Civilian Conservation Corps (U.S.); New Deal, 1933-1939; Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945
President Franklin D. Roosevelt's message to the nation concerning the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1936 is reproduced in the 1937 Civilian Conservation Corps Yearbook with the Civilian Conservation Corps insignia at the bottom of the page,...
Initial issue of the "State Organ" for the Tennessee Agricultural Society finds the editors setting out their goals for this serial that is to be supported by state and county agricultural societies.
A seven-page narrative of the early life of Thomas Green Ryman as written by his daughter, Daisy Ryman Coggins. The narrative discusses how Ryman grew up and developed an interest in river commerce.
"The Naturalist" article, pages 166-167, about the difficulties of harvesting grapes. The article provides information on how to harvest a grape crop successfully. The author notes that native grapes are better suited to this country than foreign...
"The Naturalist" article, page 311, contains an illustration of the various stages of the peach-tree worm. The writing is done under the Agricultural Department section of the serial and emphasizes the fact that entomology was a frequent subject...
Masthead of the publication, "The Naturalist - a journal of agriculture, horticulture, education, and literature." This is the first issue: volume 1, number 1, from January 1846.
llustration depicting the failed impeachment proceedings against President Andrew Johnson, in which Radical Republicans are represented by a dead horse. Several individuals involved in the proceedings hold their noses against the "smell," including...
Five-verse poem by John A. May entitled "The Sons of Confederate Veterans." At the end of the poem, it states that it was reprinted from "Tall Pines," a collection of poems by John A. May.
A three-page narrative providing a brief history of Nashville and Tennessee. It describes the social pastimes of Tennesseans in the 18th and 19th centuries. "Chapter 1" is written in the upper left corner.
Newspaper clipping requesting donations to pay off the $12,500 mortgage of the farm purchased by the Nashville Rotary Club and presented to Alvin York for his exploits in World War I. It encourages everyone to make a donation to York, declaring...
Red, white, and blue "Turkey Tracks - Orange Peel" variation quilt. The quilt has trapunto work in the white areas. It was found in a house built by Daniel Cleage.
Article from unidentified newspaper is entitled "Wedding Bells for Sergt. York" and written by R. G. Fields. It describes the bride, "seventeen," her father, "A. F. Williams, former circuit court clerk of Fentress County," and some of the wedding...
Newspaper clipping headlined "York Tag Day Tomorrow, Benefit for the York Farm Fund." It declares the fund-raiser to be under the auspices of the Nashville Rotary Club and provides a brief description of York's World War I exploits and awards.
One-page printed and handwritten Federal Form No. 9 (a) reflects the type of ammunition consumed and how and where it was used over a particular time period for Company K, 5th Regiment, Tennessee Cavalry, United States Army. In this case, the...
Abstract of purchases of fresh beef acquired for the Confederate Army by B. J. Semmes, A. C. S., for the third quarter 1863. It lists the date of purchase, the voucher number, the names of the 18 individuals from whom the beef was bought, the...
Certificate of payment for Confederate Major General B. F. Cheatham for services from June 1 to July 1, 1863, for a total of $300.00. Signed by M. B. Pilcherd, Captain and Assistant Quartermaster, Paymaster in Cheatham's Division.
Acknowledgement from Office of Commissary General of Subsistence to Lieutenant William Wainwright, 75th Regiment Indiana Volunteers, Chattanooga, Tennessee, that his Returns of Commissary Property for July, August, September, October, and November...
The document is a four page, unnumbered handwritten document found in "Acts of the Southwest Territory." It is dated September 27, 1794 and signed by Governor William Blount and Secretary David Wilson.
Complimentary admission pass issued to J. Wells Champney for the Tennessee Centennial Exposition. The pass was valid from October 26 to October 30. It is a small yellow card with an imprint of the seal of the Exposition in green. The back of the...
Civilian Conservation Corps (U.S.); Work Camps; African Americans -- Segregation
Aerial view of the Civilian Conservation Corps Camp at the Shelby City Negro State Park, renamed the T. O. Fuller State Park. The camp with its long barracks and the roads leading through the heavily forested park are easily visible.
