Levi Hawkins Copenhaver's U.C.V. pin, Co. K, 63rd Virginia. Pin was given to him by the U.D.C. The pin reads, "Southern Cross of Honor" and "Deo Vindice, 1861-1865."
.36 caliber Whitney Revolver that was owned by Ben Woodson (an alias used by Frank James). The revolver was given to William Ralston in the late 1870s. Ann Ralston was married to Mr. Woodson.
Knights Templar fraternity sword. The sword includes a white lily insignia to symbolize the Knights Templar fraternity. It also includes the letters "UR" that signified uniformed ranks. The name "C. B. Baer" is engraved on the blade. The sword...
Ribbon was given to Smith's 4th Tennessee Cavalry, and the pin is a Southern Cross of Honor inscribed with "Deo Vindice 1861 1865." Rushing served in the 44th General Assembly, 1885-1887.
Colt revolver engraved by Gustave Young (1827-1895). This revolver is reported to have been given to an officer to commemorate his service during the Civil War. Its serial number is 235004.
Silver platter, dated December 25, 1870. It was given to the Reverend Richard Riley Evans (1818-1903) by Germantown (Shelby County) Presbyterian Church. The Reverend Evans saved the church building from being burned during the Civil War. It is said...
Certificate to be given a soldier at the time of his discharge for P. Griffan, a Private of Captain H. B. Cunningham's Company of the 15th Regiment of Tenn. Vols.
Silver goblet, dated February 14, 1862. It was given to the Reverend Richard Riley Evans (1818-1903) by Germantown (Shelby County) Presbyterian Church. The Reverend Evans saved the church building from being burned during the Civil War. It is said...
Cherokee peace pipe and tobacco bag. Judge Cassius G. Foster (1837-1899) smoked the pipe which was given to him by Cherokee Indians during the Oklahoma land rush. Pipe has extensive beadwork.
Silver spoon that belonged to the Thornton family of Barnesville, Georgia. According to family legend, the spoon was part of a set that was buried to prevent Gen. Sherman and his troops from taking it. The silver was distributed among family...
Plant's Company front-loading revolver, manufactured during the 1850s in New Haven, Conn. It was recovered from the bank of the Tennessee River, opposite Pittsburg Landing, by two fishermen in 1997. The pistol was a civilian sidearm. Given the...
Discharge certificate for Sgt. John Wesley McDonough, 12th Tenn. Cav. Regt., USA He enrolled in the army in Feb. 1863 in Nashville and was discharged in July 1865. The sergeant was born in Alabama but lived in Pinewood, Hickman Co. He was 29 years...
Civilian Conservation Corps (U.S.); New Deal, 1933-1939
Hobart Parrish describing what attracted him to join the Civilian Conservation Corps. He could get an education, earn money, and learn a trade. It was difficult to go to college, and he felt he would get the same preparation in the Civilian...
Civilian Conservation Corps (U.S.); New Deal, 1933-1939
Parrish's camp was constructed outside the city limits at the time, but would be inside the city limits today. They could walk to town and go to movies. He also attended night school at Clarksville High School, which was permitted in the Civilian...
Order from Confederate General James Longstreet, issued by Assistant Adjutant General William Small, directing the men to maintain their fortitude while enduring reduced rations and other hardships of the field, and presenting a letter captured...
Double-sided, one-page printed Form No. 4 contains handwritten information about the soldier's service, his description, and any pay or compensation that is due to him upon his discharge from service. This certificate of accounts also functions as...
Communication from J. S. Johnson in North Carolina containing Special Order No. 5 from General J. E. Johnston, C. S. A., commanding the officers and soldiers of the Confederate Army and Navy not to take up arms against the United States, and...
