East Tennessee University Civil War Photograph
This collection contains an oversized photograph of the East Tennessee University during the Civil War. It was taken from the south side of the Tennessee River looking towards the Hill and shows Old College, East College, and West College. An unidentified encampment is visible in the foreground.
Dates
- 1860s
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Extent
0.2 Linear Feet
Abstract
This collection contains an oversized photograph of the East Tennessee University during the Civil War. It was taken from the south side of the Tennessee River looking towards the Hill and shows Old College, East College, and West College.
Biographical/Historical Note
East Tennessee University was the predecessor of the University of Tennessee. It shut down in 1862 when Confederate Armies occupied the three main college buildings on the Hill. The buildings were used as barracks and hospitals for the wounded and were occupied later by the Union Army for the same purposes. Following the War, the buildings were restored and remained in use until 1919, when they were demolished to make way for Ayres Hall.
Arrangement
Collection consists of one item.
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