Briscoe, William Russell, Sr., 1899-1979

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Briscoe, W. Russell. “The Great Gay Street Fire” April 8, 1897 (Photocopy of typed notes that artist used to talk about his painting of the Gay Street Fire).

Scope and Contents The collection is primarily scrapbooks dealing with her life and her family kept by Deas Sinkler Adams Briscoe (Mrs. Russell Briscoe,). She was from Kensington, Md. but her family was from S. C. Deas Adams (1902-1987) met Russell Briscoe (1899-1979) while he served in the military in Washington, D. C., during World War I. The couple were married in 1923. Russell Briscoe worked for J. E. Lutz Insurance eventually serving as executive vice president. He was also active in many civic...

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Ramsey House print by Russell Briscoe. The print is signed and numbered by the artist in pencil: 415/1000, W. Russell Briscoe, lower left (the signature and date, 1977, of the original can be seen, lower right.)

Scope and Contents Russell Briscoe Cartoons and Drawings from World War I and later. 44 cartoons on 10 numbered sheets, all signed W. R. Briscoe ‘19. Two cartoons on one unnumbered sheet. Four “Lazy Luke” cartoons of five panels each, each signed Briscoe (printed?) Six cartoons of German soldiers. One small pocket notebook of sketches of fellow marines from the 401st Battalion of the United States Marines, “assembled Oct. 29, 1918 to take part in the world war against the HUN.” Humorous sketches of fellow...

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Poster for the exhibition of the Russell Briscoe paintings. Museum of East Tennessee History exhibit “Images of Home and Heritage: 70 Paintings, 190 Years of History, 1 Unique Exhibition” October 19, 2009 through February 7, 2010 1 pc., color Poster shows images of two his paintings + Mr. Briscoe at easel (with a third painting on the easel)

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Russell Briscoe “The History of Knoxville” series of illustrated presentations of his paintings (1973-1976); appears to have been compiled by Jody Ernest

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Photocopy of a talk by W. Russell Briscoe at the First Presbyterian Church (Knoxville) 175th anniversary ceremonies, October 29, 1967. 7 pp. + biographical sketches of a cross-section of persons buried in the cemetery at the First Presbyterian Church, Knoxville, Tenn. Compiled by W. Russell Briscoe. October 29, 1967. 6 pp.