For their generous contributions of materials, technical assistance, and funding, the library gratefully acknowledges the following individuals and organizations who made this project possible:

• Anthony D. Smith
• Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC)
• Arwen Hutt
• Blount County Historic Trust
• Connie Garner Nelson and the family of W O. Garner
• The family of A. Randolph Shields
• Jody DeRidder
• John C. Hodges Library Digital Library Center
• Lloyd Ostby
• Sally Gross
• University of Tennessee at Knoxville