Jefferson County, Tennessee

Dublin Core

Title

Jefferson County, Tennessee

Subject

Tennessee; African American women; African Americans--Appalachian Region; African American men; African Americans--Southern States; African American heritage; African American churches; African American religious leaders; African American religious thought and life; African American youth; African American students; African Americans--Education; African Americans--Education--Southern States; African American families.

Description

Articles, photographs, oral histories and artifacts from Jefferson County, Tennessee. Including communities of Dandridge, Jefferson City, New Market, Strawberry Plains, and White Pine

Creator

Black in Appalachia

Publisher

Black in Appalachia

Date

December 26, 2020

Contributor

Ralph Hutchinson and Jeffery Wells

Rights

Items can be used for private reflection and research, and not for commercial purposes.

Coverage

United States--Tennessee--Jefferson County

Collection Items

A History of Bethel Presbyterian Church, 1868 - 1993
Booklet commemorating the 125th anniversary of Bethel Presbyterian Church in 1993 including the church's founders and early days in the Dandridge community.

Pastors of Bethel Presbyterian Church
James C. Davis, 1883 - 1888
D.A. Roberts, 1888 -…

The Sharp Family Photos
Black and white photos of the Sharp Family from Jefferson County, Tennessee.

William Edward Tate, Life and Family History
Family records detailing the lineage of surnames: Tate, Wells and Walker. The contributions of William Edward Tate in Jefferson County, Tennessee are documented.

Photographs: Nelson-Merry School
Photographs of teachers and students attending Nelson Merry School and historical documents featuring James "J.C." Dunwoody life and contributions towards the integration of Nelson Merry School.

It Happened at Mossy Creek: 1788-1790
Selection from a booklet about the early history of Mossy Creek known referred to as Jefferson City, Tennessee. Selections cover the early settlement of the land by the Peck family, establishment of a Methodist church , the contributions and death of…

Historical Highlights of First United Methodist Church
This book highlights Negro Methodist Episcopal Church named Boyd Chapel. Another notable church is Elizabeth Chapel, where Trustee W.B. Peck did business. Mrs. Leola Peck Bassett recalls her great uncle Silas "Uncle Cy" Peck, Janitor of Elizabeth…

Bicentennial Mossy Creek and Jefferson City
Highlighted history of Mossy Creek and Jefferson City.

Book for the Bicentennial Diamond Jubilee Celebration USA 1776-1976 Jefferson City 1901-1976.

Notabe names mentioned: Dana Launderback, a ledgend at the Depot where he worked for over 50…

Jefferson City Milling Company
Black and white photograph of The Jefferson City Milling Co. Manufacturers Mossy Creek Water Ground Meal Sunrise Flour & Feed

Newspaper Article: James Carl "J.C." Dunwoody
Newspaper article titled, "Dunwoody remebered for coaching, role in interrgration" from The Standard Banner detailing the life of James Carl "J.C." Dunwoody, baseball coach and key player inovolved in intergrating Nelson Merry school.

Cherokee Dam Project
Black and white photograph of two unnamed people working.

Information printed on back:
Project Cherokee Dam Ordered By George K Leonard General. Location South Earth Embankment Taken by Everett E. Neukom Accompanied by J.H. Beatty Subject Hand…
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