East Tennessee Historical Society Affiliated Publications
The East Tennessee Historical Society has two major publications, The Journal of East Tennessee History and Tennessee Ancestors. Our publications focus on the capturing the history of East Tennessee through reviews, academic writings, and genealogical research.
The Journal of East Tennessee History
Established in 1929 as the East Tennessee Historical Society Publications. The publication features essays, edited documents, news and updates, and scholarly book reviews.
Tennessee Ancestors
Tennessee Ancestors is a membership benefit of the East Tennessee Historical Society. Current and back issues are also available for purchase.
Selected Publications
ETHS has a variety of other publications including several books most of which are available through our gift shop.
Book Notes
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Reclaiming the “Maryville Six”: The Racial Reintegration of Maryville College, 1954-1960
By Peter Wallenstein
published in the Journal of East Tennessee History, Vol 96, 2024
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How did Kentucky’s quilters create their unique quilt making traditions throughout the 19th century and redefine perceptions about quilts into the 21st century?
Kentucky Quilts and Quiltmakers: Three Centuries of Creativity, Community, and Commerce. By Linda Elisabeth LaPinta. (Lexington: University Press of Kentucky, 2023.)
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A Glimpse into Tennessee’s Past: People and Places that Shaped Our History
True Tales of Tennessee: Earthquake to Railroad. By Bill Carey. (Charleston, SC: History Press, 2023. Pp. 175. Paper, $23.99.)
