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Title: Original Ku Klux Costume
Copyright holder : Richardson, W.T.
Date Created: 1930 - 1950
Abstract: This postcard is titled, "Orininal Ku Klux Klan Costume". It is a picture showing the original Ku Klux Klan costume. Writing on back shows: 5000878, #68470.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Great Depression and World War II (1929-1945)
Collection: Postcard Collection
Contributing Institution: Giles County Historical Society
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002272
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| 127 |
Title: Terrell, Robert H. in Washington, D.C., to Church, R.R. Sr. in Memphis, Tennessee
Author : Robert H. Terrell, 1857-1925
Recipient : Robert Reed Church, 1839-1912
Associated name : Paul Laurence Dunbar, 1872-1906
Date Created: 1897-11-03
Abstract: The letter discusses renting a Church owned house in Washington to the poet Paul Lawrence Dunbar. Robert also inquires about the yellow fever epidemic in Memphis.
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=200800000000796
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| 128 |
Title: National Negro Business League Membership certificate
Creator : National Negro Business League (U.S.)
Assignee : Robert Reed Church, 1839-1912
Associated name : Booker T. Washington, 1856-1915
Date Created: 1900
Abstract: A certificate of membership to the National Negro Business League for R. R. Church, Sr.. It is number 57, and states that he paid a $25 membership fee. It is signed by Booker T. Washington, Emmett Scott, and J. C. Napier.
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=200800000001025
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| 129 |
Title: S. Bradshaw in Knoxville, Tennessee to O.P. Temple
Author : S. Bradshaw
Recipient : Oliver Temple, 1820-1907
Date Created: 1884-09-14
Abstract: S. Bradshaw, Chairman of the Executive Committee of the local Republican Club, requests Temple to come speak at a "flagpole Rasen" to be held in Wartburg as Morgan County has "no publick spekers."
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=200700000002494
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| 130 |
Title: Old Dog Tray
Composer : Stephen C. Foster
Date Created: 1853
Abstract: This piece of sheet music is included in a bound volume that once belonged to Miss Nora Gardner, a Tennessee resident. In the upper right corner of the cover is an inscription written in pencil that reads "Nora Lee Gardner." An ode to a dog that states "I'll never, never find A better friend than old dog Tray."
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: Nora Gardner Sheet Music Volumes
Contributing Institution: Center for Popular Music
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002583
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| 131 |
Title: Central Star, December 1927
Publisher : Students of Dickson Central High School
Date Created: 1927-12
Abstract: Excerpts from the Christmas issue of the Central Star, Published by the students of Dickson Central High School in Dickson, Tennessee. It includes a student letter to Santa Claus about school, exchanges with other student papers, etc.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Collection: Central Star folder
Contributing Institution: Dickson County Public Library and Life Long Learning Center
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003378
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| 132 |
Title: The Blue Ribbon, Official Organ Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration
Distributor : The Blue Ribbon
Date Created: 1939-09-07
Abstract: These are excerpted pages from The Blue Ribbon, Official Organ Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration, dated Sept. 7-9, 1939. Inside it tells about the event and displays pictures of the directors.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Great Depression and World War II (1929-1945)
Collection: General Collections
Contributing Institution: Fly Cultural Arts Center
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003381
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| 133 |
Title: Cartoon of Andrew Johnson
Illustrator : Thomas Nast, 1840-1902
Date Created: 1865
Abstract: From: Harper's Weekly, v.9, no.463, November 11, 1865. At head, left, and right margins: "Boorish tailor, drunken beast, patriot, statesman, Jackson; Beastly instincts, demagogical habits, boorish mind; 'Not one word or act of his which a national democrat would not defend.'" Caption quotations located at four corners.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Contributing Institution: Special Collections, Hoskins Library, University of Tennessee
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001219
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| 134 |
Title: Beehive from Knox County, Tennessee
Creator : Tom Baker
Date Created: 1890
Abstract: "Unusual Bee Hive", made by Tom Baker of Knox County in the 1890's , a wooden box with a notched entrance
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Development of the Industrial United States (1870-1900)
Collection: Museum of Appalachia
Contributing Institution: Museum of Appalachia
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000000514
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| 135 |
Title: Colonel John L. Divine, 1818-1892
Artist; Printer : unknown
Date Created: 1858 - 1892
Abstract: A newspaper or magazine print of Colonel John L. Divine that has been painted over to create a small portrait.
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=200800000001816
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| 136 |
Title: A Hammered Dulcimer
Artist : unknown
Date Created: 1850 - 1920
Abstract: This hammered dulcimer comes from Washington County, Tennessee. It is rectangular in shape and made of pine. There are two bridges are arranged in a trapazoidal pattern and two sound holes in the shape of teardrops.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Collection: Museum of Appalachia
Contributing Institution: Museum of Appalachia
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000000503
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| 137 |
Title: Banjo from Roane County, Tennessee
Artist : unknown
Date Created: 1850 - 1930
Abstract: This five-string banjo is made in a primitive style. It has no frets and the drum-like head is believed to be made of cathide. The hide is merely stretched over the rim and tacked. The neck is made of walnut. The banjo comes from Roane County, Tennessee.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Collection: Museum of Appalachia
Contributing Institution: Museum of Appalachia
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000000499
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| 138 |
Title: Captain Oswald Dietz, 1822-1898
Artist : unknown
Printer : Chattanooga Times
Date Created: 1872 - 1898
Abstract: A newspaper or magazine print of Captain Oswald Dietz that has been painted over to create a small portrait.
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=200800000001818
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| 139 |
Title: Copper Kettle
Artist : unknown
Date Created: 1800 - 1865
Abstract: A copper kettle used in a slave cabin on Buckner Place in Union County, Tennessee. There is an interesting pattern of circles that run the rim of the kettle.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: Museum of Appalachia
Contributing Institution: Museum of Appalachia
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000000510
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| 140 |
Title: General Store
Attributed name : unknown
Date Created: 1890 - 1960
Abstract: This is a color photograph of a general store in Tennessee that sells canned goods, spices, cleaning supplies, tobacco, pocket knives and a wide assortment of other goods. There is an ornate old-fashioned cash register to the left, and a display case showing beautiful wooden flutes and tops. There is also a Coca-Cola sign in back.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Postwar United States (1945-1970)
Collection: Museum of Appalachia
Contributing Institution: Museum of Appalachia
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000000511
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| 141 |
Title: Blue ink recipe and puzzle
Author : unknown
Date Created: 1850
Abstract: 2 tifs. A handwritten recipe for ink and a three by three number puzzle on blue-lined paper. The recipe reads [sic]: "To make Blue ink: Saluble blue 1 oz, Gum Arabic 1/2 oz, Soft-boiling water 1/2 gal." The verso reads "to make blue ink & puzzle."
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: Lawson D. Franklin Papers
Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003488
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| 142 |
Title: Hayes Fork School Sells $2,300 War Bonds in Program
Author : unknown
Date Created: 1942 - 1945
Abstract: Newspaper article clipping discussing a program supporting the war effort and the sale of war bonds at Hayes Fork School, Stewart County, Tennessee.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Great Depression and World War II (1929-1945)
Collection: Mary Florence Betts Scrapbook
Contributing Institution: Stewart County Public Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001047
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| 143 |
Title: School Activities, Tharpe School
Author : unknown
Date Created: 1943
Abstract: Small newspaper clipping descriping the efforts of the teachers and community of Tharpe School, realizing the fact that the boys and girls lived in a world torn by war in 1943, to combine their efforts "toward the promoting of our war effort at large." They also encouraged church attendance.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Great Depression and World War II (1929-1945)
Collection: Mary Florence Betts Scrapbook
Contributing Institution: Stewart County Public Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001046
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| 144 |
Title: Map of the Hermitage Lands, the Home of Andrew Jackson
Creator : unknown
Date Created: 1899
Abstract: Map of Property surrounding The Hermitage deeded to the Ladies' Hermitage Association by the State of Tennessee in 1889.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Development of the Industrial United States (1870-1900)
Collection: The Hermitage Historic Collection
Contributing Institution: The Hermitage
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000000362
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| 145 |
Title: Feed or flour sack
Creator : unknown
Date Created: 1920 - 1945
Abstract: This is a small piece of a patterned flour or feed sack that women would reuse by sewing the material to make dresses and other clothing. Feed and flour sack manufacturers began putting more colorful prints on their sacks around 1925, though the sacks were used for sewing clothes before the 20th century.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Great Depression and World War II (1929-1945)
Collection: Englewood Textile Museum
Contributing Institution: Englewood Textile Museum
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002063
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| 146 |
Title: Bill from Tulip Grove, Major A. Donelson`s home
Creator : unknown
Associated name : Andrew Jackson Donelson, 1799-1871
Date Created: 1829 - 1858
Abstract: Bill that lists prices for several household improvements for Andrew J. Donelson`s home, Tulip Grove.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: The Hermitage Historic Collection
Contributing Institution: The Hermitage
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001382
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| 147 |
Title: Elizabeth West Walton at age 16
Creator : unknown
Date Created: 1880
Abstract: This is a card with a lithograph of Elizabeth West Walton around the age of sixteen. The back of the card reads: "Elizabeth West Walton, 16 years old, mother of: Paul Walton, Louise (Jarratt), Virginia, Emma Cook (Davis), Charles; Married G.H. Pickering; grandmother of Walton P Jarratt".
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Development of the Industrial United States (1870-1900)
Collection: Pickering Collection
Contributing Institution: Clarksville Montgomery County Public Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001565
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| 148 |
Title: Carpetbag
Creator : unknown
Date Created: 1863 - 1877
Abstract: Caption reads: "Carpet Bag which gave rise to the infamous Yankees who carried this type bag into the South after the Civil War." This quote refers to the name "Carpetbaggers" given to Northerners who moved to the South after the Civil War.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Collection: Museum of Appalachia
Contributing Institution: Museum of Appalachia
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000000512
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| 149 |
Title: Re-elect Gore Sticker
Creator : unknown
Date Created: 1970 - 1974
Abstract: This is a flower-power inspired bright orange campaign sticker for Senator Albert Gore, Jr. from either the 1970 or 1974 campaign.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Contemporary United States (1968-present)
Collection: Walter King Hoover Collection
Contributing Institution: Albert Gore Sr. Research Center
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000002743
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| 150 |
Title: Bedford County Homecoming Postcard
Creator : unknown
Date Created: 1907-09
Abstract: 2 tifs. A postcard from the Homecoming celebration for the 100th Anniversary of Bedford county in September 1907. The card itself features a central crest with the poem, flanked by two photographs of Shelbyville Hotels, one founded in 1810 and the other in 1907. Below the crest and the images, the text invites readers to attend the Homecoming celebration. The text on the card reads "1807 1907. 'Mid pleasures and palaces, Tho' we may roam, Be it ever so humble, There's no place like home.' Shelbyville Hotel, "Holland House," 1810. Shelbyville Hotel, "the Dixie," 1907. 100th Anniversary of Bedford County Sept. 5-6-7, 1907. To be celebrated by a great Home-Coming To the Bedford County Fair, Shelbyville, Tennessee. You are Invited. H.B. Cowan, Sec'." Below the printed material there is a place for text, and the inscription reads "Wish you could be with us at this time. Please write soon. Mary." The verso is blank save for an elaborate crest stating "Post Card." There is a one cent Benjamin Franklin stamp at the top left, which was issued in 1907. The card has printing "This side is for the address." at the bottom. The address reads "Mrs. M.L. Creel, Rhea, Okla."
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Collection: General Collections
Contributing Institution: Fly Cultural Arts Center
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001618
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