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Title: T.O. Jones
Publisher : Memphis Press-Scimitar
Date Created: 1968-03-06
Abstract: T.O. Jones, 3-6-68.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Postwar United States (1945-1970)
Collection: 1968 Sanitation Workers Strike
Contributing Institution: University of Memphis Special Collections
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001966
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| 102 |
Title: Sanitation Strike Protest
Publisher : Memphis Press-Scimitar
Date Created: 1968-03
Abstract: BandW photo of protesters marching,3-1968.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Postwar United States (1945-1970)
Collection: 1968 Sanitation Workers Strike
Contributing Institution: University of Memphis Special Collections
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001960
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| 103 |
Title: Juvenile Suicide -- A permanent solution to a temporary problem
Author : Mrs. Kermit R Crane
Date Created: 1982 - 1985
Abstract: This report is an appeal to the citizens of Kingsport to write to their County Executive in support of a safe and humane detention facility for juvenile offenders, instead of incarcerating them in adult jails under deplorable conditions.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Contemporary United States (1968-present)
Collection: Kingsport League of Women Voters, 1947-1994
Contributing Institution: Archives of the City of Kingsport
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000002638
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| 104 |
Title: Press Release About Highlander Folk School Youth Project
Director : Myles Horton
Date Created: 1960-05-03
Abstract: This is a press release about the Highlander Youth Project in Monteagle, Tennessee, circa 1960. The purpose of this project was to bring an interracial group of high school students together in a summer camp setting in which they would live and engage in cultural activities together. The idea was to prepare the students for attending integrated colleges and universities. The press release announces the addition of a new member, advisor, directors, to add to its integrated staff of teachers and group leaders.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Postwar United States (1945-1970)
Collection: Highlander Folk School
Contributing Institution: University of the South - Archives
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003401
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| 105 |
Title: How the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Began
Publisher : National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
Date Created: 1940 - 1965
Abstract: A pamphlet describing the formation of the NAACP. It contains a reprint of an article written by Mary White Ovington in 1914. There is no publication date on the pamphlet.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Postwar United States (1945-1970)
Contributing Institution: Memphis Public Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001943
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| 106 |
Title: Osborn Goad in Maury County to the church at Knob Creek when in cession [sic]
Author : Osborn Goad
Date Created: 1849-06-30
Abstract: A written prayer/confession dated June 30, 1849, by Osborn Goad in Maury County, Tennessee to "the church at Knob creek when in cession [sic]." In the beginning, Goad confesses to using harsh language, making false statements about others, and towards the end, Goad allows that he will be "governed" by the church, wishes for spring to come and ends by asking for a blessing for the church.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: General Records
Contributing Institution: Maury County Archives
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001296
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| 107 |
Title: P. S. Wilcox in Sullivan County, Tennessee to George E. Penn, Jr. in Kingsport, Tennessee
Attributed name : P. S. Wilcox
Associated name : George E. Penn
Date Created: 1941-02-07
Abstract: This letter from P. S. Wilcox to George E. Penn, Jr., indicates enclosure of a check for $2.75 he contributed to a Christmas campaign for the incarcerated in the City Jail at Kingsport. Mr. Wilcox also suggests that they get together to build decent facilities to replace the City Jail at Kingsport and the County Jail at Blountville. Copies of the letter were sent to Mr. J. Fred Johnson, Mr. J. C. White, and Mr. J. C. Stone.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Great Depression and World War II (1929-1945)
Collection: Johnson, J. Fred and Family. Collection, 1893-mid 1990s
Contributing Institution: Archives of the City of Kingsport
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000002632
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| 108 |
Title: Question is Will They Get Through in Time for the Presidential Election?
Illustrator : Pernja
Date Created: 1920-08-24
Abstract: This political cartoon shows Colonel Tennessee spreading tacks along the road traveled by a group of women in a Suffrage Ratification car. The tacks represent 'legal technicalities' used by suffrage opponents in an attempt to stop the ratification of the 19th Amendment. Henry Romeike, Inc. of New York, NY provided this clipping to Carrie Chapman Catt.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Contributing Institution: Tennessee State Library and Archives
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001461
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| 109 |
Title: Temperance flyer
Author : R. L. Peck
Date Created: 1913
Abstract: This is a pro-temperance flyer accusing Tennessee Congressman K.D. McKellar of working with Memphis Mayor E.H. Crump against the temperance movement.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Collection: Charles P. Simonton Papers
Contributing Institution: University of Memphis Special Collections
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003238
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| 110 |
Title: [Letter] 1849 Jun. 15, Paris, Tenn[essee]
Author : R.V. Taylor
Recipient : Thomas Taylor
Date Created: 1849-06-15
Abstract: This document is a letter written by R.V. Taylor. The first page is dated June 15, 1849, to his brother Thomas in which he discusses the illness he is recovering from and states that he wishes to receive letters from people at home. Taylor also discusses a temperance celebration that the town of Paris, Tennessee is having the next day. The second page is a brief note dated June 16 to Taylor`s cousin Martha.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: Taylor Family of Fayette County, Tennessee Letters
Contributing Institution: University of Memphis Special Collections
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003186
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| 111 |
Title: Pessimist and the Optimist
Illustrator : Ray McGill
Date Created: 1920-08-13
Abstract: This political cartoon shows two suffragists wearing "Votes for Women" sashes, standing outside the Tennessee legislature while it's in special session about the ratification of the 19th Amendment on Friday the 13th. One is fearful of what will happen, and the other is optimistically positive about what the legislature will do on the women's suffrage issue. Henry Romeike, Inc. of New York, NY provided this clipping to Carrie Chapman Catt.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Contributing Institution: Tennessee State Library and Archives
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001452
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| 112 |
Title: Vamped!
Illustrator : Ray McGill
Date Created: 1920-08-16
Abstract: In this political cartoon, Colonel Tennessee is eyeing a older woman representing suffrage. His comment is "Perfect 36," referring to Tennessee's place as the 36th and final state needed to ratify the 19th Amendment. Her belt "Tennessee" cinches her waist while she exclaims "Oh! Colonel!"
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Contributing Institution: Tennessee State Library and Archives
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001451
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| 113 |
Title: Children`s Mission Home Annual Report
Author : Rev. J. R. Lauritzen
Author : Mrs. J. R. Lauritzen
Date Created: 1910-06-10
Abstract: Twentieth annual report of the work of the Children`s Mission Home at Knoxville, Tennessee. Reverend and Mrs. J.R. Lauritzen are the superintendents of the home.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Collection: Ben W. Hooper Papers, 1911-1936
Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001621
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| 114 |
Title: Richard Mattison to E. H. Crump in Washington, D.C.
Author : Richard Mattison
Date Created: 1932-04-02
Abstract: A letter from an anti-prohibition Republican, refers to "the American Nation the Greatest Nation of Hypocrites under the sun."
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=200700000001663
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| 115 |
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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| 116 |
Title: R. R. Church, Jr. in Memphis, TN, to William Allen White in Emporia, KS
Author : Robert Reed Church, 1885-1952
Date Created: 1920-05-01
Abstract: A letter written by Robert R. Church, Jr. addressed to several members of the Republican Party urging them to liberalize their party`s policies with respect to "Colored people," or risk losing them to other political parties. In it, he lists 10 points he would like the party to strongly consider.
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=200800000003309
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| 117 |
Title: Waiting for the Young Lady of the House
Illustrator : Rosenberg
Date Created: 1920-08-16
Abstract: In this political cartoon, the 1920 presidential candidates, Governor James M. Cox and Senator Warren G. Harding, both of Ohio, wait outside the closed door of the Tennessee Legislature. Cox is ready to offer bonbons for the "fair Lady Voter from an admirer," while Harding holds a large bouquet of flowers "to Miss Suffrage with love." Henry Romeike, Inc. of New York, NY provided this clipping to Carrie Chapman Catt.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Contributing Institution: Tennessee State Library and Archives
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001454
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| 118 |
Title: Ruskin Cave College Conservatory of Music and Arts, Supplement to
Creator : Ruskin Cave College
Date Created: 1915
Abstract: R. E. Smith, A. M., B. D, President of Ruskin Co-operative Association; Ruskin, Tennessee; extolls the talents of their music and art teachers, including Professor Nunvar from Prague, Mrs. Dunbar from Chicago, the rest graduates of RCC. Last page is the envelope, with stamp and postmark.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Development of the Industrial United States (1870-1900)
Collection: Ruskin Cooperative Association Collection
Contributing Institution: Dickson County Archives
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003433
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| 119 |
Title: The Ruskin Reporter
Creator : Ruskin Co-operative Association
Date Created: 1898
Abstract: Portion of an audit from several issues bound with twine as part of a deposition in lawsuit against the RCA ; Exhibit "D" of Rogers Deposition, Filed Jan 12, 1899; Financial information combined with news reports of work going on at Ruskin Co-operative Association.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Development of the Industrial United States (1870-1900)
Collection: Ruskin Cooperative Association Collection
Contributing Institution: Dickson County Archives
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003431
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| 120 |
Title: Livingston, S. R. J. in Ruskin, Tennessee, to the people of the Ruskin Cooperative Association
Author : S.R.J. Livingston
Date Created: 1899-04-04
Abstract: S.R.J. Livingston in Ruskin, Tenn. writes to his "brothers and sisters" at the Ruskin Cooperative Association. Livingston complains there is a conspiracy against him and states that he is leaving but is not an enemy of the RCA.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Development of the Industrial United States (1870-1900)
Collection: Ruskin Cooperative Association Collection
Contributing Institution: Dickson County Archives
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002807
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| 121 |
Title: The Viewpoint of Some Tennessee Women Organizing for Temperance
Author : Sadie M. Corson
Associated name : Women`s Organization for National Prohibition Reform
Date Created: 1931
Abstract: Reprint of a speech given to the Nashville Branch of the Women`s Organization for National Prohibition Reform.
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=200700000001655
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| 122 |
Title: Samuel Thomas in Vicksburg, MS to John Eaton in Washington, D.C.
Author : Samuel Thomas
Associated name : Freedman`s Bureau
Recipient : John Eaton, 1829-1906
Date Created: 1865-07-16
Abstract: Discussion of Thomas` arrest of a wealthy farmer for the murder of his Negro servant and the protest raised by the white people of Vicksburg against this action.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Collection: John H. Eaton Jr. Papers, 1865-1881
Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000000756
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| 123 |
Title: Do you drink?
Creator : T. H. Farmer
Date Created: 1911 - 1931
Abstract: Temperance pledge for young men, with blank to be signed by owner of each copy.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Collection: Ben W. Hooper Papers, 1911-1936
Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001554
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| 124 |
Title: Tennessee League of Women Voters
Publisher : Tennessee League of Women Voters
Date Created: 1929-03-13
Abstract: A program from a conference held by the Tennessee League of Women Voters in Memphis, Tennessee. The conference was in celebration of the passage of the Marriage Bill in 1929.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Great Depression and World War II (1929-1945)
Collection: Miscellaneous History
Contributing Institution: Pink Palace Museum
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003297
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| 125 |
Title: Tennessee and Bijou theaters protest
Publisher : The Aurora
Date Created: 1963-03
Abstract: This article, appearing in The Aurora newspaper, in Knoxville, Tennessee covers the events surrounding a protest in which 53 persons were arrested for picketing the Tennessee and Bijou Theatres who refused enterance to black students. The accompanying photograph includes Tennessee native, Marion Barry (left), two-time mayor of Washinton, D.C.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Postwar United States (1945-1970)
Collection: Beck Cultural Exchange Center
Contributing Institution: Beck Cultural Exchange Center
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003364
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