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Title: 1836 Feb. 6, Spring Place, GA [to] W[illia]m Schley, Gov[ernor] of Georgia
Author : Benjamin F. Currey
Recipient : William Schley
Date Created: 1836-02-06
Abstract: This document is a letter dated February 6, 1836, from Benjamin Currey, U.S. agent to the Cherokee Nation, to Governor William Schley of Georgia. Currey warns Schley that the Cherokees in Georgia may be enlisting the help of the Creek Indians in order to resist removal west of the Mississippi River.
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=200800000003050
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Title: Grant, Our Great Commander
Composer : Bernard Covert
Date Created: 1868
Abstract: Sheet music cover from a campaign song for Ulysses S. Grant, includes an image depicting Ft. Donelson
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Collection: Kenneth D. Rose Sheet Music Collection
Contributing Institution: Tennessee State Library and Archives
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001442
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Title: Notes on the invasion of Normandy
Author : Bill Freeman
Date Created: 1944-06-05 - 1944-06-24
Abstract: A dairy by Sgt. Bill Freeman, of Weakley County, Tennessee, detailing his experience of the Battle of Normandy.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Great Depression and World War II (1929-1945)
Collection: Sgt. Bill Freeman
Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee at Martin - Paul Meek Libray
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001301
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Title: "I vants to go home" or Maximillion's Lament
Lyricist : Bob Barkis
Composer : T.M. Brown
Date Created: 1865
Abstract: The cover illustration is of a French general, presumably Napoleon III, consoling a weeping royal child, supposedly Austrian Archduke Maximilian. The lyrics are in a Germanic accented English that reflects popular sentiment among Americans over European control, specifically in Mexico at the end of the American Civil War. Makes a reference to Confederate President Jefferson Davis. Included in a bound volume of sheet music once owned by Tennessee resident, Miss Nora Gardner.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Collection: Nora Gardner Sheet Music Volumes
Contributing Institution: Center for Popular Music
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002666
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Title: Company G., 2nd Tennessee Infantry
Photographer : Branson's Studio
Date Created: 1910 - 1920
Abstract: A photograph of a military infantry posing before a building. There is writing near the bottom naming them as Company G. of the Second Tennessee Infantry (written as: Co. G. 2nd Tenn. Infty). The men pose in uniform complete with military hats.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Collection: Blount County Historical Collection
Contributing Institution: Blount County Public Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000000284
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Title: Raw Recruits
Composer; Lyricist : Bryant's Minstrels
Date Created: 1862
Abstract: Sheet music cover illustration of a minstrel song about inexperienced black soldiers. Racially stereotypical image common for this genre of music.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Collection: Kenneth D. Rose Sheet Music Collection
Contributing Institution: Tennessee State Library and Archives
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001446
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Title: Gen. A. Sidney Johnson's Grand March
Composer : C. D. Benson
Date Created: 1861
Abstract: A grand march for the Confederate General Johnston, whose name was misspelled in the title, and was "respectfully inscribed to the General and his Gallant Army."
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Collection: Civil War in Tennessee Sheet Music Collection
Contributing Institution: Center for Popular Music
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001495
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Title: C.H. Davis in Memphis, TN to John Park in Memphis, TN
Author : C. H. Davis
Recipient : John Park
Date Created: 1862-06-06
Abstract: A letter written by "Flag Officer C.H. Davis" aboard the "U.S. Flag Steamer Benton," a Union gunboat, to the Mayor of Memphis, Tennessee, asking him to surrender the town. After defeating the Confederates at the Battle of Island Number Ten, the Union Flag Steamer went to threaten Memphis in June 1862, and a battle ensued, in which the Union army defeated the Confederates with 180 injured or killed. Davis wrote to the mayor of Memphis asking for his surrender, received it and the Union took control of the city.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Collection: Memphians During War
Contributing Institution: Memphis Public Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002696
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Title: Union Military Pass
Creator : C.C. (Cadwallader Colden) Washburn, 1818-1882
Date Created: 1864-06-04
Abstract: A military pass ticket issued to a woman and her two daughters. The ticket was issued by the order of Major General C.C. Washburn, from the Headquarters District of West Tennessee in Memphis.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Collection: Miscellaneous History
Contributing Institution: Pink Palace Museum
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003593
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Title: How Are You? John Morgan.
Publisher : C.D. Benson
Date Created: 1864
Abstract: The cover says this song is a comic song that is a sequel to "Here's Your Mule," a famous Civil War song. Published by C. D. Benson of Nashville, TN.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Collection: Kenneth D. Rose Sheet Music Collection
Contributing Institution: Tennessee State Library and Archives
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002604
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Title: United States Army Recruiting Station
Photographer : C.H. Poland
Date Created: 1917
Abstract: An United States Army recruiting station at the 1917 Tri-State Fair in Memphis, Tennessee. There is one man in uniform handing out materials to a group of interested men. In the background there are classic Coca-Cola signs.
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=200800000000253
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Title: Military Pass allowing Mrs. Claiborne and Miss Claybrook out of Union lines on the Franklin Pike
Signer : Captain Wiles
Date Created: 1862-11-15
Abstract: The heading of this check reads, Head-Quarters 14th Army Corps, Department of the Cumberland. It is from the Provost Marshal General`s Office paid for by the order of Maj. Gen. W. S. Rosecrans; Mrs. [Anne] Claiborne lived at Travellers Rest during the Civil War.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Collection: Travellers Rest
Contributing Institution: Travellers Rest Plantation and Museum
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003342
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| 63 |
Title: Gathering with soldiers in Downtown Algood, Tennessee, c. 1917
Donor : Carl Wright
Date Created: 1917
Abstract: This is a World War I era photograph of a gathering in downtown Algood, Tennessee, c. 1917. Townsfolk stand behind lines of soldiers in uniform at attention. Buildings include the Bank of Algood, a drug store, a place called Harp and Pointer advertising Stag Shoe for Men, Algood Lodge No. 561, and N.W.A. Algood Camp No. 13118.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Collection: Vertical Files
Contributing Institution: Tennessee Tech University- Volpe Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001931
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| 64 |
Title: He has gone, and I have sent him
Composer : Caroline Rive
Associated name : Madame C. Rive
Date Created: 1863
Abstract: A piece of sheet music in a bound volume that belonged to Tennessee resident, Miss Nora Gardner, which has her name written in pencil on the front cover with the words "Steamer Superior 4th July 1863" as well as the words "yes I have" after the title. This ballad tells of how a woman has sent her love off to war.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Collection: Nora Gardner Sheet Music Volumes
Contributing Institution: Center for Popular Music
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001500
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| 65 |
Title: The Soldiers Suit of Grey
Lyricist : Carrie B. Sinclair
Composer : E. Clarke Ilsley
Date Created: 1864
Abstract: This piece of Confederate sheet music has "To Sister Nora from her Bro Will Crawford Miss Nov 14/64" inscribed in pencil along the top of the cover. The cover is an illustration of a Confederate soldier in a proper, pristine uniform holding a gun outfitted with a bayonet. Included in a bound volume of sheet music that was owned by Miss Nora Gardner of Tennessee. This song declares total and unswavering alliegance to the "noble boys who wear the suit of grey!"
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Collection: Nora Gardner Sheet Music Volumes
Contributing Institution: Center for Popular Music
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002668
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Title: Song lyrics
Creator : Caswell Culberson
Date Created: 1861 - 1865
Abstract: Undated song lyrics about the Civil War composed, written and sung by Caswell Culberson.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Collection: Pearson and Davis Families. Manuscripts, 1839-1887
Contributing Institution: Archives of the City of Kingsport
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000000822
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| 67 |
Title: 1846 Aug. 7 [to] Mrs. William R. Caswell
Author : Caswell, William R.
Recipient : Elizabeth C. Caswell
Date Created: 1846-08-07
Abstract: This document is a letter dated August 7, 1846 from Captain William Caswell to his wife in Jefferson County, Tennessee. Caswell served during the Mexican-American War and was part of the Tennessee volunteers. In this letter Caswell describes his trip down the Mississippi river and the islands along the coast of Mexico.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: William Richard Caswell Papers
Contributing Institution: C. M. McClung Historical Collection
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003002
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Title: Weeping Sad And Lonely
Lyricist : Charles Carroll Sawyer
Composer : Henry Tucker
Date Created: 1863
Abstract: "Presented to Miss Nora by Q.V." is inscribed in pencil on the cover of this piece, which has an alternate title of "When This Cruel War is Over." One of the most popular songs during the American Civil War, this song was sung by everyone, including the soldiers in the field. Included in a bound volume of sheet music once owned by Miss Nora Gardner, a Tennessean.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Collection: Nora Gardner Sheet Music Volumes
Contributing Institution: Center for Popular Music
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002655
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Title: The National Union
Composer; Lyricist : Charles Collins
Date Created: 1851
Abstract: Sheet music cover from time of Compromise of 1850. Image of Capitol building surrounded by a golden chain, each link listing a state and the year it entered the Union. "In Union's Chain, with its Spell, Freedom and peace and safety dwell."
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Collection: Kenneth D. Rose Sheet Music Collection
Contributing Institution: Tennessee State Library and Archives
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001439
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Title: Square dance call
Composer : Charles Dugan
Date Created: 1864
Abstract: According to the last page the call, titled the "Southern Cross Drill," was composed by Lt. Charles Dugan in 1864 while a prisoner of war at Johnson`s Island, Sandusky Bay, Lake Erie.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Collection: The Amos Blanch Jones Collection
Contributing Institution: Lambuth University
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001039
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Title: 1833 Aug. 18, Mouth of Poplar Creek [to] Geo[rge] L. Welcker, W[est] Point, New York
Author : Charles F. Welcker
Recipient : George L. Welcker
Date Created: 1833-08-18
Abstract: The following document is a letter dated August 18, 1833, written by Charles F. Welcker in East Tennessee to his brother George L. Welcker in West Point, New York. Charles writes to inform his brother of the latest news from home, including the results of recent elections and an update on the well-being of friends and family.
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=200800000002947
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Title: Battle of Shiloh or Pittsburgh Landing
Composer : Charles Grobe
Date Created: 1862 - 1867
Abstract: This piano-forte is a musical description of the Battle of Shiloh from the Union point of view. Above the musical notations, there are words that give direction, such as "Advance of the enemy" and "Gen Prentiss and three of his regiments are taken prisoners."
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Collection: Civil War in Tennessee Sheet Music Collection
Contributing Institution: Center for Popular Music
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001491
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Title: 1813 Jan. 28, Fortville [to] Col[onel] Metcalf
Author : Charles Hicks
Recipient : Colonel Metcalf
Date Created: 1813-01-28
Abstract: This document is a letter written by Charles Hicks, a Cherokee Indian, to a Colonel Metcalf. Charles Hicks complains that some of Colonel Metcalf`s men killed a Cherokee man and whipped other Cherokee men. Hicks writes that the action violates the existing treaty between the Cherokee Nation and the United States. The letter appears to have been forwarded to Return J. Meigs, agent to the Cherokee Nation.
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=200800000003044
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Title: Cross of Liberty and Peace
Author : Charles P. Simonton
Date Created: 1919 - 1945
Abstract: A poem written by Charles Pressley Simonton of Covington, Tennessee. He often wrote poems on political themes and sent them to politicians, magazines, and friends. Simonton was County Clerk of Tipton County and also served as a Democratic senator in the Tennessee General Assembly from 1925-1927.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Great Depression and World War II (1929-1945)
Collection: Charles P. Simonton Papers
Contributing Institution: University of Memphis Special Collections
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000000813
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Title: 1814 May 6 [to] Col. Return J. Meigs
Author : Charles R. Hicks
Recipient : Return J. Meigs, 1740-1823
Date Created: 1814-05-06
Abstract: This is a letter dated May 6, 1814 from Cherokee leader Charles Hicks to Colonel Return J. Meigs concerning a number of topics including the requesting of supplies and corn for food.
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=200800000003087
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