Knoxville (Tenn.) -- Appalachian Exposition

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Artifact 2012.002 Appalachian Exposition brass medallion. Knoxville, Tenn. 1911 (Sept. 11 - Oct. 1). Pictures sheaf of wheat, agricultural tools and wording on front; United States flag on back. 1 1/2” diameter, 2 small loops on the top. 1 pc.

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Sheet music for Appalachee Ann, Dedicated to Appalachian Exposition President Wm. J. Oliver. Arranged by H. Louis Kisskalt. Words and Melody by Lucy B. Haug, Knoxville, Tenn. Double Eagle Edition, Published by Authors Publishing Society, Chicago, Ill. 5 pp. Two copies.

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Appalachian Exposition article, [Charleston] News and Courier. Sept. 14, 1910. “The Appalachian Exposition a Blaze of Glory; South’s Big Show Event of the Year Now Open.” 1 clipping.

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Appalachian Exposition B.P.O.E. pin, 1910. Copper metal pin with Tennessee-shaped top (embossed: ’B.P.O.E. Knoxville 160. Detroit Reunion 1910) linked to rectangular embossed bottom With AE in white, ‘Appalachian Exposition Knoxville, Tenn.’ ‘COME TO KNOXVILLE IN 1910’ and elk head at lower right. B.P.O.E. = Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (also know as Elks Lodge). On back: Greenduck Co., Chicago. C clasp on back. Overall size of both parts: 2 1/4 x 2” 1 pc. artifact.

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Premium list and prospectus, Appalachian Exposition, Knoxville, September 11-October 1, 1911. Photographs of officers. PHOTOCOPY.

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Artifact 2014.004 White earthenware creamer (finish is crackled), with AE (Appalachian Exposition) emblem in blue and gold on the front and “Knoxville, 1910” on the back. No maker’s mark. Crack on front. Gold decoration on front and back.

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Appalachian Exposition Knoxville, Tenn. Red glass cup with clear glass bottom (patterned) and handle. Gold lettering and on rim.

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Appalachian Exposition envelope, Knoxville, Tenn., Sept. 12-Oct. 12, 1910. Front cover of envelope illustrated with buildings and designs. Back of envelope addressed by typewriter to Miss Ida Crawley, Sweetwater, Tenn. (She was an East Tennessee artist). No stamp or postmark. 1 pc.

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Guest book for the library exhibit, Appalachian Exposition of 1911, Knoxville, Tenn. Includes signatures, addresses, dates, and comments. Some dates from 1913.

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Appalachian Exposition, Knoxville, Tenn. Ohio. Ohio Society paper badge, October 3, 1910. Larew Printing Co., Knoxville, Tenn. Includes AE emblem in red and blue ink and ‘Ohio’ with flag design in red and blue ink. 2 x 7.25” (torn; in two pieces)

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Appalachian Exposition pennant. Red, white and blue felt sewn together and gold glitter design and words ‘Knoxville, Tenn. 1910 Souvenir.’ Round disk of paper in center with photograph of the Administration Building and the words ‘Appalachian Exposition Sep. 12 to Oct. 12, 1910.’ (Paper is creased)

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White porcelain or ceramic plate with pierced edging and gilt, 9.5” diameter. Center has color picture of Administration Building, Appalachian Exposition, Knoxville, Tenn. On back: J.H.R. & Co. Knoxville, Tenn. Made in Germany for B.W. Akers.

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Appalachian Exposition sterling spoon with “Appalachian Exposition, Knoxville, Tennessee” on the bowl around a likeness of the main exposition building. Tennessee state seal on the handle. 1 pc. artifacts. 1910 or 1911.

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Silver spoon stamped ‘Appalachian Exposition’ on handle. Shell-shaped bowl. C. D. Kenny Co. stamped on back handle.

Scope and Contents Includes a small collection of manuscripts and photographs; works on paper: ink drawings and pastels; hand-made greeting cards; personal scrapbook of clippings created by the artist; Medals from the Appalachian Exposition; publications and catalogs related to the artist, including University of Tennessee Volunteer yearbooks for the years Catherine was assisting with the artwork for the publication, 1907, 1910, 1914,1917 Catherine’s palette. The artist’s easel and folding chair (ca. 1910) are...

Scope and Contents Includes: Armstrong, Seilaz, Buffat family photographs. 24 photographs, 1 framed; ephemera, including invitation, land company prospectus, valentine, train and boat schedules. 19 pcs.; Knoxville Weekly Tribune, August 22, 1888; maps (13 pcs.); World War II ration books (7 pcs.); Pamphlets: Catalogue, Fine Arts Section, Appalachian Exposition and The Way to a Man’s Heart. .(T. E. Burns Co.). Box 2: Armstrong House and Seilaz & Buffat photographs, a Knoxville souvenir book, and a broach...

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Hope family letters, no date, 1823-1838; poem “Our Boys,” 1884; three photograph albums containing Hope family snapshots and pictures of local resorts, the Appalachian Exposition, Great Smoky Mountains, Elkmont, Henderson Springs, Jamestown Exposition, World War I parade in Knoxville, ships, etc.; Thomas Hope documents; The Builder’s Golden Rule by William Pain, no date (before 1828). Contains notes and entries by Thomas Hope.

Scope and Contents (Folders 26, 43, 49, & 75 tell of the location of Smith Family artifacts, portraits, and papers located in libraries and museums other than the McClung Collection.) Includes Tomlinson family material & Tate Springs material. Folder 13 contains postcards showing views and bldgs. of the Tate Springs Hotel. Many other postcards are in this collection, most are 19th century. Tate Springs Hotel (Inn), Knoxville Farmers Convention, agriculture, Appalachian Exposition award ribbons and...

Scope and Contents Materials from the Tennessee Valley A&I Fair (Tennessee Valley Agricultural & Industrial Fair) (later Tennessee Valley Fair). Includes: scrapbooks, 1934-1985 (25 boxes) , posters, files, plaques, photographs (1 box from 1960s, 3 boxes from 1980s). 11 boxes of slides, photographs, proofs from Meet Me At The Fair by Steve Ash (+ negatives), duplicate publications. Large flat box includes Appalachian Exposition stock certificate and fair posters. + oversize B&W aerial photograph of...

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Scrapbook compiled by W.H. Kephart, Knoxville, Tenn., ca. 1870s-1910s. Contains newspaper clippings (mostly about Knoxville and local citizens); ephemera; photographs; and handwritten notes. Subject index at front of volume + loose handwritten index of people pictured. Appalachian Exposition ribbon, p. 175.

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Materials on the William J. Oliver family and business, especially re: William J. Oliver. Scrapbooks of newspapers clippings include: Oliver family; Panama Canal contracts; Appalachian Exposition; Theodore Roosevelt signature (on March 1, 1912 ‘The Lookout’ letterhead); Oliver business activities. The scrapbooks about the Panama Canal contracts were compiled by Dr. J. R. L. Hardesty and presented to William J. Oliver in 1907.

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Wm. J. Oliver, President Appalachian Exposition. Oval portrait, B&W. 6x8”, matted and mounted. By Knaffl & Bro. Knoxville, Tenn.