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Title: Lumberjacks
Photographer : C H Poland
Date Created: 1900 - 1940
Abstract: Lumberjacks chopping down a tree in a field near Memphis, Tennessee.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Collection: Memphis and Shelby County Room Photographic Collection
Contributing Institution: Memphis Public Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000000245
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Title: Lumberjacks hauling a log
Photographer : C H Poland
Date Created: 1900 - 1940
Abstract: Lumberjacks hauling a log in Memphis, Tennessee.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Collection: Memphis and Shelby County Room Photographic Collection
Contributing Institution: Memphis Public Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000000243
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Title: Sawmill
Photographer : C H Poland
Date Created: 1900 - 1940
Abstract: The interior of a sawmill. Two African American workers are loading planks of wood while a supervisor looks on from above.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Collection: Memphis and Shelby County Room Photographic Collection
Contributing Institution: Memphis Public Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000000246
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Title: Lumber industry
Photographer : C H Poland
Date Created: 1900 - 1940
Abstract: Lumberjacks preparing logs to be hauled in Memphis, Tennessee.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Collection: Memphis and Shelby County Room Photographic Collection
Contributing Institution: Memphis Public Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000000244
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Title: Hauling logs
Photographer : C H Poland
Date Created: 1900 - 1940
Abstract: Hauling logs through the mud in Memphis, Tennessee.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Collection: Memphis and Shelby County Room Photographic Collection
Contributing Institution: Memphis Public Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000000242
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Title: Johnston Refrigerator Company
Photographer : C H Poland
Date Created: 1933
Abstract: An exhibit at the 1933 Mid-South Fair in Memphis, Tennessee. Exhibit of Maytag Washers and Ironers, put on by the Johnston Refrigerator Co.
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=200800000000205
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Title: Sawmill
Photographer : C H Poland
Date Created: 1900 - 1940
Abstract: Interior of a sawmill. Workers tooling saw blades.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Collection: Memphis and Shelby County Room Photographic Collection
Contributing Institution: Memphis Public Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000000247
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Title: Lumberjacks
Photographer : C H Poland
Date Created: 1900 - 1940
Abstract: Lumberjacks working in Memphis, Tennessee.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Collection: Memphis and Shelby County Room Photographic Collection
Contributing Institution: Memphis Public Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000000241
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Title: Gordon, C.H. in Knoxville, Tennessee to R.T. Brewer in Johnson City, Tennessee
Attributed name : C. H. Gordon
Attributed name : R. T. Brewer
Date Created: 1910-06-20
Abstract: The letter is written to R. T. Brewer, the Industrial Agent of the Clinchfield Route of the Carolina, Clinchfield and Ohio Railway, from C. H. Gordon, Associate State Geologist Chief, Department of Mines and Minerals. The letter expresses gratitude to the railway for providing minerals found along the line for exhibition at the Exposition. C. H. Gordon also requests cement and marble samples. Page 2 includes information for exhibits of minerals and an entry form for general and individual exhibits.
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=200700000002627
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Title: McGhee, C.M. in New York, New York to Temple, O.P.
Author : C. M. McGhee
Recipient : Oliver Perry Temple, 1820-1907
Date Created: 1881-09-12
Abstract: Replying to Temple, he would like to see a good road made out of Kingston Pike. McGhee will lend $500.00 for improvement if can be done for certain sum and all secured.
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=200800000000761
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Title: C.T. Mandel in Johnson City, Tennessee to Mr. Campion
Attributed name : C. T. Mandel
Attributed name : J. J. Campion
Date Created: 1910-05-11
Abstract: This letter was written in favor of reduced passenger fares to the Appalachian Exposition of 1910 held in Knoxville, Tennessee, as requested and proposed by William J. Oliver, President of the Appalachian Exposition.
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=200700000002626
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Title: C.F. Sevier in Savannah, Hardin Co. Tennessee to O.P. Temple in Knoxville, Tennessee
Signer : C.F. Sevier
Date Created: 1877-01-15
Abstract: In this letter, Sevier requests information from Temple on some land sold in east Knoville sold to Jas. Sevier in 1858.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Collection: The O.P. Temple Papers, 1832-1909
Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002777
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Title: Landlord`s Lien Declaration by C. H. Ryan, Landlord, v. George Person, Tenant
Signer : C.H. Ryan
Date Created: 1924-01-25
Abstract: This Lien issued by L.H. Ryan, landlord, claims an amount of $140 owed as a landlord`s lien against George Person, tenant of Hickory Point, Tennessee. The land and supplies were furnished for the growing of tobacco. The form has been addressed to the Dark Tobacco Grower`s Association, in Hopkinsville, Ky.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Collection: Ryan Papers
Contributing Institution: Customs House Museum and Cultural Center
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003335
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Title: General Agent in Johnson City, Tennessee to Mark W. Potter in New York City
Attributed name : Carolina, Clinchfield and Ohio Railway
Date Created: 1912-10-26
Abstract: This letter is written to Mr. Mark W. Potter, President, from the General Agent. The purpose of the letter is to seek approval for Mr. Ehret, an entrepreneur with a background in the boiler business, to assume ownership of the building formerly used by the Dixie Concrete Company along with one acre of land the following week when Court convenes. Carolina, Clinchfield and Ohio Railway is seeking to break even on the losses sustained when the Dixie Concrete Company shut down its facility in Johnson City, owing its subsidiary, Holston Land Company, a substantial amount of money.
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=200700000002617
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Title: Medicine Carrying Case
Owner : Cas Wilson , 1891-1956
Date Created: 1910 - 1930
Abstract: This is the leather satchel carried by Dr. Cas Wilson when he practiced medicine at the age of twenty-two in and around the nearby village of old Loyston, Tennessee. The carrying case contains 87 vials, bottles, and cans of medicine, including a variety of pills. Mr. Wilson received his medical degree from the Memphis School of Medicine in 1913.
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=200800000000505
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Title: 1836 Dec. 21, Mouth of Poplar Creek [to] Charles F. Welcker
Author : Catharine F. Welcker
Recipient : Charles F. Welcker
Date Created: 1836-12-21
Abstract: The following document is a correspondence amongst the Welcker family, a prominent landholding family of Roane County. The letter, dated December 21, 1836, is from Catharine F. Welcker to her brother Charles F. Welcker. Catharine gives her brother news of the mill he owns, which was situated on the mouth of Poplar Creek. She also relays business advice and proposals from their father, Henry Welcker, and talks of their brother Monroe going to school in Knoxville, most likely to East Tennessee College.
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=200800000002963
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Title: Unidentified manuscript
Author : Charles Cansler
Date Created: 1831 - 1839
Abstract: These 2 pages are from the Charles Cansler Collection at the Beck Cultural Exchange Center. The author is not identified. Background information: Charles W. Cansler (1871-1953), Professor Cansler was born near Maryville, Tennessee in 1871. He was educated at Freedmen`s Normal Institue and attended Maryille college. He became the first Black railroad postal clerk in East Tennessee. At age 19 he passsed the bar examination. After practicing law for two years, he became principal of Austin High School. Under his leadership, the school grew from 80 to 437 students. Professor Cansler organized the East Tennessee Association of Teachers in Colored Schools and wass its first President. He also led the movement for parks and playgrounds in Knoxville. He became the first African-American to be nominated to the Tennessee State Legislature. Professor Cansler is the author of Three Generations, the story of a free Negro family in Tennessee from 1831-1939.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: Beck Cultural Exchange Center
Contributing Institution: Beck Cultural Exchange Center
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002756
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Title: 1826 Apr. 14 Jackson [Tennessee], [to] Rhea & McCrabb
Author : Charles L. Barth
Recipient : Rhea
Recipient : McCrabb
Date Created: 1826-04-14
Abstract: This document is a letter written from Charles Barth to fellow merchants Rhea & McCrabb on April 14, 1826. In the letter, Barth discusses business practices and prospects to be found for merchants in Jackson, Tennessee. Barth states that business prospects are good in Jackson, but that goods and rent are expensive, due mostly to the influx of wealthy citizens into the area.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: Historical and Genealogical Collection
Contributing Institution: Memphis Public Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003016
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Title: 1825 Nov. 20 Memphis, [to] Rhea & McCrabb
Author : Charles L. Barth
Recipient : Rhea
Recipient : McCrabb
Date Created: 1825-11-20
Abstract: This document is a letter written to two merchants named Rhea & McCrabb from a businessman named Charles L. Barth on November 20, 1825. In the letter, Barth discusses his business travels throughout Tennessee en route to New Orleans. He also gives Rhea & McCrabb permission to take care of his affairs at home in Athens, Tennessee while he is away.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: Historical and Genealogical Collection
Contributing Institution: Memphis Public Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003015
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Title: 1815 June 6, Fosterville [to the] Quartermaster
Author : Charles R. Hicks
Date Created: 1815-06-06
Abstract: This document is a letter from Charles Hicks to the Quartermaster at Camp Ross requesting one hundred and forty bushels of corn for the people of Durt town to be paid out of their annuities.
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=200800000003078
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Title: 1824 Dec. 13, Highwassee Agency [to] Col[onel] James G. William
Author : Charles R. Hicks
Recipient : James G., Colonel William
Date Created: 1824-12-13
Abstract: This is a letter, dated December 13, 1824, from Charles Hicks to Colonel James G. Williams concerning a list, taken by the Cherokee Commissioners, on Cherokee who claimed pay for improvements they made to their lands.
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=200800000003095
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Title: 1824 Oct. 2, [to] Alexander McCoy and Nathaniel Hicks
Author : Charles R. Hicks
Recipient : Alexander McCoy
Recipient : Nathaniel Hicks
Date Created: 1824-10-02
Abstract: This document, dated October 2, 1824, contains instructions given to Alexander McCoy and Nathaniel Hicks by Charles R. Hicks for dealing with Cherokee who claim compensation for improvements they made on their lands.
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=200800000003094
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Title: Retail Business Center of Knoxville, TN
Associated name : City of Knoxville
Date Created: 1921
Abstract: This map of Knoxville's downtown was most likely created in 1921 according to city directory information. Most of the buildings labeled here are still present in downtown Knoxville though their names may have changed. Other well-known buildings present on the map, such as the Market House in Market Square, no longer exist.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Collection: Maps
Contributing Institution: Knox County Archives
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001487
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Title: Hughes Heating Company
Photographer : Clifford Hoyte Poland, 1882-1939
Date Created: 1934
Abstract: An exhibit at the 1934 Mid-South Fair in Memphis, Tennessee displaying a coal-burning device called "Black Servant" made by Hughes Heating Company. The sign claims that it "solves all fuel burning problems."
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=200800000000204
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Title: Memphis Retail Coal Merchants
Photographer : Clifford Hoyte Poland
Date Created: 1931
Abstract: An exhibit at the 1931 Mid-South Fair in Memphis, Tennessee offering promotional deals on coal, from the Memphis Retail Coal Merchants.
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=200800000000238
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