White, George M.

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First Presbyterian Church of Knoxville. Correspondence, 1864-1866. 1864-1866 copies of correspondence between leaders of the First Presbyterian Church of Knoxville (including George M. White, D. A. Deaderick, W. S. Kennedy and J. S. King) and Federal Military officers. Re: damage to and possession of the church building and graveyard, building being used as a colored school.

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George M. White walking stick, 1877. Given by grandchildren to mark the 50th wedding anniversary of George M. White and Sophia M. White, 1827-1877. Engraved gold head, bottom tip missing; stick repaired with black tape. From the old homeplace at 2827 Riverside Drive.

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One volume ‘Leather & Harness Firm Credit Book, 1841-1843.’ [Knoxville, Tenn]. (notes in Miss Laura Luttrell’s handwriting). Entries from January 1, 1841-December 30, 1843. Include entries for skins and hides (calfskin, deer hides) in many entries. Loose account page and several signed notes for George M. White with Wm. R. Caswell and Charles R. Roberts.

Scope and Contents Items from the estate of Elizabeth Henry, descendant of pioneer families McNutt and White from “Oldfields” the family home at 2281 Riverside Drive. Includes 2 boxes of papers of Richard P. Johnson (1871-1940), vice president and later Chairman of the Board of J. Allen Smith Co. Richard Johnson was married to Katie Welcker McNutt (1872-1936). J. Allen Smith vintage apron (used and faded); Security Mills, Inc., Knoxville, Tenn. burlap bag; gold-headed cane presented to George M. White by his...