Letter, written shortly after the end of the Scopes Trial, sent to former governor Malcolm R. Patterson by Nashville Tennessean managing editor and Governor Austin Peay advisor, Truman Alexander. Alexander sought to inform Patterson of William...
Letter to Governor Austin Peay (1923-1927) from Noel Gaines, a Kentucky citizen, praising Governor Peay and the Tennessee Legislature for the passage of the anti-evolution law (the Butler Act). He takes the Kenucky Legislature to task for not...
Composite of five Reconstruction Governors: George S. Houston (Alabama), A.H. Garland (Arkansas), W.L. Sharkey (Mississippi), W.G. "Parson" Brownlow (Tennessee), and William W. Holden (North Carolina). The engraving is autographed by the Governors.
Oversize 3-page form, printed with handwritten entries reflecting District 9, Dekalb County enrollment in state militia; has 81 entries for white males and 7 entries for "Cullard" [black] males. The call-up was brought about by the Militia...
Letter from Governor William G. Brownlow on Governor's Office letterhead. Letter is dated September 25, 1867 and has been laminated. This letter orders the state militia to enforce the franchise.
A one page, typed petition to Governor Austin Peay in support of Tennessee's anti-evolution law. The letter is on the letterhead of the Sunday school teacher, J.W. Howard.
Military officers; Governors; Military maneuvers; Forests; Mud
Major General Allan W. Jones of the 106th Infantry Division explains tactical situation of problem to Governor Cooper and officers of the Tennessee State Guard, including Brigadier General Jacob McGavock Dickinson.
Military officers; Governors; Military maneuvers; Forests; Snow; Jeep automobiles; Military vehicles
Governor Prentice Cooper, Lt. General Lloyd Fredendall, Brigadier General J. M. Dickinson and Pvt. Floyd Laud of the Tennessee State Guard in a jeep on way to 106th Infantry Division command post on tour of maneuver area.
Governors; Inaugurations; Oaths; Government officials
Governor Prentice Cooper's 1942 inauguration, representing his third consecutive term. Flowers appear in the foreground, and Govenor Prentice Cooper and his numerous military officials are gathered in his office behind; the desk. Jacob McGavock...
Large broadside giving details concerning the method for convicts in the state prison to use in applying for a pardon. The broadside is signed by Governor John C. Brown.
Proclamation to the citizens of Tennessee issued by Military Governor Andrew Johnson, condemning the rebellion but offering to return civil government to Tennessee and protect its citizens. He states he will appoint citizens loyal to the...
President Andrew Johnson writes to Major Gen. George H. Thomas, Commanding Officer, Military Division of Tennessee, addressing complaints from East Tennessee citizens over harrassment by former Confederates and suggesting that Gen. Thomas confer...
Recommendation from Military Governor Andrew Johnson of Tennessee for a military pass for John Ullean "to go out on Lebanon road to procure a raft to be brought here for the Government." Ullean's credentials are endorsed by Dr. R. Knaffe, Surgeon,...
This free circular is subtitled, "A Letter for the Times." The author, George J. Jones, identifies himself as a scientist and an investigator. In this publication, Jones is countering the attacks directed at William Jennings Bryan for his...
Caricatures; Evolution; Monkeys; Correspondence; Public speaking
Caricature of a politician addressing an audience of monkeys from a cracker box platform. The monkeys beg for food while the largest of them warns the others to "pay no attention to that boob, he thinks you can vote." Accompanying the caricature...
