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Title: Photograph of water screening to recover artifacts from excavations
Photographer : Jefferson Chapman
Date Created: 1967 - 1982
Abstract: This is a photograph of a water screen used to recover archaeological artifacts from 18th century Overhill Cherokee villages in East Tennessee. Excavations were conducted by the University of Tennessee from 1967-1982 as part of the Tellico Archaeological Project in anticipation of the flooding of the lower Little Tennessee River Valley by the Tellico Dam Reservoir. The excavations were conducted under contract with the National Park Service and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA).
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Contemporary United States (1968-present)
Collection: Frank H. McClung Museum Photographic Collection
Contributing Institution: Frank H. McClung Museum
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002523
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Title: There's Just a Little Bit of Monkey (Still Left in You and Me)
Composer : Jimmy V. Monaco
Lyricist : Grant Clarke
Date Created: 1916
Abstract: Sheet music for a song about Darwin's theory of evolution, comparing the actions of humans to those of monkeys. Part of the Scopes subgroup of the John S. Mitchell Collection.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Collection: John S. Mitchell Collection of Tennessee Music
Contributing Institution: Center for Popular Music
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001503
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Title: Brooks, J.M., Knoxville, Tennessee to Frazier, J.B., Washington, D.C.
Author : John M. Brooks
Recipient : James Beriah Frazier, 1858-1937
Date Created: 1908-12-08
Abstract: Letter dated December 8, 1908 to James B. Frazier in Washington D.C. from John M. Brooks, Mayor of Knoxville Tennessee asking Senator Frazier to use his influence "in securing the permission of the Government" to finish a dam project "for the purpose of producing and transmitting electrical currents for the use of our people." No specific name was given to the dam in question, but may refer to Douglas Dam.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Collection: James B. Frazier Papers
Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001007
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Title: John P. Buchanan in Nashville, Tennessee to O.P. Temple in Knoxville, Tennessee
Author : John P. Buchanan
Recipient : Oliver Perry Temple, 1820-1907
Date Created: 1891-10-22
Abstract: Buchanan directs to Temple a commission to become a member of the Board of World`s Fair Managers of Tennessee.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Collection: The O.P. Temple Papers, 1832-1909
Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003472
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| 80 |
Title: Lewis T. Baxter in Nashville, Tennessee to O.P. Temple in Knoxville, Tennessee
Author : Lewis T. Baxter
Recipient : Oliver Perry Temple, 1820-1907
Contributor : Mecahnics Savings Bank and Trust Co.
Date Created: 1892-01-11
Abstract: Baxter thanks Temple for the work he and Williams have done in Knox County in regard to the World`s Fair, praising the progressive, innovative nature of Knoxville and East Tennessee, and lamenting the conservative skepticism of the rest of the state.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Collection: The O.P. Temple Papers, 1832-1909
Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003475
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| 81 |
Title: Monk's No Kin to Me (Evolution Fox Trot Song)
Composer; Lyricist : M. Azzolina
Date Created: 1925
Abstract: Sheet music of an anti-evolution song published at the time of the John T. Scopes monkey trial. First chorus makes indirect reference to prohibition by mentioning Volstead. Stanzas mention several characters from the Bible, including Adam, Eve, Jonah, and Joshway (Joshua). Part of the Scopes subgroup of the John S. Mitchell Collection.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Collection: John S. Mitchell Collection of Tennessee Music
Contributing Institution: Center for Popular Music
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001502
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| 82 |
Title: The courthouse in Dayton, Tennessee
Photographer : McElhose
Date Created: 1910 - 1930
Abstract: This photograph is titled, "The courthouse in Dayton, Tennessee". This is the same Rhea County Courthose that was the scene of the Scopes trial. This famous trial gained national attention as a contest between Darwinian evolutionary science and Biblical fundamentalist doctrine.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Collection: Clyde W. Roddy Public Library
Contributing Institution: Clyde W. Roddy Public Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002077
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| 83 |
Title: June Mazilee Miles standing on the sideboard of a Green Hill Farms milk delivery truck
Donor : Murray T. Miles
Date Created: 1931
Abstract: This photograph is titled, "June Mazilee Miles standing on the sideboard of a Green Hill Farms milk delivery truck". Written on the back of the photo: Green Hill Farms imported registered Jersey cattle from the island of Jersey and produced and bottled milk on the farm. The milk was delivered to homes in the Donelson and Nashville area in trucks such as these. In this 1931 photo is June Mazilee Miles, four-year-old daughter of Green Hill Farms manager, Murray T. Miles, Sr.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Great Depression and World War II (1929-1945)
Collection: Photograph Collection
Contributing Institution: Tennessee Agricultural Museum
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002175
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| 84 |
Title: Noel Gaines in Frankfort, Kentucky to Governor Austin Peay in Nashville, Tennessee
Author : Noel Gaines
Recipient : Austin Peay, 1876-1927
Date Created: 1925-08-16
Abstract: Letter written by Noel Gaines to Governor Austin Peay. The letter, regarding passing the anti-evolution law in the State of Tennessee, contains strong language where Mr. Gaines calls the majority of Science teachers in the country, "rank infidels, atheists, materialists, teaching a line of destruction." Mr. Gaines goes on to say that Christian people pay the bill for, "treasonable book companies who have and are printing these satan-sandwich-books."
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Collection: Governor Austin Peay Papers, 1923-1927
Contributing Institution: Tennessee State Library and Archives
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000002595
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| 85 |
Title: C.C.C. workers strip cedars for telephone poles
Photographer : Otto F. Haslbauer
Date Created: 1934 - 1935
Abstract: Civilian Conservation Corps workers strip cedars for telephone poles. According to the back of the photo, it was during the winter of 1934-1935.
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=200700000001398
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| 86 |
Title: Monkey Biz-ness (Down in Tennessee)
Composer; Lyricist : Perry Alexander, 1895-1979
Date Created: 1925
Abstract: Sheet music of a song describing the singer's unsuccessful attempts to start some "monkey biz-ness" with a girl from Tennessee named Lulu. Includes a reference to "Darwin's theory" as well as multiple jungle and monkey references. Part of the Scopes subgroup of the John S. Mitchell Collection.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Collection: John S. Mitchell Collection of Tennessee Music
Contributing Institution: Center for Popular Music
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001494
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| 87 |
Title: Automobile exhibit
Photographer : Poland
Date Created: 1934
Abstract: An automobile exhibit at the 1934 Mid-South Fair in Memphis, Tennessee.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Great Depression and World War II (1929-1945)
Collection: Memphis and Shelby County Room Photographic Collection
Contributing Institution: Memphis Public Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000000207
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| 88 |
Title: Cumberland River Bridge in the Making
Photographer : Raymond G. Whitfield
Date Created: 1927-08-24
Abstract: This is a photograph of the Cumberland River Bridge under construction.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Collection: Raymond G. Whitfield Scrapbook
Contributing Institution: Tennessee Tech University- Volpe Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001941
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| 89 |
Title: Air Compressor
Photographer : Raymond G. Whitfield
Date Created: 1926-11
Abstract: This is a photograph of a wheeled air compressor.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Collection: Raymond G. Whitfield Scrapbook
Contributing Institution: Tennessee Tech University- Volpe Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001943
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| 90 |
Title: Pouring three panels of Steel Span #1. Duffy-engineer
Photographer : Raymond G. Whitfield
Date Created: 1927-10-09
Abstract: This photograph is titled,"Pouring three panels of Steel Span #1. Duffy-engineer".
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Collection: Raymond G. Whitfield Scrapbook
Contributing Institution: Tennessee Tech University- Volpe Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001935
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| 91 |
Title: Cumberland River Bridge under Construction, Gainesboro, Tennessee, 1925
Photographer : Raymond G. Whitfield
Date Created: 1926-11
Abstract: This is a photograph of the Cumberland River Bridge under construction, Gainesboro, Tennessee, 1925. Mr. Frank Anderson operated the ferry across the Cumberland River near Gainesboro, Tennessee.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Collection: Raymond G. Whitfield Scrapbook
Contributing Institution: Tennessee Tech University- Volpe Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001945
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| 92 |
Title: Photograph of a small mid-18th century pit used to smudge Cherokee ceramic vessels at Chota
Photographer : Richard R. Polhemus
Date Created: 1969
Abstract: This is a photograph of a small pit used to smudge Cherokee ceramic vessels. It is from the 18th century Overhill Cherokee village of Chota in what is today Monroe County. Chota was recognized by Europeans as well as other Indians for its powerful socio-economic influence and was regarded as the capital of the Cherokee nation. Excavations of Chota and other Overhill villages were conducted by the University of Tennessee between 1967 and 1983 as part of the Tellico Archaeological Project in anticipation of the flooding of the Lower Little Tennessee River by the Tellico Dam Reservoir. The excavations were conducted under contract with the National Park Service and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA). Principal investigator, Alfred K. Guthe. Field Director, J. Worth Greene.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Colonization and Settlement (1585-1763)
Collection: Frank H. McClung Museum Photographic Collection
Contributing Institution: Frank H. McClung Museum
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002515
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| 93 |
Title: Major R.C. d`Armand in San Franciso, CA to Miss Elizabeth Turner in Knoxville, TN
Author : Roscoe Carlise d`Armand, 1892-1972
Recipient : Elizabeth Turner
Date Created: 1944-06-30
Abstract: This collection, the Major R.C. d`Armand Letter, 1944, contains one letter and envelope to Elizabeth "Lizzie" Turner in Knoxville, TN, on June 30, 1944. It discusses the setting in the South Pacific, where he is stationed during World War II, and compares the area (especially New Guinea and Australia) to East Tennessee and the Smokies. In the last paragraph he refers to the increase in Knoxville`s population due to the "very `secret thing going on at Clinton" and asks if "whatever it is, have we used it on the Germans yet?" He hopes that the end of the war is near.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Great Depression and World War II (1929-1945)
Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001948
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| 94 |
Title: Don't Monkey with Evolution
Composer : T. N. Davies
Lyricist : J. A. Veazey
Date Created: 1925
Abstract: Sheet music for an anti-evolution, pro-creationism song published at the time of the John T. Scopes monkey trial. Part of the Scopes subgroup of the John S. Mitchell Collection.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Collection: John S. Mitchell Collection of Tennessee Music
Contributing Institution: Center for Popular Music
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001496
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| 95 |
Title: Photograph of Thomas A. Edison
Other : Thomas Alva Edison, 1847-1931
Author : Virginia Pearl Moore
Date Created: 1900 - 1931
Abstract: Photograph of Thomas A. Edison and two other people, one of whom is most likely Virginia P. Moore. Undated. Location unspecified.
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=200700000001477
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| 96 |
Title: A Monkey Meeting caricature from Thomas Cotten in Mississippi to Governor Austin Peay in Nashville, Tennessee
Creator : Thomas Cotten
Recipient : Austin Peay, 1876-1927
Date Created: 1925
Abstract: Caricature created by Thomas Cotten that was sent to Governor Austin Peay. The caricature depicts a politician standing on a cracker box platform speaking to an audience of monkeys. One of the monkeys is telling his fellows to pay no attention to the politician because the politician thinks they can vote.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Collection: Governor Austin Peay Papers, 1923-1927
Contributing Institution: Tennessee State Library and Archives
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001242
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Title: Americans Over the Top
Artist : unknown
Distributor : Southern Agriculturist
Date Created: 1919 - 1929
Abstract: This is a small poster that is the cover of History of Americans Over the Top, Victory Edition. The illustration shows American soldiers going "over the top" of a trench during a battle and capturing German soldiers. Airplanes fly overhead. The poster was printed by Columbian Eng. Co. in Chicago. An advertisment on the back of the poster describes a volume that will be an "authentic narrative" of World War I, including real military maps and other illustrations. Orders are to be sent to the Southern Agriculturist, Nashville, Tennessee.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Collection: Walter King Hoover Collection
Contributing Institution: Albert Gore Research Center
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001505
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Title: Road from Ft. Blount to Goose Creek, 1797
Author : unknown
Date Created: 1797-08-16
Abstract: A 1797 report from a "jury" for the laying of a road from Ft. Blunt (Blount) to Bledsoe`s Creek in Sumner County, Tennessee.
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=200800000002736
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| 99 |
Title: History of the City of Memphis Hospitals Blood Bank
Distributor : unknown
Date Created: 1960 - 1968
Abstract: This is a pamphlet detailing the efforts - in 1938 - to create the first blood bank in the South, and only the fourth in the entire country. Dr. Lemuel Whitley Diggs, of the University of Tennessee`s College of Medicine in Memphis, was instrumental in this effort.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Postwar United States (1945-1970)
Collection: Lemuel Whitley Diggs Collection
Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Health Sciences Library - Memphis
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003341
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Title: The Gaseous Diffusion Plant at Oak Ridge
Photographer : unknown
Date Created: 1945 - 1970
Abstract: This photograph is titled, "The Gaseous Diffusion Plant at Oak Ridge". The photograph shows an aerial view of the K-25 facility in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Postwar United States (1945-1970)
Collection: The Gaseous Diffusion Plant at Oak Ridge
Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002182
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