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Title: Clarence Darrow's arrival in Dayton
Associated name : Clarence Darrow, 1857-1938
Associated name : John Thomas Scopes
Associated name : John R Neal
Date Created: 1925-07
Abstract: Photograph of Clarence Darrow's arrival in Dayton, Tennessee. John Scopes is shown welcoming Darrow. John R. Neal is also shown.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Collection: Looking Back at Tennessee Photograph Collection
Contributing Institution: Tennessee State Library and Archives
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000002707
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Title: Scopes Trial courtroom before the verdict
Associated name : Clarence Darrow, 1857-1938
Date Created: 1925
Abstract: Photograph of the Scopes Trial courtroom and jury just before the verdict. Clarence Darrow is visible on the left.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Collection: Library Photograph Collection
Contributing Institution: Tennessee State Library and Archives
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000002697
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Title: Gravestones Receipt
Recipient : Coleman, M.J.
Associated name : Stevens, G.M.
Date Created: 1884-06-03
Abstract: A bill for $15 from M.J. Coleman at the Nashville Marble Works for 1 headstone and 1 footstone for Ann Reeves, which was paid by Mr. G. M. Stevens.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Development of the Industrial United States (1870-1900)
Collection: Smith County Archives
Contributing Institution: Smith County Archives
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003413
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Title: Petition for Divorce! Daniel E. Parnell vs. Sally Parnell
Author : Collier, J.C.
Date Created: 1840-05-14
Abstract: The petition states that Sally Parnell "resides beyond the limits of Tennessee" and requires her to appear before the next term of the Circuit Court in June, 1840. The petition was posted for the Dickson County Court by the Clerk and Master, J. C. Collier.
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=200800000003261
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Title: 1838 Sept. 29, United States to John Vann
Signer : Collins McDonald
Associated name : John Vann
Date Created: 1838-09-29
Abstract: This document dated September 29th 1838 is a spoliation claim for John Vann of the Cherokee Nation East. Vann is requesting that the United States government reimburse him for horses, and other personal items he claims were stolen from him by white men.
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=200800000003070
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Title: 1838 Sep. 18, Coosawattee District, The United States to Ratting Gourd
Signer : Collins McDonald
Associated name : Ratting Gourd
Date Created: 1838-09-18
Abstract: This document is a Spoliation claim made September 18,1838, and signed by Collins McDonald, agent to the Cherokee Indians. The claim was for Ratting Gourd of the Coosawatee District. It lists his property, and its worth, that he lost due to the removal of the Cherokee Indians by the United States government.
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=200800000003065
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Title: 1838 Sep. 18, The United States to Ratting Gourd
Author : Collins McDonald
Associated name : Ratting Gourd
Date Created: 1838-09-18
Abstract: This document is a Spoliation claim made September 18,1838, and signed by Collins McDonald, agent to the Cherokee Indians. This particular claim was for Ratting Gourd, who wanted reimbursement from the United States for the improvements that he had made to his property prior to Cherokee removal
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=200800000003064
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Title: Cumberland University Flyer
Distributor : Cumberland University
Date Created: 1866-06
Abstract: This is a flyer announcing the opening of Cumberland University, Lebanon, TN. There was to be a reception on the first Monday of September. It announces the literary, and law faculty, presumably the only two departments present at the school`s inception. Tuition is from 15 to 35 dollars per session for the literary department, and 50 dollars per session in the law department. Buildings had not been erected at the time of this flyer, but were scheduled for completion the following year.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Collection: Tennessee History
Contributing Institution: Magnolia Manor
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003405
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Title: D.A. Dorsey in Washington, D.C. to O.P. Temple in Knoxville, Tennessee
Attributed name : D. A. Dorsey
Associated name : Oliver Perry Temple, 1820-1907
Date Created: 1882-01-14
Abstract: Asking for information as to whether Pittender turned state`s evidence in trial of "Engine thieves" executed as spies in Knoxville; wants copy of Temple`s argument in their defense.
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=200700000002464
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Title: Writ of Garnishment
Author : Daniel Kennedy
Date Created: 1787-08
Abstract: A Summons directing the Sheriff of Greene County to make John Wilkins appear before the Court in a garnishment matter from Daniel Kennedy, Court Clerk, Greene County, State of Franklin. Accompanying sheet of fees for legal actions taken, including this garnishment for the matter of Herman King v. John Wilkins.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Revolution and the New Nation (1754-1820)
Collection: State of Franklin Documents, 1783-1787
Contributing Institution: C. M. McClung Historical Collection
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001246
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Title: Order from State of Franklin to Greene County Sheriff
Creator : Daniel Kennedy
Date Created: 1785 - 1786
Abstract: Order from Daniel Kennedy, Clerk of Greene County in the State of Franklin to the Sheriff of Greene County that commands said Sheriff to require a citizen of Green County (Edward Sevetson?) to pay "Eighteen Shillings" to Thomas Williams.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Colonization and Settlement (1585-1763)
Collection: State of Franklin Documents, 1783-1787
Contributing Institution: C. M. McClung Historical Collection
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001380
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Title: Writ from Court Clerk to Greene County Sheriff
Creator : Daniel Kennedy
Date Created: 1786-
Abstract: Writ by Daniel Kennedy, the Greene County Court Clerk in the State of Franklin to the Sheriff of Greene County that commands the Sheriff to take Samuel McFaren into custody and hold him until he could be brought in front of the Court in the matter of David Copland v. Samuel McFaren.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Revolution and the New Nation (1754-1820)
Collection: State of Franklin Documents, 1783-1787
Contributing Institution: C. M. McClung Historical Collection
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001381
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Title: Administrator Bond
Creator : Daniel Kennedy
Date Created: 1786-11
Abstract: Administrator Bond that binds Richard Manning and Anne Clien "unto John Sevier, Esq. Governor and Commander in Chief for the time being of the State afresaid" to make "a true and perfect Inventory" regarding the estate of Andrew Clien in Greene County, State of Franklin.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Revolution and the New Nation (1754-1820)
Collection: State of Franklin Documents, 1783-1787
Contributing Institution: C. M. McClung Historical Collection
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001245
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| 64 |
Title: D.W. Peabody in Nashville, TN to General John Eaton in Washington, D.C.
Author : Daniel Webster Peabody, 1836-1879
Recipient : John Eaton, 1829-1906
Date Created: 1869-06-09
Abstract: Peabody discusses re-enfranchisement and the "practical reality" of universal suffrage.
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=200700000001515
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| 65 |
Title: Indenture for David Deaderick property in Jonesborough, Tennessee
Associated name : David Alexander Deaderick, 1797-1873
Creator : Commissioners for the town of Jonesborough
Date Created: 1798-08-06
Abstract: Indenture between the commissioners of the town of Jonesborough, Tennessee and David Deaderick granting David Deaderick lot number 33 in the town of Jonesborough for the sum of five shillings. On the verso side is a statement by David Campbell, a judge of the Superior Court of Law for the state of Tennessee, that the Deed of Conveyance has been witnessed by Robert Mitchell and the other grantors agree to the same conditions mentioned in the deed.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Revolution and the New Nation (1754-1820)
Collection: David Deaderick Papers
Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001370
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Title: Rebel Claim No. 23
Applicant : David Brewer
Date Created: 1868-04-08
Abstract: Claims filed by Benton County, Tennessee, citizens after the Civil War for damages caused by the Confederate Army. The document includes an inventory of the damages. The Confederate Army is referred to in the document as the Rebel Army. The Civil War is identified as the Rebellion. The claim had to include witnesses who could vouch that the claimant had never given "aid, comfort, countenance, or encouragement" to the rebellion.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Collection: Benton County Court Records
Contributing Institution: Benton County Archive
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000000992
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Title: White County vs. David England
Defendant : David England
Plaintiff : Mary Jane Lackens
Scribe; Signer : Jesse M. Sullivan
Date Created: 1845-05-28
Abstract: Records of a case brought against David England by Mary Jane Lackens. A warrant from Jesse M. Sullivan, Justice of the Peace, orders the sheriff to bring England in on the charge of bastardy for fathering an illegitimate child with Lackens. England paid $90 to Lackens for support of the child and asserted that the child would not become a county charge. Lackens attested that England paid the $90 for support and signed it with her mark.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: County Records
Contributing Institution: White County Archives
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003497
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Title: Rebel Claim No. 88
Applicant : David Kern
Date Created: 1868-05-20
Abstract: Rebel Claims form filed by Tennessee citizens after the end of the Civil War. If approved, applicants received compensation for 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=200800000003546
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Title: Franklin College Announcement, 1860
Secretary : David Lipsomb, 1831-1917
Date Created: 1860-07
Abstract: This document announces the upcoming school term beginning September 3, 1860, describes the two schools, Male and Female, and gives the costs. The school on the property is now occupied by the Nashville International Airport. The property hosted many schools, and the president of the college was W. D. Carnes. The secretary of board of managers was David Lipscomb.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Collection: Franklin College Collection
Contributing Institution: Lipscomb University -Beaman Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003280
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Title: James Trousdale, deed to Gallatin, 1801
Signer : David Shelby
Signer : James Trousdale
Date Created: 1802-02-25
Abstract: A deed that conveys a tract of land to several Commissioners so to establish the town of Gallatin. Includes a description of the tract of land to be conveyed in the description method of poles and degrees. On the reverse side, the Clerk of Sumner County Court, David Shelby signed as acceptable. The Register of Deeds also signed acknowledging the recording of the deed.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: Miscellaneous documents
Contributing Institution: Sumner County Archives
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002735
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Title: Petition for Emancipation of slave, Esea, 1820
Signer : David Shelby
Date Created: 1820-11-20
Abstract: This is a Petition for Emancipation made on November 20, 1820 that asks the County Court of Sumner County to free a slave of William Trigg (deceased), Esea because of the request in William Trigg`s Last Will and Testament for Esea`s freedom because of meritorious services rendered his master. In the court order granting freedom to Esea, Samuel K. Blythe was to put up $500 as security to indemnify the county of any incidental charge or expense that may be incurred by reason of the freeing of "said negro Esea."
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: Miscellaneous documents
Contributing Institution: Sumner County Archives
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002733
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Title: Non-appearance of jurors, State of North Carolina, 1789
Author : David Shelley
Date Created: 1789-10-12
Abstract: This document from Sumner County dates from the time when the area was still part of the state of North Carolina. There is a list of people to be fined 5 pounds - Samuel Hays, Alexander Hamilton, John Hickson, James Odam, William Maxwell, David Hughs, Matthew Kuykendall and George Martin. It is dated 14 October 1789, 14th year of Independence.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Revolution and the New Nation (1754-1820)
Collection: Miscellaneous documents
Contributing Institution: Sumner County Archives
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000002517
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Title: Plow Receipt
Creator : Bissell Chilled Plow Works
Recipient : DeBow, J.L.
Date Created: 1899-12-13
Abstract: A receipt from the Bissell Chilled Plow Works in South Bend, Indiana for the sale of "points" and "bolts" to Mr. J.L. DeBow of Dixon Springs, Tennessee on December 13, 1899.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Development of the Industrial United States (1870-1900)
Collection: Smith County Archives
Contributing Institution: Smith County Archives
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003415
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Title: Rebel Claim No. 137
Applicant : Dennis Stockdale
Date Created: 1868-05-29
Abstract: Claims filed by Benton County, Tennessee, citizens after the Civil War for damages caused by the Confederate Army. The document includes an inventory of the damages. The Confederate Army is referred to in the document as the Rebel Army. The Civil War is identified as the Rebellion. The claim had to include witnesses who could vouch that the claimant had never given "aid, comfort, countenance, or encouragement" to the rebellion.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Collection: Benton County Court Records
Contributing Institution: Benton County Archive
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000000988
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Title: Old Age Compensation Act
Author : Dr. E. Pope
Associated name : National Old Age Pension Association
Date Created: 1933
Abstract: A flyer that outlines the components of the "Old Age Compensation Act," a piece of legislation being pushed by the National Old Age Pension Association.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Great Depression and World War II (1929-1945)
Contributing Institution: Memphis Public Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001654
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