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Title: Photograph of the Courtroom in Rhea County
Photographer : unknown
Date Created: 1925 - 1935
Abstract: This is the courtroom where the Scopes Trial was held in 1925 in Dayton, Tennessee.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Collection: Scopes Photography Collection
Contributing Institution: Bryan College
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000000439
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| 377 |
Title: Reese Bowen Brabson, 1817-1863
Photographer : unknown
Date Created: 1853 - 1863
Abstract: Reece Bowen Brabson was an attorney in Chattanooga, Tennessee and invested in much land in the area. He moved to Chattanoga after graduating from Maryville College.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: Chattanooga Times Portrait Collection
Contributing Institution: Chattanooga-Hamilton County Bicentennial Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001790
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| 378 |
Title: Jimmy Baxter
Photographer : Unknown
Date Created: 1975 - 1980
Abstract: Jimmie Baxter served as the first African American student body president at the University of Tennessee in 1969. He was also one of the first two undergraduates to be admitted into the university. He began serving as the Assistant United States Attorney for Tennessee in 1978.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Contemporary United States (1968-present)
Collection: Beck Cultural Exchange Center
Contributing Institution: Beck Cultural Exchange Center
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000000468
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| 379 |
Title: Group of Road Surveyors at Harriman Court House in Roane County, Tennessee
Photographer : unknown
Date Created: 1938
Abstract: This photograph shows a group of surveyors standing in front of the Harriman Court House in Roane County, Tennessee. It is indicated in the margin of the photograph that a man with the last name of Reed is shown.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Great Depression and World War II (1929-1945)
Collection: Historical Transportation Photographs
Contributing Institution: Tennessee Department of Transportation
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002367
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| 380 |
Title: Evangelist conducting an impromptu revival during the Scopes Trial
Photographer : unknown
Date Created: 1925
Abstract: Verso side reads: Evangelist (unidentified) condicuting impromptu revival during the Scopes trial in Dayton, Tennessee in 1925. A small crowd assembles in the street to listen.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Collection: Scopes Photography Collection
Contributing Institution: Bryan College
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000000446
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| 381 |
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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| 382 |
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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| 383 |
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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| 384 |
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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| 385 |
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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| 386 |
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: 1869-07-20
Abstract: Stilwell writes that he can no longer support Governor Senter for re-election because of Senter`s stand on registration of all rebels. He accuses Senter of fixing the elections and asks for Eaton`s advice. Letter is marked as "private" at the top.
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=200700000001517
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| 387 |
Title: W. Hastings Hughes in Rugby, Tennessee to O.P. Temple in Knoxville, Tennessee
Attributed name : W. Hastings Hughes, 1833-1909
Associated name : Oliver Perry Temple, 1820-1907
Date Created: 1880-12-06
Abstract: Hughes inquires as to the whereabouts of the agreement with Crook & Company for sale of 1,000 acres of coal land and asks Temple to draw up the deed.
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=200700000002458
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| 388 |
Title: Hughes, W. Hastings in Rugby, Tennessee to Temple, O.P. in Knoxville, Tennessee
Author : W. Hastings Hughes
Recipient : Oliver Perry Temple, 1820-1907
Date Created: 1880-10-13
Abstract: Instructions to take legal steps "for registration etc." of the "Rugby Commissary" to run the "store business." Lists names of trustees and back contains Temple`s notes on his response to the request.
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=200800000000766
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| 389 |
Title: Hughes, W. Hastings in Rugby, Tennessee to Temple, O.P. in Knoxville, Tennessee
Author : W. Hastings Hughes
Recipient : Oliver Perry Temple, 1820-1907
Date Created: 1881-02-04
Abstract: Discusses various land matters and the rights of alien purchasers of real estate in Rugby.
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=200800000000773
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| 390 |
Title: Certificate for shares in the Hiwassee Bank
Associated name : W. J. Eldredge
Assignee : J. E. Quisenberry
Date Created: 1907-01-01
Abstract: Document certifying that W.J. Eldredge holds ten shares of the capital stock of the Hiwassee Bank in Charleston, Tennessee dated January 1, 1907 and signed by the bank`s cashier and president. Verso side states that W.J. Eldredge`s share are being transferred to S.V. Eldredge by J.E. Quisenberry on September 2, 1942.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Collection: Cleveland Public Library History Branch Collection
Contributing Institution: Southeast Tennessee Digital Archive Cleveland State Community College
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000000780
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| 391 |
Title: Rebel Claim No. 186
Applicant : W.A. Nalor
Date Created: 1868-06-30
Abstract: This is a claim by a Hardeman County citizen for damages of his property by the "rebel army".
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=200800000002755
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| 392 |
Title: Holston River Railway Co. vs. W.H. Reynolds, et ux.
Plaintiff : Holston River Railway Company
Defendant : W.H. Reynolds
Date Created: 1907
Abstract: Petition by Reynolds to keep rights to property desired by Holston River Railway. Verdict gives rights to the Railway Company.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Development of the Industrial United States (1870-1900)
Collection: Hawkins County Archives
Contributing Institution: Hawkins County Archives
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002805
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| 393 |
Title: W.H. Turley in McMillans, Tennessee to O.P. Temple in Knoxville, Tennessee
Author : W.H. Turley
Recipient : Oliver Perry Temple, 1820-1906
Date Created: 1879-07-02
Abstract: Writer did not know anything was due Temple for helping him when in prison, or even that Temple ever did help. Writer was imprisoned at insistance of Maynard, Brownlow and others; two years starving at Johnson`s Island.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Collection: The O.P. Temple Papers, 1832-1909
Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003455
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| 394 |
Title: State of Tennessee vs Peter Blanton and Mary Jane Williams, Colored, for Lewdness
Scribe; Witness : W.J. Hagler
Signer : E. Bogard
Date Created: 1871-08-16
Abstract: Grand Jury statement from the case of the State of Tennessee vs Peter Blanton and Mary Jane Williams. Blanton and Williams were found guilty of lewdness, cohabitating together while unmarried. The jurors, including Grand Jury Foreman E. Bogard, signed the document. Clerk W.J. Hagler also signed the document as a witness.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: State Circuit Court
Contributing Institution: Stewart County Archives
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002744
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| 395 |
Title: State of Tennessee vs Peter Blanton and Mary Jane Williams
Scribe; Witness : W.J. Hagler
Recipient : S.W. Cooley
Date Created: 1871-08-23
Abstract: An order to S.W. Cooley, Sheriff of Stewart County, to take Peter Blanton and Mary Jane Williams into custody and make them appear before the Circuit Court in Dover. Blanton and Williams were charged with adultery and cohabitation.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: State Circuit Court
Contributing Institution: Stewart County Archives
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002743
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| 396 |
Title: W.L. Dean in Poughkeepsie, New York to the Hon. O.P. Temple in Knoxville, Tennessee
Author : W.L. Dean
Recipient : Oliver Perry Temple, 1820-1907
Associated name : Vassar College
Date Created: 1877-04-30
Abstract: This note is written on Vassar College letterhead stating that a draft has been cashed for Temple`s daughter.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Development of the Industrial United States (1870-1900)
Collection: The O.P. Temple Papers, 1832-1909
Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001673
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| 397 |
Title: Excerpt of the Minutes of Giles County Commission appointed to oversee the rebuilding of the County Courthouse in 1907
Secretary; Signer : W.P. Hart
Signer : G.H. McMillion
Date Created: 1907-05-07 - 1907-12-16
Abstract: Date range (May 7, 1907 - Dec 16 1907). Excerpt of 5 pages of minutes from the Giles County Commisssion. Discusses: the fire that destroyed the Pulaski courthouse on April 20-21, 1907; insurance provisions; and ideas for updating the new courthouse such as making it fireproof and using steam to heat it. Dec 16 entry talks about financing.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Collection: Historical County Records
Contributing Institution: Giles County Archives
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002809
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| 398 |
Title: 1843 Nov 1 [of] W[illia]m Henson regarding the Improvements of Rebecca Starritt
Author : W.T. Henson
Date Created: 1843-11-01
Abstract: This document is the sworn statement of William Henson, dated November 1, 1843. Mr. Henson swears that he knew an Indian named Grub who sold land in Union County, Georgia to Rebecca Starritt, formerly Rebecca Henson.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: Penelope Allen Collection, 1801-1984
Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003098
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| 399 |
Title: Introduction to William Jennings Bryan`s reception in Dayton, Tennessee
Author of introduction : Wallace C. Haggard
Date Created: 1925-06-08
Abstract: Notes included in file: "Haggard was a young lawyer in Dayton at the time of the Scopes trial. Introduction of William jennings Bryan by Wallace C. Haggard, at reception and dinner in his honor on arrival in Dayton, Tennessee." Wallace Haggard was on the side of the prosecution with William Jennings Bryan.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Collection: William Jennings Bryan Artifacts
Contributing Institution: Bryan College
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003346
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| 400 |
Title: W.P. Brownlow in Jonesboro, Tennessee to Paul E. Divine in Tazewell, Tennessee
Author : Walter, Preston Brownlow
Date Created: 1897-11-27
Abstract: A letter written by Representative Walter Preston Brownlow to Paul E. Divine discussing both friendly and legal matters.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Collection: Museum at Mountain Home
Contributing Institution: Museum at Mountain Home-ETSU
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003337
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