The poem, printed in the Nashville Tennessean, recounts a dramatized version of Sergeant York's taking of the German machine gun position. The poem makes numerous biblical references as well as listing other prominent Tennessee military figures,...
"An act for the establishment of Washington College in honor to the Illustrious President of the United States at Salem in Washington County." The act is handwritten and is five pages in length. The resolution passed at Knoxville on July 10,...
Governor John Sevier's address to the first General Assembly as transcribed by Daniel Smith. Provides a more detailed account of the proceedings related to Tennessee's admission to the Union. Also directs the General Assembly to focus its first...
Governor John Sevier's address to the Tennessee General Assembly as transcribed by Daniel Smith. Sevier debriefs members about the outcome of Tennessee's appeal for admission. At this time, he also summons the members to attend the first session...
Facsimile letter to Governor John Sevier from Representatives William Blount and William Cocke giving the status of Tennessee's admission as a state. The letter explains problems encountered during the admission process, such as political...
Older people; Boys; Spouses; Hats; Fans (Accessories); Men; Women
Steve and Polly Huskey of Route 4, Sevierville, Sevier County, Tennessee, with a boy standing between them. Polly is holding a bag, hat, and fan. Steve is also holding a hat.
Elmear Kear, a broom maker, of Route 1, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee. He is standing in his shop making a broom. There are brooms hanging on the wall along with other broom-making materials.
Handicraft; Brooms & brushes; Tents; Pulleys; Cooking utensils; Men
Man standing under a large outdoor tent making brooms. Broom-making materials can be seen around him and a pulley system is pictured at left. At left rear is a large black pot with a wooden spit for cooking.
This bound volume maintained by the Secretary of State represents the chronological recording of civil and military commissions issued by the Governor of Tennessee, John Sevier, from the beginning of statehood in 1796 to 1801. The front section of...
Corn husking contest at Old Timer's Day, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee. Two men are kneeling on the floor and shucking corn with people watching them in the background.
