Belt buckle recovered from the yard of the Overton Lee Mansion (near Tyne Boulevard). The buckle appears to be fashioned from a piece of servingware or a platter.
Quilt that was buried in the side of Clinch Mountatin during the Civil War. It is hand-quilted and hand-appliqued, by appliqueing pieces on a solid piece of fabric.
Shadowbox containing Federal and Confederate bullets, metal pieces of guns, unusual fishing net weights, a cavalry cross piece, and a spoon. The items were possibly found at Shiloh battlefield.
"Address Samuel Colt New York City" inscribed on top of the revolver's barrel. The item has a silver-plated backstrap, and is a heavier piece than the Army or Navy model Colts. It was probably custom-ordered and designed for a horse holster.
Gold pocket watch, serial no. 6047, manufactured by Francois Dubois & Co. The face is engraved with a town landscape. A harbor scene and a dog are engraved on the back and inside cover, respectively. According to family legend, Nathaniel Scott,...
White stoneware mug (maker's mark is unreadable). Family legend states that the mug is the surviving piece belonging to Louona Christian Pollack. Pollack was forced to prepare breakfast for Federal troops. The troops smashed the dishes after the...
Armories; Military facilities; Military depots; Military training; Military inspections; Barbecues; Military officers; Militias
Two young uniformed members of the Tennessee State Guard are sitting with two young ladies as they all eat and socialize at the Clarksville Armory Barbecue.
The interior of the Ryman Auditorium showing the stage. Large oval signs on either side of the stage reads, "WSM Grand Ole Opry," as does a podium at stage left (house right). A stained-glass-inspired set piece is seen center stage near two pianos,...
This page has a piece of light blue paper taped to it that reads, "Happy Birthday 'Mitch' from Room 2." He then writes, "And in the package a potato and a rock." He has drawn a picture of both these items.
Three separate ink design drawings contained on one piece of coated fabric that relay sectioning, framing, and elevation in depicting proposed gates and stone fencing for the Chattanooga Cemetery. Scale is 1/2 inch to 1 foot.
Letter from Joseph Gerald Branch in Davis Lake Plantation, Arkansas, to his wife Mary in Maury County, Tennessee. He writes about his plans to send her $15,000 in U.S. Treasury notes to invest in real estate to curb currency depreciation and insure...
Four-page letter from Mary Guthrie Latta to husband Samuel expresses anxiety over not receiving a letter from him and the fact that this worry has infiltrated her dreams. She writes of receiving visitors, of the children's exploits, and of managing...
Civil Wars; War; Slaves; Agriculture; Political issues; Cities & towns
Excerpts from the Robert H. Cartmell Diaries. They contain full commentaries on the nature of his farm operation, the weather, and the fluctuations of the cotton market. They contain thoughtful comments on politics and candidates for office and...
