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J. P. Rhodes Letter

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0039

  • Staff Only

In this 1874 letter, East Tennessee University student J. P. Rhodes petitions the University's faculty to grant him a temporary honorable dismissal from the school due to his lack of financial means.

Dates

  • 1874 December 7

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Extent

0.1 Linear Feet (1 folder)

Abstract

In this 1874 letter, East Tennessee University student J. P. Rhodes petitions the University's faculty to grant him a temporary honorable dismissal from the school due to his lack of financial means.

Biographical/Historical Note

James Pleasant Rhodes was born on September 11, 1853 in Tennessee. He began the classical education program at East Tennessee University in 1873 but was forced to withdraw due to lack of financial resources in late 1874. Although he apparently intended to return to his studies, he never completed his degree. Rhodes died on January 25, 1945 and is buried in Oakwood Cemetery in Milan, Tennessee.

Arrangement

This collection consists of a single folder.

Repository Details

Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository

Contact:
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Knoxville TN 37996 USA
865-974-4480