Finding Aid for the Joseph A. Shelton Papers, 1910, 1920, 1935


MS-3165

University of Tennessee Special Collections Library, Knoxville, TN


Collection processed by: Will Dewey, August 7, 2007
Finding Aid written by: Will Dewey, August 7, 2007
Encoded by: Will Dewey, August 7, 2007

Summary Information
Title: Joseph A. Shelton Papers

Date/Date Range :   1910, 1920, 1935

Extent: 0.1 linear feet

Abstract:
This collection consists of four Cocke County documents dating between 1910 and 1935. They record J. A. Shelton's registration to vote, his exemption from the poll tax, and his wife Cleo's payment of property taxes.

Call number: MS-3165

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

Access and Use
Aquisition Information:
Collection was purchased by Special Collections on March 22, 2007.
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], Joseph A. Shelton Papers, MS-3165. University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Special Collections Library.

Arrangement

Collection consists of a single folder.


Biography / History

Joseph A. Shelton was born in about 1881 in Tennessee. He married Cleo [last name unknown] and the couple had at least seven children: Lucille, Sallie, Josephine, Thomas, Kirk, Ruth, and Ginette.


Collection Scope and Content Note

This collection consists of four Cocke County documents dating between 1910 and 1935. They record J. A. Shelton's registration to vote, his exemption from the poll tax, and his wife Cleo's payment of property taxes.

Subject Terms

  • Cocke County (Tenn.) -- History.
Contents List
Box   1     Folder   1    
Joseph A. Shelton Papers, 1910, 1920, 1935