In "American on Purpose," Craig Ferguson delivers a moving and achingly funny memoir of living the American dream as he journeys from the mean streets of Glasgow, Scotland, to the comedic promised land of Hollywood. Along the way he stumbles through several attempts to make his mark--as a punk rock musician, a construction worker, a bouncer, and, tragically, a modern dancer.

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. 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. II. Posters, 1963-2008. Posters for Nashville area...