Tennessee Virtual Archive

Aldehoff School during the Civil War
Military bands; Military uniforms; Musical instruments; Military occupations; Tents; Military camps; Boarding schools; Schools; Soldiers; Military officers
Federal officers, a regimental band with instruments, and several ladies pose in front of the two-story Aldehoff School. People can be seen in the windows of the building, and a tent appears in the right foreground of the dual-image stereograph...
Civil War Soldier Photographs

Fleam
Cutting instrument for man or animal for medical bleeding purposes. Used in the first half of the nineteenth century.
Looking Back - The Civil War in Tennessee

Foot officer's 1850 US sword belonging to Capt. Thomas H. Reeves
Sharkskin hilt and leather scabbard with brass mounts. Reeves served in 39th US Inf. Regt., an East Tennessee unit.
Looking Back - The Civil War in Tennessee

Foot officer's sword
Model 1850 foot officer's sword. Evidence of acid-etched engraving. No maker's mark. This item belonged to the family of Warner Bass. Mr. Blackman Dunn of Grassmere was killed at the Battle of Chickamauga. This sword and watch were sent home.
Looking Back - The Civil War in Tennessee

Geological Map of the State of Tennessee
Maps; Mineral deposits; Geology; Minerals; Rivers; Cities & towns
This map of the state of Tennessee shows main rivers and tributaries, towns and cities, and some geologic data.
Nineteenth Century Agricultural Resources

J.B. Wilson, funeral undertaker, continues business
Broadsides
Off-center broadside print advertises the Fayetteville undertaking business of J. B. Wilson. Gives location, undertaking services, and promotes warranted furniture-making as well.
Throwaway History - The Broadside in American Culture

Letter to Miss Edward S. Cheatham
Letter to Miss Edward S. Cheatham from her sister Sallie Cheatham. The letter was probably written in Nashville at a place called Heen Hill.
Looking Back - The Civil War in Tennessee

Model 1850 Colt Navy revolver presented to Col. George Dibrell with authentication paper
.36 caliber Colt Navy revolver, serial number 103239. Inscription on the backstrap reads, "Presented to Colonel George G. Dibrell, 8th Tenn. Cav. by friends and citizens of Sparta, Tenn." The top flat of the barrel is marked, "ADDRESS COL. SAML...
Looking Back - The Civil War in Tennessee

Model 1860 foot officer's sword
This foot officer's sword was manufactured by Ames. Family legend states that the sword originally belonged to John Hunt Morgan and was taken when he was killed. The sword most likely belonged to a captain and not Morgan. It's a decorative sword;...
Looking Back - The Civil War in Tennessee

Officer's sword
1850 foot officer's sword, non-standard, made in Germany and imported into the United States
Looking Back - The Civil War in Tennessee

Officer's sword
Officer's sword made in Solingen, Germany. Van'ahn of guard (hand) that was popular in Germany. Officer quality, privately purchased, elaborate eagle on hilt. Foot officer's model.
Looking Back - The Civil War in Tennessee

Photograph of William Henry Palmer with his GAR medallion
William Henry Palmer with his Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) medallion. Palmer was born November 11, 1842, in Holmes County, Ohio. His family moved to Defiance County, Ohio, around 1850. Palmer enlisted in April 1861 and served in the 14th...
Looking Back - The Civil War in Tennessee

Portrait Of Dr. Gerard Troost
Portrait paintings
Painted portrait of Dr. Gerard Troost, the first state geologist of Tennessee. Troost is shown standing beside a table and gesturing to a book on the table. The original portrait is now located at the Tennessee State Museum (Nashville).
Nineteenth Century Agricultural Resources

Promissary note for the hiring of several slaves
William T. Myers paid $422 to Jonathan Eakin, administrator of the estate of Abram Myers, to hire several slaves. The names listed include Paul, George, Elick, Elijah, Lettie, Celia, Emily, Jerry, Lewis, Caroline, and William. He also paid $120 to...
Looking Back - The Civil War in Tennessee

Railroad Speaking! Featuring R. J. Meigs, V. K. Stevenson
Broadsides
Broadside advertising a gathering at the Market House to discuss the "Railroad Question." Presentations featuring R. J. Meigs, V. K. Stevenson, and "probably others" are scheduled.
Throwaway History - The Broadside in American Culture

Solingen-made variant of the 1850 regulation officer sword
This 1850 regulation US foot officer's sword has an eagle and "U.S." in the guard. The blade is engraved with an eagle on the right side and "U.S." on the left side.
Looking Back - The Civil War in Tennessee

Staff and field officer's sword
Model 1850 sword, non-regulation with etched blade and marked maker and name on ricasso. There are engraved mountings on the leather scabbard.
Looking Back - The Civil War in Tennessee

The National union
Sheet music covers; Flags; Horses; Patriotism; Eagles; Capitols
Features a color engraving of the U.S. Capitol; two men on horseback look at the building from afar. An oval gold chain, in which each state is represented by a link, is superimposed on an arch with gray Doric columns. Above capitol: "In Union's...
Rose Music Collection

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