John T. Shepherd papers 1887-1950.

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John T. Shepherd papers 1887-1950.

Papers consist of diaries, ledger books, receipt books, newspaper articles, day books, correspondence, bank records, photographs, post office records and postcards. Documents several aspects of life in northwestern North Carolina including the struggle between illicit whiskey manufacturers ("moonshiners") and the Bureau of Internal Revenue ("revenuers"), Appalachian partisan politics, personal life, and business.

1.5 linear feet.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7760560

Appalachian State University, ASU

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Appalachian State University. W.L. Eury Appalachian Collection. Archives.

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Hendrix, W. F.

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Shepherd, John Thomas.

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John Thomas Shepherd (1880-1921) was a salesman, general deputy collector of the Bureau of Internal Revenue and lifelong resident of northwestern North Carolina. From the description of John T. Shepherd papers 1887-1950. (Western North Carolina Library Network). WorldCat record id: 57239068 ...

United States. Bureau of Internal Revenue

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The Bureau of Internal Revenue is reaponsible for collecting taxes in the United States. From the description of United States. Bureau of Internal Revenue 1866 Tax Form. (Filson Historical Society, The). WorldCat record id: 50984914 ...