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Title: 1833 Jul. 26, Fayetteville, North Carolina [to] J.M. King, Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Author : Thomas O. Moore
Recipient : James Moore King
Date Created: 1833-07-26
Abstract: This is a letter dated July 26, 1833 from Thomas O. Moore to his cousin James Moore King. Moore tells King of his recent acquisition of new slaves, and his desire to acquire additional slave hands, as well as the ravages of the Cholera in the Southern states.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: Colonel James Moore King Collection, 1792-1877
Contributing Institution: Albert Gore Sr. Research Center
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002903
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| 202 |
Title: 1834 Feb. 24, Alexandria, LA [to] James King, Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Author : Thomas O. Moore
Recipient : James King
Date Created: 1834-02-24
Abstract: This is a letter dated February 24, 1834 to James King from his cousin Thomas Moore. Moore mentions that three of his slaves had run away and describes their pursuit and capture. He also writes of his prospects of his cotton and corn crops in light of the "bank question" possibly being settled by Congress.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: Colonel James Moore King Collection, 1792-1877
Contributing Institution: Albert Gore Sr. Research Center
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002907
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| 203 |
Title: 1832 Dec. 22 [to] J.M. King
Author : Thomas O. Moore
Recipient : James Moore King
Date Created: 1832-12-22
Abstract: This is a letter dated December 22, 1832 from Thomas O. Moore to his cousin J.M. King. Moore acknowledges the letter is long overdue, but writes that he and his family are well, except fear of being inflicted with cholera that has plagued many in New Orleans. He says the victims of the disease are greater than the number of available coffins, and that many bodies were thrown into the Mississippi river.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: Colonel James Moore King Collection, 1792-1877
Contributing Institution: Albert Gore Sr. Research Center
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002898
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| 204 |
Title: 1833 Mar. 5 [to] J.M. King, Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Author : Thomas O. Moore
Recipient : James Moore King
Date Created: 1833-03-05
Abstract: This is a letter dated March 5, 1833 from Thomas O. Moore to his cousin J.M. King. Moore offers condolences for the loss of his son, and the many dead caused by Cholera spread on the Mississippi river.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: Colonel James Moore King Collection, 1792-1877
Contributing Institution: Albert Gore Sr. Research Center
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002900
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| 205 |
Title: Farewell But When Ever You Welcome The Hour
Lyricist : Tom Moore
Arranger : Joseph Benedict
Date Created: 1852
Abstract: This piece is one included in a bound volume of sheet music that once belonged to Miss Nora Gardner, who was a resident of Tennessee. On the front cover is an inscription that reads "Nora Lee Gardner Nashville, Tenn. Aug. 1860."
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: Nora Gardner Sheet Music Volumes
Contributing Institution: Center for Popular Music
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002596
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| 206 |
Title: [Letter] 1846 May 2, Memphis [Tennessee] [to] Mary C. Porter
Author : unknown
Recipient : Mary C. Porter
Date Created: 1846-05-02
Abstract: This document is a letter, whose author is unidentified, addressed to Mary C. Porter on May 2, 1846. The author is most likely someone from Mary`s immediate family, as the letter discusses social and family events such as Mary`s brother Edward`s illness, Mary joining a church, his school, and a new boat called the `Gray Eagle`.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: Porter-Rice Family Papers, 1826-1927
Contributing Institution: University of Memphis Special Collections
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003033
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| 207 |
Title: Within A Mile of Edinburg Town
Composer : unknown
Singer : Jenny Lind, 1820-1887
Date Created: 1859
Abstract: This piece of sheet music is included in a bound volume once owed by Miss Nora Gardner, a Tennessee resident. This particular composition has an inscription on the front cover in pencil that reads "Nora Gardner Columbia Tenn Jan 30th 1863." The song is a Scotch ballad sung by Jenny Lind that tells of the courtship of a Scottish lass by her "Bonny Jocky" and the fact that she would not give in to his affection unless he married her.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: Nora Gardner Sheet Music Volumes
Contributing Institution: Center for Popular Music
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001508
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| 208 |
Title: Dearest Then, I'll Love You More!
Composer : unknown
Date Created: 1859
Abstract: This piece of sheet music is included in a bound volume that once belonged to Miss Nora Garder, who lived in Tennessee. This particular piece, a love song, has a cover that reads "Gems of English Song with accompaniment for the Piano Forte." Inscribed in pencil on the front cover are the words "Nora Gardner from Eliza Nov 15 1861." No publication date is listed. However, this piece was published during the span of 1855 through 1894, which has been inferred from the years during which the publisher operated under the specified name and location, as listed in the Handbook of Early American Sheet Music 1768-1889 by Harry Dichter and Elliott Shapiro (Dover, 1977).
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=200800000002580
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| 209 |
Title: Peters house and homestead
Other : unknown
Date Created: 1840
Abstract: This house was originally located in Union County, Tennessee near the village of Luttrell. The first known occupant was Nathaniel Peters who lived in it around 1840. His oldest daughter, Cordelia, was born here and raised her nine children in this house where she died at the age of 87.
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=200800000000522
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| 210 |
Title: The Mark Twain family cabin
Other : unknown
Date Created: 1830
Abstract: Mark Twain's family lived in this cabin formerly located in Possum Trot, Tennessee until 1835. Twain was born about five months after the family left Tennessee.
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=200800000000516
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| 211 |
Title: Photograph of mother and child
Other : unknown
Other : Hattie Agnes
Date Created: 1900 - 1910
Abstract: Photograph of mother and child. On verso side is written: "Charles D. Boyd with mother Hattie Agnes at 704 Payne Ave. Knoxville, Tenn. Location Reservoir Hill or Green School Hill or-"
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Contributing Institution: Special Collections, Hoskins Library, University of Tennessee
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001471
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| 212 |
Title: Busy Bee Cafe Menu Cover Page
Owner : unknown
Date Created: 1926 - 1946
Abstract: This image depicts the cover of the Busy Bee Cafe menu. The Busy Bee Cafe was operated by the Meshotto family on the Murfreesboro downtown square from 1926 to 1946.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Great Depression and World War II (1929-1945)
Collection: Smith Collection-Busy Bee Cafe
Contributing Institution: Albert Gore Sr. Research Center
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000002793
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| 213 |
Title: Busy Bee Cafe Menu Page, 2
Owner : unknown
Date Created: 1926 - 1946
Abstract: This is a page from the Busy Bee Cafe menu, which displays their food offerings and prices. Note the advertisement at the bottom. The Busy Bee Cafe was operated by the Meshotto family on the Murfreesboro downtown square from 1926 to 1946.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Great Depression and World War II (1929-1945)
Collection: Smith Collection-Busy Bee Cafe
Contributing Institution: Albert Gore Sr. Research Center
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000002795
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| 214 |
Title: Busy Bee Cafe Menu Page
Owner : unknown
Date Created: 1926 - 1946
Abstract: This is a page from the Busy Bee Cafe menu, which displays their food offerings and prices. Note the advertisement at the bottom. The Busy Bee Cafe was operated by the Meshotto family on the Murfreesboro downtown square from 1926 to 1946.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Great Depression and World War II (1929-1945)
Collection: Smith Collection-Busy Bee Cafe
Contributing Institution: Albert Gore Sr. Research Center
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000002794
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| 215 |
Title: Bernard and Evelyn Goldstein
Photographer : unknown
Date Created: 1942 - 1965
Abstract: Bernard Goldstein and his wife Evelyn pose inside of the Goldstein store. Bernard owned and operated the family business after his brother David passed away in 1942.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Great Depression and World War II (1929-1945)
Collection: Licker-Goldstein-Weise Family Collection
Contributing Institution: Albert Gore Sr. Research Center
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000002766
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| 216 |
Title: Family portrait
Photographer : unknown
Date Created: 1900 - 1920
Abstract: Familiy portrait of a young African-American family of five. Inscription at bottom reads: "The Rev't...Wallace." The portrait is part of the African-American photography collection in which most photographs are from the Knoxville area of east Tennessee.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Contributing Institution: Special Collections, Hoskins Library, University of Tennessee
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001216
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| 217 |
Title: Elmore family of Wilder, Tennessee
Photographer : unknown
Date Created: 1915
Abstract: A photograph of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Elmore, Madge, Nina, Anderson and Junior at thier home. County: Fentress
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Development of the Industrial United States (1870-1900)
Collection: Wilder Davidson Collection
Contributing Institution: Tennessee Tech University- Volpe Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001971
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| 218 |
Title: The Licker Family
Photographer : unknown
Date Created: 1935 - 1950
Abstract: This is a photograph of the Licker family. Seated in the first row are Sam Licker and his wife, Sarah Licker. Sisters (from left) Bertha Licker, Ethel Haney, and Esther Maxwell are in the back row.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Great Depression and World War II (1929-1945)
Collection: Licker-Goldstein-Weise Family Collection
Contributing Institution: Albert Gore Sr. Research Center
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000002770
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| 219 |
Title: Waitresses at Busy Bee Cafe
Photographer : unknown
Date Created: 1934 - 1946
Abstract: This photograph shows two Busy Bee Cafe waitresses at the 119 N. Maple Street location in Murfreesboro. Rose Meshotto, the owner, stands between them.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Great Depression and World War II (1929-1945)
Collection: Smith Collection-Busy Bee Cafe
Contributing Institution: Albert Gore Sr. Research Center
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000002788
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| 220 |
Title: Busy Bee Cafe Owners, 2
Photographer : unknown
Date Created: 1939
Abstract: This photograph depicts Rosa Culotta Meshotto, wife of Dominick Meshotto, with their baby daughter Connie in 1939. The couple owned and operated Murfreesboro's Busy Bee Cafe on the town square. The Meshotto family emigrated from Italy and began the business in 1926. Rosa is posing with Connie outside of their residence at 1216 N. Maple Street.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Great Depression and World War II (1929-1945)
Collection: Smith Collection-Busy Bee Cafe
Contributing Institution: Albert Gore Sr. Research Center
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000002790
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| 221 |
Title: Busy Bee Cafe Interior
Photographer : unknown
Date Created: 1934 - 1946
Abstract: This photograph shows the interior of the Busy Bee Cafe during its heyday at its second location, 119 N. Maple Street.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Great Depression and World War II (1929-1945)
Collection: Smith Collection-Busy Bee Cafe
Contributing Institution: Albert Gore Sr. Research Center
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000002787
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| 222 |
Title: Busy Bee Cafe Owners
Photographer : unknown
Date Created: 1926 - 1946
Abstract: This photograph depicts Italian immigrants Rose and Dominick Meshotto, owners of Murfreesboro's Busy Bee Cafe, standing next to their vehicle behind the downtown square building strip that houses their restaurant.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Great Depression and World War II (1929-1945)
Collection: Smith Collection-Busy Bee Cafe
Contributing Institution: Albert Gore Sr. Research Center
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000002789
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| 223 |
Title: Families at the Bemis Cotton Mill
Photographer : unknown
Associated name : Bemis Brothers Bag Company
Date Created: 1900 - 1920
Abstract: A picture of families that lived in company owned housing and worked at the mill in Bemis, Tennessee.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Collection: Bemis Collection
Contributing Institution: Union University
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001313
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| 224 |
Title: Jennie Cheairs Hickey with baby Austin
Photographer : unknown
Associated name : Jennie Cheairs Hickey
Date Created: 1860
Abstract: Photograph of Jennie Cheairs Hickey with her baby son Austin.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Collection: Cheairs Family Collection
Contributing Institution: Rippavilla Plantation
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000000382
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| 225 |
Title: Dining Hall Gang at the Mill, 5
Photographer : unknown
Date Created: 1930 - 1932
Abstract: This photograph depicts students from State Teachers College in 1930 on a Dining Hall crew picnic. They are at a mill near Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Great Depression and World War II (1929-1945)
Collection: Cooper Photographic Collection
Contributing Institution: Albert Gore Sr. Research Center
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002330
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