Finding Aid for the Paul Divine Papers, 1892-1903


MS-2361

University of Tennessee Special Collections Library, Knoxville, TN


Encoded by: Elizabeth Dunham, July 6, 2006.

Summary Information
Title: Paul Divine Papers

Date/Date Range :   1892-1903

Extent: 0.1 linear feet

Abstract:
The Paul Divine Papers, 1892-1903, contains five documents, including four letters and a "Special Orders" from the military in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Call number: MS-2361

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

Access and Use
Aquisition Information:
This collection is property of the University of Tennessee Special Collections Library.
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], Paul Divine Papers, MS-2361. University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Special Collections Library.

Arrangement

Collection consists of a single folder.


Biography / History

Major Paul Eave Divine (1871-1935) was a military officer, sheriff, and lawyer. On May 20, 1911, he formed the legal firm of Guinn & Divine with David M. Guinn in Johnson City, TN. He married Lula Belle Milburn in September 1906 and had two children, Milburn and Florence.


Collection Scope and Content Note

The Paul Divine Papers, 1892-1903, contains five documents, including four letters and a "Special Orders" from the military in San Juan, Puerto Rico. There are only three dated items from 1892, 1899, and 1902.

Subject Terms

  • Divine, Paul Eave, 1871-1935.
  • United States. Army. Judge Advocate General's Corps.
  • United States. Army.
Contents List
Folder   1     Item   1    
Letter to Divine from [W. B. Ausmus] about official positions, 1892 May 4

Folder   1     Item   2    
Special orders appointing Major Paul E. Divine as judge advocate of the Military Commission in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, 1899 January 17

Folder   1     Item   3    
Letter to Divine from his cousin C. H. Otey about applying as Chaplain, 1903 June 23

Folder   1     Item   4    
Letter to Divine from Laurie G. Power, undated

Folder   1     Item   5    
Envelope addressed to Mr. W.H. Eads, undated