Oral History Tape 079

AUTHOR: Holbrook, Joseph.
TITLE: An interview with Joseph Holbrook former editor of the "Dresden Enterprise" /
PLACE: Martin, TN :
PUBLISHER: University of Tennessee at Martin, Paul Meek Library, Special Collections,
DATE: 1985
PUB TYPE: Recording
FORMAT: 1 sound cassette (60 min.) : analog, 2 track, mono. + 1 tape index (1 p. ; 28 cm.)
SERIES: Oral history tapes (University of Tennessee at Martin) ; 079
NOTES: Recorded by Thomas Moore for personal research, Dresden, Tennessee, February 1985. A social and political history of West Tennessee in the early half of the 20th century from a former newspaper editor. Discussion focuses upon the political movements, controversies, and campaigns in the region of West Tennessee, particularly in Weakley and Obion Counties. Includes a history of Dresden, Tennessee and numerous stories on the community's people, businesses and events.
SUBJECTS: Holbrook, Joseph.
Politicians -- Tennessee, West.
Violence -- Tennessee, West -- History.
Black Patch War, 1906-1909.
Dresden (Tenn.) -- History -- Sources.
Tennessee, West -- Politics and government.
Weakley County (Tenn.) -- History -- Sources.
Obion County (Tenn.) -- History -- Sources.
OTHER: Moore, Thomas.

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