Finding Aid for the G.R. McGee/History of Tennessee Collection, 1897-1920


MS-2830

University of Tennessee Special Collections Library, Knoxville, TN


Collection processed by: Emily Bush, July 13, 2006
Finding Aid written by: Emily Bush, July 13, 2006
Encoded by: Emily Bush, July 13, 2006

Summary Information
Title: G.R. McGee/History of Tennessee Collection

Date/Date Range :   1897-1920

Extent: 1.25 linear feet

Abstract:
This collection contains a Tennessee History textbook and its manuscript written by G.R. McGee. The text book was published in 1919. The collection also contains correspondence between McGee and various book publishers, other McGee writings and drafts, a scrapbook, and other letters.

Call number: MS-2830

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

Access and Use
Aquisition Information:
Collection 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], G.R. McGee/Tennessee History Collection, MS-2830. University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Special Collections Library.

Arrangement

Collection contains two boxes.


Biography / History

Professor G.R. McGee lived from 1840-1922 and wrote the 1919 version of the History of Tennessee Textbook. He lived in Jackson, TN.


Collection Scope and Content Note

This collection contains a Tennessee History textbook and its manuscript written by G.R. McGee. The text book was published in 1919. The collection also contains correspondence between McGee and various book publishers, other McGee writings and drafts, a scrapbook, and other letters.

Subject Terms

  • Tennessee -- History.
  • McGee, Gentry Richard, 1840-1922.
Contents List
Box   1     Folder   1    
History of Tennessee Book, 1919

Box   1     Folder   2    
American History for Boys and Girls, 1919

Box   1     Folder   3    
American History for Boys and Girls, 1919

Box   1     Folder   4    
Correspondence, 1897-1920

Box   1     Folder   5    
Receipts from Royalties, 1901-1920

Box   1     Folder   6    
Manuscript and Notes, circa 1914

Box   1     Folder   7    
Clippings and Other Ephemera, undated

Box   2     Folder   2    
Clippings and Other Ephemera, undated

Box   2     Folder   2    
Scrapbook, 1897-1921