Finding Aid for the W. E. Gillenwaters Letter, 1909 February 27
MS-3169University of Tennessee Special Collections Library, Knoxville, TN
Collection processed by: Will Dewey, August 9, 2007
Finding Aid written by: Will Dewey, August 9, 2007
Encoded by: Will Dewey, August 9, 2007
Summary Information
W. E. Gillenwaters Letter
Date/Date Range : 1909 February 27
0.1 linear feet
Abstract: This collection consists of a letter from W. E. Gillenwaters, deputy warden of the Tennessee State Prison in Nashville, to the chief of police in Dallas, Texas, dated February 27, 1909. It provides a description of escaped prisoner William Blase so that he can be recaptured.
MS-3169
University of Tennessee Special Collections Library, Knoxville, TN
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[Identification of Item], W. E. Gillenwater Letter, MS-3169. University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Special Collections Library.
Arrangement
Collection consists of a single folder.
Biography / History
William E. Gillenwaters was born in about 1872 in Tennessee and served as the deputy warden of the Tennessee State Prison in Nashville during the early 20th century.
Collection Scope and Content Note
This collection consists of a letter from W. E. Gillenwaters, deputy warden of the Tennessee State Prison in Nashville, to the chief of police in Dallas, Texas, dated February 27, 1909. It provides a description of escaped prisoner William Blase so that he can be recaptured.
Subject Terms
- Tennessee State Penitentiary.
- Escapes -- Tennessee.
- Nashville (Tenn.) -- History.
- Prison administration -- Tennessee.
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W. E. Gillenwaters Letter, 1909 February 27 Scope Note: Transcription of Letter:
OFFICE OF THE WARDEN, Tennessee State Prison, STATION A, Nashville
Chief of Police, Dallas, Tex.
Dear Sir:-
Please find enclosed photograph and description of one Wm. Blase, (white) our number 4865, who escaped from this institution. Blase escaped while noting in the capacity as "Trusty" as Barber, on the night of February 26th 1909; This man is an all-around gambler and booze fighter and I feel confident wherever he stops will show up around some whiskey joint, he is a barber by trade (and a good one) and will very likely apply for work at an up-to-date shop, is a neat dresser and will mingle with fast women.
We are very anxious to recapture this escape and will pay a reward of twenty-five ($25.00) dollars for his arrest and detention in any jail and will send an officer for him immediately upon receipt of telegraph information of his arrest at our expense.
Thanking you in advance for your immediate attention to this matter, I am,
Yours Respectfully, W. E. Gillenwaters
Address all communications to W. E. Gillenwaters, Deputy Warden
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