( October 28, 2014) Tennessee archivists are looking for Civil War memorabilia.
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To commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Civil War (2011-2015), the Tennessee State Library and Archives is sending teams of archivists and conservators to communities across Tennessee.
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You can schedule an appointment, and archivists will digitally copy and assist in the preservation of your Civil War era manuscripts, artifacts and photographs.
Digital copies of these items, representing the rich Civil War heritage of Tennessee families, will become part of a virtual exhibit commemorating the 150th anniversary of the war in Tennessee.
If you would like to host an event for your county, click here for information including the basic guidelines for eligibility.
Representatives from the Tennessee State Library and Archives and the Tennessee State Museum will be in Franklin Nov. 13 and Nov.14 to record and digitize Civil War memorabilia owned by local residents for an exhibit titled “Looking Back: The Civil War in Tennessee.”
On those days, archivists invite area residents to bring in original photographs, documents and other artifacts related to the Civil War.
They will scan or take digital photographs of the materials, some of which will be featured in the exhibit, located online at www.tncivilwar150.org.
For more information or to make a reservation with an archivist, call (615) 741-1883 or email civilwar.tsla(at)tn.gov.
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