A Guide to the Tennessee Keys Embree Papers, 1856-1884
Descriptive Summary | ||
| Creator: | Embree, Tennessee Keys, 1840-1918 | |
| Title: | Embree, Tennessee Keys, papers | |
| Dates: | 1856-1884 | |
| Abstract: | Two copies of three transcript volumes of letters and diaries compose the Tennessee Keys Embree Papers, 1856-1884, documenting her family and social life in Texas. Letters from Embree and her sister Anna Keys to their family, 1856, undated, describes their family’s health and visiting friends, while one 1864 missive from Embree to her future husband discusses her feelings towards him. The diaries, 1862-1884, chronicle daily activities in Texas, such as attending church, visiting family and friends, and housekeeping. | |
| Accession No.: | 1941 | |
| Extent: | 6 vols. | |
| Language: | Materials are written in English. | |
| Repository: | Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, The University of Texas at Austin | |
Biographical Note
Born to Mahala Kenner Keys in Carrolton, Arkansas, Tennessee Keys (1840-1918) moved to Texas by 1856, living with her sister Lizza Giles in Bosqueville before moving to Bell County. In 1864, she married Dr. John W. Embree (1828-1895), his first wife Henrietta having died the previous year. The couple had five children: Beulah Sanford, Russell Embree, Harvey Embree, Gillian Creswell, and John W. Embree, Jr.
Scope and Contents
Two copies of three transcript volumes of letters and diaries compose the Tennessee Keys Embree Papers, 1856-1884, documenting her family and social life in Texas. Letters from Embree and her sister Anna Keys to their family, 1856, undated, describes their family’s health and visiting friends, while one 1864 missive from Embree to her future husband discusses her feelings towards him. The diaries, 1862-1884, chronicle daily activities in Texas, such as attending church, visiting family and friends, and housekeeping.
Restrictions
Access Restrictions
This collection is open for research use.
Index Terms | ||
| Subjects (Persons) | ||
| Embree, Tennessee Keys, 1840-1918 -- Archives. | ||
| Embree, John Wilhoit, 1828-1895. | ||
| Keys family. | ||
| Embree family. | ||
| Subjects | ||
| Women pioneers -- Texas. | ||
| Places | ||
| Bosqueville (Tex.) -- History -- 1846-1950. | ||
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Tennessee Keys Embree Papers, 1856-1884, Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, The University of Texas at Austin.
Processing Information
Basic processing and cataloging of this collection was supported with funds from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC) for the Briscoe Center’s “History Revealed: Bringing Collections to Light project,” 2009-2011.
Detailed Description of the Papers
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| 2Q504 | Letters and diary, 1856-1864 (2 copies) |
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| Journal, Part I, 1865-1867 (2 copies) |
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| 2Q505 | Journal, 1867-1884 (2 copies) |
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