Dabney, Chas. W., Jr. Raleigh, N.C. To O. P. Temple. Replying to Temple's letter of the 13th, with its enclosed report; former letter to Mr. Comfort has shown writer's interest in getting a similar institution started in North Carolina, resulting in vigorous action by the trustees; states salary, perquisites and attractions in remaining where he is; would consider offer to U. of T. Attached a letter are two clippings (not mentioned in text) from Raleigh, N.C. News and Observer, April 1887, entitled respectively, Industrial education for the South and a plea for manual training (Pages 21-22), 1887 July 15
Material in Box 2 dates from May 28, 1886 through December 27, 1888. Most of the correspondences were from John. M. McBryde (who was picked to serve as University President but never took office). Other major correspondents during this time were Edward Joynes, Charles W. Dabney (University President from 1887-1904), and other College Trustees.Material from Box 3 dates from January 30, 1889 through January 24, 1907. The main correspondents from this time include Edward S. Joynes (an influential faculty member), Charles Dabney (University President from 1887-1904), and Samuel M. Arnell (a Tennessee Congressman and local historian).
Dates
- 1887 July 15
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
From the Collection: 1.5 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository