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Bagels & Barbeque: The Jewish Experience in AdolphOchsandtheChattanooga Times Building Tennessee, a traveling exhibition from the Tennessee state Museum, will be at the Museum of east Tennessee history, Adolph Ochs and the chattanooga october 18-January 23, 2011. a local component added to Times Building. The Ochs family earlier the exhibit by eThs will concentrate more specifically on the lived in Knoxville where at age 11 Adolph began his newspaper career by Jewish communities across east Tennessee. delivering the Knoxville chronicle to The exhibition traces the saga of early Jewish settlers help support his family. from europe to Tennessee. a few were living in upper east Tennessee in the 1770s and in Middle Tennessee by the 1820s. By 1870, groups in nashville, Memphis, chattanooga, and Knoxville had purchased land for you are invited cemeteriesa first concern of new Jewish communitiesand founded congregations for worship. Bagels & Barbeque Bagels & Barbeque also looks at the life of Jewish families Members-only Preview during the civil war and reconstruction, the newspaper empire 2:30 p.m., october 17 of the adolph ochs family, and the influence of the Jewish Tour & Gallery Talk community as health and music industry professionals, university with Guest curator professors, executives, artists, and more. Candance Adelson, Ph.D. scholars from across the state of Tennessee, along with noted senior curator of fashion & authorities on Jewish history from other locations, provided the Textiles, Tennessee state Museum research for Bagels & Barbeque. The exhibition was mounted Museum of east Tennessee history by the Tennessee state Museum in collaboration with the Jewish federation of nashville and Middle Tennessee, Jewish federation of Greater chattanooga, Knoxville Jewish alliance, and Memphis Jewish federation, with participation of other Jewish communities around the state. The statewide tour is supported in part by a grant from humanities Tennessee, an independent affiliate of the national endowment for the humanities. For more information, see www.eastTNhistory.org.
Reprinted with permission from Chattanooga Jewish Community by Joy Effron Abelson Adams, www.arcadiapublishing.com
Featured speaker Dr. Dan Feller, ETHS Director Cherel Henderson, Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett; ETHS board member Natalie L. Haslam
Tennessee students cheer as their states name is called during the NHD Roll Call of the States.
Tennessee students are achieving great success with history Day. This success is demonstrated not only in the medals and awards they earn at the district, state, and national contests, but also in the career paths that many have taken as a result of their history day projects.
Tennessee students cheer when their states name was called during the NHD Roll Call of the States.
(L to R): Three Crockett scholars, Joe Swann, owner of Davys first gun, Paul Hutton, a professor of history at the University of New Mexico, and History Channel contributor, and film producer David Zucker get a good look at the first Betsy, a popular artifact in the Museum of East Tennessee History.
Books by western writers were flying off the shelves during the two-hour booksigning featuring 50 popular authors representing 150 titles.
as part of its pre-opening activities, highlands Grill located in the old Bearden area of Knoxville, hosted an evening for eThs members and guests, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting eThs. originally opened in 1934, the highlands Grill was popular with families and a frequent stop for college students. Many of those present remembered the grill from that time and delighted newcomers by sharing those nostalgic memories. restaurant owner Tom weiss has decorated the walls with prints from the eThs collection of paintings by russell Briscoe.
genealogy Workshops
October 16 October 30 November 13 December 4 Beginning Genealogy (1:15-4 p.m.) Using Footnote on the Internet (1:15-2:45 p.m.) Using Tennessee State Library & Archives Website (1:15-3:45 p.m.) The McClung Historical Collection (1:15-3:15 p.m.)
Reservations requiredCall 865-215-8809. Reservations will open two weeks before each class. workshops are held in the computer classroom of the east Tennessee history center.
Around the table, left to right: Lucille (Bilo) and Ernie Nelson, Mrs. David (Donna) Kerr; Walter Pulliam, Mrs. Ann Gordon Hamilton, Lee Whitson, Dick Whitson, Mrs. Hubert Slatery, Bud Albers, Margaret (Pego) Dempster. Volume 26, No. 1 - 2, Spring & Summer 2010
Marvin Templin of McMinn county received an award of Distinction in recognition of his book, Tranquillity Methodist Church.
JoAnne M. Myers, Trulene H. Nash, and Jerry L. Sharp were recipients of community leadership in history awards for their work in the preservation and promotion of the history of campbell county. Pictured here (l to r): front, Trulene
nash, Joanne Mccloud Myers, Jerry sharp, Jane Gamble chedester (campbell county native and eThs board member), ann Dove sharp; back, ed nash, Gerald Myers, ed wheeler (campbell county native and eThs board member). Gene Hurdt of Jonesborough received a leadership in community history award for his work with the Jonesborough Genealogical society and the washington county historical association. Martha Jean Atkins Carter was presented a leadership in community history award for her work with the union county historical society and roy acuff union Museum. Hans Ballew (not pictured), a history and geography teacher at Boyds creek elementary school, received the 2010 Teaching excellence award. eThs Volunteers of the year are Denise Alfrey, who has assisted with the fabrication and mounting of exhibitions and B. J. Wiseman, who works on a variety of programs, includ-
ing hospitality services and artifact cataloging. Pictured here, left to right: eThs curator of exhibitions adam alfrey and his mother Denise alfrey; eThs Director cherel henderson; volunteer B.J. wiseman.
Special Thanks
(Gifts received through July 31, 2010) Martha catherine Graves edward s. albers, Jr. ruby hammer Dr. stephanie Kern James henderson Mr. and Mrs. Joel r. Buchanan robert M. lindsay, Jr. edward s. albers, Jr. Mrs. robert h. Dempster, Jr. Dr. william schriver edward s. albers, Jr. Mrs. robert h. Dempster, Jr. r. D. speers Joan c. schwarzenberg Dr. sam Thatcher Dr. Thomas G. Burton Mr. and Mrs. alvin Gerhardt Dr. raymond Knapp and Dr. Debbie Knapp ray sears Patricia M. sears Dr. stephanie Kern Dr. George K. schweitzer Barbara and Bill arant anne Dean Mcwhirter
In Memory of
Thank you to the following members for an increase in giving level: To Grand Benefactor To Benefactor To Patron
Mr. and Mrs. samuel e. Beall, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. David P. Jones Mr. and Mrs. Glenn n. Pruitt Mr. and Mrs. frank M. addicks Margaret a. Payne Dr. rann l. Vaulx Mr. and Mrs. carlos c. whaley Dr. robert B. williamson Dr. Donna M. winn
In Honor of
In Memoriam
Melba Bailey, newport w. l. clifton, waco, TX Mary G. coward, Knoxville lawrence J. German, cleveland Kitty Gillespie, Decatur andrew J. Kozar, Knoxville robert M. lindsay, columbus, Ga David w. Post, Maryville Dr. sam Thatcher, Jonesborough Mrs. Kent c. withers, Knoxville
To Sustainer
Mr. and Mrs. David Black B. B. Blevins robert e. Davis Deb and Joe DiPietro Mr. and Mrs. Bill felton ellen fox Barbara T. harrell Dr. and Mrs. Michael w. howard Geneva B. Jennings Patricia Jobe quentin nigg Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. rentenbach Dr. and Mrs. Thomas r. roddy Teresa J. smith Mr. and Mrs. william T. snyder
To Contributor
Pat and Jane armstrong Dr. calvin Dickinson Jim and Karen everett Dorothy e. Kelly Jim and Jayne lester Karen K. Mann ellen P. oblow M. sue Parker Mr. and Mrs. campbell wallace, Jr. Dr. Jerry e. waters
Joe and rikki alexander foster D. arnett, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. David Black Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Blevins Mr. and Mrs. David w. Bryan Dr. and Mrs. Philip D. campbell Mr. and Mrs. Joe congleton robert e. Davis Mr. and Mrs. Joe DiPietro David G. easterly Mr. and Mrs. ross faires Mr. and Mrs. Bill felton ellen fox Myra B. Glass M. r. hampton Barbara T. harrell Mr. and Mrs. charles a. harrington Dr. Jan henley Dr. and Mrs. Michael w. howard Geneva B. Jennings Patricia Jobe Mr. and Mrs. howard Johnston Mr. and Mrs. Marion D. lamb, Jr. Mrs. James liles robert and Jeanette lively Joe and sheila Mccracken Dr. and Mrs. h. M. Meredith quentin nigg Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. rentenbach Mr. and Mrs. albert ritchie Dr. and Mrs. Thomas r. roddy Joan c. schwarzenberg Teresa J. smith Mr. and Mrs. william T. snyder Mr. and Mrs. william e. Timmons
Sustaining ($125-$249)
Dr. w. c. Dickinson Donna hart Dudek Mr. and Mrs. Thomas o. Duff, Jr. Greg and Jennifer Dunn Dr. and Mrs. lawrence Durisch shirley h. english Mr. and Mrs. Jim everett Dr. John r. finger and Ms. Judi Gaston william l. Galbraith linda s. Garner David Gensterblum harriett P. hancock anne hart Mr. and Mrs. Gary hensley Dr. anthony hodges lorie huff Mr. and Mrs. Philip w. hyatt Michael D. Jamerson James county historical society Dorothy e. Kelly Kenneth l. Kirkland Mr. and Mrs. Jim lester Juda r. livesay Karen K. Mann Guerry Mcconnell ellen P. oblow fred and Druanna overbay Patricia a. oxley M. sue Parker emily albers Patton Mr. and Mrs. rob Pearce Kenneth and Janet Porter Mr. and Mrs. warren Prator Mr. and Mrs. John quinn Mr. and Mrs. robert ramger Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell ramsey Mr. and Mrs. craig B. roberson Marilyn J. rogers louis rule Jeffrey and Myra sharp william and Muriel sirett Georgiana Vines Mr. and Mrs. campbell wallace, Jr. Dr. Jerry e. waters leona e. wilson
General Contributions
Contributing ($75-$124)
Pat and Jane armstrong Mr. and Mrs. carter Baker Mr. and Mrs. ernest c. Blankenship Dr. r. christopher Brooks Jean Baggentoss cardwell Dr. and Mrs. stephen cobble Mr. and Mrs. Tom Derr
norman l. Baker Peggy Beal Mr. and Mrs. r. Donahue Bible Mr. and Mrs. wayne l. Breazeale Mr. and Mrs. arvin e. Brown Mr. and Mrs. ricky s. caplan Julia f. chwalik Margaret cotrufo first united Methodist church cleveland The Grill at highlands row alice e. Grunden Margery a. hagy Jane w. hall
Fuller potter
Marvin House (left) visits with Patricia F. and Reuben A. Hunter, who donated the millstone to ETHS. Mr. Hunter is a grandson of William and Sarah Bowman who established the mill about 1895.
Dr. Pauline D. eastham B. Martha erickson ellen fox Mr. and Mrs. robert l. hansard Martha and roscoe Morris James J. reca Mr. and Mrs. samuel Taylor
connie e. hixson Thomas e. Kendrick James c. Key, Jr. James e. lancaster Mr. and Mrs. Joe longmire Doris r. Martinson Messer construction company walter Meyer, Jr. c. Miller and Virginia M. Jones cynthia Park Judy Penry Patricia Pierce & Jack Goss Jennifer r. sexton ann B. summers Judge and Mrs. charles D. susano, Jr. winifred l. swanson Judge Brenda waggoner K. ann walker reid w. walker James young Jody l. Zorsch
Restricted Contributions
Jim and natalie haslam Mr. and Mrs. ernest J. nelson Dr. George K. schweitzer Mr. and Mrs. edward f. wheeler, Jr.
while planning the Mountain Splendor: Art and Artists of the Great Smoky Mountains exhibit to commemorate of the 75th anniversary of the Great smoky Mountains national Park in 2009, eThs surveyed a number of sources. Duay oneil, an accomplished local historian and genealogist and a staff writer for the newport Plain Talk, brought to our attention the work of fuller Potter (1910-1990), a new yorker who painted in the smokies in the 1930s-1940s. lured by the smokies and the friendships he made in the area, Potter spent several of his formative years painting the people and countryside of cocke county, where he met and wed a local teenage beauty, cindy williamson. The couple had two children before divorcing after six years of marriage. later he studied in Paris and new york, among other cities, and is now considered one of the major american abstract painters of the 20th century. Potter seemed to delight in sketching and painting the faces of local cocke countians.
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ETHS curatorial staff traveled to Marion, North Carolina, where they met with the Potter family and documented the extensive collection. Here, curator of collections Michele MacDonald documents artwork while volunteer photographer Dan MacDonald sets up the shot.
ETHS curatorial staff visited the Potter family in Marion, North Carolina, to document the paintings and drawings, photographing 130 items over two days. A future project will be to identify the subjects of these paintings from 70-80 years ago and to locate their descendants.
William C. Anderson set of 23 crocheted patterns hooked by Mattie Florence McClain Ousley and four family members to use as reference pieces, c.1927-1930s, Union/Knox counties. Anonymous sword/scabbard and gloves from Tennessee Military Institute, c. 1958; mantle mirror, lard can, Dunlap Trunk Co. suitcase, Monroe/Knox counties. David Ball Odd Fellow quilt made/quilted by Barbara Anderson and daughter Zetta Anderson [Ball] using cotton grown on Hawkins County farm, 1935. Brian Bonnyman painting The Fouche Block by Russell Briscoe, 1974. Frances L. (Nance) Butler crib quilt made by Harriet Crumley Nance for her granddaughter, c.1926, Jefferson County. Steve Cotham handmade brick from house believed to have been Samuel Weares, c. 1790s, Sevier County. Estate of Pollyanna Creekmore china doll of Dillie G. Creekmore, late 19th century, Campbell County; quilt of Creekmores maternal aunt. Niota Eggers Rex-Nut ceramic bowl from White Stores, c. 1930s, Knox County. Estate of Hester Freeman pocket watch of Joe Freeman; table-top radio/phonograph, c. 1945; floor-model TV console, late 1950s. Denice Garner tank-top bathing suit of George C. Garner, c. 1930; bathing suit of Nelle Garner, c.1940; vintage JFG salad dressing jar; Blount County. Dwight Kesse Underwood portable typewriter from the Farragut Hotel, c. 1929, Knox County; Civil War-era ammunition. Knoxville Utilities Board business equipment used at KUB, 1920s-1930s. Betty and Bob McFee family carving of chain saw by James Bunch, 1981, Monroe County. Patricia and Reuben Hunter millstone from the Bowman Mill, c. 1895, Knox County. Bernadette McMillan dress made by Catherine Susong Gregory, 1915; Army uniform of Arthur Caleb Harrison, WWI, Greene County.
New to Collection
Jimmy Morrow Jesus Name banner made by Jimmy Morrow and used in religious services, c. 1980; folk-art paintings with religious themes/serpent box/serpent cane/serpent-handling dolls made by Jimmy Morrow, 2009-2010, Cocke County. Eugene Moser family overmantel from James Agee family home, Victorian, Knox County. Pepsi-Cola Company contemporary Mountain Dew sign. Janet W. Postler Barbie and Ken dolls with clothing and accessories, 1960/1961, Knox County. Ellen Rochelle paints and painting supplies of Russell Briscoe, 1950s-1970s, Knox County. Sue Roy 1982 Worlds Fair kite made by Ellen Plageman, Knox County. Sarah Smith light globe from Lenoir City residence, Victorian, Loudon County. Joe Swann hand-forged antebellum tools and Civil War spoon excavated from Long Creek farm, Jefferson County; chair from factory in Old Chilhowie, Blount County. Julia Webb Army Air Corps uniforms of William Robert Bob Webb, WWII, Knox County. Ed Wheeler wool suit with Knoxville clothier label of Ephram Foster Wheeler, c. 1890, Campbell County. Cornelia S. White wedding dress/stockings/skirt of Cornelia Shelby Edwards, 1880s; pair of cotton cards; Singer treadle sewing machine, 1882, Union County. Purchases funded by a grant from the State of Tennessee: school-girl landscape painting by Jane Morison, c. 1859, McMinn county. Painting of magnolia blossoms by eleanor wiley, Knox county. commemorative teapot made at TVa ceramics research laboratory, norris, 1937, anderson county. Painted bust portraits of william and Melinda wheeler carey attributed to william stamms shackelford, c.1840, campbell county. walnut pie safe, 2nd quarter 19th century, border of Greene and hawkins counties. Paintings with Jewish themes by Ted Burnett, 1960s, Knox county.
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Hope Resource Centerhistorical novelist francine rivers will be the guest speaker for a luncheon at 11:30 a.m. on september 23 at the Knoxville Marriott, 500 hill ave. The price is $65. for more information, contact Tamara ownby at tamara@knoxvillehope.com.
Historic Rugbycelebrate the holiday season at historic rugby! featured events include halloween haunts and tales featuring a chili dinner, lantern lit tours of historic buildings, and a festive bonfire. for Thanksgiving, begin your holiday shopping at the rugby commissary and shops. finally, celebrate the merriest of holidays with an 1880s rugby christmas, featuring caroling, shopping, and dinner. for pricing, reservations, and general event information, call 888-214-3400 or email info@historicrugby.org. hr, 5517 rugby hwy., rugby, Tn 37733.
Fort Loudoun State Historic AreaVisit the fort this fall for garrison weekends! Guests are invited to mingle with living history re-enactors and view an 18th century infirmary, soldiers barracks, commanders quarters, a blacksmith shop, and a cherokee encampment. Garrison weekend activities are currently scheduled for october 9-10, november 6-7, with an additional christmas garrison on December 4. for more information, call 423-884-6217 or see http://fortloudoun.com. flsha, 338 fort loudoun road, Vonore, Tn 37885.
James Whites FortGhost Tours will visit some of Downtown Knoxvilles scariest landmarks and best kept secrets. Tours depart from James whites fort each night, october 25-29, and will end with a marshmallow roast. admission charge. reservations are requested for large groups of 12 or more and may be made by calling the fort at 865-525-6514. http://www.discoveret.org/jwf/. Jwf, 205 e. hill avenue, Knoxville, Tn 37915.
Sons of the American Revolutiona headstone Marker cemetery will be held october 16 at 11 a.m. at stock creek Baptist church cemetery to celebrate the lives of patriots reverend william Johnson, first moderator of the Tennessee Baptist association and Pvt. robert Johnson. Their descendants helped start many of the Baptist churches in this area and many of these descendants still attend these churches today. There will be a sar color guard in period dress and a revolutionary war ceremony with a bugler. among the several speakers are rick hollis of the Tennessee sons of american revolution state President, steve cotham and Doris Martinson from the east Tennessee history center, family members, and more. for information, contact Gloria Johnson at 281-364-9652 or ghjohns@ msn.com. Tipton-Haynes State Historic SiteThshs will host the sorghum and scutching festival on september 25, with a mulerun cane mill and demonstrations of the process of producing flax for spinning into linen thread. Music, old-time games, apple butter making, and other harvest activities will top-off the demonstrations. The event is from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. admission charge. Thshs, 2620 south roan st., Johnson city, Tn 37601.
Rogersville Heritage Associationrha sponsors heritage Days, a traditional community celebration, october 8-10, with fun, food, and fellowship, along with craft demonstrators and booths; wool spinning; pottery demonstrations; quilts; antique tractor and equipment shows; childrens costume parade; chili cook-off; and live entertainment. for information or a schedule of events, call (423) 2721961 or visit www.rogersvilleheritage.org. rha, 415 south Depot st., rogersville, Tn 37857-3331.
Rocky Mount Museumin september, homeschool Days allow homeschool children to participate in rocky Mounts tour and craft program. on october 16, celebrate the spirit of the harvest, with blacksmithing, apple butter and apple cider making, and storytelling. admission charge, with group rates available by reservation information: 888-538-1791 or email info@rockymountmuseum.com. rMM, 200 hyder hill rd., Piney flats, Tn 37686.
Knoxville Civil War Round Tablecivil war buffs are invited to join the Knoxville civil war round Table at the Bearden Banquet hall each month for dinner and a lecture. upcoming speakers and topics include: frank oreilly (october); edwin c. Bearss (november); and James h. ogden (December). Monthly meetings begin at 7 p.m. with a buffet dinner followed by the meeting and lecture. The lecture-only portion may be attended for a reduced fee of $3 members, $5 nonmembers. for information or to make reservations, call 865- 671-9001 or visit http://www.discoveret.org/kcwrt/.
Museum of AppalachiaVisit the Museum of appalachia october 7-10 for the 31st annual Tennessee fall homecoming, one of the nations largest folk, music, and craft festivals, featuring numerous old-time craftspeople and demonstrators, southern-style food, and 400 nationally, regionally, and locally known musicians performing simultaneously on five stages. for information, call (865) 494-7680 or email at museum@museumofappalachia.org. www. museumofappalachia.org. Ma, 2819 andersonville hwy., clinton, Tn 37716.
McMinn County Living Heritage MuseumTemporary exhibits this fall include september 4-october 29, National Heritage Quilt Show: Once Upon a Time. The monthly Toddler Time introduces children to the wonderful world of history. for more information about these exhibits or activities, contact the museum at livingheritage@ birch.net or call (423) 745-0329. MclhM, P.o. Box 889, 522 west Madison avenue, athens, Tn 37303.
Old Gray Cemeterystories of war, violence, kidnapping, and love await you during old Gray cemeterys annual lantern and carriage Tour. The event is from 4-7 p.m., september 26, and includes carriage rides, refreshments, and re-enactors portraying some of the cemeterys most prominent residents. for information, call (865) 5221424 or visit www.discoveret.org/oldgray. oGc, 543 north Broadway, Knoxville, Tn 37917-7408.
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East Tennessee Streetscape: The Corner Drug Store & Streetcar No. 416
october 18-January 23, 2011 Bagels & Barbeque: The Jewish Experience in Tennessee A traveling exhibition from the Tennessee State Museum
Voices of the Land: The People of East Tennessee Three centuries of life in east Tennessee
rogers-claussen feature Gallery Through october 5 Vanishing Appalachia: Photographs by Don Dudenbostel, Field Recordings by Tom Jester
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Museum of east Tennessee history 601 s. Gay street, Knoxville Exhibits: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Sunday, 1-5 p.m.
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