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Lincoln Memorial University--Founders

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:

Alexander A. Arthur Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0040
Abstract

Alexander A. Arthur (August 30, 1846 – March 4, 1912) was a businessman and owner of the Four Seasons Hotel which later turned into Lincoln Memorial Unversity. He also founder of Middlesboro, Kentucky and Harrogate, Tennesse. These are materials surrounding him and his family, include family genealogy history, correspondances, letters, and photographs.

Dates: 1875-2000; Majority of material found within 1800-1900

Arthur A. Myers Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0004
Abstract

Arthur A. Myers was the co-founder of Lincoln Memorial University. This collection includes letters and articles between the 1896-1924.

Dates: 1896-1924

Charles Eager Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 2016.058

Frederick Avery Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0003

Oliver O. Howard Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0010
Scope and Contents

Although a Major General during the American Civil War the collection contains few materials from Howard's service in the conflict. A rather large portion of the collection is devoted to correspondence between Harry Stinson Howard, son of O. O. Howard and LMU President President Robert L. Kincaid.

Dates: 1848-1957; Majority of material found within 1898-1909, 1939-1953