East Tennessee & Western North Carolina Railroad Excursion Broadside

Collection — Oversize box: B, Oversize folder: 1

Identifier: AppMs-0703

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The collection consists of a handbill advertising a weekend excursion on the East Tennessee and Western North Carolina (ET & WNC) Railroad. The text advertises that "this is the Trip featured in the Movie Short entitled 'Tennessee Tweetsie' [1939]" and that sightseers can "SPEND A DAY OF WHOLESOME PLEASURING-In the Land of the Sky!" The broadside lists rates and times from railway stations in East Tennessee and Western North Carolina.

Dates

circa 1939

Creator

East Tennessee & Western North Carolina Railroad (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

The broadsides are open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

There are no restrictions on the use of this collection.

Extent

4.00 item(s)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Physical Access Requirements

The broadsides were printed on poor quality paper and are exceptionally brittle. They have been encapsulated in polyester film for preservation purposes and should be handled with care.