Nashville Room oversize collection, 1845-2008 (bulk 1970-1995)
(Document/manuscript/pamphlet/archival material)

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Aguila, Dani.
American Artisan Festival -- Posters.
Archaeology -- Tennessee -- Posters.
Art -- Tennessee -- Nashville -- Exhibitions.
Art museums -- Tennessee -- Nashville -- Exhibitions.
Association of American Editorial Cartoonists.
Associations, institutions, etc. -- Tennessee -- Nashville.
Bennett, Charlene Alberta.
Benson, Florence Elizabeth.
Blount, William, -- 1749-1800.
Brinkley, Charles -- Posters.
Brown family.
Burt, Jesse Clifton, -- 1921- -- Portraits.
Callicott, Burton, -- 1907- -- Posters.
Card, George.
Centennial Park (Nashville, Tenn.).
Central High School (Nashville, Tenn.).
Cheekwood Museum of Art.
College students -- Tennessee -- Nashville.
Commercial art -- Tennessee -- Nashville.
Community Chest (Nashville, Tenn.).
Confederate States of America -- History -- Pictorial works.
Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum (Nashville, Tenn.).
Creighton family.
Davis, Sam, -- 1842-1863 -- Pictorial works.
Dillin, Mary Lucile.
Donelson, Mary Hooper.
Douglas, Aaron -- Posters.
East End United Methodist Church (Nashville, Tenn.).
Entertainment events -- Tennessee -- Nashville.
Festivals -- Tennessee -- Nashville.
Fisk University. -- Jubilee Hall.
Fogg High School (Nashville, Tenn.).
Forrest, Nathan Bedford, -- 1821-1877 -- Pictorial works.
Freedom Forum First Amendment Center at Vanderbilt University.
Freedom of speech -- Tennessee -- Nashville.
Freemasons. -- Grand Lodge of Tennessee.
Gaul, Gilbert William, -- 1855-1919 -- Posters.
General (Locomotive) -- Pictorial works.
General Motors Corporation. -- Truck Sales (Nashville, Tenn.) -- Pictorial works.
Goodpasture, Henry.
Governors -- Tennessee -- Pictorial works.
Grassmere Wildlife Park (Tenn.) -- Posters.
Harding family.
Harmon, Paul, -- 1939- -- Posters.
Hayes, Oliver.
High schools -- Tennessee -- Nashville.
Historical museums -- Tennessee -- Nashville -- Exhibitions.
Horticultural Society of Davidson County (Tenn.).
Hull, Cordell, -- 1871-1955.
Hume-Fogg High School (Nashville, Tenn.).
Hyman, Sylvia.
Indians of North America -- Tennessee.
Intermedia Balloon Classic -- Posters.
Irish Americans -- Posters.
Jack Daniel Distillery -- Pictorial works.
Jackson, Andrew, -- 1767-1845.
James Robertson Parkway (Nashville, Tenn.).
Jesus Christ -- Genealogy.
Johnson, Andrew, -- 1808-1875.
Junior League of Nashville.
Lambeth, William Hardie.
Learned institutions and societies -- Tennessee -- Nashville.
Lee, Robert E. -- (Robert Edward), -- 1807-1870 -- Pictorial works.
Lovell, Ellen.
Lynchburg (Tenn.) -- Pictorial works.
Market Street Festival -- (Nashville, Tenn.) -- Posters.
McKissack, Pat, -- 1944-
Nashville (Tenn.) -- Anniversaries.
Nashville (Tenn.) -- Description and travel.
Nashville (Tenn.) -- History -- Sources.
Nashville (Tenn.) -- Intellectual life.
Nashville (Tenn.) -- Public schools.
Nashville (Tenn.) -- Social life and customs.
Nashville Conservatory of Music (Tenn.).
Nashville Municipal Auditorium (Tenn.).
Nashville, Battle of, Nashville, Tenn., 1864 -- Pictorial works.
O'Callaghan, Helen Claire.
Oaklands (Murfreesboro, Tenn.) -- Pictorial works.
Old Beech Church (Sumner County, Tenn.) -- Pictorial works.
Parks -- Tennessee -- Nashville.
Peabody Normal College.
Phillips, Carey Henrietta.
Polk, James K. -- (James Knox), -- 1795-1849.
Popular culture -- Tennessee -- Nashville.
Prehistoric peoples -- Tennessee.
Presidents -- United States -- Pictorial works.
Public schools -- Tennessee -- Nashville.
Public spaces -- Tennessee -- Nashville.
Ready, Charles Edmond.
Ready, Earl Edmond.
Riverfront Park (Nashville, Tenn.).
Robertson family.
Robertson, James, -- 1742-1814.
Ryman Auditorium (Nashville, Tenn.) -- Pictorial works.
School children -- Tennessee -- Nashville.
Schools -- Tennessee -- Nashville.
Scottish Rite (Masonic order) -- Tennessee -- Nashville.
Sequoyah, -- 1770?-1843.
Sevier, John, -- 1745-1815.
Shy's Hill (Nashville, Tenn.) -- Pictorial works.
Sinking Creek Film Celebration -- Posters.
Southern Festival of Books -- Posters.
Stephens, J. Bunyan.
Stephens, Ophelia Elizabeth.
Sublett, Carl, -- 1919- -- Posters.
Sumner County (Tenn.) -- Pictorial works.
Super Service (Nashville, Tenn.) -- Pictorial works.
Tennessee -- Biography.
Tennessee -- Capital and capitol -- Pictorial works.
Tennessee -- Centennial celebrations, etc.
Tennessee -- History -- Sources.
Tennessee 200, Inc.
Tennessee Archaeology Awareness Week -- Posters.
Tennessee Botanical Gardens and Fine Arts Center.
Tennessee Civil War National Heritage Area.
Tennessee Historical Commission.
Tennessee Homecoming '86.
Tennessee Performing Arts Center.
Tennessee State Museum.
Tillman, G.N. -- (George Newton), -- 1851-1923.
Union Station (Nashville, Tenn.) -- Pictorial works.
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Pictorial works.
Universities and colleges -- Tennessee -- Nashville.
University of Nashville.
University of Nashville. -- Agatheridan Society.
University of Nashville. -- Medical Department.
Vanderbilt University. -- Law School.
Voorhies, Alice Foster.
War Chest (Nashville, Tenn.).
Warner Elementary School (Nashville, Tenn.).
Washington, George, -- 1732-1799 -- Family.
Weakley, Samuel Anderson, -- 1887-1973.
Wells-Barnett, Ida B., -- 1862-1931.
West Nashville High School (Nashville, Tenn.).
Wiley, Catherine, -- 1879-1958 -- Posters.
Williams, Eva Mary.
Women -- Tennessee -- History.
York, Alvin Cullum, -- 1887-1964.
Zoos -- Tennessee -- Nashville.

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Format
Document/manuscript/pamphlet/archival material
Physical Desc
18.5 cu. ft.
Language
English

Notes

Organization & arrangement of materials
Organized into five series: I. Genealogical charts and materials, 1973-1980; II. Posters, 1963-2008; III. Class photographs, diplomas, and certificates, 1845-1928; IV. Photographs, 1911-1962; and V. Artwork, 1972-2001. Items are grouped by subject matter and format into drawers. A few items are rolled in boxes on shelves in the map room.
General Note
Materials housed in Special Collections Division of the Main Library, Nashville Public Library.
Restrictions on Access
In library use only. Available by appointment.
Description
Scope and content: Genealogical charts of prominent families and related materials; posters related to Nashville and Tennessee events and history; diplomas; certificates; photographs; and artwork.
Description
I. Genealogical charts and materials, 1973-1980. Genealogical pedigree charts for several prominent Nashville families, including James Robertson, and other oversize materials of genealogical interest.
Description
II. Posters, 1963-2008. Posters for Nashville area attractions, events, and historical subjects, including the Southern Festival of Books, the Tennessee State Museum, historical/biographical posters published by the Tennessee Historical Commission, events at local parks, items related to Homecoming '86 and the State Bicentennial, Market Street Festival, and a variety of other subjects, locations, and sponsoring organizations.
Description
III. Class photographs, diplomas, and certificates, 1845-1928. Diplomas and certificates, most relating to schools, particularly Hume Fogg High School and University of Nashville. Some items may relate to churches or other organizations. Photographs concern schools. Many items are extremely fragile and require great care when handling.
Description
IV. Photographs, 1911-1962. Photographs of a wide variety of subjects, including aerial photographs of Nashville or specific buildings or locations within Nashville, and panoramic group portraits. Some items are extremely fragile and require great care when handling.
Description
V. Artwork, 1972-2001. Various original artwork or reproductions, some signed and numbered by the artist. Includes some Nashville and Tennessee artists. Nashville subjects include skylines, buildings, commemorative artwork for special events, and the Civil War.
Preferred Citation of Described Materials
Cite as: Nashville Room Oversize Collection, Special Collections Division, Nashville Public Library
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction
Some items may be restricted by copyright law or donor restriction.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction
All rolled and bound items, all original artwork, and any items larger than 8.5 x 14 inches must receive staff permission before photocopying to avoid damage to materials.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction
Some items may not be able to be photocopied due to size, condition, or format.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Intentionally assembled by Nashville Room staff, beginning at an unknown date, probably in the late 1960s, and collected on an ongoing basis.
Language
In English and some Latin.
Cumulative Index/Finding Aids
Finding aid available in repository;,item level control,https://assets.library.nashville.org/documents/finding-aids/Special_Collections_Division_Finding_Aid_Oversize.pdf.
Ownership and Custodial History
Intentionally assembled by Nashville Room staff, beginning at an unknown date, probably in the late 1960s, and collected on an ongoing basis.
Action
Rehouse;,2007;,Rose Mary Reed and Marty O'Reilly.
Accumulation and Frequency of Use
Additional accruals are expected.

Citations

APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Aguila, D., Andrews, G., Bennett, A., Creighton, W. F., Goff, R. C. 1., Green, A. E., Hankins, C. H., Henry, A. G., Horton, G., McKissack, P., Moore, B., Quest, D., Thompson, C., & Umberger, C. Nashville Room oversize collection .

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Dani. Aguila et al.. Nashville Room Oversize Collection. .

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Dani. Aguila et al.. Nashville Room Oversize Collection .

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Aguila, Dani., et al. Nashville Room Oversize Collection

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