph of Ingram Blanks Collier Photographer : unknown Date Created: 1860 - 1879 Abstract: This is a photograph taken of a framed, undated portrait of Ingram Blanks Collier, mayor of Murfreesboro from 1869-1871. Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877) Collection: Collier Family Collection Contributing Institution: Albert Gore Sr. Research Center URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000002805
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| 678 |
Title: Score card and fan from 1948 Republican National Convention Printer : unknown Date Created: 1948 Abstract: A score card that doubles as a fan. The card reads "WIN WITH IKE." Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930) Collection: The Robert R. Church Family Papers Contributing Institution: University of Memphis Special Collections URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001531
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| 679 |
Title: Washington County Courthouse in Jonesborough, Tennessee Printer : unknown Date Created: 1930 - 1955 Abstract: This postcard is titled, "Washington County Court House, Jonesboro, Tenn.". The Washington County Courthouse in this picture was erected in 1912-1913. Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930) Collection: Washington County-Jonesborough Library Contributing Institution: Washington County - Jonesborough Library URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002207
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| 680 |
Title: unidentified Printer : unknown Date Created: 1870 - 1900 Abstract: Hamilton co. judge in the late 19th c. Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: The Development of the Industrial United States (1870-1900) Collection: Chattanooga Times Portrait Collection Contributing Institution: Chattanooga-Hamilton County Bicentennial Library URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001780
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| 681 |
Title: Oath of Allegiance Signer : unknown Date Created: 1862-07-12 Abstract: Oath of Allegiance signed by a Confederate soldier after the Civil War. By signing the oath, the soldier swears to denounce the Confederate States of America and give his loyalty to the United States instead. The oath was sworn in Jackson, in the office of the Provost Marshal. Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877) Collection: Miscellaneous History Contributing Institution: Pink Palace Museum URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003592
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| 682 |
Title: Gen. Beauregard's Grand March Composer : V. G. Cowdin Date Created: 1861 Abstract: This piece of sheet music is included in a bound volume that belonged to Tennessee resident, Miss Nora Gardner. Under the title on the cover page is the quotation "With Mortar, Paixhan and Petard, We send Old Abe our BEAU-REGARD." 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=200800000001507
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| 683 |
Title: Letter of Introduction Recipient : Virginia Pearl Moore, 1880-1950 Date Created: 1928-08-02 Abstract: Letter of introduction for Virginia Pl Moore as Agent in the Extension Service of the United States Department of Agriculture to visit England and Denmark "in connection with the work of this Department." Letter is signed by the Acting Secretary of Agriculture and bears the official seal fo the Department of Agriculture. Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930) Collection: Virginia P. Moore Collection Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections Library URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001570
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| 684 |
Title: IRS Request Creator : Internal Revenue Service Author; Signer : W. A. Allen Date Created: 1870-01-12 Abstract: A letter written and signed by W. A. Allen in the Jefferson County IRS Assistant Assessor`s Office, 1st District, TN. The letter is addressed to an esquire and requests that he make a list of all the people in the district who have gold watches. Allen states that the government requires the IRS to compile such a list. Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: Expansion and Reform (1801-1861) Collection: Hamblen County Archives Contributing Institution: Hamblen County Archives URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001662
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| 685 |
Title: W.B. Rankin in Greeneville, TN to Gen. John Eaton in Nashville, TN Author : W. B. Rankin Recipient : John Eaton, 1829-1906 Date Created: 1868-11-27 Abstract: Tells what the writer is doing to help defeat the movement to change the Free School Law and suggests that he can have the legislature flooded with petitions opposing the change. 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=200700000001742
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| 686 |
Title: W. Bosson in Troy, O. to Gen. John Eaton in Nashville, TN Author : W. Bosson Recipient : John Eaton, 1829-1906 Date Created: 1869-10-05 Abstract: Account of a political trip during which the writer found much indifference to campaign issues. Predicts Democratic victory and Pendleton`s election. Mention of Garfield and Hayes. Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877) Collection: John Eaton Corrrespondence Contributing Institution: Special Collections, Hoskins Library. University of Tennessee URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001707
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| 687 |
Title: W. Bosson in Murfreesboro, TN to Gen. John Eaton in Washington, D.C. Author : W. Bosson Recipient : John Eaton, 1829-1906 Date Created: 1872-04-01 Abstract: Bosson laments the state of Tennessee`s public schools, the failure of the last legislature to take any action regarding education and inefficiency of the county system. 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=200700000001717
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| 688 |
Title: W.D. Williams in Washington, D.C. to O.P. Temple Attributed name : W. D. Williams Associated name : Oliver Perry Temple, 1820-1907 Date Created: 1892-04-05 Abstract: Reminiscences of Johnson`s enmity toward Williams` father in 1843. 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=200700000002482
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| 689 |
Title: Articles from Brownlow`s Knoxville Whig Editor : W. G. Brownlow Associated name : Knoxville Whig Date Created: 1861-02-23 Abstract: These newspaper clippings were written two months before the beginning of the Civil War. Articles include Six of the Market House Voters, which is about 34 men who voted for Secession and states only 4 were slave holders and 30 were oppressed by the General Government; the second clipping appears to be a poem or lyrics and is entitled God Save Our Noble Union, written by H. Clay Preuss; Wants to Purchase a Negro; and Clerk`s Sale advertising sale of town lots and a Negro woman, written by M. L. Hall, Clerk. Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: Expansion and Reform (1801-1861) Collection: Newspapers and Publications. 9 June 1855-1967 Contributing Institution: Archives of the City of Kingsport URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000002643
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| 690 |
Title: W.H. Stilwell in Humboldt, TN to Gen. John Eaton in Nashville, TN Author : W. H. Stillwell Recipient : John Eaton, 1829-1906 Date Created: 1867-10-25 Abstract: Tells of organizing the districts and his ordering of elections for civil districts only. Wishes that the Legislature would alter the method of forming boards of education so that there will be only one board and one set of directors in each civil district. Remarks concerning salaries [for teachers]. Asks for help in securing the appointment as Commissioner of Roads for Tennessee. 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=200700000001779
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| 691 |
Title: W.H. Stilwell in Cincinnati, OH to Gen. John Eaton in Washington, D.C. Author : W. H. Stillwell Recipient : John Eaton, 1829-1906 Date Created: 1869-03-13 Abstract: Discussion of the writer`s attempt to have his son made Local Agent of the Mails and his hope of having the present agent removed because of sympathy with the rebels. Reveals the fear that Hawkins and Fowler will attempt to have the writer removed and asks Eaton to use his influence to prevent this. 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=200700000001731
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| 692 |
Title: W.H. Stilwell in Humboldt, TN to Horace Andrews in Memphis, TN Author : W. H. Stilwell Recipient : Horace Andrews Date Created: 1869-05-10 Abstract: Expresses disappointment in lack of action by the writer`s county convention and his belief that people are equally divided between Senter and Stokes and that his county will vote for Eaton. Declares support of Senter, but expresses disappointment in Senter`s failure to deal firmly with the Ku Klux Klan. Fears that Hall will be chosen as floater candidate unless leaders in Carroll and Henry Counties are warned. Discusses the likelihood of the writer becoming the floater candidate. 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=200700000001713
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| 693 |
Title: W.H. Stilwell in Humboldt, TN to General John Eaton in West Point, NY Author : W. H. Stilwell Recipient : John Eaton, 1829-1906 Date Created: 1869-06-10 Abstract: Stilwell shares his thoughts on the sudden change in the stand of the Republican party which now favors enfranchisement of rebels and the possible results of this. 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=200700000001710
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| 694 |
Title: W.H. Stilwell in Humboldt, TN to Gen. John Eaton in Washington, D.C. Author : W. H. Stilwell Recipient : John Eaton, 1829-1906 Date Created: 1870-03-15 Abstract: Stilwell talks of the hopeful news from Washington concerning the possibility that reconstruction will be brought to Tennessee. He has sent General Smith information on the Ku Klux Klan which will aid in stamping it out. Stilwell questions the attempt of the Republican State Committee to establish a newspaper with funds "donated" by government employees and wonders why he was not informed of the recent Republican convention in Nashville. He asks Eaton`s help in securing a raise in salary. 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=200700000001693
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| 695 |
Title: W.H. Stilwell in Humboldt, TN to Gen. John Eaton in Washington, D.C. Author : W. H. Stilwell Recipient : John Eaton, 1829-1906 Date Created: 1870-03-28 Abstract: Stilwell reports a disaster for Republican candidates in Gibson county and the election of rebels to all offices. He wonders about the possibility of aid from the federal government and the passage of a bill which would curb rebel power. 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=200700000001697
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| 696 |
Title: W.H. Stilwell in Humboldt, TN to Gen. John Eaton in Nashville, TN Author : W. H. Stilwell Recipient : John Eaton, 1829-1906 Date Created: 1869-05 Abstract: Letter is marked "Private." Stilwell suggests that Eaton make strong resolutions at the gubernatorial convention aimed at clarifying Republican principles. Names men who have abandoned party principles for personal gain. The writer will attend the convention as a proxy delegate. Stresses support for Senter but discloses widespread resentment against Senter in the writer`s area because of his failure to punish the Ku Klux Klan. Regrets the fact that the courts do not deal justly with rebels or Negroes. Laments the writer`s petty position as postmaster. 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=200700000001711
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| 697 |
Title: W.H. Stilwell in Humboldt, TN to Gen. John Eaton in Nashville, TN Author : W. H. Stilwell Recipient : John Eaton, 1829-1906 Date Created: 1868-10-01 Abstract: Explains that the writer filed a claim at the Quartermaster`s Department for the use of his printing press by the Union army and that it has been mistakenly reported as disloyal. Asks Eaton`s help in correcting the error and in securing the payment due. 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=200700000001747
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| 698 |
Title: W. H. Stilwell in Humboldt, TN to General John Eaton in Washington, D.C. Author : W. H. Stilwell Recipient : John Eaton, 1829-1906 Date Created: 1871-03-09 Abstract: Stilwell has just learned that Congress has decided to pay claims of loyal citizens for war time damages and inquires as to how claims are to be filed. He urges Eaton to use his influence to see that original claims in the State Secretary`s office are honored. Stilwell notes that a commission may be formed to investigate claims and would like to be on this commission. He expresses happiness that Eaton`s labors are receiving recognition. 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=200700000001730
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| 699 |
Title: W.H. Stilwell in Humboldt, TN to the Editors of the Memphis Post in Memphis, TN Author : W. H. Stilwell Recipient : Editors, Memphis Post Date Created: 1868-10-28 Abstract: Encloses a printed circular which suggests that Eaton made a dishonest arrangement with the A.S. Barnes Co., whereby he agreed to recommend their textbooks in return for a $3000 loan for his bankrupt brother. Accuses Eaton of going beyond his legal rights as Superintendent of Public Instruction and forcing a particular line of books upon the schools. Launches into heated criticism of the circular`s authors, pointing out that the publishers of inferior, pro-Southern textbooks are probably behind it. 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=200700000001753
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Title: W.H. Stilwell in Trenton, TN to Gen. John Eaton in Nashville, TN Author : W. H. Stilwell Recipient : John Eaton, 1829-1906 Date Created: 1868-06-06 Abstract: Regrets that the writer cannot accept Eaton`s offer to send his son away to school because the boy is needed at the post office. Reflects that his hopes of being appointed to office have faded with changes in political climate. Representative Hawkins pictured as being mistrusted by the people of the seventh district. Asks legal questions concerning specific situations in the shcools of the writer`s area. States that he has been obliged to issue teaching certificates to men who had been Confederate soldiers but believes that they will teach loyalty to the Constitution. 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=200700000001760
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