Nashville Banner letters to the editor collection, 1992-1993, (bulk 1992)
(Document/manuscript/pamphlet/archival material)

Arranged chronologically by month.

Materials housed in Special Collections Division of the Main Library, Nashville Public Library.

In library use only. Available by appointment.

Scope and content: Original typescript or manuscript letters written and submitted to the editor of the Nashville Banner newspaper from Jan. 1992 to Jan. 1993 by members of the general public, public figures, and Nashville Banner readers, concerning a wide variety of topics. Some of the letters may have been published in the Banner's editorial pages, although many likely were not.

Subjects vary considerably. Some subjects are seasonal or unique to certain times of the year, such as sports and elections. Some letters provide local reaction to national events, such as the Rodney King trial. Other subjects are ongoing, reflecting issues of constant concern, such as taxes and education. Numerous letters concern unique local issues, such as the restoration of the Parthenon and the merger of General Hospital and Meharry Hospital. Taken as a whole, the collection provides a one-year snapshot of issues that were important to Nashvillians and residents of Middle Tennessee, and their positions on these issues.

Cite as: [citation to letter, including date], Nashville Banner Letters to the Editor Collection, Special Collections Division, Nashville Public Library

Irby C. Simpkins, Jr. and Brownlee O. Currey, Jr. transferred any copyright they held in these materials to the Public Library Board in 2002. However, this collection may contain items for which they did not hold copyright, and therefore rights were not transferred to the Public Library Board. In either case, items in this collection may be protected by copyright law (Title 17 U.S. Code).

Irby C. Simpkins, Jr. and Brownlee O. Currey, Jr.;,Gift;,1999,Acc. RT-375.

The Nashville Banner newspaper began publication on Apr. 10, 1876 and ceased publication Feb. 20, 1998.

In English

Finding aid available in repository.,https://assets.library.nashville.org/documents/finding-aids/Special_Collections_Division_Finding_Aid_BannerLettersEditorFA.pdf.

In possession of Irby C. Simpkins, Jr. and Brownlee O. Currey, Jr. until donated to the Nashville Public Library in 1999.

Forms part of the Nashville Banner Archives.

Process;,2009-2010;,Ward Dewitt and Rose Mary Reed.

No further accruals are expected.