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4 unusual facts about East Tennessee Historical Society


East Tennessee Historical Society

The executive committee included Ramsey's brother-in-law John Hervey Crozier and stepbrother Thomas William Humes.

The Society began publishing its annual scholarly journal in 1929, and hosted lectures by historians Stanley J. Folmsbee and Samuel Cole Williams.

The book, edited by Rothrock, included a history of the county written by Folmsbee, and contributions by Harvey Broome and several other ETHS members.

Displays include items owned by early Tennesseans such as Davy Crockett and John Sevier, memorabilia from events such as the Appalachian expositions of 1910 and 1911, artifacts from the Battle of Fort Sanders, a complete trolley car, a drugstore display, and early country music instruments and memorabilia.



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