Finding Aid for the John C. Douglass Papers, 1884-1893
MS-0196University of Tennessee Special Collections Library, Knoxville, TN
Encoded by: Elizabeth Dunham, June 13, 2006.
Summary Information
John C. Douglass Papers
Date/Date Range : 1884-1893
2.0 linear feet
Abstract: This collection contains journals, ledgers, daybooks, and other papers documenting John C. Douglass and the Douglass Shed Post office between 1885 and 1893.
MS-0196
University of Tennessee Special Collections Library, Knoxville, TN
Access and Use
Dr. W. Neil Franklin and Dr. Stanley J. Folmsbee donated these papers to the Special Collections Library in September of 1954.
Collection is open for research.
The copyright interests in this collection remain with the creator. For more information, contact the Special Collections Library.
[Identification of Item], John C. Douglass Papers, MS-0196. University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Special Collections Library.
Arrangement
Collection consists of two boxes.
Biography / History
John C. Douglass was the postmaster of the Douglass Shed post office (Washington County, Tennessee) sometime between its opening in 1878 and its closing in 1895. Douglass later became a doctor, and worked in Knoxville for many years. He died in Knoxville in about 1930.
Collection Scope and Content Note
This collection contains journals, ledgers, daybooks, and other papers documenting John C. Douglass and the Douglass Shed Post office between 1885 and 1893.
Subject Terms
- Washington County (Tenn.) -- History.
- Post office stations and branches -- Tennessee.
Contents List
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1
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Papers, 1885-1893 Scope Note:
- 2 Journals
- 1 Ledger
- Douglas Shed Post Office Papers, 1885-1893
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| Box
2
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Papers, undated Scope Note:
- 2 journals
- 2 ledgers
- 1 daybook
- 1 Physician's Daily Visiting List
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