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L. R. Hesler Family Photographs

 Collection
Identifier: AR-0206

  • Staff Only

This collection consists of photographs of Lexemuel R. Hesler and his family, some biographical information on such family members as Hesler's wife, Esther (Collins) Hesler, and her brother, George LeRoy Collins, and photographs of several University of Tennessee professors.

Dates

  • 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 Linear Feet

Abstract

This collection consists of photographs of Lexemuel R. Hesler and his family, some biographical information on such family members as Hesler's wife, Esther (Collins) Hesler, and her brother, George LeRoy Collins, and photographs of several University of Tennessee professors.

Biographical/Historical Note

Lexemuel Ray Hesler was born to Clinton F. and Laura Iris (Youngblood) Hesler on February 20, 1888 in Veedersburg, Indiana. He earned his AB degree from Wabash College in 1911 and his PhD degree from Cornell University in 1914. He married Esther Lillian Collins on July 2, 1914. Hesler began his career in Botany at Cornell University, where he worked as a fellow (1911-1912), an Instructor (1912-1914), and an Assistant Professor (1914-1919). He came to the University of Tennessee as a Professor of Botany in 1919 and held this position until his retirement in 1958. He also served as the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts from 1934 to 1958. Hesler was also known for his deep appreciation of the arts, his enthusiasm for sports and his many contributions of service to the University. He died in Knoxville on November 20, 1977.

Esther Lillian (Collins) Hesler was born on January 7, 1891 in Genesee County, New York to George Brinton and Lillian (Speer) Collins. She studied history and German at the University of Michigan and taught at Bergen High School in New York State before marrying Lexemuel Hesler. After the couple moved to Tennessee, Esther Hesler taught English in several schools in Knox County. She died in Tennessee in September of 1982.

Arrangement

Collection consists of seven folders.

Acquisition Note

Collection was donated to University Archives.

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