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Title: Thomas H. Ewing, ?-1887
Artist : unknown
Photographer : Chattanooga Times
Date Created: 1870 - 1887
Abstract: A newspaper or magazine print of Thomas H. Ewing 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=200800000001824
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| 377 |
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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| 378 |
Title: Midway School Given History Lesson by Jesse Lane
Author : unknown
Associated name : Jesse Lane
Date Created: 1946-02-21
Abstract: Newspaper article about the history of Midway School, a one-teacher school in rural southwestern Stewart County. At the time, it had an enrollment of 25 students. In addition to the history of the school, the article discusses the history of the coal and iron furnaces in the area, as well as the arrival of T.V.A. and Kentucky Lake, which displaced many families.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Postwar United States (1945-1970)
Collection: Mary Florence Betts Scrapbook
Contributing Institution: Stewart County Public Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001048
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| 379 |
Title: 1813 Mar. 13, merchandise forwarded to that part of the Cherokee Nation which has migrated to the River Arkansas
Author : unknown
Date Created: 1813-03-13
Abstract: This document dated March 13, 1813 is an invoice for seven hundred and fifty dollars worth of merchandise for the Cherokees who removed to the area of the Arkansas River. These goods, which are mainly textiles are a portion of the annuity due the Cherokees for the year 1811. The merchandise was received by U.S. Agent to the Cherokee Return J. Meigs, delivered by John Ross, signed by several Cherokees.
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=200800000003068
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| 380 |
Title: Invoice and receipts of articles of merchandize delivered [to] the Cherokees 1813 Mar. 13
Author : unknown
Date Created: 1813-03-13
Abstract: This document is an invoice and a receipt for merchandize delivered to the Cherokee Indians March 13, 1813 by John Ross.
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=200800000003083
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| 381 |
Title: Two Valuable House Servants
Author : unknown
Date Created: 1840
Abstract: Advertisement in a newspaper for the sale of two servants - actually slaves - a 26-year-old woman and a 30-year-old man "of approved character and habits" to sell or exchange for two field hands. No name is given for the seller; instead it says to "enquire at office."
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=200800000003262
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| 382 |
Title: Petition to sell slaves
Author : unknown
Date Created: 1849-05-16
Abstract: This is a petition for the right to sell certain slaves.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: Benton County Court Records
Contributing Institution: Benton County Archive
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003512
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| 383 |
Title: Letter to J. L. Rhea, Esq. in Blountville, Tennessee
Author : unknown
Recipient : John L. Rhea
Date Created: 1865-10-26
Abstract: Letter to John L. Rhea about the shipment of 63 bales of cotton from Macon and the slow market they have been experiencing.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Collection: Rhea Papers
Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001364
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| 384 |
Title: Plans for Knoxville`s First Jail
Author : unknown
Date Created: 1807-05-09
Abstract: This document lists materials and costs for the building of Knoxville`s first jail (at a total cost of $824.80). Dated May 9th, 1807, it is labeled "Long & Booths Bill." The work includes such tasks and materials as "hanging dungeon grate," "fixing trap door in Garret," and "putting grates in window frames." The bottom of the first page bears the name "P Miller" in pencil. The recto page also has various calculations.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: Plans for the first jail of Knoxville, 1807
Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001342
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| 385 |
Title: Letter to the Freedland Overall Company in Dubois, Pennsylvania
Author : unknown
Date Created: 1913-04-16
Abstract: This letter is addressed to the Freedland Overall Company in Dubois, PA, and states the benefits available if the company is moved to Johnson City. Benefits include the railway systems and roads; churches of all denominations; schools; electric car system; an Anglo-American community of the best type; a variety of vegetables produced in the surrounding valleys; and mountain water.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Collection: Carolina, Clinchfield, and Ohio Railway Records
Contributing Institution: Archives of Appalachia- ETSU
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000002618
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| 386 |
Title: Tobacco Prizing House, Clarksville, Tennessee
Creator : unknown
Date Created: 1890 - 1910
Abstract: This is a postcard featuring the G.H. Warneken Tobacco Prizing House in Clarksville, Tennessee. Tobacco was packed in these warehouses. The houses were referred to as "prizing" based upon an early definition of prize, meaning "to press, force, or move with a lever." Clarksville at the turn of the century was heavily involved in the tobacco industry and remained a dominant force in tobacco until the mid-1900s.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Collection: Dark Fire Tobacco Collection
Contributing Institution: Customs House Museum and Cultural Center
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001584
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| 387 |
Title: Steamboat Hiwassee
Creator : unknown
Date Created: 1852
Abstract: Capital stock records for the Steamboat Highwassee includes list of stockholders with amount of stock held and payments to be made for shares.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Collection: Cleveland Public Library History Branch Collection
Contributing Institution: Southeast Tennessee Digital Archive Cleveland State Community College
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000000789
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| 388 |
Title: Slaves tobacco bill, 1840-1841
Creator : unknown
Date Created: 1840 - 2007-07-23
Abstract: This accounting record of a tobacco farmer includes payments for items such as shoes, wheels and medicine. It also includes payments for slave labor, clock repair and minding the wagon.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: Dark Fire Tobacco Collection
Contributing Institution: Customs House Museum and Cultural Center
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000000817
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| 389 |
Title: Evansville and Nashville Regular Weekly Packet Invoice
Creator : unknown
Date Created: 1869-02-28
Abstract: Merchandise transported on the Cumberland River via the Fanny Brandeis Steamer. Invoice reads: Evansville and Nashville Regular Weekly Packet Invoice, Henry Miller, Master, Kitt Rudd, Clerk, February 28, 1869, Ed Walters, To Steamer Fanny Brandeis, To Freight Coal , Received Payment.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Collection: Clarksville Montgomery County Photographs
Contributing Institution: Austin Peay State University
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000002065
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| 390 |
Title: Cumberland River Steamer passing through Clarksville, Tenn.
Creator : unknown
Date Created: 1910-08
Abstract: This is a postcard to Mrs. M.L. Moodie in Pembroke, Kentucky from her daughter, printed circa 1910. The card features a "Cumberland River Steamer, Passing Through Clarksville, Tenn.". The Cumberland River Steamer was an excursion steamboat, and owned and operated by brothers Frank and Matt Gracey from Clarksville. The reverse reads: "Dear Mamma, Your letter came this morning. I have decided to go to Mabel's first. Will go Tuesday if you come on Monday. Sam says there is no cloverseed in town. He will see you Monday about ordering it for you. Hope you all are well. Lovingly, M.M.B."
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Collection: Pickering Collection
Contributing Institution: Clarksville Montgomery County Public Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001559
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| 391 |
Title: General store records from Washington, Tennessee
Creator : unknown
Date Created: 1869-05
Abstract: These are seven pages of accounts and purchases from a general store in Washington, Tennessee in 1869. Items bought include: tobacco, umbrellas, cloth, salt, flour, and sugar, among many other items. It is not clear whether this ledger is from Washington, Tennessee, a city that does not exist anymore or Washington County. The ledger is located in Dayton, Tennessee which is a few hundred miles from Washington County, Tennessee.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Collection: Clyde W. Roddy Public Library
Contributing Institution: Clyde W. Roddy Public Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002757
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| 392 |
Title: Regular Cumberland River Packet Invoice
Creator : unknown
Date Created: 1868-03-23
Abstract: Invoice for merchandise transported to the Dover port on the Cumberland River. The invoice reads: Regular Cumberland River Packet, James Paul, Master, Dover 23 March 1868, To Steamer Mollie Gratz, Jr. 24 Plows and 3 Bundles, 7.40 Received Payment Paul, Clerk.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Collection: Clarksville Montgomery County Photographs
Contributing Institution: Austin Peay State University
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000002064
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| 393 |
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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| 394 |
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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| 395 |
Title: Bark Grinding Stone
Creator : unknown
Date Created: 1800 - 1900
Abstract: This mule-powered bark grinding stone from White County, Tennessee was used to pulverize slabs of peeled tree bark which produced tannic acid for the tanning of hides for leather used in the making of shoes, saddles, and harnessess.
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=200800000000521
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| 396 |
Title: Delivering tobacco to the warehouse, Clarksville, Tennessee
Creator : unknown
Date Created: 1920-03-03
Abstract: This postcard depicts tobacco arriving at the warehouse in Clarksville, Tennessee. It was sent to J. L. Power of Columbus, Mississippi on March 27, 1920. The card was printed by E.C. Kropp Co., Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The text reads: "Wish you could see some of these hills--the struts look like Cat Fish Alley to day- as it is Saturday Love"
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Collection: Dark Fire Tobacco Collection
Contributing Institution: Customs House Museum and Cultural Center
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001582
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| 397 |
Title: Beehive from Carter County, Tennessee
Creator : unknown
Date Created: 1850 - 1950
Abstract: A rare bee hive from Carter Country, Tennessee. It has 9 square sections with glass windows, and cabinets that can cover them from view.
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=200800000000513
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| 398 |
Title: "Tobacco Warehouse... Here Sounds the Call of the Tobacco Auctioneers"
Creator : unknown
Date Created: 1978
Abstract: A postcard featuring a tobacco warehouse in Clarksville, Tennessee. The front print reads: "Tobacco Warehouse...Here Sounds the Call of the Tobacco Auctioneers--K38. Clarksville, Tennessee, Destroyed by fire, December 6, 1978." The back of the card reads: "Warehouses like this are among the largest in the world, some covering an area of six and a half acres under a single roof. As much as three million pounds of tobacco are sold at a single auction." The printint was made by the Natural Color Post Card Made in U.S.A. by E.C. Kropp Co., Milwaukee, Wis. - IAY.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Contemporary United States (1968-present)
Collection: Dark Fire Tobacco Collection
Contributing Institution: Customs House Museum and Cultural Center
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001583
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| 399 |
Title: Tobacco coming into Clarksville, Tennessee
Creator : unknown
Date Created: 1910-08-17
Abstract: This postcard illustration shows tobacco being brought to Clarksville in a caravan of horse-drawn wagons. It was sent by Lillian H. to Tom Stapp of LaFayette, Kentucky. The text reads: "Hello friend--I am sorry I could not be at the meeting just for the sake of old times, and wish I could have been at the barbecue last Saturday. I know I would have enjoyed it. Why dont you people come down this way some time as ever Lilian H. Aug 7, 10"
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Collection: Dark Fire Tobacco Collection
Contributing Institution: Customs House Museum and Cultural Center
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001581
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| 400 |
Title: Torino Cigar Advertisement
Designer : unknown
Date Created: 1850 - 1950
Abstract: This advertisement is for Torino Cigar Co., whose slogan is "the World`s Finest Hand Made Cigar." The logo shows a crest with a boxing bull laid over a red, yellow and black ribbon. According to the ad they sold 10c each package.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Collection: Dark Fire Tobacco Collection
Contributing Institution: Customs House Museum and Cultural Center
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003325
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