Title	Col. John R. G. Rives, past Commander, Sons of Confederate Veterans
Description	John R. G. Rives saluting in a Confederate uniform. "CSA" is emblazoned on his belt buckle and hat, and a medal and ribbon are pinned on his left breast.
Historical note	The Sons of Confederate Veterans (SCV) sprang from the United Confederate Veterans and is the oldest hereditary organization for male descendants of Confederate soldiers. The SCV was organized in Richmond, Va., in 1896. Membership is open to all male descendants of any veteran who served honorably in the Confederate armed forces.
Date	undated
Collection name	Library Photograph Collection
Subjects - LCSH	United States - History - Civil War, 1861-1865; Sons of Confederate Veterans (Organization)
Subjects - TGM	Soldiers Military Uniforms
Owning Institution	Tennessee State Library & Archives
ID#	4143
Digital type	IMAGE
Digital format	TIFF
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