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Title: Mississippi and Tennessee Railroad Proclamation
Author : R. Hough
Date Created: 1861-06-07
Abstract: This statement by the General Superintendent of the Mississippi and Tennessee Railroad outlines their policy for free passes for those serving in the military. Troops and munitions of war for the states of Mississippi and Tennessee, as well as the Confederate States of America, will be transported at half-fare. It also describes the policy for soldiers on furlough, volunteers, special agents, and people carrying dispatches.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Collection: Governor Isham G. Harris Papers, 1857-1862
Contributing Institution: Tennessee State Library and Archives
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001888
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| 302 |
Title: Taylor and Company Ledger
Creator : R. V. Taylor
Date Created: 1892-10-31
Abstract: A list of items and amounts purchased from the Taylor and Company General Merchandise store in Taylor`s Chapel, Tennessee. The items include meat, sugar, and writing tablets.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Collection: The R.V. Taylor Collection
Contributing Institution: Lambuth University
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001294
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| 303 |
Title: Bill of lading for shipment of cotton from The Hermitage
Creator : R. W. White
Date Created: 1826-07-26
Abstract: This document is a bill of lading for shipment of Andrew Jackson`s cotton from Nashville to New Orleans by steamboat. It lists 71 bales of cotton weighing 32,657 pounds, shipped at a freight rate of 75 cents per 100 pounds.
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=200700000002522
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| 304 |
Title: 1839 Dec. 24, Chattanooga [to] Mr. C[harles] F. Welcker, Kingston, Tennessee
Author : R.A. Ramsey
Recipient : Charles F. Welcker
Date Created: 1839-12-24
Abstract: This document is a letter dated December 24, 1839, from R. A. Ramsey in Chattanooga, Tennessee to Charles F. Welcker in Kingston, Tennessee. Ramsey is responding to an enquiry from Welcker and states that he intends to retain his current blacksmith at a price of 350 dollars.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: Charles Freeling Welcker Papers
Contributing Institution: C. M. McClung Historical Collection
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002983
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| 305 |
Title: Late Arrivals for Groceries!
Author : R.M. House
Date Created: 1840-02-20
Abstract: This advertisement in The Clarksville Chronicle of June 4, 1840 concerns new groceries just received by the Steamer Rocky Mountain, directly from New Orleans. Among the items listed are 100 sacks of coffee, 250 boxes of various sizes of raisins, 200 boxes of table salt, 100 pounds of almonds, 20 boxes of cod fish, 10 boxes of lemons, different varieties of tea, 10 boxes of claret wine, 10 boxes of "Champaine Wine," various barrels, casks or boxes of Holland Gin, Old Jamaica Rum, Malaga Wine, Port and Madiera Wine, candles, shot and spices such as pepper, allspice, cinnamon and mustard.
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=200800000003265
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| 306 |
Title: R.R. Calkins, San Francisco to Brownlow
Author : R.R. Calkins
Recipient : William Gannaway Brownlow, 1805-1877
Date Created: 1861-04-19
Abstract: Letter from R. R. Calkins in San Francisco to Brownlow that praises Brownlow and places a subscription with the Whig. Sends names of 31 other people who desire to be added to the paper`s subscription list.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: William G. Brownlow Papers
Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001798
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| 307 |
Title: Property Schedule of R. R. & A. S. Church
Signer : R.R. Church
Date Created: 1920 - 1928
Abstract: This property schedule of R.R. & A.S. Church lists 11 properties owned, including address, description, and price. The two farms are listed according to their acreage. There is a note at the bottom explaining that one of the farms has a debt of 12,800 dollars which "does not mature until 1928." The offices of R.R. Church were located on 392 Beale Avenue, in Memphis, Tennessee.
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=200800000003298
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| 308 |
Title: Bulldozing at a phosphate mine in Maury County, Tennessee
Photographer : Ralph Beard Commercial Photography
Date Created: 1956-05-28
Abstract: Bulldozing at a phosphate mine in Maury County, Tennessee. Stamp on back of photo: Ralph Beard Commercial Photography, 524 Harwell Ave. Lewisburg, Tenn. May 28, 1956.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Postwar United States (1945-1970)
Collection: General Collections
Contributing Institution: Mt. Pleasant Maury Phosphate Museum
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000000368
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| 309 |
Title: Turnip green vendor, Farmers Market, Public Square, Nashville, TN
Creator : Ralph G Morrissey, 1903-1956
Date Created: 1947-06
Abstract: Photograph of turnip green vendors at the Farmers Market on the Public Square in Nashville, Tennessee.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Postwar United States (1945-1970)
Collection: Ralph G. Morrissey Photograph Collection, c. 1883-1956
Contributing Institution: Tennessee Historical Society
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000002738
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| 310 |
Title: Melon vendors, Farmers Market, Public Square, Nashville, TN
Creator : Ralph G Morrissey, 1903-1956
Date Created: 1947-06
Abstract: Photograph of melon vendors at the Farmers Market on the Public Square in Nashville, Tennessee.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Postwar United States (1945-1970)
Collection: Ralph G. Morrissey Photograph Collection, c. 1883-1956
Contributing Institution: Tennessee Historical Society
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000002737
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| 311 |
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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| 312 |
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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| 313 |
Title: The famous wrestler of Gainesboro, shown dumping cement
Photographer : Raymond G. Whitfield
Date Created: 1927-10-04
Abstract: This is a photograph that is titled,"The famous wrestler of Gainesboro, shown dumping cement". The title comes from the scrapbook, and the "famous wrestler" is not named.
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=200800000001936
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| 314 |
Title: Number 4 Toolhouse
Photographer : Raymond G. Whitfield
Date Created: 1926-11
Abstract: This is a photograph of a construction site. "#4 and Tool House" is written across the top.
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=200800000001942
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| 315 |
Title: U.S.S. John - Government Work Boat
Photographer : Raymond G. Whitfield
Date Created: 1929-10
Abstract: This is a photograph of the U.S.S. John, a government work boat.
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=200800000001932
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| 316 |
Title: Colonel J. Neare Steamer
Photographer : Raymond G. Whitfield
Date Created: 1926-12-02
Abstract: This is a photograph of the "Colonel J. Neare", a steamer pushing a barge on a river.
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=200800000001940
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| 317 |
Title: At the Grind Rack
Photographer : Raymond G. Whitfield
Date Created: 1926
Abstract: This is a photograph where Sam Williams, Perry Walsh, and James Cullom are pictured at the grind rack in 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=200800000001944
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| 318 |
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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| 319 |
Title: U.S.S. John and Cofferdam Pier 32
Photographer : Raymond G. Whitfield
Date Created: 1929-10
Abstract: This photograph is titled,"U.S.S. John and Cofferdam Pier 32".
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=200800000001933
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| 320 |
Title: J. D. Loftis Garage
Photographer : raymond G. Whitfield
Date Created: 1927-02
Abstract: This is a photograph of J.D. Loftis Garage.
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=200800000001939
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| 321 |
Title: 1809 Mar.-Oct., The United States to Return J. Meigs, Agent to the Cherokee Nation
Author : United States
Recipient : Return J. Meigs, 1740-1823
Date Created: 1809-10-23
Abstract: This document is an invoice dated 1809 from the United States to Return J. Meigs for services rendered as agent to the Cherokee Indians.
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=200800000003037
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| 322 |
Title: 1816 Nov. 4, Cherokee Agency [to] W[illia]m H. Crawford, Secretary of War
Author : Return J. Meigs
Recipient : William H. Crawford
Date Created: 1816-11-04
Abstract: This document is a letter dated November 4, 1816, from Return J. Meigs, Agent to the Cherokee Nation, to US Secretary of War William H. Crawford. Meigs writes to request that mechanics be hired within the Cherokee Agency for use by the Native Americans. Meigs specifically talks about the lack of blacksmiths available.
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=200800000003051
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| 323 |
Title: 1802 Jul. 19, United States to Joseph R. Henderson
Author : Return J. Meigs
Date Created: 1802-07-19
Abstract: This document is a receipt for payment of seventy-five cents to Joseph R. Henderson. Return J. Meigs, agent for the War Department in Tennessee made the payment on behalf of the United States.
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=200800000003122
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Title: 1837 Dec. 8, Nashville [to] Charles F. Welcker, Talladega, Alabama
Author : Return Jonathan Meigs
Recipient : Charles F. Welcker
Date Created: 1837-12-08
Abstract: This document is a letter dated December 8, 1837, from R. J. Meigs in Nashville to Charles F. Welcker in Talladega, Alabama. Meigs is writing in response to an inquiry of Welcker`s regarding the currency exchange rate between Tennessee, Alabama, and Kentucky money.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: Charles Freeling Welcker Papers
Contributing Institution: C. M. McClung Historical Collection
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002972
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| 325 |
Title: 1802 Jul. 31, United States to Ransom Davis
Author : Return Jonathan Meigs
Date Created: 1802-07-31
Abstract: This document is a receipt for payment of three dollars and fifty cents to Ransom Davis for tobacco. Return J. Meigs, agent for the War Department in Tennessee made the payment on behalf of the United States.
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=200800000003125
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