Nelson family papers, 1861-1973, 1877-1990 (bulk 1861-1936).

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Nelson family papers, 1861-1973, 1877-1990 (bulk 1861-1936).

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Consists of correspondence, military certificates and commissions, political speeches and appointments, photocopies of Nelson's service records, newsclippings and newspaper essays, notes on the Nelson family genealogy, photographs, and memorabilia documenting the military and political careers of W.H. Nelson between 1861 and 1935. The records after 1936 describe Nelson and St. John family activities, their relationship to W.H. Nelson, and the literary activities of James Heaton and Pearl Nelson. An addition to the Nelson family papers consists of correspondence, newsclippings, photographs, and the papers of Elinor Farina, granddaughter of W.H. Nelson.

5 boxes (4.0 linear ft.)98 photographs.

East Tennessee State University, TET

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SNAC Resource ID: 7382350

East Tennessee State University, TET

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