Herbert E. Copeland Slide Collection
The Herbert E. Copeland Slide Collection consists of 180 glass-plate negatives, dating around the turn of the 20th century. There are many slides of people, parades, and homes. Some are from east Tennessee. Some slides were labeled by the original owner and any use of "me" or "H. E. C" in the container list refers to Herbert E. Copeland. Many slides are unidentified. Some slides are of East Tennessee. Some slides are discolored and/or dark. Most slides are 4 x 5 inches, and a few slides are 2 x 3 inches. The collection totals two boxes. For more information, see MS 0847: The Herbert E. Copeland Railroadiana Collection, 1909-1969.
Dates
- circa 1900-circa 1910, undated
Conditions Governing Access
Collections are stored offsite and must be requested in advance. See www.special.lib.utk.edu for detailed information. Collections must be requested through a registered Special Collections research account.
Conditions Governing Use
The UT Libraries claims only physical ownership of most material in the collections. Persons wishing to broadcast or publish this material must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants on www.special.lib.utk.edu for detailed information. Collections must be requested through a registered Special Collections research account.
Extent
1.2 Linear Feet
Abstract
The Herbert E. Copeland Slide Collection consists of 180 glass-plate negatives, dating around the turn of the 20th century. There are many slides of people, parades, and homes. Some are from East Tennessee.
Biographical/Historical Note
Herbert Earl Copeland was born on March 7, 1888 in Knoxville, Tennessee to Edward and Mae Thomas Copeland. He attended the University of Tennessee between 1907 and 1913, graduating with degrees in Mining Engineering and Metallurgical Engineering. He worked as a plant superintendent for the US Stove Company in South Pittsburg, Tennessee for many years. He died on January 9, 1968 and is buried in Bradley County, Tennessee.
Copeland married Lynn Russell (1900-1973) on November 28, 1925, and the couple had one child, Herbert Earl Copeland Jr. (1926-2016).
Arrangement
Collection consists of two photograph boxes.
Acquisition Note
Mrs. H. E. Copeland donated this collection to the UT Special Collections Library.
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository