KC Manuscript Collection 516

INTRODUCTION

Title: Muriel C. Spoden Collection

Collection Number: Kingsport Community Manuscript Collection (KCMC) 516

Physical Description: 88 boxes, 55 linear feet.

Creator: Muriel C. Spoden

Repository: Archives of the City of Kingsport

ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Provenance: The Muriel C. Spoden Collection was donated to the Archives of the City of Kingsport by M. Clark Spoden in April 2011.

Access/Restrictions: There are no restrictions on use of this collection for research purposes. The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.

Processed by: This collection was processed by Joseph Penza and Kari Roueche and opened for patron research in 2013.

COLLECTION CITATION

This collection should be cited as:

Muriel C. Spoden Collection, 1800-2000. KC Manuscript Collection 516, Archives of the City of Kingsport, Tennessee.

BIOGRAPHICAL/HISTORICAL NOTE

Muriel Millar Clark was born November 2, 1920 in Birmingham, Alabama. She was the second of William Clark and Bessie Millar’s three children. The family eventually settled in Knoxville, Tennessee where Muriel completed high school and attended business school at National Business College and the American Institute of Banking. While volunteering for a Junior League event she met Harold Spoden, a graduate of the University of Michigan who was working in Knoxville for the TVA. The couple married in December of 1941, just as America was entering World War II. Muriel lived with Hal in several states while Hal worked as a civil engineer for Pan American Airways, the Oakridge atomic facility, and the Naval Air Transport Services. After the war ended, the Spodens returned to Knoxville for four years before moving permanently to Kingsport, Tennessee, where Hal eventually started his own engineering firm in 1956; H. T. Spoden & Assoc.

Muriel raised two children in Kingsport, Diane and Clark, who both graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School. She became active in the historic restoration community after the last resident of the Netherland Inn, Nettie P. Cloud, died in February of 1965, leaving the inn in a terrible state of disrepair. Muriel joined purposes with local resident Lucy May Crymble in July of 1966 and formed the Netherland Inn Association (NIA) in order to raise funds for the purchase of the site. In September of 1967, the inn, along with .74 acres of river front land was purchased. Muriel began twenty months of full-time research into the history of the inn and the Boatyard community.

Muriel performed research for numerous other commissions and organizations. Those included the Tennessee American Revolution Bicentennial Commission, the Sullivan County American Revolution Bicentennial Commission, the Kingsport Historic Zoning Commission, and the Sullivan County Historic Commission. She was also a member of numerous community organizations including the Long Island Chapter of the DAR, the Rocky Mount Association, the East Tennessee Historical Society, the Tennessee Historical Society, and the Junior League of Kingsport.

Muriel’s countless hours of research and love of learning were the foundations for the many works on local history that she authored. Among those are The Early Years on Bays Mountain (1975), the Historical Map of the Long Island of the Holston (1969) for which she received a Certificate of Commendation from the American Association for State and Local History, the Historical Sites of Sullivan County (1976), The Long Island of the Holston: Sacred Island of the Cherokee Indians (1977), Ancestry and Descendants of Richard Netherland Esq. (1979), Kingsport Heritage: The Early Years 1700-1900 (1992), An American Ancestry of the Clark-Morton and Tayman-Millar-Adams Families (1995), and The Netherland Inn Chronicles (1999).

Muriel had a great love of genealogy and she produced a family history on her maternal and paternal lines, An American Ancestry, as well as one for her husband’s lines. Muriel died on April 2, 1999 with her husband, two children and three of her four grandchildren surviving.

SCOPE AND CONTENT

The Muriel C. Spoden Collection is comprised of the library and papers of Muriel Millar Clark Spoden. Muriel was one of two founding members of the Netherland Inn Association and much of the research in the collection is related to Muriel’s investigation of the owners and occupants of the Inn and of related Boatyard businesses and their descendants. Other research relates to the historic sites of Sullivan County and early Kingsport. Some of the genealogical research is in support of her own family history, the history of prominent East Tennessee settlers, and the history of her clients’ families. A significant portion of the papers document the research, writing, publication, and sale of Muriel’s many books and the Historic Map of the Long Island of the Holston. The collection contains original items such as letters, ledgers, journals, photographs, scrapbooks, receipts, and diaries of historic figures. Other media in the collection includes, film, audio recordings, newspaper clippings, maps, architectural drawings, negatives, instructional displays, photocopies, and personal correspondence.

SUBJECTS

Bays Mountain (Tenn.)

Bays Mountain (Tenn.)—History

Blountville (Sullivan County, Tenn.)

Blountville (Tenn.)

Boatyard Historic District—Kingsport (Tenn.)

Genealogy & local history

Genealogy—Periodicals

Genealogy Research

Holston River Region (Va. and Tenn.)—Genealogy

Holston River Region (Va. and Tenn.)—Surveys

Holston River, South Fork (Va. and Tenn.)

Holston River (Va. and Tenn.)

Kingsport (Tenn.)

Kingsport (Tenn.)–Historical geography–Maps

Kingsport (Tenn.)—History

Kingsport (Tenn.)—Maps

Kingsport Region (Tenn.)–History—Maps

Kingsport Region (Tenn.)—Maps

Netherland Inn

Netherland Inn Association

The Netherland Inn House Museum and Boatyard Complex

Restoration and Conservation

Revolutionary War, American, 1775-1783

Rotherwood (Tenn.)

Rotherwood (Tenn.)—History

Spoden, Muriel Clark

Spoden, Harold (Hal) Thies

Spoden, H. T.

Sullivan County (Tenn.)

Sullivan County (Tenn.)–History, Local

Sullivan County (Tenn.)—Maps

Sycamore Shoals State Park and Colonel John Carter House

Tennessee Historical Commission

Tennessee Historical Commission—Periodicals

Tennessee–Historical geography

Tennessee–Historical houses, etc.

Tennessee—History

Tennessee–History–Sources

ARRANGEMENT

This collection is arranged into eleven (11) series, five of which are divided into subseries

Series I. Audio-Visual Materials

Subseries I-A. Film

Subseries I-B. Oral History Recordings

Subseries I-C. Photographs and Postcards

Subseries I-D. Scrapbooks

Series II. Correspondence

Series III. Genealogical Research

Subseries III-A. General Files

Subseries III-B. Family Files

Series IV. Journals, Ledgers & Receipt Books

Series V. Maps & Oversized Materials

Subseries V-A. Maps

Subseries V-B. Newspapers

Subseries V-C. Presentation Materials

Series VI. Netherland Inn Records

Series VII. Printed Materials

Series VIII. Professional Organizations

Series IX. Publications by Muriel Spoden

Subseries IX-A. An American Ancestry of the Clark-Morton and Tyman-Millar-Adams Families

Subseries IX-B. The Ancestors and Descendants of Richard Netherland, Esq.

Subseries IX-C. Early Years on Bays Mountain

Subseries IX-D. Historic Sites of Sullivan County

Subseries IX-E. Historical Map of the Long Island of the Holston

Subseries IX-F. Kingsport Heritage: The Early Years 1700 to 1900

Subseries IX-G. The Long Island of the Holston: Sacred Island of the Cherokee Nation

Subseries IX-H. The Netherland Inn Chronicles

Subseries IX-I. Miscellaneous

Series X. Research Files / Materials

Subseries X-A. American History

Subseries X-B. Tennessee History

Subseries X-C. Sullivan County & Kingsport History

Series XI. Subject Files

SERIES DESCRIPTIONS

Series I. Audio-Visual Materials, 1976-1990, 1-7.

This series contains audio interviews with early Bays Mountain residents, a film entitled The Overmountain People, photographs of historic homes and sites in East Tennessee and outlying areas, as well as photographs of building and restoration projects. It also includes scrapbooks kept by Kingsport residents made from mostly photographs and newspaper clippings.

Subseries I-A: Film, 1976, Box 1

The Overmountain People, produced by the Tennessee Bicentennial Commission, 16 mm, 27 min.

Subseries I-B: Oral History Recordings, Box 2

Subseries I-C: Photographs and Postcards, 1916-1991, Boxes 3-4

The photographs and negatives in this subseries were taken by Fred Aiken, John H. Denton, Muriel Spoden, Tom McNeer and other members of the historic restoration community. Photographs of early churches, homes of prominent citizens, early improvement efforts, and other sites of historic significance are included. Of interest are some very early images of Netherland Inn. This series is arranged alphabetically by last name or location name.

Subseries I-D: Scrapbooks, 1916-1969, Boxes 5-7

The scrapbooks in this series were created by Mr. and Mrs. V.L. (Red) Cloud, H.E. Crumly, Anna Lee Mitchell, and others. Subjects covered include the patients and medical advancements of the E. W. Palmer Center, family life in Kingsport, and travel. News clippings mainly cover community organizations in East Tennessee, tragedies, and world fashion, events, and culture. Miss Mitchell’s scrapbook was created during her years at the East Tennessee State Normal School and focuses on local residents and history. Scrapbooks are arranged alphabetically by the creator’s last name.

Series II. Correspondence, 1960-1999, Box 8

The letters in this series are written to or by Muriel and Hal Spoden, mostly with regards to her publications and to their support of history organizations. Letter writers include Gov. Lamar Alexander and Sen. James Quillen, Evelyn Thompson, and staff members of various archives around the country. Folders are arranged alphabetically by author’s last name.

Series III. Genealogical Research, 1921-1995, Boxes 9-19

This series contains the research Spoden conducted on behalf of her clients, for her own ancestral lines, and as part of her research into Kingsport’s history. Included are photocopies of vital records, photographs, charts, and correspondence. It is divided into two subseries.

Subseries III-A: General Files, 1963-1995, Boxes 9-10

The correspondence and research materials in this subseries pertain to the research performed by Muriel Spoden on behalf of her genealogical clients. Of note are names transcribed from census, will, and deed records for Sullivan and Hawkins counties. Files are arranged alphabetically by source.

Subseries III-B: Family Files, 1921-1995, Boxes 11-19

The correspondence and research in this subseries pertains to the genealogy Spoden performed on her own lines, as well as on her clients’ lines, and in pursuit of the origins of early Kingsport families. The folders are arranged alphabetically by surname.

Series IV. Journals, Ledgers, and Receipt Books, 1800-1939, Boxes 20-29

This series contains various volumes created by store owners, schools, and individuals for business and personal use in early Kingsport and the surrounding area. The first two boxes in the series are organized alphabetically, but the remaining boxes contain fragile and oversized materials that are not alphabetical. Of special note are the account books from nineteenth century Boat Yard businesses. Most of the volumes are accompanied by interesting and often delicate enclosures from the period.

Series V. Maps & Oversized Materials, 1888-1994, Boxes 30-37

This series contains period maps and copies of period maps, as well as original maps created by Muriel and Hal Spoden, that diagram Kingsport’s history from pre-revolutionary War times forward. It also houses old newspapers. Other materials were prepared for display purposes at the Netherland Inn and for presentations given to other community groups interested in local history. This series is arranged into three subseries.

Subseries V-A. Maps, 1888-1994, Boxes 30-34

This subseries contains both commercial and handmade land and road maps of mostly Tennessee and Virginia. Many focus on the historic Boat Yard District of early Kingsport.

Subseries V-B. Newspapers, 1860-1879

This subseries contains three early newspapers.

Subseries V-C. Presentation Materials

This subseries contains some commercial maps and posters, as well as reproductions of historic documents. It also contains original ink drawings used in some of Spoden’s publications. The final box in this subseries contains one oversized folder each from Series I, VI, and X.

Series VI. Netherland Inn Records, 1814-1999, Boxes 38-43

This series contains a wealth of research conducted on the history of the Boat Yard District, Netherland Inn, the people who lived there, and also on the structures brought to the property. Photographs and negatives included depict restoration projects in progress as well as period structures of the area. Some of the earliest known photos of the Inn are housed in this series. Information from the archaeological surveys is included, press coverage of the Netherland Inn Association’s (NIA) work is included, and correspondence with some of the Netherland and early Kingsport resident’s descendants is also included. For more information, researchers should consult with the NIA.

Series VII. Printed Materials, 1970-1995, Boxes 44-47

This series includes newsletters, instructional leaflets, and other printed materials by professional organizations and historical societies that were helpful to Muriel Spoden in her research and genealogical work. The series is organized alphabetically by the name of the publishing entity or the name of the publication.

Series VIII. Professional Organizations, 1966-1998, Boxes 48-54

This series contains extensive communication between Spoden and the many committees and historical societies with which she served. Some of the items included feature samples of her published writing during the Bicentennial and for other special occasions. Some of the groups represented in this series include the Daughters of the American Revolution, the East Tennessee Historical Society (still exists), the American Association for State and Local History, the Tennessee American Revolution Bicentennial Commission, and the Sullivan County Historical Commission (no longer exists). The series is arranged alphabetically by organization.

Series IX. Publication by Muriel Spoden, 1931-2000, Boxes 55-66

This series contains manuscripts, drafts, correspondence, art and photographs, and bookkeeping pertaining to the major publications that Muriel Spoden authored or edited. It is divided into nine subseries.

Subseries IX-A. An American Ancestry of the Clark-Morton and Tyman-Millar-Adams Families, 1994-1995, Box 55

This book is a narrative of Muriel’s maternal and paternal lines. It includes photographs, pedigree charts, histories about her ancestor’s countries of origin and other helpful aids to the family history researcher. The subseries contains a complete, published version and some correspondence.

Subseries IX-B. The Ancestors and Descendants of Richard Netherland, Esq., 1931-1989, Boxes 56-58

This book is a historical and genealogical study of the original Netherland family from which the inn gets its name. The subseries is divided by chapter and the files contain research on each descendant and their families. A draft of the manuscript is also included, as well as correspondence and expense information.

Subseries IX-C. Early Years on Bays Mountain, 1970-1980, Box 58

This book covers the history of Bays Mountain from prehistoric time to the twentieth century when the reservoir was built and the last few settlers were still on the mountain. It includes interviews with members of the Gregg family who lived on the mountain. A draft of the manuscript is included.

Subseries IX-D. Historic Sites of Sullivan County, 1967-1981, Boxes 59-60

This book was created by members of the Sullivan County Historic Commission for the American Bicentennial. The subseries contains a wealth of original photographs of historic homes and the field notes kept by the researching members. The subseries contains a printer’s proof of the book and sales information.

Subseries IX-E. Historical Map of the Long Island of the Holston, 1969-1971, Boxes 60-61

This map was created by Muriel Spoden for the NIA with cartography by Hal T. Spoden and illustrations by Bob Hensley. It outlines original land grants and fort locations and gives details of the early boatyard district and more. Information concerning a copyright infringement case is included with the files, along with typed history narrative, drafts of the bibliography and legend, and sales information.

Subseries IX-F. Kingsport Heritage, The Early Years 1700-1900, 1972-2000, Boxes 61-63

This outstanding history of Kingsport and its residents serves as a fundraiser for the NIA up to the present day. The subseries contains a copy of the book organized by chapter, as well as a draft, a mock-up, and information on the design and expenses of Kingsport Heritage.

Subseries IX-G. The Long Island of the Holston: Sacred Island of the Cherokee Nation, 1976-1977, Boxes 63-64

Because The Long Island of the Holston was published in a version that Spoden did not herself edit, the drafts and manuscript housed in this subseries does not match the printed booklet. The correspondence file contains information regarding the limited version published.

Subseries IX-H. The Netherland Inn Chronicles, 1999, Box 65

The Netherland Inn Chronicles describes the Inn, its residents, and the business conducted within its walls over the years. It was the last book Muriel Spoden wrote before she died. This small subseries contains a typed manuscript and a publication copy.

Subseries IX-I. Miscellaneous, 1953-1999, Boxes 65-66

This subseries contains files regarding articles Spoden wrote and other miscellaneous writing projects. Of note are files with biographical information on Muriel and Hal Spoden, resumes, and a rough draft of The Spoden, Wild, Thies, & Dietrich Families (see Series III-B.).

Series X. Research Files, 1815-1998, Boxes 67-87

The Research Files series contains maps, tourist brochures, magazine articles, newspaper clippings, and book excerpts concerning the topics which captured Spoden’s writing interests. The series is divided into three subseries.

Subseries X-A. American History, 1837-1994, Boxes 67-68

The research in this series has to do with major early American battles and state history for mostly southeastern Atlantic states. Of note is one file with original documents, including a flyer from the Chicago World’s Fair. Topics can be accessed alphabetically by historic site, battle name, or county.

Subseries X-B. Tennessee History, 1936-1997, Boxes 69-77

Research in this subseries relates to Tennessee history from very early, including Native American history, and early settlements. Many of the photocopied sources have Muriel’s handwritten notations on them. A significant amount of material in this subseries supports the establishment of the Sycamore Shoals State Historic Site. Box 69 is a subject file with note cards summarizing historical figures and events. Files are arranged alphabetically by surname, county, or historic site or event name.

Subseries X-C. Sullivan County & Kingsport History, 1897-1998, Boxes 78-87

This subseries not only contains reference sources similar to subseries A-B, but also numerous personal notes created by Muriel as she pursued research on significant East Tennessee historical locations and settlements. Of note are two folders regarding old graves and family cemeteries scattered around the region. Also, a file with early photographs, original documents, and correspondence concerning the career of early Kingsport educator Annie Lee Mitchell is in this subseries. Files are arranged alphabetically by surname, county, or historic site or event name.

Series XI. Subject Files, 1969-1998, Box 88

This series contains instructional material prepared by Spoden for educational presentations and courses she offered on Kingsport history. The series is arranged alphabetically by the name of the institution for which the material was prepared.

BOX AND FOLDER LIST

Series I. Audio-Visual Materials, 1976-1990, 1-7.

Subseries A. Film

Box 1

The Overmountain People, 1976

Subseries B. Oral History Recordings

Box 2

Interviews with Bays Mountain Residents

Subsersies C. Photographs and Postcards

Box 3

Fred Aiken Photography, ca. 1976
Allandale & Wilcox House, 1972
Apple Butter Stir, undated
Bays Mountain, 1970
Bays Mountain Interstate Corridor, undated
Blountville & King Cabin on Shipley Ferry Rd., 1972
Boat Yard Area, 1976
Denton Photography, ca. 1976
The Exchange Place, 1982
Fall Creek Log House near Greene County Line, 1979
Great Stage Road, 1975
Historic Houses-Historical Society of Sullivan County, ca. 1974
Historic Prints (Negatives), undated
Historic Sites of Sullivan County, Part 1, ca. 1976
Isaac Hite, Jr.-Belle Grove, 1972
Colonel John Hite-Springdale, 1972
Homestead Hotel Demolition, 1972
Kingsport in Winter & Old Island Rd., 1967-68
Lamon’s Wagon, 1991
Latture House, Maggard Place, & unidentified, 1972
McNeer Photographs (negatives), undated
James Millar, Jr. Tavern, Will County, Illinois, 1972
Miscellaneous historic Homes and People of Tennessee, Restoration Efforts, 1916-1981
Miscellaneous Historic Homes, Sullivan County, 1968-1972
Miscellaneous Historic Locations, ca. 1973
Miscellaneous (Negatives), undated
Miscellaneous Sites Tennessee/Virginia, 1971-1973
Moore-Gaines Cemetery, 1973
Morton Memorial Church at Monteagle, Tennessee, undated

Box 4.

Muriel & Hal Spoden, Movies & Photos (DVD) 1925-1945, 2012
National Road, Fort Necessity, Mount Washington Tavern, 1972
Netherland Inn Eagle Scout Project, 1989
Old Deery Inn, 1972
Vance Patton Boatyard Home, undated
Kenneth Perry Photography, undated
Postcards, Tennessee, undated
Roller Mansion, 1972
Roseland, 1972
Rotherwood Architectural Details, 1973
Scouts “Donelson” Canoe Trip, 1979
Sevier Mansion & Ross House (Mt. Ida), 1972
Shipley Ferry Rd., 1970
Shipley House in Kingsport & Robert M______? House, 1937-1972
Captain Charles Smith – Soldier’s Rest, 1972
Southern Living Photographs, 1990
M. Clark Spoden Photography, undated
Spring Place & Wills House, 1972
Tilthammer Shoals, ca. 1976
Various Publications, 1972-1976 & undated
View of Eastman Chemical Co. from Happy Hill & Old Martin (Rose) House, 1978
West Carter’s Valley Rd., 1972
Margaret Wimberly Photographs (Rotherwood & Big Store), ca. 1975
Winchester, Virginia – Stonewall Jackson Headquarters & Soldiers Rest, 1972

*Oversized Photographs, 1941-1974 & undated, located in Box 37.-

Subseries D. Scrapbooks

Box 5.

Red & V.L. Cloud Photo Album, 1923-1951
Red & V.L. Cloud Photo Album, 1931-1951
H. E. Crumley, 1929-1961
Anna Lee Mitchell, 1916
E. W. Palmer Center, 1949-1957

Box 6.

Mrs. V. L. Cloud Scrapbook #1, 1936-1938
Mrs. V. L. Cloud Scrapbook #2, 1938-1942
Mrs. V. L. Cloud Scrapbook #3, 1943-1949
Mrs. V. L. Cloud Scrapbook #4, 1950-1951
Mrs. V. L. Cloud Scrapbook #5, 1951-1952
Mrs. V. L. Cloud Scrapbook #6, 1953-1954

Box 7.

Mrs. V. L. Cloud Scrapbook #7, 1955-1956
Mrs. V. L. Cloud Scrapbook #8, 1957-1958
Mrs. V. L. Cloud Scrapbook #9, 1958-1959
Mrs. V. L. Cloud Scrapbook #10, 1962-1967
Mrs. V. L. Cloud Scrapbook #11, 1935-1940
Mrs. V. L. Cloud Scrapbook #12, ca. 1950-1969

Series II. Correspondence, 1960-1999, 8.

Box 8.

Judge Ben Allan, 1974
Jean Bible, 1977
Book Orders, 1970-1980
Chief Russell Sage Carter, 1978-1979
Cherokees, 1999
Pollyanna Creekmore Research, 1970-1980
District Court of East Tennessee, 1993
Government Officials, 1978-1981
Ray Hunt, Gaines-Preston Documents, 1970-1971
International Research, 1978
Kingsport Archive of History, 1985
Kingsport Chamber of Commerce, 1971-1973
City of Kingsport, 1976-1982
Kingsport History, 1994-1997
Kingsport Times News, 1975
Library of Congress, 1966-1985
Long Island of the Holston, 1975-1979
Middle Tennessee State University, 1977-1989
Miscellaneous Families, Museum, and History, 1969-1997
Miscellaneous Names, 1990-1994
National Archives, 1960-1973
Research Requests, 1975-1998
Tennessee Historic Quarterly, 1973-1974
Tennessee State Archives, 1971
State of Tennessee, 1981-1983
Thank You Letters and Letters of Appreciation, 1970-1974
Evelyn S. Thompson, 1973-1980
Upper East Tennessee Tourism Council, 1980-1983

Series III. Genealogical Research, 1921-1995, 9-19.

Subseries A. General Files

Box 9.

Bristol Public Library, Genealogy and History Referral File, 1977
Census Records, Sullivan County (1850), 1963
Coat of Arms, undated
Dead Research File, 1970-1981
Genealogists and Genealogy Research Sources, 1970-1995
General Genealogy Information, ca. 1968
Happy Valley Settlers, Eastern Section of Sullivan County, undated
Hawkins County, Lick Branch, undated
Hawkins County, Miscellaneous Families, 1972
Hawkins County Will Book, undated
Kingsport Address Lists, undated

Box 10.

Mormon Library, 1971-1980
North Carolina Archives, undated
Requests and Answers, 1 of 2, 1972-1986
Requests and Answers, 2 of 2, 1970-1987
Tax and Census Records, 1971 and undated
Effie G. Wilson Research, Billingsley, Simpson, White, Bowman,1970-1972

Subseries B. Family Files

Box 11.

Acuff, 1977
Adams (Virginia Line)-McCarty-Lewis, 1974-1977
Alison, undated
Beckwith-Jennings-Noble-Royal, undated
Beeler, 1979
Birdwell, 1990
Blanton, 1970-1972
Booher, 1975-1986
Bowman-Wolford, 1853-1975
Branstetter, 1972
Caldwell, 1970-1988
Carter, undated
Cartright, 1974-1976
Clark, 1 of 2, 1973-1981
Clark, 2 of 2, 1961-1993
Clark Manuscript, 1978
Clark Manuscript with Notes, undated
Clark Pedigree Charts, 1974-1988
Clark References, ca. 1980

Box 12.

Clark-Morton, undated
Clark-Morton Ongoing Research & Maps, undated
Clark-Tayman, 1968 and undated
Clay, 1971
Cleek, 1 of 2, 1971-1979
Cleek, 2 of 2, 1970-1973
Cockes and Cousins, 1967
Coleman, Coalman, Cole, 1979-1981
Cosson, undated

Box 13.

Cosson, Coson, Cosun, and Day Book Article, undated
Cox, 1973-1979
Cox-Sturm-Bowman, undated
Craft, 1970-1971
Crockett, 1970-1972
Dalton, undated
Denton, 1980
De Vault, 1978
Droke, 1961-1977
Du Bois, 1968
Du Bois-Elting, 1970-1979
Easley, 1972

Box 14.

Elting, 1955-1970
Fain-Hicks-Gardner, 1947-1978
Fincher, 1972-1973
Fitzgerald, 1981
Fleenor, 1921-1970
Ford, Phelps, 1983
Foust-Edgemond-Iseley, 1971-1972
Gaines, undated
Gaines, 1970-1971
Gaines-Moore, 1069-1980
Galloway, ca. 1975
Gott, 1989
Hagey, undated
Harris, ca. 1978
Haynes, 1974
Hite, 1970-1995

Box 15.

Holston, 1970
Hughes, 1977
Jackson, undated
James, 1979
Jennings, 1972-1973
Ketron, undated
King, Hawkins County, 1979
King, Sullivan County, 1973-1983
Livesay, 1971-1973
Kinkead-Kincaid, 1972
Looney, 1972-1974
Maddux-Craven-Harrison-Horton, 1961-1981
Marion, 1979-1981
Mc Minn-Gaines, undated
Millar-Adams, undated
Moore, undated
Moore-Agee-Waddle-Gaines, 1971 and undated
Moore-Bullock, 1972-1995
Morrell, 1977

Box 16.

John Morton (1889-1973), 1970-1973
Morton, Letters and Articles, 1962-1977
Morton, “The Morton’s and Their Kin Vol. I” 1898 (copy), 1926-undated
Morton, “The Morton’s and Their Kin Vol. II” 1908 (copy),1926-undated
William Morton, ca. 1970
Netherland, 1971
Parker, 1970-1976
Pecktal, 1978
Pendleton, undated
Phelps, 1978

Box 17.

Phipps, 1970
Preston, 1971
Pryor, 1969-1982
Rhea, undated
A. B. Rogan, 1967
James W. Rogan, undated
Russell-Bryce, 1973
Sawyer, 1981
Sharp, 1978-1997
Shelley, 1979
Shipley, 1972
Slaughter, 1969-1981
Smith, 1975-1981
Daniel Smith, 1974
Smith, Sullivan and Hawkins County, 1975-1981
Snapp-Harr-Crump, 1973-1987

Box 18.

Snapp-Tipton, 1979 and undated
Spoden-Wild-Thies-Dietrich, 1991
Squibb, undated
Steadman, 1971-1972
Steadman-Crump, undated
Stewart, 1970-1982
Swann, 1980
Taylor, undated
Tayman, 1965-1981
Thies-Ahrens, 1954-1991
Thomas, 1979
Titsworth, undated
Vawter, 1969
Walker, undated
Warren, ca. 1980
Wexler-Willard-Buckellew, 1972-1973
Winegar, ca. 1970

Box 19.

Willis and Snodgrass, 1972-1981
Wood, Sullivan County, 1979
Wood-Cox, 1970-1971
Woodson, ca. 1983

Series IV. Journals, Ledgers, and Receipt Books, 1800-1939, 20-29

Box 20.

Boatyard Store Balance Book, 1820
James Bowman Journal, 1851-1869
Corinth, Mississippi “A Souvenir,” 1906
Customer Account Ledger (copies), undated
D.A.R. Manual for Citizenship, 1942
Ford Home Almanac, 1939
Grant Memorial University Catalog, 1887-1888
Obed Hull, Manuscript Book, 1830-1835
Dr. N. P. Jordan & Son, 1885
Martha Washington College Conservatory of Music, 1906
Annie Lee Mitchell, Account Transactions in Lexington, KY & Macon, GA, 1885-1887
Annie Lee Mitchell Address Book, undated
Anna Lee Mitchell, “Questions with Answers,” 1889
Kate Mitchell, “The Record” – Staunton High School, 1919
P. T. Mitchell Account Book, 1876-1883

Box 21.

P. T. Mitchell Journal, 1895-1908
P. T. Mitchell Notebook, 1909-1911
Patton Thompson Mitchell, Speech Notebook, undated
John T. Powell, Interest Ledger, 1860
Elizabeth Pyle, Practice Books, 1926-1927
Tennessee Agricultural Bureau, Bienniel Report, 1855-1856
Wolford Account Book with enclosures, 1850-1888
Wolford Day Book from Store on Island Road, 1800-1813
Woman’s Board of Home Missions, 1906

Box 22.

Account Book (unknown), 1885-1886
Boatyard Store, 1816
Farm & Stable Supply Accounts (unknown), 1834-1845
Ledger (unknown), 1811-1815
U. S. Census Compendium, 1841
General Store Account (unknown), 1891-1892

Box 23.

Hale, Henderson, & Beaty Ledger, 1825-1857
Boat Yard Day Book, 1816-1817

Box 24.

Cloud Books, 1 of 5, 1903-1907
Cloud Books (M.J. Cloud), 2 of 5, 1904-1910
Cloud Books (M.J. Cloud), 3 of 5, 1906
Cloud Books (H.C. Cloud), 4 of 5, 1901-1904
Cloud Books, 5 of 5, 1901-1902

Box 25.

Dr. Cosson’s Procedure Account, 1843

Box 26.

Account/Merchandise Requests to Jas. P. Henderson, Nelms Store?, ca. 1886

Box 27.

Nelms Store Ledger, 1907-1910

Box 28.

Nelms Store Ledger, 1903-1907

Box 29.

Nelms Store Ledger, 1910-1911

Series V. Maps & Oversized Materials, 1932-1994, 30-37

Subseries A. Maps

Box 30.

Kingsport, Battle of Kingsport (1864), undated
Kingsport, Boat Yard Bicentennial Park, undated
Kingsport, Businesses (1830-1870), undated
Kingsport, Christianville Boat Yard (1802), undated
Kingsport, Earliest Area Settlements, Reedy Creek and Fall Creek (1772), undated
Kingsport, Fire Map, undated
Kingsport, First Permanent Settlement (1775), undated
Kingsport, Historic Points of Interest, undated
Kingsport, Long Island of the Holston Historic Landmark, 1975
Kingsport, Jacob Myers “Woodlawn” Plantation, undated
Kingsport, Pamphlet Maps, 1948-1954 and undated
Kingsport, Pendleton Grant (1799), undated
Kingsport, Proposed Historic Markers, undated
Kingsport, Rossville (1818), undated
Kingsport, Tennessee Valley Authority Map and Survey Drawings, undated
Kingsport, Tour of Historic District, 1981
Kingsport, United States Geological Survey, 1932
Long Island, Pendleton District and Lower Holston Settlements, Revolutionary War Era, undated
North Carolina, Diagram of the Battle of King’s Mountain, undated
North Carolina and South Carolina, Revolutionary Localities, undated
Sullivan County, Blountville, American Revolution Bicentennial Walking Tour Guide Map, 1975
Sullivan County, Blountville Area, undated
Sullivan County, Boone Lake, undated
Sullivan County, Miscellaneous, ca. 1969
Tennesssee (1796), undated
Tennessee (1870), undated
Tennessee, Aboriginal Map (1886), undated
Tennessee, Agricultural and Geological Map with Descriptions of Counties, 1888
Tennessee, The Cherokee War (1776), undated
Tennessee, Col. John Donelson’s Trip from Fort Patrick Henry, undated
Tennessee, The First Settlements (1779), undated
Tennessee, Land Owners, undated
Tennessee, Lochabar Treaty (1770), undated
Tennessee, Matthew Rhea (1832), undated
Tennessee, Sketch from Col. William Christian’s Letter to Col. Sampson Martin (1782), undated
Tennessee, Steam Boat Routes, undated
Tennessee, Sycamore Shoals Area, undated
Tennessee and Virginia, General Samuel P. Carter’s Raid (1862-1863), undated
Tennessee and Virginia, The Holston River and its Tributaries,undated
Tennessee and Virginia, The Island Road (1761), undated

Box 31.

Tennessee, Kingsport Historic District, undated
United States, Cherokee Lands, undated
United States, Colonial and Early Maps, ca. 1994
United States, Daniel Boone Trail Study, 1981
United States, Ohio Valley (1794-1754), undated
United States, Southeast, Revolutionary War Battles, undated
United States, State of Franklin (1784-1788), undated
United States, Transylvania (1740-1790), 1973-1974 & undated
United States and International, Miscellaneous, 1949-1953
Virginia, Southwest, undated
Virginia and Kentucky, Counties, Towns and Roads (1607-1865),1980-1994

Box 32.

Long Island and Pendleton District, and Lower Holston Settlements,Revolutionary War Era, undated
Tennessee (1975), undated
Bays Mountain, Horse Creek, undated
Mead Fibre and Frederick Ross (1922), undated
Tennessee, Railway and County Map (1864), undated
Kingsport (1885-1895), undated
First Map of the United States (1784), undated
Mead Fibre and Thomas Gaines, (copy) 1988
New France (1745), undated
Tennessee, Sullivan County, 1972
Kingsport Farms to Kingsport Improvement (1916), undated
Kingsport Farms to Kingsport Improvement (1915), undated
East Tennessee Road Map (1808-1818), undated
Tennessee, Genealogical Map (1869), undated

Box 33.

Sullivan County, 1983
Mead Fibre (1922), undated
Phillips to Wood to Wexler (1922), undated
Myers to Myers to Bridwell, etc (1827-1872), undated
Boat Yard Pedestrian Bridge, 1977
Netherland Inn Association, 1969
Boat Yard Lots, undated
Blountville Historic District, undated
State of Tennessee, History Map of East Tennessee by J.R. Hildebrand, 1961
Boat Yard Floating Stage Project (8 pages), 1976
Netherland Inn Site Plan (3 pages), undated
Aboriginal Map of Tennessee, Downtown Kingsport, Boat Yard, undated

Box 34.

Boat Yard Area (1802-1832), undated
Unaka to Carter Coal to Kingsport Farms, undated
Historical Map of Kingsport (with additions), undated
Kingsport Farms Area (1916-1959), undated
Gaines-Preston Farm Property, 1971
Historic Map of Kingsport, 1968
King George II to E. Pendleton (1756), undated
a. Bristol Quadrangle

b. Holston Valley

c. Christianville Boat Yard (1802), undated

d. Indian Springs Quadrangle

e. Sullivan Garden Quadrangle

f. Kingsport Quadrangle

g. Lovelace Quadrangle

h. Sullivan Garden Quadrangle

i. Blountville Qudrangle

j. Lovelace Quadrangle, blue

k. Blountville Quadrangle

l. Indian Springs Quadrangle

m. Jearoldstown Quadrangle

n. Sullivan Gardens Quadrangle, with additions

o. Indian Springs Quadrangle , with additions

p. Kingsport Quadrangle, with additions

Subseries B. Newspapers

Box 35.

Chattanooga Daily Gazette, April 13, 1864
The National Republican, November 20, 1879
New York Tribune, May 16, 1860

Subseries C. Presentational Materials

Box 36.

Sullivan County 200^th Birthday-Tennessee General Assembly Joint Resolution, 1979
Act Establishing Sullivan County, copy (1779), 1979
Kingsport, Tennessee, Drawing by Bob Thompson (1986), 1986
Family Chart,Rhea-Brewer-Netherland-Cowan-Jordan-Doak-Carter-Vance-Miller-Taylor-Bachman (1916), undated
Declaration of Independence (1776) 3 copies, 1964 and undated
The Freedom Document Collection, undated
Kingsport Flat Boat History, undated
Post Route Map & Proposed Rail Line from Lynchburg to Knoxville (1831), undated
Owners and Occupants of Netherland Inn Property, undated
Mail Route Proposals (1810-1817), undated
Historic Site Photograph Display, undated

Box 37. Presentational Materials & Oversized Materials from Other Series

Display Cards, undated
Drawings, undated
Netherland Inn Support Materials, undated

Oversized Photographs-Johnson, Pfaff, Holston River, Holston River Bridge, Netherland Inn Chair, Historic House, Myers Plantation, Wohlwend (Series I.C.), 1941-1974 & undated
Original Documents-Morgan, Wohlford, Bowman-Wohlford, Bowman, Bowman, Bowman, Bowman (Series VI.), 1858-1871
“Families of Sullivan County,” (Series X.C.) ca. 1815

Series VI. Netherland Inn Records, 1814-1999, 38-43

Box 38.

Archeological Investigations, 1973
Archeological Testing-Netherland Inn, SR 137 Bridge, 1973
Award Certificates, 1977
Boat Yard Bicentennial Park Plan, 1975
Boat Yard Cemeteries, undated
Boat Yard Document Reproductions (1821-1838), undated
Boat Yard District House, 1976 and undated
Boat Yard Historic District Photographs, 1968-1978
Boat Yard Journal, 1814-1817
Boat Yard Journals & Correspondence, 1953-1971
Boat Yard & Kingsport Area, Morrison Photos, undated
Boat Yard Ledger Index, 1968-1969
Boat Yard Ledger & Day Book Notes (1819), undated 1 of 2
Boat Yard Ledger & Day Books Notes (1819), undated 2 of 2
Boat Yard News Articles, 1967-1975
Boat Yard Park Committee Correspondence, 1974-1980

Box 39.

Boat Yard Records Research (1814-1817), undated
Boat Yard Store Index, undated
Boat Yard Record (copies) & Newsclippings of Area Residents, undated
Boat Yard Slide Script & Hale Documents, undated
Boone Cabin, 1980-1996
Cabin Restoration, 1979
Correspondence re: preservation, local, 1977-1978
Correspondence between Netherland Family Society & Spodens, 1977-1978
Correspondence re: Netherland Inn Research, 1967-1982
Family Items-Elizabeth Heiskell (Mrs. Powell) Smith, 1966-1976
Flatboat Research, ca. 1976
David Edward Fowler (1816-1879), 1985
History of Lt. Col. David E. Fowler, 1985
Fowler Field Desk Documents (copies), undated
Fraley Cabin Research (Southwest Virginia), undated

Box 40.

Genealogy of Jordan Netherland, Sr. (1814-1890), ca. 1993
George Gaines Materials, 1970
1. George Hale Indexes, undated

George Hale Store Ledger, transcription and notes, undated
Hewitt Research, 1970-1977
History of Surrounding Sites (1782-1967), undated
Illustrations, undated
Inventory, 1982
Michael T. Jackson Correspondence re: N.I. Thesis, 1998-1999
Kingsport History Documents (originals), 1868-1876
Letter to Geo. Hale from Capt. Frances Smith, 1814

Box 41

Miscellaneous Correspondence, 1965-1985
Miscellaneous Local History, undated
Miscellaneous Research, 1971 and undated
Miscellaneous Research Correspondence and Photographs, 1967-1995
Miscellaneous Research, News Clippings and Pamphlets, 1967
Netherland Family Tree, 1993-1997
Netherland Papers (copies), undated
William Netherland Family, 1986-1990
Netherland Family Descendants, Documents & Letters, 1962-1967
“The Netherland Inn” by Marie Day & Calvin Dickenson, 1987-1988
Netherland Inn Owners, News clippings, etc., ca. 1977
Netherland Inn Real Estate & Cherokee Land, 1977 and undated
Netherlin-Netherland of GA, LA, MS, TX, NM, 1984-1994
Robert Netherland, Harris & Tate Farm Connections, 1981-1992
Newspaper clippings and Cemetery Photographs, 1974-1988

Box 42.

Netherland Inn Cabin Gardens, 1973
Netherland Inn and River Views, 1968-1975
Netherland Inn Over Time and Its Visitors (1901-1975), ca. 1975
Vance Patton House, 1991
Preliminary Sketches for N.I. Restoration, Letter addressed to Geo. Hale, undated
Radio History Spots and Flat Boat Correspondence, 1974-1976
Research-Attic Search Sources, undated
Research – Boat Yard District Buildings, 1952-1973
Research-Court Houses, 1967
Research – Libraries, Newspapers, Magazines, Books, 1956-1971
Research – Netherland Family, 1971-1994
Research – Netherland Inn Research Correspondence (document copies), 1966-1972
Research – People to Interview, undated
Research – Virginia, undated
Restoration and Development Outline, ca. 1996
Restoration – Barn, 1970
Restoration Efforts News Clippings, 1948-1980
Restoration – Well House, 1968-1973
Ross Homestead-Netherland Lane, 1983

Box 43.

Ross-Thomas House, 1977-1981
Rotherwood, 1985
Rotherwood Research, 1973 and undated
Russ Correspondence, 1973-1977
Slave Family Records, ca. 1977
Stable (1802-1812), 1967
Store Ledger Notes (1816), undated
Store Ledger Notes (1817), undated
Well House, 1979

Series VII. Printed Materials 1970-1995, 44-47

Box 44.

Biennial Report of Services Rendered, Sullivan County Health Department, 1970-1971
Echoes, East Tennessee Historical Society, 1975-1980
Environmental Impact Statement for Appalachian Corridor “B.” Tennessee Department of Transportation, 1975
Greetings!, Sullivan County historical Society Special Historical Tabloid, 1977
Historical Society of Washington County, Virginia Newsletter, 1974-1976
The Kettle, Sullivan County Historical Society, 1977
Kingsport Business Magazine, 1985
Kingsport Magazine, 1989
Local Planning News, Tennessee State Planning Office, 1974-1977
The Mountain Empire Genealogy Quarterly, Summer 1988
PACE Magazine, Tri-Cities Area Report, 1986

Box 45.

Sullivan County Historical Society Newsletter, 1977-1997
Tennessee Ancestors (East Tennessee Historical Society), 1986-1996
Tennessee County Data for Historical and Genealogical Research,Tennessee State Library and Archives, 1966
Tennessee Gazette, Tennessee American Revolution Bicentennial Commission, 1973-1974
The Tennessee Genealogist and Family Historian, Tennessee Historical Society, 1989
Tennessee’s Plan for Historic Preservation, Tennessee Historical Commission, 1970
Tourism Publications, 1979-1990

Box 46.

American Association for State and Local History (AASLH), 1971-1974
AASLH, Business Ideas for Local History Groups, undated
AASLH, Events and Programs for Historic Sites, 1972 and Undated
AASLH, General File, 1972-1974
AASLH, Historical Collections Technical Leaflets, 1971 and Undated
AASLH, Restoration of Historic Sites, 1972 and undated
AASLH, Technical Leaflets, 1965-1979
AASLH Technical Leaflets, 1980-1983
AASLH, Writing Histories, undated

Box 47.

Appalachian Consortium, 1973
Association for the Preservation of Tennessee Antiquities, 1971-1976
Blountville Bicentennial Committee, 1972
Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), Genealogy Committee,1971-1972
DAR, Genealogical Research, Clark-Morton Line, 1965-1974
DAR, Miscellaneous, 1978
DAR, Museum, 1981
East Tennessee Historical Society, 1981-1993
East Tennessee Historical Society, Echoes & Correspondence,1969-1974
Fort Loudon Association, 1972-1973
The Forty Club, 1981
Historical Society of Washington County, Virginia, 1972-1978
Junior League of Kingsport, Annual Reports and Yearbook, 1978-1989
Junior League of Kingsport, Grants, 1987
Junior League of Kingsport, Miscellaneous Records and Correspondence, 1974-1995

Series VIII. Professional Organizations, 1966-1998, 48-54

Box 48.

Kingsport Chamber of Commerce, Brochure Illustrations, undated
Kingsport Chamber of Commerce, Tourism Committee, 1974-1976
Kingsport Historic Zoning Commission, 1978-1987
Kingsport Homecoming, 1992
Kingsport Homecoming, Address Lists, 1985-1992
Kingsport Homecoming, Attendant Lists, undated
Kingsport Homecoming, Black Families for Homecoming, 1992-1998
Kingsport Homecoming, Cherokees, Long Island Gala, 1992
Kingsport Homecoming, Family Information from those Invited, 1992
Kingsport Homecoming, Gala Talent, 1992
Kingsport Homecoming, Genealogy Workshop Handouts and Letters to Participants, 1992 and undated
Kingsport Homecoming, Letters from Participants, ca. 1992
Kingsport Homecoming, Peter Marshall, 1992

Box 49.

Kingsport Homecoming, Miscellaneous, 1992 and undated
Kingsport Homecoming, Netherland Inn Visitor register, 1992
Kingsport Homecoming, Publicity, 1992
Kingsport Homecoming, Tours and Events, 1992
Leadership Kingsport, 1993-1998
Leadership Kingsport, Video Project, 1995-1996
Miscellaneous, 1976 Bicentennial, 1967-1980
Miscellaneous Awards, 1975-1980
Miscellaneous Events in Area, 1973-1997
Miscellaneous, Historical Groups, 1985-1996

Box 50.

Miscellaneous, July 4, 1977 Celebration, 1966-1998
Miscellaneous, Kingsport Organizations, 1989-1992
Miscellaneous, Kingsport Visitors Center, 1990 and undated
Miscellaneous, Lists of Members and Boards of Local and State Community and Social Organizations, 1990
Miscellaneous, Sullivan County Bicentennial License Plate, 1979
Sullivan County American Revolution Bicentennial Commission (SCARBC), Congressional and Presidential Correspondence, 1972-1977
SCARBC, Kiwanis Kaper (1976), 1975-1976
SCARBC, Miscellaneous Records, 1975 and undated
SCARBC, Radio Spots, ca. 1976
SCARBC, Radio Spots, Materials Not Yet Used, 1975-1976

Box 51.

SCARBC, Radio Spots, WKPT, 1975-1976
Sullivan County Historical Commission (SCHC), John Anderson Townhouse, History and Summaries, 1976 and undated
SCHC, John Anderson Townhouse, Miscellaneous Records, 1978-1989
SCHC, John Anderson Townhouse, National Park Service Grant Application, 1979
SCHC, John Anderson Townhouse, Planning Records and Photographs,1974-1979
SCHC, John Anderson Townhouse, Specifications, 1978-1979
SCHC, Blountville Walking Tours, 1975 and undated

Box 52.

SCHC, Budget, 1977-1978
SCHC, Budget, 1979-1981
SCHC, By-Laws and Committee Reports, 1977-1981
SCHC, President Jimmy Carter Visit, 1980
SCHC, Carter’s Valley, 1972
SCHC, Courthouse Bell, 1979-1981
SCHC, Financial Reports, 1977-1979
SCHC, Markers for historic Sites in Blountville, 1976-1983
SCHC, Miscellaneous Correspondence and Records, 1978-1993
SCHC, The Overmountain People, 1976-1981
SCHC, State Historical Markers, 1970-1982

Box 53.

Tennessee American Revolution Bicentennial Commission (TARBC), Contacts, 1972-1974
TARBC, Miscellaneous Records, 1974-1976
TARBC, Miscellaneous Records, 1972-1977
TARBC, Photographs for Newspaper, 1976
TARBC, Program for Bicentennial Celebration in Tennessee High Schools, undated
TARBC, Tennessee During the Revolutionary War, 1973-1974
TARBC, Tennessee Valley Bicentennial South, undated

Box 54.

TARBC, Trail Bicentennial, 1975-1976
TARBC, United States Armed Forces Bicentennial Caravan, 1975
Tennessee Association of Museums, 1971-1973
Tennessee Heritage Alliance, 1983 and undated
Tennessee Historical Commission, 1970-1981
Tennessee Historical Society, 1970-1981
Upper East Tennessee American Revolution Bicentennial Committee (UETARBC), 1973-1975
UETARBC, Plan and Tennessee American Revolution Bicentennial Committee Grant, 1973-1975
Upper East Tennessee Tourism Council (UETTC), 1979-1982
Watauga Association of Genealogists (WAGS), 1972-1975
Watauga Historical Association, 1971-1972

Series IX. Publications by Muriel Spoden, 1931-2000, 55-66

Subseries A. An American Ancestry of the Clark-Morton and Tyman-Millar-Adams Families

Box 55.

Bibliography and References, Parts I & II, undated
Contents, undated
Letters to Potential Purchasers, 1994-1995
Returns and Refusals, 1995
An American Ancestry-Published Version, 1995

Subseries B. The Ancestors and Descendants of Richard Netherland, esq.

Ancestry and Descendants of Richard Netherland (1764-1832), 1976
Book Order Letters, 1970-1989
Book Sales, 1980-1982
Chapter I John Netherland Sr. (xxxx-1746), undated
Chapter II John Netherland Jr., ca. 1963-1977
Chapter III Richard Netherland, 1931 and undated

Box 56.
1. Chapter IV Harriet Netherland, Addenda, Rockhold, undated

2. Chapter IV-V Harriet Netherland, Marie Netherland, 1973-1978

3. Chapter VI Samuel W. Netherland (1796-1832); Wassum & Rhea Families, 1962-1980

4. Chapter VII Nancy Netherland (1798-1868) & Mrs. Benjamin Cloud (1788-1854), 1967-1978

5. Chapter VII George Netherland (1800-1869) & wife, Nancy Rutledge, 1972-1975

6. Chapter IX Richard Netherland Jr. (1802-1842), ca. 1972

7. Chapter X Dr. James Netherland (1804-1848), 1973-1978

8. Chapter XI Margaret Netherland (1806-1818); Mrs. James Lynn; Mrs. Thomas Catlett, undated

9. Chapter XII Sarah Netherland (1806-1854), M. James Rogan (1797-1855), 1972 and undated

10. Chapter XII John Netherland (1808-1887), 1965-1974

Box 57.

Chapter XIV Research, 1973-1986
Chapter XV Wade Netherland (1760- post 1803), 1977-1978
Chapter XVI Mosby Family, 1975 and undated
Chapter XVII Wood(s) Family, 1970-1973
Corrections and Additions, 1983-1996
Draft, undated
Expenses, Publication Correspondence, 1979-1980

Box 58.

Forward, Content, Credits, Chart, undated
Inserts, undated
Miscellaneous References, undated
Prologue-Robert Netherland Sr. & Jr., 1973 and undated

Subseries C. Early Years on Bays Mountain

Costs and Correspondence, 1975-1979
Illustrations, undated
Interviews and Correspondence, ca. 1970
Manuscript, undated

Subseries D. Historic Sites of Sullivan County

Box 59.

Author’s Proofs #1-2, undated
Illustrations, ca. 1972
League of Women Voters, Sullivan City Booklet, 1967-1972
Photo Note Cards 1 of 4, 1967-1973
Photo Note Cards 2 of 4, undated
Photo Note Cards 3 of 4, 1970-1972

Box 60.

Photo Note Cards 4 of 4, 1972-1973
Photograph Preparation, 1975-1976
Proof, undated
Publication Notes, undated
Sales, 1977-1992
1980 Edition, Third Edition, 1980-1981

Subseries E. Historical Map of the Long Island of the Holston

Copyright, 1970 and undated
Copyright Infringement, 1970-1971
Map #2 Design and Print Outs, 1969

Box 61.

Order Forms, 1989-1997
Promotion, Design, Reviews, Publicity, Letters, 1969-1972

Subseries F. Kingsport Heritage: The Early Years 1700-1900

Authorization to use Photographs, 2000
Bibliography, 1990 and undated
Book Expenses, 1991-1997
Book Jacket, undated
Copy: Chapters I-VI, undated
Copy: Chapters VII-XV, undated
Copy: Chapters XVI-XVIII, Bibliography, undated
Draft: Title Page-Chapter VI, 1991

Box 62.

Draft: Chapters VII-XII, undated
Draft: Chapter XIII-XV, undated
Errors and Suggested Corrections, 1990-1991
First Typing of Manuscript, Ch. I-IX, undated
First Typing of Manuscript, Ch. X-XVIII, undated

Box 63.

Flyer, undated
Index, undated
Mock-up, 1991
Photographs, 1972 and undated
Print Sales & Expenses, 1989-1991
Printer’s Proof with Corrections, undated
Proceeds, 1991-1992
Publicity, 1991
References, undated
Sales, 1991-1992
Title Page, Preface, Acknowledgements, etc., 1991

Subseries G. The Long Island of the Holston: Sacred Island of the Cherokee

Chapter 1, undated
Chapter 2 Proofs, undated

Box 64.

Correspondence, 1976-1977
Indices of Names and Illustrations, undated
Long Island Draft, 1976
Long island Holston-Illustration Suggestions, undated
Long Island Book-Rough Draft, 1977 and undated
Long Island Manuscript, 1976
Long Island of the Holston-Unfinished Manuscript, undated

Subseries H. The Netherland Inn Chronicles

Box 65.

Final Version-Typed, 1999
Publication Copy, 1999

Subseries I. Miscellaneous

Advertising Sources, 1991-1994
Bicentennial Newspaper Articles, 1975-1976
Biographical Sketches & Introductions, 1953-1972
Blountville Brochure, undated
Chamber of Commerce-History of Kingsport, 1971-1972
Chamber of Commerce-Illustrations, undated
East Tennessee Historical Society Consignments Sales, 1996-1997
1968 Historical Map-Netherland Inn Fund Drive, 1968-1999
Holston River Chapter-Notes, undated
Holston River Chapter-Tennessee River Series, 1969-1980
Map #1-Key & References, 1968-1974

Box 66.

Map #2- Legend or Key, undated
Map #2-Reports, Requests & Bills, 1970-1973
Miscellaneous Notes & Correspondence, 1972-1985
Miscellaneous Sales, Ledger & Related Correspondence, 1989-1993
Netherland Inn Thumbnail Descriptions for Publications, 1989-1990
Personal Awards & Publicity, 1972-1997
Presentations, undated
Research, undated
Resumes, 1990-1997
Reviews, Advertising, 1972-1976
Sketches for 1969 Map-James Henderson, undated
Spoden Genealogy Book-Rough Draft, undated

Series X. Research Materials, 1815-1998, 67-87

Subseries A. American History

Box 67.

American President, “What it means to be American”, 1968-1972
Catlett & Preston Estate Inventories, undated
Forts in Southwest Virginia & East Tennessee, 1970 and undated
General Research, 1974-1976
Historical Sites Outside of Tennessee, 1971-1972 & undated
Holston Springs Hotel, 1969 & undated
Holston Springs, Scott County, VA, 1994 & undated
Indians-Cherokee, 1973-1997
Kentucky, undated
Mexican War, 1992
Miscellaneous, Civil War, Tipton-Haynes, James K. Polk, Stewart Will, 1973 & undated
Miscellaneous Documents, ca. 1837
National Landmarks & Parks, 1966-1976
New England – Historical Tourism Materials, undated
North & South Carolina, 1970
Other States, undated

Box 68.

Railroads, undated
Revolutionary War 1776-1779, undated
Revolutionary War – Campaigns w/Tennesseans outside of the state, 1973-1983
Revolutionary War – Chronology of Events, 1974-1976
Revolutionary War- King’s Mountain and other battles, undated
Roads – Reedy Creek, Bloomingdale, undated
History of Russellville, KY and Logan County, undated
Saltville, undated
Scott County, 1948-1973
Smyth County, VA History by G. Wilson- Notes, undated
South Carolina Militias, 1976 & undated
U. S. Flag and Survey Book, undated
Virginia Colony & State, 1957-1970
Virginia History & Forts, ca. 1976
Virginia Shires & Counties, 1980
Virginia & West Virginia, 1973 & undated
Washington County, VA – History & Court Records, undated
World War I, undated

Subseries B. Tennessee History

Box 69. Note Cards

Box 70.

Area History News Articles, 1980-1987
Gordon Aronhime, 1968-1993
Biographical Information, undated
Biographies 1 of 2, undated
Biographies 1 of 2, undated
Bibliography of Tennessee Speleology, 1974
Catalogs & Publications, 1970-1972
Church Hill – John King’s Land Grant, undated
Covered/Old Bridges, 1971-1972
Deeds, as yet not located, undated
Doe River, undated
Draper MSS (copies), 1973
Early Knoxville Newspapers, undated
Early Travels in Tennessee Country, excerpts, undated
East Tennessee History, undated

Box 71.

East Tennessee Indians – Cherokee, 1972-1976
Fort Robinson & Fort Loudon, 1987-1988
Forts, 1975
General Tennessee Historical Research, undated
Greeneville, 1975 and undated
Hale Springs Inn & Rogersville Sites, undated
Hawkins County – Deed not located, undated
Hawkins County – General History, undated
Hawkins County – Holston River, undated
Hawkins County – Rogersville Historic Houses, undated
Hawkins County – Tax & Land Grant Records (1787, 1829), undated
Historic Buildings – Library of Congress Research, 1971
Historic Site Restorations – East Tennessee, 1964-1967
Historic Sites of East Tennessee, 1987 and undated
Thomas Hope (1757-1820), Thesis, 1972
Indians – Ralph Grant Material, undated
Inns in East Tennessee & Southwest Virginia, 1967-1970
John Donelson Research, ca. 1970
Johnson County, TN – History, Correspondence, 1973

Box 72.

Joseph Rogers Papers, 1990
Knoxville History Sites, ca. 1973
Local History / Genealogy, 1966-1995
The Massengills, undated
Middle Tennessee History, ca. 1970
Miscellaneous, 1979 and undated
Miscellaneous History, 1974-1976
Miscellaneous History Research, 1986-1992
Miscellaneous Presentation Materials, undated
Miscellaneous Research, 1975-1981
Miscellaneous Survey Drawings, undated
M. B. Morton’s Articles, 1936-1937

Box 73.

National Register Historic Places, 1970
North Carolina Warrants (Sec. of State’s Office), undated
Pactolus, 1952-1954 and undated
Pemberton Family, 1970-1975
Reedy Creek Houses, 1972 & undated
Roads & Mail Routes, National Archives Research, 1971
John Sawyer, undated
Scott County History – Addington, undated
1776-1777, ca. 1974-1976
1778-1779, undated
Sevier Papers, undated

Box 74.

Sinking Creek, undated
Speeches, 1986-1993
State Historical Markers, 1996-1997
Stoneycreek Area, undated
Survey Deeds (out of map area), undated
Sycamore Shoals, Bibliography Notes & Miscellaneous, undated
Sycamore Shoals, Correspondence & Publicity, 1974-1976
Sycamore Shoals, North side of Watauga River Park Area, undated
Sycamore Shoals, Pioneers in the Wilderness: Sycamore Shoals and the Settlement of Tennessee, 1982
Sycamore Shoals, Property on Old Fields Plat, undated
Sycamore Shoals, Research Publication, 1980-1981
Sycamore Shoals, South side of Watauga River, ca. 1974

Box 75.

Sycamore Shoals State Park / Col. John Carter House, Carter Family, 1980
Sycamore Shoals / Carter House, Correspondence, 1979-1980
Sycamore Shoals / Carter House, Furnishing Plan, 1980
Sycamore Shoals / Carter House, Furnishings Research, 1980-1981
Sycamore Shoals / Carter House, Furnishings Research Expenses, 1979-1980
Sycamore Shoals / Carter House, Furniture Study, undated

Sycamore Shoals / Carter House, Historical Background, 1980
Sycamore Shoals / Carter House, Historical Research, Ch. I-III, 1974
Sycamore Shoals / Carter House, Historical Research, Ch. IV, 1974

Box 76.

Sycamore Shoals State Park and Colonel John Carter House, Historical Research-Chapter V, 1974
Sycamore Shoals / Carter House, Historical Research-Ch. VI, 1974
Sycamore Shoals / Carter House, Historical Research, Ch. VII-VIII, 1974
Sycamore Shoals / Carter House, Historical Research, Appendix A, 1974
Sycamore Shoals / Carter House, Historical Research, Appendix B, 1974
Sycamore Shoals / Carter House, Historical Research, Appendix B, Envelope B, 1974
Sycamore Shoals / Carter House, Historical Research, Appendix C, 1974

Box. 77.

Sycamore Shoals State Park and Colonel John Carter House, Miscellaneous Research, 1 of 2, 1974-1980
Sycamore Shoals / Carter House, Historical Research, Miscellaneous Research, 2 of 2, undated
Sycamore Shoals / Carter House, Summary of Archaeological Explorations, 1979
Tennessee Historical Sites, 1969 and undated
Tennessee History & Memoirs- S.C.Williams, undated
Thrilling Adventures of Daniel Ellis, undated
Transylvania Purchase, 1970 and undated
Washington County, TN – Jonesboro, 1968-1973
Wataugah Purchase 1 of 2, 1976
Wataugah Purchase 2 of 2, undated
George Webb Document Collection 1 of 2, 1978-1995
George Webb Document Collection 2 of 2, 1990-1992 and undated

Subseries C. Sullivan County & Kingsport History

Box 78.

Alandale, 1952-1973
Ambroise Gaines House, 1976
Annie Mitchell Documents, 1897-1962
Battle of Island Flats-1776, Scripts & Research, 1976 & undated
Bays Mountain, Ridgefield, & SSHR Areas, undated
Bays Mtn Park, 1968-1971
Bicentennial Committee and Boone Trail Festival, ca. 1975
Blountville, 1975-1980
Blountville Area-Sites, Correspondence, Houses, undated
Blountville-Environs, 1963-1972
Blountville History 1 of 2, 1970-1980

Box 79.

Blountville History 2 of 2, undated
Blountville Houses, undated
Blountville Lots, undated
Blountville News Articles, 1982
Blountville, Public Buildings, undated
Bluff City, undated
Bluff City & Environs, 1970-1975
Boatyard Ledger Research Notes, undated
Boatyard Tours, 1982-1985
Bristol, 1973-1975
Bristol Area (SCHSS), 1972-1974
Bristol Houses & Environs, ca. 1973
Cemeteries and Graves 1 of 2, undated

Box. 80.

Cemeteries & Graves, 2 of 2, 1948-1976
“Changes in Social & Economic Status of the People of Sullivan County” – Notes, undated
Civil War, 1995 & undated
Civil War in Kingsport, 1912-1971
Col. Gilbert Christian – History, undated
Col/ Wm. Christian Campaign, undated
Double Springs, Fordtown & Rock Springs, ca. 1972
Draper Manuscript, Preston Papers, & 1770s Research, ca. 1974
“Duke” Anderson Documents (1931 copies), 1952-1954
Easley Farm, undated
Eaton’s Ridge, 1970-1971
Eaton’s Ridge SS, Cooks Valley-Early Settlers and Property Owners, undated
Enterprise united Methodist Dedication, 1972
Erwin Farm, 1972-1975

Box 81.

Fair Acres, Gibsontown, undated
Fall Creek, undated
Fall Creek-Indian Spring area, 1978 & undated
Fall Creek & Shipley Ferry Rd. Environs, 1969 & undated
Families of Kingsport Area, 1981-1994
Families of Sullivan Co., 1981-1996
Flatboats, undated
Gaines-Pauley Suit & Correspondence, 1970-1971
Gaines-Preston Farm, 1970-1971
Gaines-Preston Farm Correspondence, 1969-1974
Gaines-Preston House History, 1972
Gaines-Preston Farm-National Register Application, 1969-1971
General Historical Research, ca. 1992-1995

Box 82.

Goshum Island, 1971
Historic Sites-18^th-19^th Century, 1972 & undated
Holston Hills, undated
Holston River SS (South Side), undated
Horse Creek Area 1 of 2, ca. 1982
Horse Creek Area (Sullivan Gardens) 2 of 2, ca. 1972
Horse Creek Houses, undated
Indian Springs, TVA Survey Drawings, undated
Indians-Cherokee, 1981-1985
Island Flats & Highland Park, undated
Island Rd., 1971-1972
Island Rd. Houses & Sites, undated
Island Rd., Old Stage Rd., Yancey Deeds, undated
John Roberts (Anderson MSS), ca. 1985
Kendrick Creek Area, undated
Kendrick Creek (Rock Sprgs, Dbl Spgs, Fordtown), undated
Kingsport, 19^th C Craftsmen, 1971-1972
Kingsport 1930s-1940s, 1932-1970
Kingsport-20^th C Business, 1928-1983
Kingsport-20^th C Reminiscences, 1937-1983
Kingsport, 20^th C Social Events, 1982 and undated

Box 83.

Kingsport, 50^th Anniversary, 1967
Kingsport, Act of Incorporation, 1822
Kingsport & Bays Mtn, Geological History, 1970
Kingsport Area (1781-1800), 1984-1985
Kingsport Area-Slide Presentation, 1968-1969
Kingsport Before 20^th C-History News, 1971 and undated
Kingsport- Early, undated
Kingsport Early 20^th C-Postcards, Clippings, Misc., 1925-1969
Kingsport & E. Carter’s Valley Rd., 18^th-19^th C, 1972-1973
Kingsport Federal Savings & Loan Brochure, 1975
Kingsport History, 1942-1977
Kingsport History-Reference Lists, undated
Kingsport Renovations, 1986-1988
Kingsport School-Documents, 1913-1961
Kingsport Social and Economic History-bef 1908 (by Paulo A. Counce), undated
Kingsport-“The Model City,” 1916-1971
Kingsport University Center Property, undated
Kingsport Zoning-Historic Impact Statement, 1973

Box 84.

Local State Markers, 1985-1997
Long Island of the Holston, 1975-1980
Long Island of the Holston, Thumbnail Summary, 1972
Long Island-Historic Status/20^th C, 1972-1980
Long Island-Netherland Period, 1972-1980
Long Island Holston-State Historical Marker, 1997-1998
Mail Routes, undated
Mail Routes-National Archives Research, 1970-1971
Marian Wallace’s Clipping Collection, 1971-1973
Martin House, National Register Application, 1973
“Memoirs of Homer H. Smith”- excerpts, undated
Miscellaneous 1 of 2, undated
Miscellaneous 2 of 2, 1975-1998
Miscellaneous Historical References-Sullivan Co., undated

Box 85.

North Fork Holston River-South Side, undated
North Fork Reedy Creek, 1972 & undated
Old Deery Inn, 1972-1973
Pamphlets-Kingsport Business, 1916-1978
Pamphlets-Kingsport History, 1943-1983
Pamphlets-Sullivan County, 1913-1978
Paperville (SCHSS), 1972
Pemberton Oak Muster Ground & Watauga Road Route, 1976-1997
Pendleton Grant, 1969-1997
Petitions to Tennessee State Legislature, 1970-1977

Box 86.

Piney Flats, 1972 and undated
Piney Flats Houses, 1972
Post Roads (1810-1825), Proposals (1810-1837), undated
Pre-history, Sullivan County (S. D. Dean), 1982-1986
Railroads, 1956-1983
Reedy Creek Area, 1972 and undated
Revolutionary War-Newspaper Column, 1975
Revolutionary War Soldiers – Kingsport Area Burials, 1972
Roads in Area, 1971-1972
Rock Springs Methodist Church (1861-1961), 1961-1962
Rocky Mount, 1961-1975
Rotherwood Application, National Register, 1973
The Rotherwood Elm Christmas Print, undated
Schools, undated
Shipley’s Ferry Area 1 of 2, 1972 and undated
Shipley Ferry Area 2 of 2, undated
“Social and Economic History of Kingsport Before 1908” – Thesis, 1939-1971

Box 87.

Stuffle House, 1972-1976
Sullivan , Hancock, and Washington CO, VA Record Transcriptions, 1971-1972
Sullivan County-Before 1770, undated
Sullivan County Dates, undated
Sullivan County Deed Books, 1983 and undated
Sullivan County Deed Lists, undated
Sullivan County Historian, 1992-1998
Sullivan County, Mound Explorations, undated
Sullivan County Public Records Commission, 1979-1998
Sullivan/Kingsport Historical Sites Survey & Photos, 1972
Survey Forms-Sullivan County Historical Sites Survey, undated
Tennessee Historical Commission-Newsletters, etc., 1978-1998
Thomas Hope-Researcher, 1973
Tours-Rural Kingsport, undated
Upper East Tennessee Historic Sites-National Register, 1971-1980
W. W. Harris, Pastoral Letter (1897), undated
Washington County, TN Inventories, undated
Watauga Rd (1773) & Jonesboro Rd. (1777), undated
Wilderness Road, undated
Windshield Tour of Kingsport, 1986-1992

Series XI. Subject Files, 1969-1998, 88

Box. 88

Historic Building Surveys, undated
Holston Valley Broadcasting Corporation, Editorial Transcripts, 1977 and 1981
Jackson Elementary School Museum,
Kingsport Archives and Library, 1992-1994
Kingsport Institute for Continued Learning, 1993-1994
Kingsport Institute for Continued Learning, Course Handouts, Sessions I-III, undated
Kingsport Institute for Continued Learning, Course Handouts, Sessions IV-VI and Miscellaneous, undated
Speeches, Correspondence and News, 1969-1980
Speeches, Dialog and Text, 1969-1972
Sullivan County Archives, 1997-1998
Tours, Maps and Scripts, 1991-1992
Tours, Visitors and Comments, 1971-1979

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