.36 caliber Whitney Revolver that was owned by Ben Woodson (an alias used by Frank James). The revolver was given to William Ralston in the late 1870s. Ann Ralston was married to Mr. Woodson.
6 page excerpt of Mary (Molly) Louise Pearre (of Williamson County) diary. Used in "In the Shadow of Cold Mountain" movie on A & E because the diary tells a story very similar to the book/movie "Cold Mountain." A very fine diary that offers...
"Portfolio of Personal, Military, and Civil History" for Levi W. Shook. The certificate inside affirms Shook's membership in the Soldiers and Sailors Historical and Benevolent Society. Shook fought in the Battles of Franklin and Nashville.
"Soldiers' Hymn-Book" belonging to Lieutenant E. E. Edwards, Company C, 179th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. The book was published by Boston Young Men's Christian Association.
A letter from Frederick M. Williamson to Alice O. McBee. Williamson wrote from General Hospital No. 2, 3rd Division Ward in Lynchburg, Va. He describes his illness and only having a blanket and a bed of straw to rest on. He discusses wanting to...
Ammunition supposedly fired in Franklin, Tennessee during the Civil War. The minie balls are believed to be of Confederate origin due to the number of rings (2) at the base.
Bedroom in the home of Susie Gentry in Franklin, Tennessee. A canopy bed can be seen. A Swamp Lily patterned quilt is on the bed. There is a chair visible at the foot of the bed and a small night table at its head.
Belt buckle recovered from the yard of the Overton Lee Mansion (near Tyne Boulevard). The buckle appears to be fashioned from a piece of servingware or a platter.
Burton artillery shell with an intact base. The fuse has been drilled and the charge was removed. The shell was recovered from the site of the Battle of Stones River.
