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Tennessee -- Politics and government -- 20th century.

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 10 Collections and/or Records:

Andrew Jackson Graves Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MPA-0123
Abstract

This collection contains documents from Andrew Jackson Graves' life and career as a Tennessee State Senator. The bulk of the material comes from the years 1933 to 1940, and relates to various projects Graves was involved in at the local, state, and national levels. The collection also contains a sizable number of posthumous documents pertaining to awards and honors he received after his death.

Dates: 1933-1968

Brown Ayres Collection

 Collection — Box 1, Folder: 1
Identifier: MPA-0350
Abstract

This collection contains photos of Brown Ayres conducting business at the Tennessee Senate Chamber in Nashville, TN and a letter to Jim Venito.

Dates: 1970s

Buford Ellington Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MPA-0174
Abstract

This collection documents the State of Tennessee in 1970. The material primarily consists of information commissions, departments, and offices. Additionally, there are briefings on the environment, housing and revenue.

Dates: 1970

Howard and Irene Baker Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MPA-0105
Abstract The papers of Howard and Irene Baker, who both served in the U.S. House of Representatives from Tennessee’s Second District, were donated to the University of Tennessee on March 1, 1973, by Irene Baker. The Baker collection is made up of legislative files, correspondence, photographs, scrapbooks, clippings, speeches, bills, and myriad associated items. Of special importance in the collection are Howard Baker, Sr.’s works concerning the Tennessee Valley Authority and the Atomic Energy...
Dates: 1933 - 1964

Howard H. Baker Jr. Papers First Addendum

 Collection
Identifier: MPA-0101-001
Abstract

This addendum to the papers of former Senator Howard H. Baker contains correspondence, memoranda, reports, photographs, schedules, speeches and other material related to the Senator's career and personal life. While some papers in the addendum cover roughly the same time and events as the Howard H. Baker Papers (MPA.101), this addendum also documents the Senator's political, legal and personal activities before and after his tenure in the Senate and White House.

Dates: 1856-2001, bulk 1966-1994

Lee Seifert Greene Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS-3662
Abstract This collection consists of materials documenting the life and work of Lee S. Greene. These materials include reserach, teaching material, student papers, photographs, newspaper clippings related to politics in Tennessee, and edited manuscripts. The majority of the documents relate to Greene's political research for his publications including Lead Me On: Frank Goad Clement and Tennessee Politics, To Foster Knowledge, Government in Tennessee, and Seven Ages: An Autobiography. The collection...
Dates: 1930-1986, undated

State of Tennessee Executive Orders

 Collection
Identifier: MPA-0181
Abstract

The collection consists of Executive Orders signed by Tennessee governors between 1971 and 1983.

Dates: 1971-1983

Tennessee Socialist Party Platform

 Collection
Identifier: MS-3590
Abstract

This small leaflet lists reasons for workers to join the Socialist Party. The bottom of the second page lists the national and state candidates for the 1932 election, including John H. Compton for governor of Tennessee.

Dates: 1932

William Emerson Brock III Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MPA-0106
Abstract

William E. Brock’s papers include legislation, correspondence, schedules, calendars, books, speeches, and certificates. Media includes paper, photographs, slides, audio recordings, films, videos, scrapbooks, and ephemera. The collection is stored in approximately 119 linear feet of boxes.

Dates: 1930-1994

Winfield Dunn Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MPA-0173
Abstract

The collection documents many of Tennessee Governor Winfield Dunn's activities between 1971 and 1975. Material includes addresses, messages, and statements; legislative summaries; attempts by the governor to veto legislation.

Dates: 1971-1975