Title: Keene Family Papers

Date/Date Range :   1929-1951

Extent: 3.5 linear feet

Abstract:

This collection consists of materials documenting the Keene family of Westmoreland, Tennessee from 1929 to 1951. It is composed primarily of correspondence addressed to Sam and Minnie Keene from various family members. Other materials include receipts for farm supplies, electric bills, New Deal era farming information, notes, music, and a 1936 presidential election ballot. These materials were originally housed in a satchel, which is preserved in this collection.

Call number: MS-3191

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

Aquisition Information:

Collection was purchased by Special Collection on March 20, 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], Keene Family Papers, MS-3191. University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Special Collections Library.

This collection consists of two boxes

Sam Keene was a tobacco farmer in Westmoreland, Tennessee.

This collection consists of materials documenting the Keene family of Westmoreland, Tennessee from 1929 to 1951. It is composed primarily of correspondence addressed to Sam and Minnie Keene from various family members. Other materials include receipts for farm supplies, electric bills, New Deal era farming information, notes, music, and a 1936 presidential election ballot. These materials were originally housed in a satchel, which is preserved in this collection.

• Sumner County (Tenn.) -- History.
• Sumner County (Tenn.) -- Genealogy.
• Keane family.