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Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Looking Back: Stories from the Civil War in Tennessee

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As communities throughout the state of Tennessee commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Civil War (2011-2015), the Tennessee State Libra...
Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Johnny Majors Collection at State Library and Archives Doubles in Size

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In 1986, the University of Tennessee Volunteers football team pulled one of the school’s most shocking upsets by beating the University of M...
Friday, July 19, 2013

TSLA Hosts Workshop on Group Affiliations from the Civil War Era

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Americans have long sought out groups of like-minded people with whom they can share their interests, goals, and achievements. That was true...
Monday, July 15, 2013

Dr. Carroll Van West appointed State Historian

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In May, we delivered the sad news that Tennessee's State Historian, Walter Durham, had passed away at the age 88. He served with honor ...
Friday, July 12, 2013

July 12 - A Big Day for an Infamous Tennessean

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Here’s a quick trivia question: Can you name five Tennesseans who became president? If you’re a good student of the state’s history, you p...
Wednesday, July 10, 2013

For Many Tennesseans, Historical Research is in Their Genes

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Did you know that July is Tennessee Genealogy Month? That designation was created last year through an act of the state’s General Assembly. ...
Monday, July 8, 2013

Secretary of State Premieres Tennessee State Capitol Documentary

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It has endured an army occupation, the interment of two of its founding fathers, and a car cruising through its hallways. Not to mention its...