Ruskin College Collection
This collection contains a book purchased for Ruskin College visitors to sign. It contains twenty-three pages of signatures (and in some cases, addresses) of visitors between 1931 and 1959. Also included are several pieces of correspondence addressed to Mrs. H. N. Dunbar, a teacher at Ruskin.
Dates
- 1931-1959
Conditions Governing Access
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Conditions Governing Use
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Extent
0.2 Linear Feet
Abstract
This collection contains a book purchased for Ruskin College visitors to sign. It contains twenty-three pages of signatures (and in some cases, addresses) of visitors between 1931 and 1959.
Biographical/Historical Note
Established in 1904, Ruskin Cave College was located on the former grounds of the Ruskin Colony in Ruskin, Tenn. (Dickson County). Headed by R. E. Smith and Colonel R. J. Kelley, the college provided both male and female students with the highest spiritual and literary training in the Grammar and High School grades, as prescribed by law, with an excellent course in vocal and instrumental music.
No biographical information is available regarding Mrs. H. N. Dunbar.
For further materials related to Ruskin Cave College, see also MS 2268.
Arrangement
Collection consists of two folders.
Acquisition Note
This collection was donated to the University of Tennessee Libraries, Knoxville, Special Collections.
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository