Finding Aid for the H. S. Kennedy Letter, 1873 May 5
MS-3113University of Tennessee Special Collections Library, Knoxville, TN
Collection processed by: Will Dewey, July 3, 2007
Finding Aid written by: Will Dewey, July 3, 2007
Encoded by: Will Dewey, July 3, 2007
Summary Information
H. S. Kennedy Letter
Date/Date Range : 1873 May 5
0.1 linear feet
Abstract: This collection houses a letter from H.S. Kennedy, writing from Silver Springs, Tennessee on May 5, 1873. Kennedy reports on the progress of setting up public schools in Wilson County, provides a list of local officials, and suggests reorganizing the school district.
MS-3113
University of Tennessee Special Collections Library, Knoxville, TN
Access and Use
Collection was purchased by Special Collections on February 20, 2007.
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[Identification of Item], H. S. Kennedy Letter, MS-3113. University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Special Collections Library.
Arrangement
Collection consists of a single folder.
Biography / History
Horatio S. Kennedy was born in about 1839 in Kentucky. He was heavily involved in public education in Wilson County, Tennessee, serving as principal of East Main and chairing the building committee for Highland Heights, built in 1902.
Collection Scope and Content Note
This collection houses a letter from H.S. Kennedy, writing from Silver Springs, Tennessee on May 5, 1873. Kennedy reports on the progress of setting up public schools in Wilson County, provides a list of local officials, and suggests reorganizing the school district.
Subject Terms
- Wilson County (Tenn.) -- History.
- Education, Primary -- Tennessee.
- Public schools -- Tennessee.
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H. S. Kennedy Letter, 1873 May 5 Scope Note: Transcription of Letter:
Silver Springs, Tenn.
May 5th, 73
Capt. A.W. Norris
Austin, Tenn.
Dr sir, --Your favor of May 2nd was rec'd Saturday, But one public school is in operation in the County, that has been reported--Viz. Mr. Hamilton in the 25th district. I visited it, and found the school doing well. The commissioners, according to the latest report for the various districts in the county are as follows,
[list of names in districts 1-25]
I shall be in Lebanon the 1st Monday in June, at which time I should be glad to see you. Can parts of these Districts cornering together by petition of to the County Court, be organized into a separate School District with their own School Directors. I shall be happy to render any assistance in my power. How about our Institute. My school though small is doing well, Very truly yours
H. S. Kennedy
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