A small hillside farmhouse reached by a deeply rutted road, with fist-sized stones placed in the deepest ruts. No powerlines or chimneys are in evidence, only a pipe sticking out of the roof. One small window and door can be seen. A little girl...
Three page letter from Thunder IV (Highway 13 was nicknamed "Thunder Road" by US troops). "Our base camp (Lai Khe) has been hit daily by mortars and RPG [rocket-propelled grenade] rounds. Even in daylight Charlie hits Lai Khe." Letter includes...
Map depicting major features, especially railroads, present in Tennessee during the Civil War. A large detailed section of Kentucky occupies the top part of the map, and the states surrounding Tennessee receive fringe coverage. Major battle sites...
Small four-page pamphlet detailing the program for the "Lee Banquet" to be held at the Maxwell House on January 20, 1913. The menu is listed as well as the music for the evening.
Four-page program for a memoral recital to honor Gen. Robert E. Lee. The recital is to be held at Christ Church on January 18, 1914. The program lists Lee's birth and death dates along with hymns, sacred readings and a detailed order of events.
Red keepsake album embossed with gold. Soldiers signed her book when they passed through, and some even wrote poems. The item belonged to the William K. Barley family, descendant of Jonathan Bachman and William McClellan families. The book belonged...
.69 caliber converted smoothbore converted flintlock, Model 1842, even though dated "1852" on lockplate. Provenance uncertain, could have been used by either side. Found in Crisp home in Raleigh, Shelby County, Tenn.
Civilian Conservation Corps (U.S.); New Deal, 1933-1939
Parrish states that he believes when the Civilian Conservation Corps first ecamped outside Clarksville the locals were a taken aback by their presence, but after a while they became accepted, and locals even provided them lunch. They eventually...
