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Title: Broad Ax Made in Nashville, Tennessee
Creator : McWhorter Weaver Co.
Date Created: 1890 - 1960
Abstract: The Caption included with this ax reads: "Nashville Made Broad Ax; Embossed: The White House Axe - McWhorter Weaver Co., Nashville, Tennessee." The initials J.R.I follow in smaller print.
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=200800000000508
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| 202 |
Title: Chancery Court Sale of Thos. A Hayes Et Al Land
Distributor : Moore County Chancery Court
Date Created: 1930-04-03
Abstract: This is a notice of the sell of land to take place on Saturday, May 3, 1930.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Great Depression and World War II (1929-1945)
Collection: Moore County Chancery Court Land Sales
Contributing Institution: Moore County Archives
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003425
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| 203 |
Title: Constitution of the Southern Tenant Farmers` Union
Producer : Southern Tenant Farmers` Union
Date Created: 1937-01-17
Abstract: This is a copy of the Constitution and By-Laws of the Southern Tenant Farmers` Union, as revised by the Third Annual Convention at Muskogee, Oklahoma, January 14-17, 1937.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Great Depression and World War II (1929-1945)
Collection: Southern Tenant Farmers Union Ephemera 1934-84
Contributing Institution: University of Memphis Special Collections
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003228
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| 204 |
Title: Cotton pickers strike flyer
Distributor : Southern Tenant Farmers` Union
Date Created: 1934 - 1984
Abstract: This is a flyer calling on cotton pickers to strike for union wages of one dollar per hundred pounds of cotton. This flyer was issued by the Southern Tenant Farmers` Union.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Great Depression and World War II (1929-1945)
Collection: Southern Tenant Farmers Union Ephemera 1934-84
Contributing Institution: University of Memphis Special Collections
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003226
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| 205 |
Title: Friends of the Southern Tenant Farmers` Union
Distributor : Southern Tenant Farmers` Union
Date Created: 1934 - 1984
Abstract: This is a membership form for Friends of the Southern Tenant Farmers` Union.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Postwar United States (1945-1970)
Collection: Southern Tenant Farmers Union Ephemera 1934-84
Contributing Institution: University of Memphis Special Collections
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003222
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| 206 |
Title: Kendrick-Runyon Tobacco Warehouse Co. Receipt
Assignee : Kendrick-Runyon Tobacco Warehouse Co. Recept
Date Created: 1906-05-28
Abstract: This receipt is for one hogshead of tobacco; with prices - the total charges equaling $141.75. There is an illustration of the Queen City House above.
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=200800000003324
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| 207 |
Title: Loading Tobacco in the fields, Clarksville, Tennessee
Creator : Souvenir Post Card Co., New York
Date Created: 1910
Abstract: This postcard illustration depicts an African-American family working to load tobacco onto a horse-drawn cart. It was mailed to Mr. Sam Boone of Clarksville, Tennessee by someone named Myrtle. Tobacco was the main source of industry for Clarksville at the turn of the 20th century, and it remained one of the country's largest exporters until the 1940s. The note alludes to the train, which was another of Clarksville's sources of income. The note reads: "You may expect me on the T.C. at 5 o'clock Friday. Am at N--y's and am ready to go to Trenton to meet Maude and Miss Kellie. Hope You are feelling fine. Myrtle."
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=200800000001562
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| 208 |
Title: Receipt for Sale of Tobacco by Jas. H. Smith & Son for the Account of F. L. Ussery to the American Snuff Company
Assignee : Jas. H. Smith & Son
Date Created: 1910-04-30
Abstract: This receipt, incorporated by the Planters` Protective Association documents the Sale by Jas. H. Smith & Son, Elephant and Protection Warehouses of one remnant tobacco to the American Snuff Co. The payment was made for the account of F. L. Ussery.
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=200800000003327
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| 209 |
Title: Short Horn Cattle Show Barn - 6A297
Printer : Curt Teich and Co.
Date Created: 1920 - 1950
Abstract: This postcard is titled, "Short Horn Cattle show Barn - 6A297". Printed in the top margin is; "Short Horn Cattle Show Barn at the Milky Way Farm near Pulaski, Tenn."
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Great Depression and World War II (1929-1945)
Collection: Postcard Collection
Contributing Institution: Giles County Historical Society
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002277
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| 210 |
Title: Slave Gilbert Kills His Master, Armistead W. Forrest, 1845
Compiler; Scribe : Circuit Court of Henry County
Date Created: 1845-11-18
Abstract: A slave kills his master and covers the crime by burning the barn with his master in it. It is the first recorded instance where a slave was given a trial (as opposed to immediate hanging) and other slaves were allowed to testify on his behalf.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: Murder In Henry County
Contributing Institution: Henry County Archives
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003511
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| 211 |
Title: Southern Tenant Farmers Union meeting
Producer : Southern Tenant Farmers` Union
Date Created: 1934 - 1984
Abstract: This is a poster announcing a meeting of the Southern Tenant Farmers Union as well as advertising membership to their organization.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Postwar United States (1945-1970)
Collection: Southern Tenant Farmers Union Ephemera 1934-84
Contributing Institution: University of Memphis Special Collections
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003227
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| 212 |
Title: Sumner County Colored Agricultural Fair poster, 1938
Creator : Sumner County Colored Agricultural Fair Association
Date Created: 1938
Abstract: This is a photograph of a poster from the Sumner County Colored Agricultural Fair, which took place August 25-27,1938. The poster noted that the officers were Simon Patterson, president, and Hardy Hall, Vice-president. The event billed itself as "American's First Negro Fair" and encouraged people to "Keep Your Children in Union High School."
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Great Depression and World War II (1929-1945)
Collection: Photograph Collection
Contributing Institution: Sumner County Archives
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001550
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| 213 |
Title: Tennessee Home Food Supply Program
Publisher : State of Tennessee
Date Created: 1944-12-01
Abstract: WWII certificate for supporting the war effort by growing food for self-sustainability. Awarded to Mr. and Mrs. Longmires of Jackson, Tennessee. Awarded by the director of Agricultural Extension at the University of Tennessee and other government oficials involved in the program. Governor of Tennessee at the time, December 21, 1944, was Prentice Cooper.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Great Depression and World War II (1929-1945)
Collection: Chester County History
Contributing Institution: Chester County Public Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003412
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| 214 |
Title: The Ruskin Reporter
Creator : Ruskin Co-operative Association
Date Created: 1898-01-31
Abstract: Vol II, Number 2 of the Ruskin Reporter. This is a financial report for the Ruskin Co-operative Association, a socialist eutopian society in Ruskin, Tennessee, filed Jan 12, 1899. It breaks up all the work of the members according to what was grown or manufactured, i.e. butchering, barns, blacksmith, bakery.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Development of the Industrial United States (1870-1900)
Collection: Ruskin Cooperative Association Collection
Contributing Institution: Dickson County Archives
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003430
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| 215 |
Title: Tobacco in Robertson County, Tennessee
Creator : Tennessee Dept. of Conservation
Date Created: 1946-08-09
Abstract: Photograph of dark-fired tobacco in Robertson County, Tennessee.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Postwar United States (1945-1970)
Collection: Tennessee Department of Conservation Photograph Collection, 1937-1976
Contributing Institution: Tennessee State Library and Archives
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000002694
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| 216 |
Title: Traveler`s Card
Distributor : General Migratory Workers Union
Date Created: 1940
Abstract: This is a membership card into the General Migratory Workers Union, which operated under the authority of the Southern Tenant Farmers Union. The back of the card enumerates the rights of the card holder.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Great Depression and World War II (1929-1945)
Collection: Southern Tenant Farmers Union Ephemera 1934-84
Contributing Institution: University of Memphis Special Collections
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003224
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