Granville Hunt Collection
This collection consists of black-and-white photographs by Knoxville-based photographer Granville Hunt in the 1920s and 1930s. The topics of the photographs are varied, and some of the subject matter may be considered controversial (particularly photographs in folder 8). The photographs have been arranged in folders generally based on topic. Also included in the collection is a sampling of newspaper clippings in which Hunt's photographs appear.
Dates
- circa 1920s-1930s
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
2 Linear Feet
Abstract
This collection consists of black-and-white photographs by Knoxville-based photographer Granville Hunt in the 1920s and 1930s.
Biographical/Historical Note
Cyrus Granville Hunt was born April 18, 1909 to Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Hunt. He was a photographer for the Knoxville News Sentinel beginning in 1928 and later a photographer for the Tennessee Valley Authority. He married Mildred Robinson (1913-1993) on August 18, 1934. Hunt died on October 18, 1963 and is buried in Loudon County, TN.
Arrangement
Collection consists of three series:
Missing Title
- Series I: Photographs, undated
- Series II: Clippings, 1933
- Series III: Oversized Material, undated
Oversized material has been removed to appropriate storage.
Acquisition Note
This collection was purchased by Special Collections.
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository