University of Tennessee Bicentennial Collection
This collection houses a variety of materials documenting the celebrations held in honor of the University of Tennessee's Bicentennial in 1994. Among these items are written recollections of the University contributed by alumni, two copies of Through the Arch: Home Economics to Human Ecology 1897-1994, The Vision Lives On: The University of Tennessee Bicentennial, 1794-1994, and such memorabilia as bumperstickers, window stickers, pins, and two medals commemorating Old College, the first academic building built at the University's present location in Knoxville.
Dates
- 1994
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
0.5 Linear Feet
Abstract
This collection houses a variety of materials documenting the celebrations held in honor of the University of Tennessee's Bicentennial in 1994.
Biographical/Historical Note
Claiming 1794 as its date of origination, the University of Tennessee celebrated its bicentennial in 1994. As part of the celebration, the University published special histories of the University and its individual departments, began the annual Charter Day celebration, and sponsored many individual celebrations across the University of Tennessee campus.
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