Papers, 1932-1978.

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Papers, 1932-1978.

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Original political cartoons, correspondence, writings, and photographs. Cartoons cover the subjects of aeronautics, charity, defense & foreign affairs, the economy, education, holidays, industry, labor & employment, politics & government, recreation, safety, and seasons. Also included are materials related to Knox's two books, Riverman and America's Tennessee Walking Horse. Correspondence includes letters about Knox's father's restoration of the Civil War locomotive, "General," as well as personal letters from Dwight D. Eisenhower, Lyndon B. Johnson, and Richard M. Nixon.

1 cu. ft. papers.

Tennessee State Library & Archives, TSLA

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General (Locomotive)

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