Finding Aid for the Mrs. Rosa Campbell Lennon Papers, 1851-1955


MS-264

University of Tennessee Special Collections Library, Knoxville, TN


Finding Aid written by: Emily Bush, July 6, 2006
Encoded by: Emily Bush, July 6, 2006

Summary Information
Title: Mrs. Rosa Campbell Lennon Papers

Date/Date Range :   1851-1955

Extent: 0.3 linear feet

Abstract:
Collection consists of various family photographs, family records, letters, and compositions relating to the Lennon family.

Call number: MS-264

Repository: University of Tennessee Special Collections Library, Knoxville, TN

Access and Use
Aquisition Information:
Item is property of Special Collections.
Access Restrictions:
Collection is open for research.
Copyright:
The copyright interests in this collection remain with the creator. For more information, contact the Special Collections Library.
Preferred Citation:
[Identification of Item], Mrs. Rosa Campbell Lennon Papers, MS-264. University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Special Collections Library.

Arrangement

Collection consists of three folders.


Biography / History

Francis Hodgeson Burnett was born in Manchester, England; however, after her father's death her family moved to Knoxville, TN. Soon after moving to Knoxville, Burnett began writing for magazines. Her first popular work was "Surly Tim's Trouble." Among her most notable novels are: That Lass o' Lowrie's , Through One Administration , and A Lady of Quality .


Collection Scope and Content Note

The first folder of this collection contains family photographs, marriage certificates, and other family records. The second folder contains the compositions of Mary J. Lynch. The third folder contains Francis Hodgson Burnett letters and ephemera.

Subject Terms

  • Tennessee -- History.
  • Family Records -- Tennessee -- Knox County.
  • Burnett, Francis Hodgson, 1849-1924.
Contents List
Box   1     Folder   1    
Campbell Family Records, circa 1857-1921

Box   1     Folder   2    
Mary J. Lynch Compositions, East Tennessee Female Institution, circa 1850

Box   1     Folder   3    
Francis Hodgson Burnett Letters and Other Papers, circa 1873, 1955