Century III Records, 1977-1980.
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Map room drawer K-4 folders 6 and 7
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Special Collections - Upon Request
Workroom range 5 section 7
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Document/manuscript/pamphlet/archival material
Physical Desc
1 cu. ft.
2 oversize folders.
Language
English

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Organization & arrangement of materials
Arrangement: Loosely by committee, function, or event.
General Note
Materials housed in the Special Collections Division of the Main Library, Nashville Public Library.
General Note
Oversize items include a commemorative poster by Paul Harmon, and posters announcing the Century III events called Journey II and Celebration of the Arts.
Restrictions on Access
In library use only. Available by appointment.
Description
Scope and content: Incomplete records of the Century III Commission and several of its subcommittees, documenting various facets of commemorative activities and planning for the celebration of Nashville's first 200 years and the beginning of its third century. Records include reports; newsletters; minutes of the Historical Records committee and the Festivals, Pageants, Events and Parades committee; background on the formation and development of the Nashville Heritage Project, an oral history project to interview over 100 Nashvillians selected for inclusion because of their age, position, or knowledge of Nashville, under the direction of Paul Clements; contracts, correspondence, and related papers concerning a history to be written by Vanderbilt professor Dr. Don Doyle; programs and souvenirs from festivals and special events, including Founders Day, Birthday Week, Celebration of the Arts, Market Street Festival, and others; commemorative advertisements and other items from organizations, businesses or individuals not directly a part of Century III, but who supported commemorative efforts in unofficial partnerships termed "salutes"; communications and publicity efforts for Century III events; plans for a Century III Center(a multi-use convention center and sports arena facility); development of Riverfront Park and the erection of a marker in honor of the Cumberland Compact; and a variety of other materials.
Preferred Citation of Described Materials
Cite as: Century III Records, Special Collections Division, Nashville Public Library.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction
Copyright status is undetermined.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Unidentified donor;,Gift;,Delivered to Southeast Branch, Nashville Public Library, c.2002;,Acc. RT-153.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Mary Glenn Hearne;,Collected;,c.1980;,Acc. RT-154.
Location of Other Archival Materials
Some records of the Century III Commission may also be in the collections of Metro Archives.
Location of Other Archival Materials
Century III Nashville: Nashville Heritage Project, the oral history project under the direction of Paul Clements, is held by the Nashville Room of the Nashville Public Library.
Location of Other Archival Materials
Addresses at Nashville Functions, including several speeches given during Century III events, recorded on audio cassettes, are held by the Nashville Room of the Nashville Public Library.
Location of Other Archival Materials
Century III Clippings, containing newsclippings of various activities related to the Century III celebration, is held by the Nashvill Room of the Nashville Public Library.
Biographical or Historical Data
On October 31, 1977, the Century III Steering Committee was established by Mayor Richard H. Fulton's Executive Order No. 19. The Century III Commission was established by the Metropolitan Council by Ordinance No. 77-775 on February 15, 1978, to serve as an advisory body to the Steering Committee. At least 200 individuals were to serve a three-year term on the Commission, with each member of the Metropolitan Council submitting three names for membership on the Commission. A number of subcommittees were established, including: All-Faith; Birthday; Calendar; Century III Center; Communications; Festivals; Finance; Historical Records; Parade; Project Screening; Souvenirs; Special Projects; Union Station; and Salutes.
Biographical or Historical Data
The Century III Celebration began on Founders Day, December 23, 1979, with a symbolic river crossing to commemorate the journey of James Robertson and his band of settlers who walked across the frozen Cumberland River in 1779. During 1980, numerous events commemorated the founding of Nashville, including a parade on Settlement Day, April 24; a variety of Birthday Week activities in late April, including an All-Faith Service, Graduation to Century III, the Century III Steam Special, and other events; Celebration of the Arts in June at Centennial Park; and commemorative events for the year concluded with Prayers for the Future on December 21, 1980. A detailed account of the entire range of Century III activities can be found in the Commission's published Final Report.
Cumulative Index/Finding Aids
Finding aid available in repository and online;,folder level control.,https://assets.library.nashville.org/documents/finding-aids/Special_Collections_Division_Finding_Aid_CentIII_records.pdf.
Ownership and Custodial History
Most of this collection was donated by an unidentified woman who indicated she had served on the Century III staff. She left the collection at the Southeast Branch library and indicated her desire that the materials be sent to the Nashville Room to become part of their collection. Some of the materials in this collection were compiled or gathered by Nashville Room director, Mary Glenn Hearne during the Century III Celebration.
Publications About Described Materials
Publications: Edgerton, John. Nashville: The Faces of Two Centuries 1780-1980. Nashville: PlusMedia Inc., 1979. Produced as a joint project between the Century III Commission and the publishers of Nashville! magazine.

Citations

APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Century III Commission (Nashville, T. Century III Records .

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Century III Commission (Nashville, Tenn.). Century III Records. .

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Century III Commission (Nashville, Tenn.). Century III Records .

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Century III Commission (Nashville, Tenn.). Century III Records

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