Finding Aid for the Tennessee Comic Letter, 1940


MS-3187

University of Tennessee Special Collections Library, Knoxville, TN


Collection processed by: Terrence Kane, 2007 October 8
Finding Aid written by: Terrence Kane, 2007 October 8
Encoded by: Terrence Kane, 2007 October 8

Summary Information
Title: Tennessee Comic Letter

Date/Date Range :   1940

Extent: 0.1 linear feet

Abstract:
This collection houses a comic letter meant to draw tourists to the state of Tennessee.

Call number: MS-3187

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

Access and Use
Aquisition Information:
Purchased by Special Collections, 2007 August 20.
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], Tennessee Comic Letter, MS-3187. University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Special Collections Library.

Arrangement

Collection consists of one folder.


Biography / History

No biographical information available.


Collection Scope and Content Note

This collection houses one letter meant to act as a humorous tourism brochure. There are pictures depicting everything that is mentioned in the letter's text, which describes such major Tennessee cities as Nashville, Knoxville, Chattanooga, and Memphis. When each city is mentioned, it is accompanied by its major tourist attractions and a small illustration.

Subject Terms

  • Tennessee -- Description and travel.
  • Tourism -- Tennessee.
Contents List
Box   1     Folder   1    
Tennessee Comic Letter, 1940