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Abstract of July 4, 1856 letter from Andrew Jackson, Jr., Hermitage, to Editors, Union and American. Re: selling the Hermitage, his father’s grave.

Scope and Contents August 12, 1788, letter from Andrew Jackson to Col. (Waighstill, Waightstile) Avery. ALS 1 p. + attached newspaper clipping. Re: challenge to duel. Gift of Mrs. Louise McNeely, April 23, 1950.(photostat) [1803] letter from Andrew Jackson to John Sevier. Re: challenge to duel. ALS 1 p, FACSIMILE. January 2, 1807, letter from Andrew Jackson to Thomas Stewart. (typed copy) 1 p. re: Orders from Secretary of War + 1920 handwritten note by Jno. W. Gaines; 1918 article by John W. Gaines on Andrew...

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1883 diary of Andrew Jackson (A. J.) McCallie (1819-1904), Trundles Cross Roads [Sevier County, Tenn]. 1 vol. (marks and notes in ink were written by Joseph M. McCallie, son of A. J. McCallie); account book of A. J. McCallie, 1860-1868 (living in Bradley County, Tenn.) 1 vol.; Trundles Cross Roads [Sevier County, Tenn.] account book, 1867-1868. According to donor, it was kept by Othneil Morton Whittle (1831-1908). 1 vol.

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Andrew Johnson Bicentennial Birthday Commemorated. Postal cachet with “From Tailor to President” and image of Andrew Johnson with Anniversary Station Greeneville, Tenn., images on the envelope. December 29, 1808, December 29, 2008. 42 cent stamp. 1 pc. Ephemera.

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Anderson County, Tenn., commission for eight Justices of the Peace. Signed by Governor Andrew Johnson and Secretary of State Edward East. March 6, 1864. DS 1 pc.

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Menu from the Andrew Johnson Hotel, Knoxville, Tenn. Tuesday Dinner, February 18, 1941. Printed. 1 pc. Ephemera.

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Menu from the Andrew Johnson Hotel, Knoxville, Tennessee. ‘The Tavern.’ Dec. 31, 1959 written in ink on the cover. Front cover has color photograph of the mountains, back cover has 8 color photographs of the hotel int. Menu printed inside (1 c.) with two loose inserts: dinner menu for December 31, 1959 and smaller listing.

Scope and Contents The Andrew Johnson Papers-Baccus Gift was donated to the McClung Historical Collection in the summer of 1953 by Joseph Baccus. Dr. Baccus' dissertation was The Oratory of Andrew Johnson. The bulk of the collection consists of typed transcriptions of the speeches of Andrew Johnson and other related Andrew Johnson articles and notes. There are several original Andrew Johnson documents dating from 1845-1872; printed speeches and articles; six presidential military appointments, all 1866 (Henry...

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Printed political cartoon re: Andrew Johnson entitled ‘Johnson’s Love For the Soldier.’ Ca. 1866. Portrays favoritism of African American solders over white soldiers. Back of card is printed with information about paying Black soldiers $300.00 and not having money to pay White soldiers $100.00. Anti-Johnson. 3 x 4.25.” 7 copies.

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“Andrew Johnson: Seventeenth President of the United States” Currier & Ives Lithograph (no date)

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Bond of Andre McClung, Greenbrier County, Va., to Samuel McClung. October 1, 1811. ADS 1 pc.

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January 5, 1833 bond between Andrew McMillan, Hugh A.M. White, Calvin Morgan, William Park and William S. Howell, all of Knox County, Tenn., and the Bank of the State of Tennessee. $100,000 bond for Andrew McMillan as cashier of the Knoxville Branch of the Bank.

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Andy Hurst; Files on Knoxville area Artists. Compiled while he was working on art and frame restoration projects for works by these artists. Also includes some information on works that he did conservation work on.

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Small artifacts; Charlie Daniels original cartoons of UT football; political ephemera.

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The Holy Bible containting the Old and New Testaments, translated out of the original tongues; and with the former translations diligently compared and revised. New York: American Bible Society. 1850.

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Anna Catherine Wiley’s application to the National Academy of Design, New York. 7 handwritten sheets. Re: her career as an artist. + transcription of application and 1987 letter of acknowledgment.

Scope and Contents Collection includes: transcription of a diary of Mary A. Dickinson, kept during a summer trip from Louisiana to Canada, 1859. TS 49 pp.; [Anna Gay McClung] diary. Dec. 10, 1884-June 30, 1886. TS 61 pp.; Anna Gay McClung reminiscences, ca. 1950s. Topics include Ridgefield Plantation, Belair, Live Oaks, Two Old Wedding Dresses, and St. Louis Plantation. Carbon TS + St. Louis Plantation (TS blue copy 5 pp.) + photocopied family chart. Four papers: “Notes on the Desobry Family dictated to Anna...

Scope and Contents Collection includes: diary kept by Mary A. Dickinson during a summer trip from Louisiana to Canada, 1859 + transcription; Mary A. Dickinson’s diary, 1864 (Civil War) + one papers entitled “The War in 1860, 61, 62.”; Mary A. Gay’s diary, 1867-1871 (home life); “History of the Mitchell Family; Children of J. H. Gay and Sophia Mitchell; Children of E. J. Gay and Lavinia Hynes” by Mrs. C. J. McClung, 1952 (typed, 3-ring binder. Copy of McClung shelves). Writings on the Mitchell, Haley,...

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Letter from Anna Gillispie(?), Riceville, to her brother A.L. Gillispie(?), New Market, Tenn. No date. ca. 1830s-1840s. ALS 1 p, Re: clothing made and sent to brother. Also, note inviting Mr. Johns to tea, Hawkinsville, February 27, 1836.

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October 19, 1918, letter from Anna M. Branch, New London, Conn., to Mrs. C. M. McClung (or McClure?), Knoxville, Tenn. ALS 1 pc. + env. Thanking her for complimentary letter.

Scope and Contents Three original sketches made by Anna Sandhu (later Mrs. James Earl Ray) of a murder trial in the Federal Courtroom in Knoxville, Tenn., ca. 1975-76. The murder trial was of two men from Cocke County, Tenn., who robbed a bank in Kodak, Tenn., and killed several people. Donor’s note indicates picture #1 is of the defendants and #s 2& 3 are of the attorneys during the trial. 3 original drawings, ink and watercolor on heavy paper. 14 x 22” + Jan. 1995 letter from Louise L. McReynolds re:...

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This collection includes copies of many of her articles, typescripts of her plays, and a handwritten copy of her (as of 06/2019) unpublished autobiography. In addition, many family photos and other family ephemera, as well as correspondence (her father’s Civil War letters and other personal correspondence of AWA). There are a number of books (primarily novels) included with the collection -- including first editions of both of her novels.

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Annie Brownlow Patrick, ca. 1888-1893, Taken by A.E. Rinehart Studio, Londoner Block, Denver, CO. She was the daughter of W.G. Brownlow.

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February 1, 1787, letter from Annie Christian (Beargrass, Ky.) to Captain Patrick Edwards, Fort William. ALS 1 p. Re: expecting trouble from Indians in the summer; let Mr. Curcundoll and Breden have land; “the people up in Lincoln are about being draughted to go against the Chicmoggas”; Indians stealing horses at McEfee’s and killed a man near Col. Shelby’s. + handwritten note on Curcundoll name Annie Christian was the sister of Patrick Henry and widow of Col. William Christian.

Scope and Contents Annie (Elizabeth Ann) Law (1840-1889) was the daughter of John and Anna Haswell Law. She was born in Rockcliffe, Cumberland, England. Her parents emigrated to the United States in 1850 with three small children, of which Annie was the oldest. The family settled in Blount County in East Tennessee, where her father died in 1852. Her mother was a fine musician and made a living teaching music. She also taught her children music and literature. Annie studied under Dr. Isaac Anderson and others...

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Annual returns for the 48th Regt., Tennessee Militia, for 1817, Capt. Wm. Locke. 2 pcs. (photocopy)

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Annual Spring Tour and Meeting. L-r: Dr. David Adkisson, President of Cleveland State College; speakers: Col. James F. Corn, Sr., Mrs. Maurine Tipton, Mr. Terry Townsend. B&W 8x10”

Scope and Contents This collection consists of genealogical research done by Anthony R. Trent of Jefferson City, Tennessee. The surnames included are Ballinger, Clawson, Cockrum, Denton, Odom, Romine, Travis, Trent, Trogdon and Vineyard. The ten folders are housed in one box. The pages are not stamped but have a banner with ‘Anthony R. Trent’ printed across each page. Folder 1: Ballinger. Descendants of Moses Sr. Ballinger. 149 pp. Folder 2: Clawson. Descendants of William Clawson. 70 pp. Folder 3: Cockrum....

Scope and Contents Ballinger research; 1855 ledger (very damaged); postcards; Sons of Confederate Veterans Tennessee automobile license plate (2008) Brushy Mountain program and photographs 2013; Transcription of audio recording of Earle A. Northern; additional items 8-11-2014 ASARCO, zinc mining, paper, Mascot, token from American Zinc Co. for 1 pt. of milk from Farm; Letter from C. M. Smith, Tampico Mills, to Mrs. L. A. Read, Three Springs about purchase of corn crop 2-7-1900; additional postcards, first day...

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Antiques Roadshow, Knoxville, July 13, 2013. Event Guide, Magazine, Tickets. Held at the Knoxville Convention Center.