The Tennessee State Library and Archives will host a free presentation July 22 on a collection of photographs from the Korean War. The event will feature the photos of David Franklin Brock, who left his home in Van Buren County in 1952 for combat engineer training and then a stint…
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Visitors Celebrate Tennessee’s Birthday Saturday At Tennessee State Library And Archives
Hundreds of people came to the Tennessee State Library and Archives on Saturday afternoon to wish Tennessee a happy birthday and take a look at three original versions of the state constitution. Organizers initially made plans to accommodate 500 people, but expanded the free registration to 800 when interest was…
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History buffs who want to know more about the history of Tennessee will have their chance Saturday, when the Tennessee State Library and Archives holds a “Tennessee Celebrates Statehood” birthday celebration. “Part of our mission is to make our state’s history accessible to a wider audience beyond scholars and…
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