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POPE, LEWIS SHEPHERD (1878-1972) PAPERS 1825-1971

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Accession Number: 84-16 Date Completed: 11-29-84

Location: VII-K-1-3 Microfilm Accession Number: 1069

MICROFILMED

INTRODUCTION

This collection is centered around Lewis Shepherd Pope of Bledsoe County, Tennessee, lawyer, Assistant U.S. Attorney, member of the Senate in the Tennessee General Assembly, Commissioner of Institutions, and three-time Candidate for Governor of Tennessee. The materials in this collection measure 5.88 cubic feet and contain approximately 1,500 items and four volumes. There are no restrictions on the materials. Single photocopies of unpublished writings in the Lewis Shepherd Pope may be made for purposes of scholarly research.

SCOPE AND CONTENT

These papers of Lewis Shepherd Pope spanning the years 1929 to1971 consist of accounts, correspondence, court records, diaries, election records, reports, speeches, and a few miscellaneous items. Concentrated in the years 1928-1937 these records document the public career of Lewis S. Pope, a native of Bledsoe County, Tennessee. Accounts for the years 1925-1936 are primarily for several departments of state government including the Department of Institutions where Pope served as Commissioner from 1919 to1928. Correspondence for the year 1916 to1971 is concentrated in the years 1932 to1938. Prominent among these correspondents are: T.H. Alexander, Richard M. Atkinson, Nathan L. Bachman, C.N. Bass, George L. Berry, Gordon Browning, E.W. Carmack, Jr., Walter Chandler, Frank G. Clement, Prentice Cooper, Charles L. Cornelius, Jr., E.H. Crump, John T. Cunningham, Ross W. Dyer, Wallace Edwards, Frank T. Fancher, James A. Farley, Millsaps Fitzhugh, Hammond Fowler, Albert Gore, Sr., Keith Hampton, Ernest N. Haston, Tom Henderson, Ben W. Hooper, Cordell Hull, Roy H. Jenkins, Estes Kefauver, J.D. Lee, Hill McAlister, J.R. McCarl, Jim McCord, Kenneth D. McKellar, Sam D. McReynolds, George F. Milton, J. Ridley Mitchell, John Trotwood Moore, Lem Motlow, Adolph Ochs, Austin Peay, John K. Shields, Thomas A. Shriver, and Tom Stewart. Prominent persons mentioned in correspondence include Harry T. Burn, Joseph W. Bryns, William P. Chenault, Jere Cooper, Clarence Darrow, John W. Davis, James B. Frazier, Luke Lea, William E. Miller, George W. Norris, Watkins Overton, Malcolm R. Patterson, B. Carroll Reece, Frank J. Rice, Franklin D. Roosevelt and Andrew L. Todd. Correspondence for the years 1916 to1958 deals with such topics as endorsements for Pope’s candidacy for U.S. District Attorney for the District of Eastern Tennessee in 1916; endorsements for Pope’s appointment to the Tennessee Supreme Court in 1923, to the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) in 1933, and to the U.S. Senate in 1937; operation of the state hospitals, prisons, reform schools, and schools for the blind and deaf; the investigation of state agencies, 1937-1938; Tennessee politics and government with emphasis on the Democratic gubernatorial campaigns of 1928, 1932, and 1934 in each of which Pope was an unsuccessful candidate.

Court records for the year 1915 to1965 include those of the chancery court in Shelby County, circuit court in Davidson County, equity court in Madison County, Tennessee Supreme Court and the U.S. Supreme Court. Diaries kept by Lewis S. Pope span the years 1919-1927. Persons mentioned include: Sterling P. Anderson; George Armistead; Nathan Bachman; “Jack” Broadbent; Jo Byrns; Rogers Caldwell; Carrie Chapman Catt; E.W. Cocke; James W. Cox; J.D.B. DeBow; B.A. Enloe; James B. Frazier; Edgar Graham; Frank Hall; Tom Henderson; Henry H. Horton; Luke Lea; Hill McAlister; Benton McMillan; John Trotwood Moore; Robert L. Owen; Austin Peay; Eli Redelsheimer; A.H. Roberts; and Billy Sunday. Topics discussed include the operation of state institutions including mental hospitals, prisons, industrial schools and schools for the blind and deaf; pardon and parole meetings; political campaigns; gubernatorial inaugurations; legislative conferences; Scopes trial; Vanderbilt football games; Brushy Mountain Mines; woman’s suffrage amendment; coal lands in Herbert Domain; death of Governor Austin Peay.

Election records include: affidavits, petitions, resolutions, returns, rules, speeches and statements for the gubernatorial primary campaigns of 1928, 1932, and 1934, and petitions for the appointment as U.S. Attorney, 1916, and those for appointment to the U.S. Senate in 1937.

Records pertaining to the special investigation of state government under Chapter 112 of the Public Acts of 1937 conducted by Lewis S. Pope include expense accounts, reports on tax collections, examinations of federal income tax returns and reports and other data gathered from several departments of state government including the prisons, mental hospitals, reformatories and highway garages.

BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE

Lewis Shepherd Pope

1878 August 16- born in Sequatchie Valley near Pikeville, Bledsoe County, Tennessee, son of William R. and Martha Elizabeth McReynolds Pope.

Attended public schools in Pikeville and People’s College in Pikeville. Graduated from Emory and Henry College, Emory, Virginia

1900 Graduated from Vanderbilt Law School 1906 February 22- Married Marian Blanche (Blanche Marian) Crowe of

Louisville, Kentucky, daughter of Dr. John M. Crowe and Mary Howard Crowe. Mrs. Pope, a native of Alabama, died in 1947 at the age of 64. Their children included Marian Louise, Helen Shepherd, Elizabeth, and Anne Blanche.

1912 November- elected to State Senate and served in 58th Tennessee General

Assembly 1913 October- appointed assistant U.S. District Attorney for Eastern Tennessee

1917 April 10- appointed to State Board of Control and placed in charge of state penal and charitable institutions by Governor Tom Rye 1919 March 19- appointed General Manager of State Penal and Charitable Institutions by Governor A.H. Roberts- served as Commissioner of Institutions until 1928 1928 Ran for governor in Democratic Primary. Finished third behind Governor Henry Horton and Hill McAlister 1932 Ran for governor in Democratic Primary against Hill McAlister and

former governor Malcolm R. Patterson. Carried 72 of 95 counties and 7 of 9 Congressional districts but lost to McAlister 112,000 to 104,000

1934 March 13- appointed as investigator of departments of state government

by Governor Gordon Browning as authorized by Chapter 112, Public Acts of 1937. Investigation began at Brush Mountain Penitentiary and later included Main Prison at Nashville, Eastern State Hospital, Western State Hospital, Home for Feeble Minded, Tennessee Industrial School, Boys Reformatory, and the Chattanooga State Highway Garage. As a result of investigation suits were brought to collect various taxes – gasoline tax, state income, excise, tobacco and gasoline taxes. A total of $155,543.15 collected. Of the $150,000 appropriated only $134,057.70 spent on investigation.

1939 January 12- Official report on investigation of state institutions submitted

to Governor Gordon Browning 1953 Elected member of Tennessee Constitutional Convention from Sumner County 1957 In lawsuit on behalf of mine owners secured judgment of $437,000 against

the United Mine Workers union 1957 In addition to his law practice and public service career, Pope was

involved in the lumber business and had extensive land holdings and was in the farming and livestock business. He was on the board of directors at First National Bank of Pikeville; was on the Board of Stewards and served as Sunday school teacher in the Methodist Episcopal Church and was a member of Knights of Pythias, Pikeville Lodge, F & A.M., and Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity

1972 May 14- died in Nashville. Burial in family cemetery, Pikeville,

Tennessee

CONTAINER LIST

Microfilm Container List

Reel: 1. Box 1, folder 1 to Box 3, folder 27 2. Box 3, folder 28 to Box 4, folder 21 3. Box 5, folder 1 to Box 7, folder 14 4. Box 8, folder 1 to Box 10, folder 4 5. Box 10, folder 5 to Box14, folder 22 Microfilm Reel # 1 Box 1 Accounts 1. Department of Institutions, 1922-1924 2. Division of Purchasing, Finance and Taxation, 1925-1926 3. General – Western State Hospital, 1934-1937 4. Payroll – Department of Institutions, 1934 5. Requisitions – Department of Institutions, 1926 6. Requisitions – Western State Hospital, 1934 7. Requisitions – Western State Hospital, 1935-1936 8. Consolidated Account – State of Tennessee, 1921-1925 9. Biographical Sketch – Pope, Lewis Shepherd 10. Clippings – Investigation, 1937 11. Clippings and Eulogy – Governor Austin Peay 12. Clippings – Reunion of 1953 Constitutional Convention, 1957 13. Clippings – Shepherd, T. Pope on E.H. “Boss” Crump, 1934 14. Clippings – U.S. Attorney campaign, 1916 Correspondence 15. Author Unknown – Alexander, T.H. 16. Allen, F. Curtis – Ayers, E.S. 17. Bachman, Nathan L. – Bess and Quintus 18. Black, H. Clayton – Boyle, J. Barnard 19. Bradford, L.O. – Britton, John W. 20. Brock, Mrs. J.C. – Browning, Gordon 21. Brownlee, William R. – Butler, S.G. 22. Caldwell, L.P. – Carney, C.S. 23. Carpenter, Mary – Chitwood, Harry H. 24. Clark, Baxter S. – Cobb, W.H. 25. Cocke, Edwin W. 26. Cocking, Walter D. – Conley, J.A. 27. Cook, Everett R. – Cunningham, John T. Microfilm Reel # 1 Box 2

1. Dahlberg, B.I. – Downing, R.V. 2. Drane, Wesley – Easterly, Leon E. 3. Eblen, J. Oscar – Edwards, Wallace 4. Elder, Harry H. – Ezell, James B. 5. Fancher, F.T. – Farmer, W.S. 6. Feldhaus, Chas. J. – Fletcher, John S. 7. Foskett, C.G. – Fuqua, A.D. 8. Gaines, G. Townes – Grymes, Mary C. 9. Haggard, R.R. – Hardison,, S.R. 10. Harrell, W.E. – Haynes, Walter M. 11. Heard, C.W. – Hilldrop, John W. 12. Hobson, Wilson – Hughes, J.T. 13. Hull, Cordell – Hutchinson, W.B. 14. Inmate-Ivins, Richard N. 15. Jackson, C.C. – Jordan, R.L. 16. Kagey, Black. – Kegey – Leaver, Estes 17. Leaver, R.C. – Kerley, Thomas J. 18. Kilgore, E.J. – Kyle, R.B. 19. Lambert, J.W. – Lewis, A.W. 20. Llewellyn, J.F. – Lynch, Frank L. Microfilm Reel # 1 Box 3 Correspondence 1. Marby, Tomas D. – McKay, Wallace A. 2. McKellar K.D. 3. McLester, Battie – McReynolds, Robert L. 4. McReynolds, Sam D., 1922-1932 5. McReynolds, Sam D., 1933-1935 6. Mack International Motor Truck Corp. – Matherne, L.K. 7. Mathes, Ben C. – Miller, William E. 8. Milligan, S.G. – Moore, John T. 9. Moore, O.R. – Murphree, J.D. 10. Nashville Coal Company – Pearson, Harry J. 11. Peay, Austin, undated and 1922-1927 12. Peay, Sallie-Pope, Leslie 13. Pope, Lewis, S., Nov. 1916 14. Pope, Lewis, S., Dec. 1916 15. Pope, Lewis, S., 1917 16. Pope, Lewis, S., 1921-1922 17. Pope, Lewis, S., 1923 18. Pope, Lewis, S., 1924-1925 19. Pope, Lewis, S., 1926 20. Pope, Lewis, S., 1927 21. Pope, Lewis, S., 1928 22. Pope, Lewis, S., 1929-1931

23. Pope, Lewis, S., Jan- Feb., 1932 24. Pope, Lewis, S., July-Dec., 1932 25. Pope, Lewis, S., Jan- April, 1933 26. Pope, Lewis, S., May- July, 1933 27. Pope, Lewis, S., Aug- Sept., 1933 Microfilm Reel # 2 Box 3 28. Pope, Lewis, S., Oct. 2-11, 1933 29. Pope, Lewis, S., Oct. 12-14, 1933 30. Pope, Lewis, S., Oct. 16-18, 1933 31. Pope, Lewis, S., Nov-Dec., 1933 32. Pope, Lewis, S., 1934 33. Pope, Lewis, S., 1935 34. Pope, Lewis, S., Jan- July, 1937 35. Pope, Lewis, S., Aug-Dec., 1937 36. Pope, Lewis, S., 1938-1941 37. Pope, Lewis, S., 1947-1955 38. Pope, Lewis, S., 1957-1958 Microfilm Reel # 2 Box 4 Correspondence 1. Pope, T.W. – Proffitt, J.W. 2. Pugh, W.B. – Puryear, W.H. 3. Rains, Albert J. – Reynolds, G.P 4. Rhem, Sam – Ruth Jewelry Company 5. Sadler, B.L. – Scott, M.S. 6. Sears, W.H. – Shepherd, Will 7. Shields, John K. 8. Shipley, J.E. – Shriver, Thomas A. 9. Sidwell, W. Grady – Smith, Bob 10. Smith, Charlotte K. – Smith, N.D. 11. Snipes, B.B. – Stanfield, T.W. 12. Steger, William E. – Stillwell, L. roy 13. Stockard, R.L. – Stowers, Dora C. 14. Stratton, H.W. – Swann, S.A. 15. Tackey, Henry- Thompson, J.W. 16. Thompson, T.C. – Tyson, Earlein L. 17. Underwood, J.H. – Walker, O.C. 18. Wallace, Doyle M. – Watkins, J.W. 19. Webb, D.C. –Wiggs, J.W. 20. Wiley, E.K. – Wurzburg, Henry 21. Yancey, Richard H. – Zirkle, G.L.

Microfilm Reel # 3 Box 5 Court Records 1. Chancery Court, Shelby County, Tennessee – State of Tennessee v. City of Memphis 2. Circuit Court, Davidson County, Tennessee – Cammerer v. Cammerer 3. Equity Court, Madison County, Tennessee – State of Tennessee v. City of Jackson 4. Supreme Court of Tennessee – Thompson v. Crump, 1915 5. Supreme Court of Tennessee – State of Tennessee v. Texas Co., 1938 6. U.S. Supreme Court – United Mine Workers v. Pennington, 1965 Diaries – Pope, Lewis S. (Typescripts) 7. 1919-1922 8. 1922-1925 9. 1925-1927 Election Records, 1928 10. Affidavits 11. Expenses 12. Notes 13. Speeches 14. Speeches 15. Statement Microfilm Reel #3 Box 6 Election Records, 1932 1. Affidavits – Dekalb County 2. Affidavits – Bledsoe County 3. Affidavits – Lake County 4. Affidavits – Lawrence County 5. Affidavits – Obion County 6. Affidavits – Rhea County 7. Affidavits – Weakley 8. Campaign – Sevier County 9. Campaign Platform – Pope, Lewis S. 10. Democratic Primary – Shelby County 11. General Campaign 12. Contest – Petition – Democratic Primary Election Board 13. Contest – Transcript – Democratic Primary Election Board 14. Covenant – Jefferson County Taxpayers League 15. Gubernatorial General Elections, 1898-1930 16. Officials – Shelby County 17. Petitions – Carter County 18. Petitions – Crockett County

19. Petitions – Dyer County 20. Petitions – Gibson County 21. Petitions – Hamblen County 22. Petitions – Perry County 23. Petitions – Rutherford County 24. Petitions – White County 25. Registration – Voters – Arkansas and North Carolina 26. Resolutions – Weakley County Democrats 27. Returns – Democratic Primary, Loudon County, 1930-1932 28. Rules – Democratic Primary Board 29. Speeches – Pope, Lewis, Democratic Primary, 1932 30. Statement – Campbell County 31. Statement – McAlister, Hill 32. Statement – McNairy County Appeal Microfilm Reel # 3 Box 7 Election Records – 1934 1. Affidavits – General 2. County Campaign Managers – Pope, Lewis, S. 3 Petitions – Anderson – Cumberland Counties 4. Petitions – Davidson – Hardeman Counties 5. Petitions – Hardin – Lawrence Counties 6. Petitions – Lincoln – Morgan Counties 7. Petitions – Perry – Shelby Counties 8. Petitions – Smith – Wilson Counties 9. Resolution – Southern Garment Manufacturers Association 10. Resolution – Straight Democrats of Tennessee 11. Speeches – McAlister, Hill, June 30, 1934 12. Speeches – Education – Pope, Lewis, S. 13. Speeches – Pope, Lewis S. 14. Speeches – Pope, Lewis S. Microfilm Reel # 4 Box 8 Investigation – Chapter 112, Public Acts, 1937 1. Accounts – Expenses 2. Accounts – Expenses 3. Accounts – Expenses 4. Accounts – Expenses 5. Accounts – Expenses 6. Accounts – Expenses 7. Accounts – Expenses 8. Accounts – Expenses 9. Accounts – Expenses 10. Accounts – Gasoline tax

11. Reports – Tax collections 12. Reports – Expenses 13. Reports – Expenses 14. Reports – Expenses 15. Reports – Expenses 16. Reports – Expenses 17. Reports – Expenses 18. Reports – Expenses 19. Reports – Expenses Microfilm Reel # 4 Box 9 Investigation – Chapter 112, Public Acts, 1937 – Federal Income Tax Returns, 1933-1934 1. Adams, David P. – Blacker, Mary R. 2. Blackley, Marguerite – Byrd, B.A. 3. Cagle, V.B. – Cavett, Ethel 4. Chambers, Martha G. – Coker, Robert J. 5. Cole, Lester, W. – Currier, John N. 6. Dabney, Rhea – Dillard, W.A. 7. Dillingham, G.A. – Dwyer, Patrick 8. Eads, Gertha-Ezell – Otis, Lee 9. Fair, Frank M. – Fox, Joseph F. 10. Frances, Hugh – Gerraty, Katie E. 11. Gibbons, James A. – Gunson, J.L. 12. Hackneys, Frances B. – Harrell, W.E. 13. Harris, A.M. – Haynes, Graham E. 14. Hedges, Emilene J. – Hillenson, Chas. H. 15. Hobeck, W.A. – Hyder, John A. 16. Ingle, W.J. – Jones, Zena Microfilm Reel # 4 Box 10 Investigation – Chapter 112, Public Acts, 1937 Federal Income Tax Returns, 1933-1934 1. Kain, John G. – Kruesi, Paul J. 2. Langston, Arthur C. – Lewis, William A. 3. Longon, J.P. – Lyon, S.R. 4. McAuliffe, Alicia L. – McGlothia, Roby Microfilm Reel # 5 Box 10 Investigation – Chapter 112, Public Acts, 1937 Federal Income Tax Returns, 1933-1934 5. McGovern, Margaret – McWhorter, Shelley 6. Mabry, Lucy – Mayfield, G.R.

7. Mebane, H.B. – Moon, J.R. 8. Moore, Alvin E. – Myrick, Walter B. 9. Napier, Jas. W. – Nussbaum, Irene 10. O’Callaghan, Thomas H. – Payne, Irwin 11. Peabody, George W. – Porter, William R. 12. Poston, Mary P. – Puryear, Gustavus A. 13. Race, John H. – Rice, John W. 14. Rich, Carrie – Russell, P.H. 15. Sadler, Braxton L. – Shainberg, J. 16. Shanks, W.M.- Sisson, I.F. 17. Skinner, Clara C. – Spurlock, Frank 18. Stabler, W. Laird – Stokes, C.E. 19. Stone, Isabel R. – Swann, J.D. 20. Taff, O.D. – Thompkins, W. Graves 21. Thompson, Hattie R. – Tyson, Bettie H. 22. Umbarger, Sarah – Wall, Wm. H. 23. Wallace, Louise – Weatherly, H.M. 24. Webb, B.M. – Whitesell, V.M. 25. Wiest, James H. – Winston, George P. 26. Wolff, Theodore D. – Zuindley, Robert M. Microfilm Reel # 5 Box 11 Investigation – Chapter 112, Public Acts, 1937 Dept. of Highway and Public Works, 1936-1937 1. Bedford County, Tennessee 2. Bradley County, Tennessee 3. Clay County, Tennessee 4. Coffee County, Tennessee 5. Cumberland County, Tennessee 6. Fentress County, Tennessee 7. Franklin County, Tennessee 8. Grundy County, Tennessee 9. Hamilton County, Tennessee 10. Lincoln County, Tennessee 11. McMinn County, Tennessee 12. Marshall County, Tennessee 13. Polk County, Tennessee 14. Putnam County, Tennessee 15. Sequatchie County, Tennessee 16. White County, Tennessee 17. Chattanooga Garage Payroll, 1936-1937 18. Chattanooga – Testimony of Witnesses Microfilm Reel # 5

Box 12 Investigation – Chapter 112, Public Acts, 1937 Department of Institutions, 1935-1937 1. Central State Hospital 2. Eastern State Hospital 3. Western State Hospital 4. Budget, 1936-1937 5. Notes 6. Official Report, January 12, 1939 Microfilm Reel # 5 Box 13 Investigation – Chapter 112, Public Acts, 1937 Brushy Mountain Prison, 1933-1937 1. Affidavits 2. Coal Mines 3. Testimony 4. Main Prison – Testimony 5. Tennessee Industrial School 6. Invitation – Inauguration – Austin Peay, Governor of Tennessee, 1925 7. Land Record – Deed – Kittel to Cox, Bledsoe, Cumberland, Van Buren, White Counties, Tennessee, 1907 8. Land Records – Title Examination – Kittel Properties (Herbert Domain) Microfilm Reel # 5 Box 14 Petitions – U.S. Attorney, 1916 1. Athens – Bluff City 2. Bradley County – Claiborne County 3. Clinton – Ducktown 4. Huntsville – James County 5. LaFollette – Mountain City 6. Newport- Sevierville Petitions – U.S. Senate, 1937 7. General 8. Benton County 9. Macon County 10. Overton County 11. Williamson County 12. Organization – Tennessee Bar Association – Committee on Obituaries and Memorials – 1952-1960 13. Program – Reunion of Constitutional Convention, 1957 14. Report – Fancher, F. T. “Coal Prospecting on Herbert Domain,” 1919 15. Report – Fancher, F.T. “Coal Prospecting, Van Buren and Bledsoe Counties, Tennessee,” 1916-1917

16. Report – Railroads to Tennessee General Assembly, 1931 17. Speech – Clement, Gov. Frank G. to Tennessee General Assembly, 1957 18. Speech – Kefauver, Estes, 1953 19. Speech – McReynolds, Sam D. 1924 20. Speech – Pearson, Eugene L. “The Cost of County Government in Tennessee,” 1933 21. Speech – Pope, Lewis, S. “Eminent Domain,” Tennessee Bar Association, 1960 22. Speech – Whittaker, Charles E. “Law and Order,” 1965

NAME INDEX

This is a name index of the correspondence only in the Lewis S. Pope Papers, together with the dates of the letters and information regarding their contents. The figures in parentheses denote the number of letters, if more than one. The last numbers refer to the box and folder in which the material is to be found. Author Unknown to Gordon Browning, n.d., re: appointment of Lewis S. Pope to U.S

Senate, 1-15 Author Unknown to Lewis Pope, 1937, re: expenditure of gasoline tax funds on

highways, 1-15 Author Unknown to _____, 1937, re: seeks release from Shelby County Hospital, 1-15 Author Unknown to Governor, n.d., re: judicial appointment, 1-15 Author Unknown to Senator John K. Shields, 1916, re: appointment of Lewis S. Pope as U.S. Attorney, 1-15 Author unknown to Gov. Gordon Browning, 1937, re: petition of White County citizens for appointment of L.S. Pope to U.S. Senate, 1-15 Author Unknown to Cordell Hull 1937. re: commends appointment of Lewis S. Pope for U.S. Senate, 1-15 Author Unknown (3) to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: mishandling of old age assistance funds in Shelby County; requests investigation of misuse of state vehicles in Nashville, Tennessee; requests investigation of Shelby County Poor House, 1-15 Abel, J.W. to Lewis S. Pope, 1933, re: supports Lewis Pope for any public undertaking, 1-15 Able, Robert P. to Lewis S. Pope, 1932, re: support from Rhea County in race for governor, 1-15 Abel, W. J. (2) to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: Meigs County witnesses for distribution of paint from Highway Dept. office of Chattanooga; J.B. Armond of Meigs County Court offered paint belonging to State, 1-15 Adams, J. Louis to Lewis S. Pope (2), 1957, re: meeting of constitutional delegates of 1953 at Pope home, 1-15 Adock, Helen L. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: dividend paid on Home Building and Loan Stock, 1-15 Adkins, A.B. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: appointment of Lon Jones to State Election Board, 1-15 Ahler, J.H. to Lewis Pope, 1933, re: congratulates Pope for declining federal position, 1-15

Alabama Ta Commission to W.S. Booton, 1934, re: Pan-American Petroleum Company, 1-15 Alexander, B.F. to Lewis Pope, 1937, re: Pope; appointment as State Investigator, 1-15 Alexander, T.H. (6) to Lewis Pope, 1932-1934, re: support for Pope in gubernatorial contest; George Berry to keep Farley out of race; Dr. Bishop and State Health Dept.; Berry to oppose Bachman; Patterson endorses McAlister; Col. Henderson supports McAlister; Judge Fort’s speech at Fayetteville, 1-15 Allen, F. Curtis to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: payment of tax by Mrs. Myrtle W. Hinton, Fountain City, Knox County, Tennessee, 1-16 Allen, Fred L. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: payment of 1934 income tax, 1-16 Allen, Gilbert to Lewis S. Pope, 1957, re: meeting of members of 1953 Constitutional Convention at Pope home, 1-16 Allen, M.O. to Lewis S. Pope, 1933, re: Pope letter to Senator Bachman declining a federal appointment, 1-16 Allen, W.C. to Sam W. Carmack, 1932, re: Pope to carry county against McAlister and gaining in Sullivan County, 1-16 Allison, J.W. (3) to Lewis S. Pope, 1932-1937, re: Pope carries Morristown and Hamblen County; Pope refuses appointment from McAlister administration; offers to circulate petition for Pope in Hamblen County, 1-16 Allison, J.W. to Chas. T. Herndon, Jr., 1937, re: petitions circulated on behalf of George L. Berry and Capt. Mitchell Long, 1-16 Anderson, D.H. (2) to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: endorsement of Pope for U.S. Senate, 1-16 Anderson, D.H. to Thomas A. Shriver, 1937, re: endorsement of Pope for appointment to U.S. Senate, 1-16 Anderson, John W. to Lewis Pope, 1937, re: back taxes due State of Tennessee from Mary A. Anderson, Hurricane Mills, Humphreys County, Tennessee, 1-16 Anderson, Milton J. to Lewis Pope, 1934, re: expects a Pope victory in primary election, 1-16 Anderson, Walton S. to Gordon Browning, 1937, re: appointment of Lewis S. Pope to U.S. Senate, 1-16 Anderton, T.B. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: congratulations, 1-16 Andes, J.B. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: urges change in old age pensions, 1-16 Andrews, Jennie M. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: payment of state income tax for 1933, 1-16 Applegate, Mrs. A.L. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: death of George Conners, formerly with WPA, 1-16 Armistead, John M. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: tax liability of C.R. Moffett of Knoxville, Tennessee, 1-16 Armour, A.P. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: appointment to Shelby County Election Commission, 1-16 Armstrong, J.P. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: taxes for year 1933, 1-16 Arnold, Sam H. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: 1933 state income tax, 1-16 Arthur, Paul L. to Lewis Pope, 1932, re: resolution by mechanics union at Johnson City favoring free public textbooks, 1-16 Atkinson, Richard M. (2) to Mary Holt, 1937, re: plans to speak to Governor; McAlister’s

“History of Tennessee;” meeting with Gov. Browning on Senate appointment; White House Support for George Berry; expects Mitchell Long of Chattanooga to be appointed, 1-16 Atkinson, Richard M. (2) to K.D. McKellar, 1935, re: acknowledgement of McKellar’s telegram and reaffirms statements concerning American National Bank Cases; allegations by Sen. McKellar that Luke Lea and Joe Reece in conspiracy against American National Bank in Nashville are untrue, 1-16 Ayers, E.S. to Lewis Pope, 1937, re: 1933 income tax, 1-16 Bachman, Nathan L. to Lewis S. Pope, 1933, re: appointment in Washington, 1-17 Bachman, Nathan L. and Kenneth McKellar to Lewis S. Pope, 1933, re: offer of position in legal department of federal government, 1-17 Bailey, G.A. to Pope headquarters, 1932, re: Pope carries Monroe County, 1-17 Bailey, G.A. to Sam W. Carmack, 1932, re: results of gubernatorial contest; strong support for Pope in Monroe County, 1-17 Bailey, J.C. to Lewis S. Pope, 1938, re: charges misuse of state owned gasoline and vehicles by officials in Roane County, Tennessee, 1-17 Bailey, Sabra C. to Mary E. Holt, 1933, re: support for Pope in Knoxville; suggests cooperation with Crump; dissatisfaction with McAlister, 1-17 Ballard, Fred B. to Lewis Pope, 1937, re: requests support for appointment to Hamilton County Election Commission, 1-17 Bandy, T.T. to T. Pope Shepard, 1932, re: authorize use of name on letter, 1-17 Barbee, Mary Y. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: payment of state income tax, 1-17 Barger, A. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: requests support for Marion County Election Commission, 1-17 Barham, N.R. to Lewis Pope, 1933, re: commends Pope for declining federal position, 1-17 Barnes, I.R. (2) to Lewis S. Pope, 1933, re: Judge S.D. McReynolds returns to Washington office; return of Judge and Mrs. McReynolds to Chattanooga from Washington; favorable meeting with President on Pope appointment, 1-17 Barnes, W.W. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: 1933 tax return, 1-17 Barnett, Ben to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: state tax for 1933, 1-17 Barnett, Eddie to Lewis Pope, 1937, re: payment of state tax for 1933, 1-17 Bass, C.N. to Gov. Henry H. Horton, 1928, re: recommends the development of county highway system to be financed by a two cent per gallon increase in state gasoline tax, 1-17 Bass, Carl W. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: income tax for 1933, 1-17 Bates, Samuel O. (2) Lewis S. Pope, 1957, re: reunion of delegates to 1953 Constitutional Convention at Pope home, 1-17 Baxter, S.D. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: appointment of Pope to U.S. Senate, 1-17 Baylor, Ben B. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, r: information on investigation, 1-17 Bean, J.J. (2) to Lewis S. Pope, 1932, re: death of Pope’s father; Democratic Party rally at Jacksboro, Campbell County, Tennessee, 1-17 Beard, M.A. to Lewis S. Pope, n.d., re: investigation of Brushy Mountain Prison, 1-17 Beatty, Troy, Jr. (12) to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: stock dividends included in tax returns,1933-1935, 1-17

Beck, Bess to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: dividend not subject to state tax, 1-17 Becker, Frank to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: suggests that all married women working for the state be dismissed, 1-17 Beeler, Roy H. to Roy C. Wallace, 1933, re: interpretation of Senate Bill number 815, Acts of 1933 and its effect on the Salary of Commissioner of Education, 1-17 Beeler, Roy H. (2) to Lewis S. Pope, 1934-1939, re: opinion on apportionment of elementary school funds; listing of solicitors in Southern Oil Services case, 1-17 Bell, Chas, E. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: payment of 1933 income tax by Mrs. J.M. Couts, 1-17 Bennett, E. Lee to Lewis S. Pope, 1932, re: supports Pope for Governor, 1-17 Bennett, Hugh T. to Lewis S. Pope, 1957, re: reunion of member of Constitutional Convention of 1953 at Pope home, 1-17 Berry, George L. to John K. Shields, 1917, re: endorses Lewis S. Pope for U.S. Attorney, 1-17 Bess and Quintus to Lewis S. Pope, 1932, re: predicts Pope victory from Chattanooga, 1-17 Black, H. Clayton to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: 1933 tax, 1-17 Blythe, W.W. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: payment of taxes on dividend, 1-18 Boatwright, Nona to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: tax on interest, 1-18 Bomar, Mildred to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: residence in Weldon, N.C., and in Tennessee since 1935, 1-18 Bonds, Vance E. to Lewis S. Pope, 1938, re: conditions at Western State Hospital, 1-18 Bondurant, E.C. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: payment of dividends for 1933-1934, 1-18 Bonnyman, Alexander, to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: taxes on dividends, 1-18 Boone, G.D. (3) to Lewis Pope, 1932-1937, re: support for Pope from Houston County for Governor; appointment of Pope to U.S. Senate, 1-18 Booton, W.S. to R.H. Beeler, n.d., re: registration of U.S. government vehicles in Tennessee, 1-18 Booton, W.S. to J.R. McCarl, 1934, re: regulations of U.S. General Accounting Office, 1-18 Bostick, Capt. R.H. to Lewis Pope, 1937, re: pleased with Pope’s appointment, 1-18 Boswell, W.Y. to Lewis S. Pope, 1916, re: endorsement of Pope for district attorney, 1-18 Botto, V.F. to Felix (Lewis) Pope, 1937, re: bill against Rosa Botto for income tax, 1-18 Bouchard, John and Sons Co. to R.L. Proctor, 1926, re: construction bid for Tennessee Home and Training School for Feeble Minded persons, 1-18 Boyd, D.L. to Lewis Pope, n.d., re: illegal use of state property, 1-18 Boyd, Ernest H. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: approval of Pope’s appointment as tax investigator, 1-18 Boyd, Leila to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: requests return of payment for taxes on snuff dividends, 1-18 Boyer, J.H. to Gov. Gordon Browning, 1937, re: recommends Lewis Pope for appointment to U.S. Senate, 1-18 Boyle, J. Barnard to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: tax on dividends paid to State of Tennessee Tennessee, 1-18

Bradford, L.O. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: contests tax liability on American Snuff Company dividends, 1-19 Brandon, G.T. to Sam Carmack, 1932, re: statement by McAlister to Jos. W. George when McAlister was a candidate for Treasurer; George to make affidavit, 1-19 Brandon, G.T. (2) to T. Pope Shepherd, 1932, re: authorizes use of signature on Pope petition before Democratic Primary Board, 8-19 Brannan, H.B. (2) to Lewis S. Pope, 1933, re: supports Pope for governor; McAlister considered “dead duck;” campaign for appointment of Pope to U.S. Senate, 1-19 Brannan, H.E. to John W. Williams, 1932, re: election returns from Marion and Grundy Counties in Democratic primary election, 1-19 Brannan, J.T. to Gov. Browning, 1937, re: recommends Lewis Pope for U.S. Senate, 1-19 Brannan, J.T. to Thos. A. Shriver, 1937, re: letter to Gov. Browning on behalf of Pope for Senate appointment, 1-19 Breazeale, T.M. to Lewis S. Pope, 1916, re: petition to President Wilson on behalf of Pope, 1-19 Breeding, Lee A. to [Lewis] S. Pope, 1932, re: sympathy on death of Pope’s father; support for contest of primary election in Overton County, 1-19 Brinkmeier, G.C. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: payment of income taxes, 1-19 Britton, John W. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: preliminary report from Industrial Division, Department of Institutions, 1-19 Brock, Mrs. J. Creed to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: Whiskey problem in Benton, Polk County, Tennessee in need of investigation, 1-20 Broom Makers, to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: delivery of worthless broom corn, 1-20 Brown, C.A. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: payroll padding in Rhea County, Tennessee, 1-20 Brown, Foster V. to Lewis S. Pope, 1923, re: appointment to Tennessee Supreme Court, 1-20 Brown, J.B. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: income tax for 1933, 1-20 Brown, J.O. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: endorsement of Pope for U.S. Senate, 1-20 Brown, J. Goodlett to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: tax on dividends for 1933, 1-20 Brown, John T. to Lewis S. Pope, re: request assistance in appointment as tobacco or food inspector or tollgate guard, 1-20 Brown, Lucius P. to S.W. Carmack, 1932, re: sends encouragement in political campaign, 1-20 Brown, R.S. to S.W. Carmack, 1932, re: supports Pope challenge to fraud in primary election, 1-20 Browning, Gordon to W.B. Jordan, 1934, re: decision on political race, 1-20 Browning, Gordon to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: information provide by B.R. Sams, Bluff City, Sullivan County, Tennessee, and Dave Mingen, Piney Flats, Sullivan County, Tennessee, concerning abuses at Eastern State Hospital, Knoxville, Tennessee, 1-20 Brownlee, Wm. R. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: payment of 1934 taxes, 1-21 Bruegge, John V. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: payment of 1933 taxes, by J.M. Welsh 1-21 Bryant, Frank E. to Lewis S. Pope, 1917, re: enclosure letter to Sen. John K. Shields

endorsing Pope for appointment as U.S. District Attorney for East Tennessee, 1-21 Bryson, Marcus E. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: back tax of 1933, 1-21 Buchanan, John P. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: Pope’s appointment as Special Investigator, 1-21 Buford, Brown to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: Pope’s appointment to state position, 1-21 Buford, L.W. to Austin Peay, 1923, re: endorsement of Lewis Pope for Supreme Court, 1-21 Bullock, John R. to Lewis S. Pope, 1933, re: Pope’s refusal of appointment offered by U.S. Attorney General Cummings; endorses Pope for governor in 1934, 1-21 Burn, Harry T. to Lewis S. Pope, 1957, re: travel plans from Salt Lake City to Nashville, 1-21 Burnett, J.S. to Lewis S. Pope, 1957, re; payment of 1933 state taxes, 1-21 Burns, William F. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: alleges fraud in the recent primary election in Memphis, 1-21 Burr, Mrs. J.L. to Lewis S. Pope, re: taxes owed by Jerome B. Moore, 1-21 Burrows, Rachel O. to Lewis S. Pope, [1937], re: Pope’s appointment to U.S. Senate, 1-21 Busby, Florence M. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: state taxes for 1933, 1-21 Butcher, Lake E. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: Pope’s appointment to U.S. Senate; requests support for appointment of Judge W.P. Monroe to Interstate Commerce Commission, 1-21 Butler, Edward B. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: income taxes for Mrs. Alice R. Robinson, 1-21 Butler, E.E. to Lewis S. Pope, 1916, re: encloses letter to Senator Shields endorsing Pope For U.S. District Attorney, 1-21 Butler, S.G. to Sam W. Carmack, 1932, re: petition from White County to Primary Board, 1-21 Butler, S.G. to Lewis S. Pope, 1933, re: Pope’s letter to Sen. Bachman, 1-21 Caldwell, L.P. (2) to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: state income tax for Charles H. King; 1933 state income tax, 1-22 Calloway, Harry M. (2) to S.W. Carmack, 1932, re: challenge to Democratic primary election, encloses letter to Primary Board; list of voters voting in 5th Precinct, Loudon County, Tennessee, 1-22 Calloway, John L. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: encloses letter to Gov. Browning endorsing Pope for U.S. Senate, 1-22 Camp, Jim to Lewis Pope, 1952, re: appreciation for assistance in Senate race, 1-22 Campbell, L.S. to Sam Carmack, 1932, re: returns from Democratic primary in Claiborne County, Tennessee, 1-22 Campbell, L.S. (2) to L.S. Pope, 1933-1937, re: support from Claiborne County for Pope; supports Pope for U.S. Senate, 1-22 Campbell, T.H. to Lewis Pope, 1933, re: support for Pope in upper East Tennessee, 1-22 Canale, Glankler, Loch and Little (2) to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: income taxes for1933; taxes owed by Mrs. Mary Thompson, 1-22 Cantrell, Meacham and Moon to Lewis S. Carmack, 1937, re: tax liability of Mrs. Alice Shields, 1-22

Carlock, L.H. to Lewis Pope, 1916, re: endorsement of Pope for U.S. Attorney, by Campbell County Bar, 1-22 Carmack and Ezell to J.W. Henry, Jr., 1932, re: appreciates support for Pope, 1-22 Carmack, E.W. to Will R. Manier, Jr., 1934, re: publication of Lewis Pope’s announcement for Governor and endorsement of Pope by the Murfreesboro Daily News- Journal, 1-22 Carney, C.S., Jr., (2) Lewis S. Pope, 1957, re; reunion of 1953 Constitutional Convention, 1-22 Carpenter, Mary to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: 1933 income tax, 1-23 Carr, Horace M. to Pope Shepard, 1932, re: authority for name on Pope petition, 1-23 Carr, Horace M. (4) to Lewis S. Pope, 1916-1937, re: Pope’s application for U.S. District Attorney; resistance to stolen nomination; fraudulent use of gasoline at state garage at Harriman; fraudulent use of property at state garage, 1-23 Carrings, W.B. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: 1931 income tax, 1-23 Carroll, H.D. to Thomas A. Shriver, 1937, re: petition for appointment of Pope to U.S. Senate, 1-23 Carson, J.B. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: requests support for appointment of two Democrats to Scott County Election Board, 1-23 Carson, John M. to L.S. Pope, 1937, re: endorsements in Monroe County for appointment of Pope to U.S. Senate, 1-23 Carter, B.H. to Gov. Gordon L. Browning, 1937, re: endorsement of Pope for U.S. Senate, 1-23 Carter, H.E. to Pope Shepherd, 1932, re: authorizes name on Pope petition to Primary Board, 1-23 Carthel, James E. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: tax on dividends, 1-23 Caruthers, Birdie to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: 1933 income tax, 1-23 Castle, H.L. to Sirs, n.d., re: state tax, 1-23 Cate, George H. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: contract of Mr. Harwood for operation of commissionary Cate and Cate to Lewis S. Pope, 1923, re: settlement of litigation in Sage case; Supreme Court appointment, 1-23 Cate and Fain to Lewis Pope, 1937, re: employment of reporter for investigations conducted by Pope for the State, 1-23 Chambers, Louis to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: U.S. Senate appointment, 1-23 Chandler, Walter (2) to Lewis S. Pope, 1957, re: attendance at reunion at Pope’s home, 1- 23 Chambliss, Alex W. to Lewis S. Pope, 1923, re: settlement of litigation in Sage case, Supreme Court appointment, 1-23 Chapin, E.Y. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: 1933 income tax, 1-23 Chapman, J.H. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: state income tax, 1-23 Chatta to Pope, 1937, re: suggests investigation of Paul Long of Chattanooga, 1-23 Chenault, W.P. to Lewis Pope, re: application for Republican Election Commissioner from Shelby County, Tennessee, 1-23 Cherry, S.M. to Gov. Austin Peay, 1925, re: report of special transportation audit under Judge R.L. Peck, 1-23 Chestnutt, Joe B. to L.S. Pope, 1937, re: expects honest investigation of State institutions,

1-23 Childs, Smith C. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: 1933 state income tax. 1-23 Chitwood, Harry H. to Lewis S. Pope, 1957, re: appreciation for entertainment of Delegates of Constitutional Convention, 1-23 Clark, Baxter and others to Comrade, 1934, re: fusion ticket of ex-servicemen for Hooper for Senate and Pope for Governor, 1-24 Clark, Geo. M. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: taxes against James R. Rawlings, 1-24 Clark, H.E. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: state income tax, 1-24 Clarke, C.Y. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: Pope’s appointment as investigator; suggests Pope for Governor’s Cabinet, 1-24 Clarksville Sales Company to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: back taxes for 1933, 1-24 Clement, Frank G. (3) to Lewis S. Pope, 1953-1957, re: proposed sale of penitentiary land for building site for metal company; Pope’s recommendation of Benson Trimble for Circuit Court judge; acknowledgement of invitation to reunion of 1953 Constitutional Convention, 1-24 Clement, J.A. to Lewis S. Pope, 1917, re: encloses letter to Sen. John K. Shields recommending Pope for U.S. Attorney, 1-24 Clement, Robert S. to Lewis S. Pope, 1971, re: 1913 session of 58th Tennessee General Assembly with list of Senators and Senate employees, 1-24 Cobb, W.H. (2) to Lewis Pope, 1937, re: investigation of toll collectors in Loudon, Loudon County, Tennessee, 1-24 Cocke, E.W. to Dr. W.S. Farmer, 1919, re: three-horse motor, 1-25 Cocke, E.W. (4) to Mary Holt, 1923-1932, re: medical meeting and patients transferred; rejection of Dr. Walter Stewart’s application for First Assistant Physician at Western State Hospital; encloses article on Pope by W.V. Barry, editor of Lexington Progress, 1-25 Cocke, E.W. (19) to Lewis Pope, 1919-1934, re: receipt of insulting letter from Dr. Farmer concerning turbine generator; A.B. Waldover endorsement of Cocke for reappointment; trip to Detroit; trouble caused by Heber Jones, patient from Shelby County, and by mother, Mrs. Vance; Baptist minister in Memphis considers Heber Jones very dangerous; sends Thanksgiving turkey; hospital meeting in Atlantic City; assurance of loyalty and cooperation; article in Commercial Appeal commends Cocke; data on requisitions requested by Pope, 1-25 Cocke, E.W. (2) to L. Pope, n.d., re: report on purchase of soap and spray; sample of garment; Moore hired for plastering job and order of plaster from Baker Mfg. Co. of Bolivar; Christmas invitation; memorandum on Cudahay stock; AMA meeting in Washington, DC; Dr. White of St. Elizabeth Hospital, Washington, to read paper before Tri-State Medical Association in Memphis; talks to Sam Bratton of Union City about gubernatorial campaign; unpopularity of Henry Horton; Neil Bass removed as Commissioner of Highways and Public Works, 1-25 Cocke, E.W. (3) to L. Pope, n.d., re: payroll for prisons at Brushy Mountain and Nashville for December 1932 and April 1934; encloses copies of payrolls for Industrial Division of Dept. of Institutions, 1-25 Cocking, Walter D. to Roy H. Beeler, 1933, re: July 1933 apportionment of elementary school funds, 1-26 Cocking, Walter D. (3) to Lewis S. Pope, 1934, re: salary of Commissioner of Education

and apportionment for elementary and high schools; opinion of Attorney General on distribution of elementary school funds; statement of Dr. Phelps and minutes of Board of Education on Commissioner’s salary, 1-26 Coffey, D.L. to Mary Holt, 1933, re: encloses letter to Wallace Edwards of Nashville, Tennessee, concerning the appointment of Election Commissioner for Hamilton County, Tennessee, 1-26 Cohn Anne to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: income tax on stock, 1-26 Cole, A.B. (2) to S.W. Carmack, 1932, re: enclosed statements of Campbell County citizens for Pope; letter from State Democratic Headquarters; Burnett to lose support for Congress if he supports McAlister, 1-26 Cole, Arthur B. to Lewis S. Pope, 1933, re: Pope’s rejection of federal position; failure to get appointment to LaFollette, Campbell County, post office; encloses copy of letter to McKellar, 1-26 Coleman, Lewis H. to L.S. Pope, 1917, re: encloses letter from George Berry supporting Pope for appointment as U.S. Attorney, 1-26 Coleman, T.L. to Mary E. Holt, 1937, re: support Pope for Senate appointment, 1-26 Collier, Elvis G. to L.S. Pope, 1917, re: enclosed letter to Sen. Shields endorsing Pope for U.S. Attorney, 1-26 Collier, H.S. to Lewis S. Pope, 1917, re: Pope’s application for U.S. Attorney, 1-26 Collier, Mary M. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: income tax, 1-26 Collier, R.B. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: tax on dividends, 1-26 Collier, Tom (2) to Gordon Browning, 1937, re: opposes appointment of Mitchell Long to U.S. Senate; urges appointment of Lewis Pope for U.S. Senate, 1-26 Collier, Tom (2) to Lewis S. Pope, 1932-1937, re: Shelby County affidavits for contest of democratic primary; congratulation on appointment, 1-26 Colville, Frank to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: tax return for Ida C. Lind, 1-26 Commissioner of Finance and Taxation to Director of Bureau of the Budge, 1934, re: federal exemption from state gasoline tax, 1-26 Commissioner of Finance and Taxation to Comptroller-General of U.S., 1934, re: revision of tax supplement, 1-26 Conger, D.L. and others to S.W. Carmack, 1932, re: support of challenge to primary election from Fayetteville, Tennessee, 1-26 Conley, J.A. to Lewis S. Pope, 1933, re: Pope’s refusal to Federal position, 1-26 Cook, Everett R. to Lewis S. Pope, 1957, re: plans to attend the Constitutional Convention reunion, 1-27 Cook, Fred to L.S. Pope, 1933, re: seeks Pope position in next gubernatorial primary, 1-27 Cooke, R.B. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: tax on dividends, 1-27 Cooper, Prentice to Lewis S. Pope, 1957, re: thanks for memorable reunion of Constitutional Convention delegates, 1-27 Corbett, C.J. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: tax on dividends, 1-27 Cornelius, Charles L., Jr. to Lewis S. Pope, 1957, re: accepts invitation to reunion of Constitutional Convention delegates, 1-27 Costen and Crabtree to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: telephone stock dividends exempt from state taxes, 1-27 Couch, J.C. to Gordon Browning, 1937, re: recommends Lewis Pope for U.S. Senate,

1-27 Covington, J. Connie to Lewis S. Pope, 1933, re: Pope’s position on federal appointment, 1-27 Cox, Thad A. to Lewis S. Pope, 1916, re: endorsement of Pope for U.S. Attorney; encloses letter to Sen. McKellar, 1-27 Cox, W.C. to Lewis Pope, 1916, re: application for position with Pope, 1-27 Craig, _____ to Gordon Browning, 1937, re: recommends Pope for U.S. Senate, 1-27 Craig, Jas. R. to Lewis S. Pope, 1933, re: federal appointment requested, 1-27 Craig, W.W. (3) to E.H. Crump, 1931, re: denies attack on Crump; Senate Investigating Committee needs freedom from outside influence; responds to Crump’s letter on Senate Investigating Committee; unconcerned whether Crump comes to Nashville; Crump responsible for mess state is in; Crump letter of April 22 is literary gem; charge of unfitness is ludicrous; willing to make correspondence public, 1-27 Crowder, John R. to S.W. Carmack, 1932, re: supports contest of primary election, 1-27 Crowell, James N. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: veterans bonus, 1-27 Crump, E.H. to W.W. Craig, 1931, re: accuses Craig of diversion by attack on Crump; plans to be in Nashville for investigation of state affairs, 1-27 Cunningham, John T. to Mary E. Holt, 1937, re: endorsement of Lewis Pope for U.S. Senate; encloses letter to Gov. Browning, 1-27 Cunningham, John T. to Lewis S. Pope, 1916, re: endorses Pope for U.S. Attorney; encloses letter to President Wilson, 1-27 Dahlberg, B.I. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: income taxes for 1933, 1934, 1935, 2-1 Daly, Perry E. to Lewis Pope, 1931, re: supports Pope’s candidacy for governor, 2-1 Daniel, J. Tom to John K. Shields, 1917, re: endorsement of Lewis Pope for U.S. District Attorney, 2-1 Davis, Eddie Frances to Lewis Pope, 1932, re: Pope wins primary in Dyer County, 2-1 Davis, Juliet M. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: payment of taxes on Stock dividends, 2-1 Davis, J.O. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: back taxes for 1933, 2-1 Davis, Ralph L. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: endorsement of Pope for U.S. Senate, 2-1 Davis, T.G. to Lewis Pope, 1937, re: requests that appointment of William McKenzie as Road Supervisor for Meigs County be blocked, 2-1 Deakins, Spence to Lewis S. Pope, [1923], r: supports Pope for Supreme Court but opposes Mayor of Chattanooga for appointment, 2-1 Deakins, S.L. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: endorsement of Horace Humphries for Republican Election Commissioner for Hamilton County, 2-1 DeFord, J.E. (2) to Lewis Pope, 1937, re: investigation of Reece partner; Dr. Cocke’s resignation; payments for senatorial seat; fine paid by Claude Daniels for traffic violation in Memphis, 2-1 Dement, C.B. to S.W. Carmack, 1932, re: move to control State Democratic Committee, 2-1 Denney, W. Raymond to Pope, 1957, re: invitation to reunion, 2-1 Denton, J.S. to Dr. E.W. Cocke, 1919, re; requests voucher for motor shipped from Central State Hospital in 1916, 2-1 Dickinson, J. Claud to Lewis S. Pope, re: claims exemption on dividend earnings, 2-1 Diehl, W.J. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: tax due on income, 2-1 Dillard, Grind to Gov. Gordon Browning, 1937, re: ex-serviceman in jail at Murfreesboro

seeks assistance, 2-1 Dixon, Clark to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: requests investigation of Herman Huddleston on WPA project at Cookeville, Putnam County, Tennessee, 2-1 Dobbs, J.K. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: tax on dividends, 2-1 Dodd, James L. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: investigation at Brushy Mountain Penitentiary, 2-1 Dorris, E.G. to Lewis S. Pope, 1932, re: requests Pope to speak at Bolivar, Hardeman County, 2-1 Dortch, O.L. to Gordon Browning, 1937, re: endorses Lewis Pope for U.S. Senate, 2-1 Downing, R.V. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: congratulations on appointment as special investigator, 2-1 Drane, Wesley to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: daughter not subject to state income tax, 2-2 Draper, Gilbert to Lewis S. Pope, 1932, re: illegal voting in Memphis, 2-2 Dresser, Prudence S. to Lewis S. Pope, 1933, re: Pope’s refusal of federal position, 2-2 Duggar, Geo. F. to Lewis S. Pope, 1957, re: meeting of delegates to 1953 Constitutional Convention, 2-2 Duke, M.R. to Lewis S. Pope, 1933, re: support for Pope in Weakley County, 2-2 Duggin, Marshall E. to Lewis S. Pope, 1957, re: unable to attend reunion at Pope home, 2-2 Dungan, Frank to Lewis S. Pope, 1933, re: endorses Pope’s judgment, 2-2 Dunn, S.H. to Lewis S. Pope Headquarters, 1932, re: Pope carries Blount County, 2-2 Dunn, S.H. to T. Pope Shepherd, 1932, re: permission to sign name to petition, 2-2 Duyck, Elon to Pope Headquarters, 1932, re: Pope leads in Jefferson County, 2-2 Dyche, C.B. to Sam Carmack, 1932, re: denies that Republican allowed to vote in primary at Sweetwater and Madisonville; plans to contest the election, 2-2 Dye, Howard to Judge J.D. Senter, 1924, re: use of schedule bond for state officials, 2-2 Dyer, Ross W. to Lewis S. Pope, 1957, re: accepts invitation to reunion, 2-2 Dykes, O.W. and others to Gordon Browning, 1937, re: employees of Hamilton National Bank endorse Pope for U.S. Senate, 2-2 Eason, H.N. to J.E. Bates, 1937, re: taxes owed by residents of Mississippi, 2-2 Eason, John F., Jr. to Lewis S. Pope, 1957, re: declines reunion invitation, 2-2 Easterly, Leon E. to Lewis S. Pope, 1957, re: payment of 1933 taxes, 2-2 Eblen, J. Oscar to Sam W. Carmack, 1932, re: Patterson supporters in Loudon County support Pope for Governor, 2-3 Edwards, Wallace (7) to Mary E. Hold, 1933-1936, re: effect of Pope declining federal government; plans of Browning and Hull; plans for U.S. Senate race; exiled from Tennessee because of D.D. Robertson; hopes to return to paper in Nashville, 2-3 Edwards, Wallace to Will R. Manier, 1934, re: Browning expected to run for Senate; rumors that Major George Berry to run for Governor, 2-3 Elder, Harry H. to T. Pope Shepherd, 1932, re: supports contest of primary, 2-4 Elliott, J.C. to Lewis Pope, 1932, re: supports Pope for Governor, 2-4 Ellis, Elmer to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: state income tax, 2-4 Employee to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: commends the dismissal of C.C. Menzler as Superintendent of the State Training School, 2-4 Ensminger, William (4) to Lewis S. Pope, 1933-1937, re: supports Pope for governor; Democratic party in Roane County introduces Garnett Morrison of Roane County;

recommends E.D. Smith for election commission in Roane County, 2-4 Everett, S.J. to Pope Shepherd, 1932, re: supports Pope petition, 2-4 Ezell, James B. to Lewis S. Pope, 1933, re: Friends request decision be withheld, 2-4 Fancher, F.T. to Gov. A.H. Roberts, 1919, re: opinion on the contract between the state of Tennessee and North Carolina and St. Louis Railway for construction of railroad to Herbert Domain, 2-5 Fancher, F.T. (5) to Lewis S. Pope, 1919-1921, re: coal prospecting sites west of Herbert Domain; trespass on Robinson and Fancher near Herbert Domain; requests state to withdraw from property; removal of fence built by Mr. Fey on land east of Glade Creek; cutting of fence, 2-5 Farley, James A. to H.D. Carroll, 1934, re: endorses reelection of McKellar and Bachman to U.S. Senate; McAlister for Governor and Reece for House in First Congressional District, 2-5 Farmer, W.S. (2) to E.W. Cocke, 1919, re: bills for motor received in trade; contract for motor; expects to be paid per agreement, 2-5 Feldhaus, Chas. J. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: payment of income tax, 2-6 Ferguson, J.M. to Thos. A. Shriver, 1937, re: endorsement of Pope for U.S. Senate, 2-6 Ferguson, J.J. to Pope [1933], re; supports Pope for Governor 2-6 Ferguson, Louis to T. Pope Shepherd, 1932, re: permission to use name as counsel, 2-6 Ferguson, N.J. to Lewis Pope Shepherd, n.d., re: reports cutting of white oak trees on Herbert Domain, 2-6 Fey, Jno. H. to Lewis S. Pope, 1921, re: fence on Judge Fancher’s land, 2-6 Fiederling, Emma W. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: payment of state income taxes, 2-6 Finch, M.E. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: tax notices sent to American Snuff Company, 2-6 Finley, T.B. (2) to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: special investigation by Pope; endorsement of Pope for U.S. Senate, 2-6 Fischofer, A.C. to Department of Finance and Taxation, 1933, re: gasoline storage for export, 2-6 Fisher, Fred L. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: recommends E.D. Smith for Roane County Election Commission, 2-6 Fisher, Hubert F. to Lewis S. Pope, 1917, re: Pope’s application for U.S. Attorney; wishes to avoid antagonism of Sen. Shields, 2-6 Fitzhugh, Millsaps to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: recommends Amos P. Armour for Shelby County Election Commission, 2-6 Fitts, W.D. to Lewis S. Pope, 1934, re: 1934 election campaign, 2-6 Fleming, Martin to Gordon Browning, 1937, re: recommends Lewis S. Pope for U.S. Senate, 2-6 Fletcher, John S. to Pope, [1957], re: reunion at Pope’s home, 2-6 Ford, M.M. to Lewis S. Pope, 1935, re: politics in Sumner County, Tennessee, 2-6 Foskett, G.G. to Lewis Pope, 1937, re: income tax for 1933-1935, 2-7 Foster, E. Bruce to Lewis S. Pope, 1957, re: reunion of 1953 Constitutional Convention, 2-7 Fowler, Hammond to Lewis S. Pope, 1930, re: seeks to enlist Pope as independent candidate for Governor, 2-7 Francisco, H.M. to John Henry, 1937, re: termination of Henry for neglect of duty, 2-7 Francisco, H.M. to Pope, 1937, re: seeks employment of Pacific Coast, 2-7

Frazier, Fred B. (2) to Lewis Pope, 1937, re: endorsement of Pope for U.S. Senate, 2-7 Frazier, F. Earl to Lewis Pope, 1933, re: Pope’s refusal of federal position, 2-7 Frazier, J.B. to Lewis S. Pope, 1916, re: appointment for U.S. Attorney, 2-7 Frick, John to Lewis S. Pope, 1933, re: rejection of federal position, 2-7 Friedel, B.W. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: tax on stock, 2-7 Friend to Lewis Pope, 1938, re: Harmon Bros. service station at Humboldt, 2-7 Fuller, M.Z.L. to L.W. Ereckson, 1936, re: Ninth Street Viaduct project, Chattanooga, Tennessee, 2-7 Fuller, M.Z.L. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: endorsement of Pope for U.S. Senate, 2-7 Fuller, M.Z.L. to Gov. Gordon Browning, 1937, re: protests appointment of Samuel D. McReynolds to U.S. Senate, 2-7 Fulton, Ina Davis to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: income tax, 2-7 Fuqua, A.D. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: 1933 income tax, 2-7 Gager, J.M. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: taxes for 1933-1934, 2-8 Gaines, G. Townes to Ed Lutz, 1934, re: support sought for consumer’s tax, 2-8 Gamble, A.G. to Louis S. Pope, 1933, re: congratulations, 2-8 Gamble, Alex to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: Ammerman plans to have Browning people turned out of state jobs; illegal hauling of state coal for private use, 2-8 Gamble, M.H. to Lewis Pope, 1957, re: accepts invitation to reunion, 2-8 Gambill, G.C. to Lewis Pope, 1957, re: endorsement of Pope for U.S. Senate, 2-8 Gasoline Tax and Inspection Unit to F.S. Harder, 1934, re: tax exemption certificate for U.S. Army Post Exchange, 2-8 Gasoline Tax and Inspection Unit to Comptroller-General’s office, 1934, re: tax exemption forms for U.S. Government, 2-8 Gasoline Tax and Inspection Unit to Mr. Booton, 1934, re: tax regulations on use of private vehicles for government business, 2-8 Gasoline Tax and Inspection Unit to W.N. Rechlaender, 1934, re: tax forms, 2-8 Genbler, Joseph L. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: Ford Investment Plan, 2-8 Gerhart, Mary Campbell to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: income tax, 2-8 Gholson, A.R. to E.H. Williams, 1916, re: endorsements for District Attorney, 2-8 Gholson, A.R. to Lewis S. Pope, 1916, re: recommends Lewis Pope for U.S. Attorney, 2- 8 Ghormley, W.A. to Gov. Austin Peay, [1927], re: support for Pope or Todd in Governor’s race, 2-8 Gilbreath, Hugh A. (2) to Lewis Pope, 1932-1937, re: supports Pope for Governor; supports Pope for U.S. Senate, 2-8 Gilbreath, S.B. to Lewis S. Pope, 1957, re: Unable to attend reunion, 2-8 Gillenwaters, Ed M. to Lewis Pope, re: supports Pope for U.S. Senate, 2-8 Gilman Paint and Varnish Company to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: paint sold to McKinney Hardward Company in Harriman, Roane County, Tennessee, 2-8 Gilpin, Claude to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: tax on dividends, 2-8 Goldsmith, Jack L. to Lewis Pope, 1957, re: appreciation for hospitality at convention reunion, 2-8 Goodman, Hellie B. to Lewis Pope, 1937, re: 1933 income tax, 2-8 Gore, Albert (4) to Lewis S. Pope, 1939-1957, re: position at Veterans Hospital; appreciates support in 1944 campaign; seeks support in 1952 senatorial

campaign; unable to attend convention reunion, 2-8 Gott, J.R. to Gov. Gordon Browning, 1937, re: endorsement of Lewis Pope for U.S. Senate, 2-8 Gouchenour to Lewis S. Pope, 1916, re: supports Pope for District Attorney, 2-8 Gracey, C.N. to Lewis S. Pope, 1927, re: denies charges by Gillenwaters of fighting Pope in Governor’s race, 2-8 Graham, A. to Robert T. Johnson, 1938, re: recommends A. Barger for Marion County Election Commission, 2-8 Grannis-Blair Audit Company to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: income tax, 2-8 Grant, Neely to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: stock owned by Daniel Grant, 2-8 Green, John E. to Lewis S. Pope, re: case in Davidson County Chancery Court, State of Tennessee v. Gulf Refining Company, 2-8 Grimes, C.A. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: income tax, 2-8 Grissom, J.B. to Gordon Browning, 1937, re: endorsement of Pope for U.S. Senate, 2-8 Grymes, Mary C. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: income tax, 2-8 Haggard, R.R. to Lewis S. Pope, 1957, re: unable to attend convention reunion, 2-9 Hagy, Geo. A. to Lewis S. Pope Headquarters, 1932, re: supports Pope in general election, 2-9 Hall, F.S. to Gov. Austin Peay, 1926, re: improvement of system in State Purchasing Department, 2-9 Hall, F.S. (2) to L.S. Pope, 1926, re: policy regarding opening of state bids; encloses letter to Gov. Peay on improvement in operation of Purchasing Department, 2-9 Hall, Pearl to Lewis S. Pope, [1937], re: 1933 taxes, 2-9 Halmontaller, J.B. and others to Gov. Gordon Browning, [1937], re: Pope for U.S. Senate, 2-9 Hamblen, Lilah C. to Lewis S. Pope, 1933, re: seeks support for appointment as Postmistress at Huntsville, Tennessee, 2-9 Hamilton, Courtney C. to Lewis S. Pope, 1933, re: urges Pope rejection of federal position, 2-9 Hammonck, Manye to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: income tax, 2-9 Hampton, Keith to Lewis S. Pope, 1957, re: reunion of Constitutional Convention, 2-9 Hancock, Homer to Gov. Austin Peay, 1927, re: marked improvement at the state farm, 2-9 Hancock, and Manhein (2) to Lewis S. Pope, 1957, re: reunion of delegates of Constitutional Convention, 2-9 Hanover, Joseph and Jim Caruthers to William Manier, Jr., 1934, re: supports Fusion ticket of Pope and Hooper, 2-9 Hanover, Joseph to Lewis Pope, 1937, re: seeks support for brother for State Election Board, 2-9 Herbert, P.M. to Lewis S. Pope, 1957, re: reunion of convention delegates, 2-9 Hardee, F.S. to Commissioner of Finance and Taxation, 1934, re: tax exemption certificates, 2-9 Hardeman, N.B. to Lewis Pope, 1937, re: Pope’s appointment as Special Investigator, 2-9 Hardin, Geo. W. (2) to Lewis S. Pope, 1932, re: congratulations on race; increased majority in Greene County; supports Pope for Governor, 2-9 Hardin, J.L. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: income taxes, 2-9

Hardison, D.N. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: Pope’s appointment by Gov. Browning, 2-9 Hardison, S.R. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: requests state position for J.P. White, 2-9 Hardison, S.R., Jr. to Lewis S. Pope, 1934, re: conversation with Joe Dedman on Browning’s candidacy against Bachman, 2-9 Harrell, W.E. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: 1933 income taxes, 2-10 Harrell, W.F. to Lewis S. Pope, 1933, re: support for Pope in Dyer county, 2-10 [Harris, James] to Pope Headquarters, n.d., re: sale of votes in Memphis and the illegal voting of thousands of Negroes, 2-10 Harrison, C.B. (2) to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: income taxes, 2-10 Harrison, E.H. to Gordon Browning, 1937, re: encloses letter from R.L. Peck, and response to Peck, 2-10 Harrison, E.H. to Gordon Browning, 1937, re: endorsement of Pope for U.S. Senate, 2-10 Harsh, Lena to Lewis Pope, 1957, re: enjoyment of party, 2-10 Hart, Lucy to Sam Carmack, 1932, re: Dyer County for Pope 2 to 1, 2-10 Hart, R.H., Sr. to Lewis Pope, 1937, re: income tax, 2-10 Hartman, E.E. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: 1933 income tax, 2-10 Haston, Ernest H. to Lewis S. Pope, 1926, re: Pope’s opposition to reelection of Haston as Chairman of the State Democratic Executive Committee, 2-10 Harwood, Jas. E., Jr. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: income tax, 2-10 Harwood, Richard D. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: 1933 income tax, 2-10 Hatcher, C.P. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: claim of state for inspection fee against International Agricultural Corporation, 2-10 Hawkins, John T. to Sam W. Carmack, 1932, re: petition form Cannon County supporting Pope, 2-10 Hayes, Geo. R. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: encloses political poems, 2-10 Haynes, Pete to Lewis S. Pope, 1957, re: appreciation for reunion at Pope’s estate, 2-10 Haynes, Walter M. to Lewis Pope, 1957, re: program for reunion of 1953 Constitutional Convention, 2-10 Heard, Chas. W. to Gordon Browning, 1937, re: recommends Pope for Senate, 2-11 Heard, Charles W. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: political alignment for Pope and Browning, 2-11 Heard, J.M. to T. Pope Shepherd, 1932, re: supports Pope petition, 2-11 Heintz, Frank J. to Pope, 1937, re: income tax, 2-11 Helms, H.H. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: appointments to Unicoi County Election Board, 2-11 Hembree, James W. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: requests investigation of Department of Education, 2-11 Henderson, Tom to Hill McAlister, 1932, re: appointment of Alvin Graham as Sergeant of Arms of State Democratic Primary Board meeting, 2-11 Henderson, T.P. to Governor Peay, 1923, re: recommends Lewis S. Pope for Tennessee Supreme Court, 2-11 Henderson, Tom P. (2) to Lewis Pope, 1936, re: conference on conduct of Austin Peay campaign for reelection; recommends J.W. Page of Williamson County for guard at penitentiary, 2-11 Henry, J.W. to R.L. Peck, 1932, re: supports Pope for governor, 2-11 Herndon, Chas. T. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: supports Pope for U.S. Senate, 2-11

Hertzer, F.L. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: 1933 income tax, 2-11 Higgins, J.A. to Lewis S. Pope, 1916, re: supports Pope for U.S. Attorney, 2-11 Hill, Albert E. to Lewis S. Pope, 1917, re: endorsement of Pope for U.S. District Attorney, 2-11 H.G. Hill Company to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: 1932 income tax, 2-11 Hill, Malcolm to Lewis Pope, 1957, re: accepts reunion invitation, 2-11 Hilldrop, John W. (3) to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: evasion of tobacco tax at Memphis, 2-11 Hobson, Wilson to Gov. Gordon Browning, [1937], re: endorsement of Pope for U.S. Senate, 2-12 Hogan, W.W. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: income tax, 2-12 Hoge, G.W. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: petitions from Chattanooga for Pope for U.S. Senate, 2-12 Hogue, Albert R. to Lewis Pope Headquarter, 1934, re: reclassification plan for teachers in Tennessee, 2-12 Holderman, C.V. to Dr. E.W. Cocke, 1925, re: requisition for dress suits, 2-12 Holloway, E.C. to Gordon Browning, 1937, re: recommends Pope for U.S. Senate, 2-12 Holman, H.T. to Lewis S. Pope, 1957, re: reunion of Constitutional Convention, 2-12 Holman, J.W. to T. Pope Shepherd, 1932, re: Pope contest supported, 2-12 Holt, Mary E. to Nathan L. Bachman and K.D. McKellar, 1933, re: Pope to be in office Monday, 2-12 Holt, Mary E. to Sabra C. Bailey, 1933, re: appreciates support for Pope, 2-12 Holt, Mary to Dr. E.W. Cocke, 1923, re: Dr. Stewart’s application for assistant physician, 2-12 Holt, Mary E. (12) to Wallace Edwards, 1933-1937, re: Federal appointment declined by Pope; support Pope for Governor; Reese case; Browning support; McAlister opposition in East Tennessee; requests assistance for W.F. Bell for post office at Savannah, Hardin County, Tennessee; Pope’s political plans; McAlister attacks Col. Lea; Republicans to hold state convention and offer strong opposition to McKellar; meeting in Knoxville on political situation; enthusiastic support for Pope; birth of son; Lovette-Reese case; discounts rumor about Berry replacing McAlister as gubernatorial candidate; Mitchell’s political plans; pleased with Browning’s election; Pope support helps Atkinson defeat Carlton Loser; Ed Cocke’s unsavory publicity in Joe Reese matter; Will Manier elected president of International Rotary; Pope campaigning for Browning; introduces Walter Hopkins of Wilson County, Tennessee; Nellie Braum’s board bill; U.S. Senate appointment; requests support for Pope for U.S. Senate, 2-12 Hood, E.W. to Gov. Gordon Browning, 1937, re: Rutherford County petitions for Pope for U.S. Senate, 2-12 Hooper, Ben W. to Lewis S. Pope, 1934, re: surprised by outcome of election in First and Second Congressional Districts; completely sold out by Bill Taylor and Carroll Reece, 2-12 Hooper, Lee C. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: appreciation for assistance regarding prison conditions, 2-12 Hopkins, __________ to Col. Oil Co., n.d., re: Johnson out of it now, 2-12 Hoskins, S.E. to Lewis Pope, 1937, re: income tax, 2-12

Howard, H.P. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: exposure of R.L. Stockard, 2-12 Howard, H.P. to Governor Browning, 1937, re: recommends Lewis S. Pope for U.S. Senate, 2-12 Howard, Jas. A. to Gov. Gordon Browning, 1937, re: urges appointment of Pope for U.S. Senate, 2-12 Howell, Archer to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: 1933 income tax, 2-12 Howell, Clarence to J.R. Ozier, 1932, re: contest of Shelby County Election, 2-12 _____, Hugh to Pope, 1916, re: petitions for Pope for U.S. Attorney, 2-12 Hughes, J.T. to Sam W. Carmack, 1932, re: Claiborne County petition for Pope as gubernatorial nominee, 2-12 Hull, Cordell (3) to Lewis S. Pope, 1932-1933, re: visit with Hull in Washington; Federal appointment for Tennessee; appointment of Tennessee Valley Commission, 2-13 Hull, Cordell to E. M. Williamson, 1933, re: Presidential appointments, 2-13 Humphreys, Horace to Lewis Pope, 1937, re: seeks endorsement for Hamilton County Election Commission, 2-13 Hungate, Louis H., Jr. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: income tax, 2-13 Hunt, Edwin F. to Walter C. Cocking, 1933, re: opinion on apportionment of elementary school funds for 1933-1935, 2-13 Hunt, J.B. (3) to Lewis S. Pope, 1933-1937, re: Pope’s refusal of federal job; Pope’s appointment; Pope for Senate, 2-13 Hunt, J.B. to Mary E. Holt, 1937, re: supports Pope for Senate, 2-13 Inmate of the Prison to Lewis S. Pope, n.d., re: reports illegal use of property at Brushy Mountain Prison, 2-14 International Harvester Company to State Purchasing Department, 1926, re: requisition for farm equipment delivered to Brushy Mountain Coal Mines, 2-14 Irvin, Frank to Geo. W. Burtrum, 1937, re: information for investigation by Pope, 2-14 Irvin, Frank to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: reports fraud against State during 1936, 2-14 Irwin, E.S. (2) to Lewis S. Pope, 1933, re: support from anti-Crump Democrats; encourages Pope to run for U.S. Senate, 2-14 Ivie, Mrs. C.S. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: income tax notice, 2-14 Ivins, Richard N. to Lewis Pope, 1923, re: Supreme Court appointment, 2-14 Jackson, C.C. (2) to Lewis Pope, 1933, re: support for Pope, 1933 income tax, 2-15 Jackson, Chester W. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: 1933 income tax, 2-15 Jackson, Frank M. to Gordon Browning, 1937, re: endorsement of Pope for U.S. Senate, 2-15 Jackson, J. to Gordon Browning, 1937, re: reports alleged graft on part of supervisors at C.C.C. Camp near Kingsport, Tennessee, 2-15 Jamison, Henry D., Jr. to Lewis S. Pope, 1932, re: supports Pope for Governor, 2-15 Jeffries, Henry D., Jr. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: income tax, 2-15 Jenkins, Roy H. to Lewis Pope, 1929, re: supports Pope for governor, 2-15 Jeter, G.W. to Lewis S. Pope, 1933, re: supports Pope for governor, 2-15 Johnson, C.B. to Lewis S. Pope, 1928, re: Wiley Morgan editorial for Charlotte Observer; supports Pope for governor, 2-15 Johnson, J.B. to Gov. Gordon Browning, 1937, re: endorsement of Pope for U.S. Senate, 2-15 Johnson, R.E. to Lewis S. Pope, 1933, re: praises Pope for courage, integrity, and honor;

comments on Crump activities in Memphis and Shelby County, 2-15 Johnson, R.L. to Mrs. James M. Todd, 1957, re: reunion of convention, 2-15 Johnson, Sam to Gov. Gordon Browning, 1937, re: state of John Henry concerning Eastern State Hospital operations, 2-15 Johnson, Sam to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: happenings at Eastern State Hospital, 2-15 Johnston, C.M. to S.W. Carmack, 1932, re: alleges misconduct by Primary Board in Carter County; supports Pope’s appeal to State Democratic Primary Board, 2-15 Johnston, G.S. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: 1933 income tax, 2-15 Jones, Clyde S. to Lewis S. Pope, 1957, re: invitation to reunion, 2-15 Jones, Perry H. to John W. Britton, 1937, re: audit report on Industrial Division, Department of Institutions, 2-15 Jones, Robert A. to Lewis S. Pope, 1933, re: Congratulations on declining federal appointment, 2-15 Jordan, R.L. to Lewis S. Pope, 1928, re: information from T.H. Riddick that Crump to support McAlister for governor, 2-15 Kagey, Black, and Kagey to Lewis S. Pope, 1936, re: requests copy of brief in case of Tennessee Publishing Company, 2-16 Keathley, J.B. to Gordon Browning, 1937, re: commends Lewis Pope for U.S. Senate, 2-16 Keebler, Robert S. (2) to Lewis S. Pope, 1933-1934, re: Pope invited to address Voters League of Shelby County; supports Pope in gubernatorial campaign; work with Clarence Darrow on National Recovery Review Board in Washington; Browning expected to run for Senate against McKellar, 2-16 Keener, Charles C. to Gordon Browning, 1937, re: endorsement of Pope for U.S. Senate by Republicans of Sullivan County, 2-16 Kefauver, Estes (14) to Lewis S. Pope, 1935-1957, re: payment of bank note; recommendation of Jane Carr for WPA position; encloses letter by Col. Harry S. Berry for State Art Project; meeting in Nashville; illness of Mrs. Pope; Kefauver’s Senate race; support of Kefauver and parents for Pope in gubernatorial races; sympathy on death of Mrs. Pope; favorable returns from election in Memphis; Harry Dance job application; appreciation for material support of campaign; Federal judgeship appointment for Tennessee, visit with Pope and family in Lexington; dinner at Blue Grass County Club in Hendersonville; unable to attend reunion of 1953 Constitutional Convention, 2-16 Kefauver, R.C. (2) to Lewis S. Pope, 1948, re: requests support for Senate race by son, Estes Kefauver; appreciation for thoughts, 2-17 Keith, Q.C. to Gov. Gordon Browning, 1937, re: Rhea County Young Democratic Club endorses Pope for U.S. Senate, 2-17 Kelly, Allan S. (4) to Lewis S. Pope, n.d. and 1916, re: obliged for opinion; wrong in sustaining plea in abatement; Milwee endorses Whitaker; endorsement for U.S. Attorney, 2-17 Kelly, Edwin Z. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: endorsement of Pope for U.S. Senate, 2-17 Kelly and Cohler to Lewis S. Pope, 1936, re: requests briefs field in U.S. Supreme Court re: Tennessee Publishing Company, 2-17 Kelly, Robert G. to Lewis S. Pope, 1957, re: appreciation for walking cane, 2-17 Kennedy, R.V. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: income tax, 2-17

Kerley, Thos. J. to F.L. Browning, 1935, re: application for Cumberland County Election Commission, 2-17 Kilgore, E.J. to Pope, 1937, re: investigation of Knox County workhouse, 2-18 Kimbrough, Caroline G. to Lewis S. Pope, [1938], re: Pope’s rejection of Federal appointment, 2-18 King, Carroll E. (2) to Lewis S. Pope, 1927, re: publication of political announcement by Pope in East Tennessee, 2-18 King, Chas. To Lewis Pope, 1938, re: misuse of WPA material in Hamilton County, 2-18 King, Warren R. to Dept. of Finance and Taxation, 1934, re: gasoline tax refund, 2-18 King, William A., Jr. to Lewis S. Pope, 1933, re: Pope’s rejection of federal appointment, 2-18 Kingston, Paul J. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: 1933-1934 income tax, 2-18 Kirkpatrick, R.L. (3) to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: endorsement for Polk County Election Commission; endorsement of Pope for U.S. Senate, 2-18 Kiser, C.M. to Lewis S. Pope, 1933, re: Pope’s rejection of appointment, 2-18 Kohn, Ben W. and others to Lewis S. Pope Headquarters, 1932, re: contest of Shelby County primary election, 2-18 Kohn, Ben W. (5) to Lewis S. Pope, 1933-1937, re: pledges support of Voter’s League of Memphis; suggests investigation in Shelby County; state audits for Memphis investigation; illegal activities at penitentiary; repeal for prohibition opposed by Crump; repeal of liquor laws needed to end corruption in Shelby County; struggle between McLain and Rice in Crump machine, 2-18 Kuhn, F. Vincent (2) to Lewis Pope, 1937-1938, re: audit of records of Judge Cummings at Chattanooga; duties with federal government in Atlanta, 2-18 Kyle, R.B. to Lewis Pope, 1937, re: requests investigation of underworld activities in Shelby County, Tennessee, 2-18 Lambert, J.W. to Lewis S. Pope, 1917, re: support Pope for U.S. Attorney, 2-19 Landress, D.A. to Lewis S. Pope, 1916, re: endorsement of Pope for U.S. Attorney, 2-19 Lnasden, David S. (4) to Lewis S. Pope, 1938, re: dates for hearing cases before Tennessee Supreme Court, 2-19 LaRue, C.W. to Lewis Pope, 1932, re: Cocke County support for Pope for Governor, 2-19 Lasater, Bertha to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: income tax, 2-19 Lashlee, J.A. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: Pope’s appointment as Investigator, 2-19 Latham, E.S. (2) to Lewis Pope, 1916, re: endorsement of Pope for U.S. Attorney, 2-19 Latimer, Mrs. Daniel (2) to Lewis S. Pope, n.d. and 1937, re: reports case of fraud to be investigated, 2-19 Laurel, Geo. to Pope Headquarters, 1932, re: primary election returns from Blount County, 2-19 Lawrence, J.B. to Lewis Pope, 1937, re: requests appointment, 2-19 Lawson, Pax and Harlen to Pope, [1957], re: appreciation for party, 2-19 Lea, Jennie and others to Gordon Browning, 1937, re: Chattanooga Democratic Women endorse Pope for U.S. Senate, 2-19 Learned, L.N. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: state income tax, 2-19 Lee, J.D. to Lewis S. Pope, 1957, re: accepts invitation to attend reunion, 2-19 Lee, L.T. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: tax on Tyson estate, 2-19

Leech, Chas, E. to Lewis S. Pope, 1933, re: application for federal position in Washington, 2-19 Lewis, A.W. to Gov. Gordon Browning, 1937, re: endorsement of Pope for U.S. Senate, 2-19 Lewis, A.W. (2) to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: recommends J.P. Kimsey of Ducktown for Polk County Election Board, 2-19 Llewellyn, J.F. to Lewis Pope, 1937, re: income tax, 2-20 Lloyd, Mary to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: tax returns, 2-20 Lloyd, R.N. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: state income tax, 2-20 Locke, F. Foster to Lewis S. Pope, 1933, re: supports Pope for Governor, 2-20 Locke, Tom C. (3) to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: misuse of property at the Woman’s Building at the State Penitentiary, 2-20 Long, Mitchell to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: state income tax, 2-20 Loser, J. Carlton to Lewis S. Pope, 1932, re: receipt of Pope’s petition to Democratic Primary Board, 2-20 Love, E.B. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: 1933 income tax, 2-20 Loveland, L.C. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: illegal voting in Shelby County, Tennessee, 2-20 Lowe, W.D. to Lewis S. Pope, 1933, re: pledges support in race for governor in Hickman County, 2-20 Lowry, H.C. to Lew Pope, [1937], re: suggests that Pope support Ridley Mitchell for U.S. Senate in return for Mitchell’s support for governor in 1940, 2-20 Loy, I.W. to S.W. Carmack, 1932, re: support Pope in contesting Democratic Primary, 2-20 Luby, Dennis to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: income tax, 2-20 Lusk, W.A. and H.O. Boyd to Gov. Gordon Browning, 1937, re: endorsement of Pope for U.S. Senate, 2-20 Lynch, Frank L. (3) to Lewis S. Pope, 1916-1937, re: endorses Pope for U.S. Attorney; endorses Pope for Tennessee Supreme Court; appointment of Pope as special investigator, 2-20 Mabry, Thomas D. to Pope, 1937, re: income tax for 1933-1935, 3-1 McAlexander, Ella to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: income tax, 3-1 McAlister, Hill (2) to Lewis S. Pope, 1917-1932, re: letter of endorsement; response to letter by Pope published in Nashville Tennessean, August 11, 1932; charges Pope in alliance with Luke Lea and cohorts, 3-1 McBride, J.B. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: income tax, 3-1 McCallum, Lerlie J. ot Lewis S. Pope, 1957, re: appreciation for reunion party, 3-1 McCawley, Jno. To Lewis S. Pope, 1932, re: congratulations on election, 3-1 McCarl, J.C. (4) to Dancey Fort, 1934, re: gasoline tax exemption, 3-1 McClary, S.B. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: endorsement of Pope for U.S. Senate, 3-1 McClung, F.H. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: income tax, 3-1 McCord, Jim to Lewis S. Pope, 1957, re: reunion of Constitution Convention, 3-1 McCown, O.S. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: income tax for 1933-1934, 3-1 McCroskey, T.E.H. to Lewis S. Pope, 1916, re: endorsement of Pope for U.S. Attorney, 3-1 McDaniel, N.M. to Lewis S. Pope, 1916, re: seeks endorsement for Assistant U.S.

Attorney, 3-1 McDonald, Roy to Lewis Pope, 1937, re: endorsement of Horace Humphreys for Hamilton County Election Commission, 3-1 McElwee, Frank B. to Lewis Pope, 1937, re: support by Rockwood bar for Pope for U.S. Attorney, 3-1 McGinnis, H.B. (2) to Lewis Pope, 1957, re: reunion of the 1953 Constitutional Convention, 3-1 McKay, Wallace, A. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: appointment of Pope as investigator under Gov. Browning, 3-1 McKellar, Kenneth D. (25) to Lewis S. Pope, 1916-1933, re: application for U.S. Attorney referred to Sen. Shields; endorsement of Pope for U.S. Attorney; rejection of Navy enlistment for John Shelby Burrows; response to charges of illegal voting by Crump machine in Memphis; responds to Pope explaining support election; conference with Sen. Hull on federal appointment; Roosevelt is making a great President, emergency appointments; Pope’s endorsement of A.D. Alcott for Federal position; probable passage of Muscle Shoals bill; appointment of board; talk with Sen. Norris; death of McKellar’s brother; Lauderback case; believes president to give Pope a place; President authorizes appointment of Pope as Counsel of Construction Board or Agricultural Board; assurances on federal appointment; Pope’s endorsement of John L. Calloway for U.S. Marshal; endorsement of Hugh B. Goodman for Chief Deputy Marshal at Nashville; meeting with President on Pope’s appointment; President gives assurances on Pope appointment; Pope’s endorsement of Lee Duke of Gallatin for U.S. Marshal; Pope’s endorsement of J.W. Allison for postmaster at Morristown; Howard D. Jeffers for rural mail carrier; H.W. Riley for federal position; Thomas J. Overall for U.S. Marshal; Mrs. John Hamblen for postmistress at Huntsville, 3-2 McKellar, Kenneth D. to Richard M. Atkinson, [1935], re: reaffirms statement concerning Atkinson made in speech before U.S. Senate, 3-2 McLester, Battle to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: 1933 income tax, 3-3 McMillian, Harvey to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: Pope’s appointment as State Attorney, 3-3 McMillin, J.P. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: 1933 state taxes, 3-3 McMillin, J.P. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: 1933 state taxes, 3-3 McMurtry, J.C. to Lewis S. Pope, 1957, re: accepts invitation to 1953 Constitutional Convention reunion, 3-3 McNeil, Frank B. (2) to Lewis S. Pope, 1933, re: construction of factory building at Paris, Henry County, Tennessee, 3-3 McNeill, Jack (2) to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: payment of taxes, 3-3 McReynolds, Robert L. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: 1933 taxes, 3-3 McReynolds, Sam D. (26) to Lewis S. Pope, 1922-1935, re: Pope’s support in Congressional election; assistance for Clint McGhee; guard position for Creed Swafford at Brushy Mountain; parole for T.J. Scott; conference with Gov. Peay on Supreme Court appointment for Pope; permanent appointment for son of J.F. Webb; Henry Horton’s gubernatorial plans; redistricting of Congressional districts; application of D.Y. Pearson with Bureau of Indian Affairs; Pope’s announcement for Governor; conversation with Crump and Byrns; endorsement of Raymond B. Gibson for postmaster at Spring City, Rhea County, Tennessee; Pope’s

appointment with Hull and McKellar about place for Pope on Board of Tennessee River Project; Crump possible Board member; Dr. Morgan of Ohio probable appointee; conferences meet on Tennessee Valley bill; Pope for Muscle Shoals Board; meeting with President; Crump only member of delegation not for Pope; McReynolds’ appointment to Conference; McKellar believes Pope to be appointed Assistant Attorney General of U.S.; meeting with President; Bachman advises Pope to be appointed attorney for either Industrial Board or Agricultural Department; meeting with Attorney General Cummings on Pope’s application for Parole Board; Pope’s recommendation of Eleanor Williamson for postmaster at Dayton, Rhea County; support for Fall Creek project; 3-4, 3-5 McReynolds, Sam D. (2) to E.M. Williamson, 1933, re: appointment of Pope to Board under Muscle Shoals Act; Post Office appointment at Spring City; requests that Edgar Broyles be appointed Deputy Internal Revenue Collector; talk with McKellar about place for Pope, 3-5 McReynolds, Sam D. to Joe W. Pope, 1934, re: enclosed copy of Farm Mortgage bill, 3-5 Mack-International Motor Truck Corp, to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: investigation of Hall- Diesel Power and Truck Co., 3-6 Mackey, D.E. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: encloses letter endorsing Pope for U.S. Senate, 3-6 Maddox, Bob Lee to Lewis S. Pope, 1932, re: support, Pope for Governor, 3-6 Malone, Lit to Sen. Jno. K. Shields, 1917, re: recommends Pope for U.S. Attorney, 3-6 Malone, Mrs. Lit to Lewis S. Pope, 1933, re: support for Pope for Governor, 3-6 Maney, John L. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: income tax, 3-6 Manier, Will R., Jr. to Lewis S. Pope, 1932, re: suggestions for a series of radio broadcasts by Pope supporters in Democratic gubernatorial primary, 3-6 Manier, Will R., Jr. to Wallace Edwards, 1934, re: plans for the gubernatorial campaign of Pope and Senate race by Browning, 3-6 Manier, Will R. to Arch W. Patterson, 1934, re: meeting of Pope supporter to plan for gubernatorial campaign, 3-6 Manier, Will R., Jr. to Mrs. Austin Peay, 1934, re: requests telegram to Pope to be read at Trenton, Gibson County, on May 12, 3-6 Manley, James W. (2) to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: 1933 income tax, 3-6 Manson, Nellie to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: 1933 income tax, 3-6 Marney, Roscoe to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: supports Pope for U.S. Senate, 3-6 Marshall, Leslie to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: 1933 income tax, 3-6 Marshall, Mary E. to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: 1933 income tax, 3-6 Martin, C.G. (2) to Lewis S. Pope, 1937, re: income tax, 3-6 Martin, Jack to L.S. Pope, 1937, re: endorsement of Pope for U.S. Senate, 3-6 Mask, Don to Mary E. Holt, 1937, re: campaign in Hardeman County for Pope for U.S. Senate, 3-