FAQs
Where can I find a back issue of the Tennessee Historical Quarterly?You may purchase a back issue of the Tennessee Historical Quarterly through the Tennessee Historical Society office. We maintain an inventory of all available back issues. Some are out of print. To find out if an issue is available, contact us here or call 615-741-8934.Back to Top I'm researching my family history. How do I find my ancestor's birth, death, or marriage record, census information, etc.The Tennessee State Library and Archives is an ideal place to do family research in Tennessee. They have records from all 95 Tennessee counties, census records, newspaper records, court records and many more items. If you have a question about a family member who lived in Tennessee, the Tennessee State Library and Archives should be able to help you. Visit their website Tennessee State Library and Archives.Back to Top How do I list my property or find out if an historic structure is listed on the National Register of Historic Places?To find out if an historic structure is listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Tennessee or to get information on how to list your property, contact the Tennessee Historical Commission. If your question is about property in Metro Nashville/Davidson County area, contact the Metro Historical Commission.Back to Top How do I request permission to use a Tennessee Historical Society image in my publication?Most of the Tennessee Historical Society image collection is maintained at the Tennessee State Library and Archives To obtain a digital file of the image, you should contact TSLA. Once obtained, requests for permission to use the image owned by the Tennessee Historical Society must be made in writing to the THS office. Please identify the image and the specific purpose for which you wish to use the image. You may submit the request by email, by fax at 615-741-8937 or by mail to:Ann Toplovich Tennessee Historical Society Ground Floor, War Memorial Building Nashville, TN 37243 Back to Top |
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for the purposes of coercion..."
Gov. Isham Harris, April 17, 1861