Blue Book Illustrations, 1969-1996.

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Blue Book Illustrations, 1969-1996.

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Contains numerous photographs and drawings used in the publications of the Tennessee Blue Book from 1966-1996. The Blue Book is the official handbook of Tennessee government and is published every two years by the Secretary of State. The subjects of these photographs include cabinet officers, members of congress from Tennessee. Notable Tennesseeans, and historic sites. Historical subjects include the Hermitage, Polk Place, The Alvin C. York Grist Mill, Graceland, the Chickamauga/Chattanooga Military Battlefield, the Great Smoky Mountains and many others.

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Tennessee State Library & Archives, TSLA

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