Albert Watt Hobt Papers
The Albert Watt Hobt Papers consist of Hobt's collection of poems concerning sports. "Poetry of Sport" is a collection of works by many authors which Hobt hoped to incorporate into a volume of poetry praising sports and athletes.
Dates
- 1930-1960
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Extent
0.5 Linear Feet (1 half box)
Abstract
The Albert Watt Hobt Papers consist of Hobt's collection of poems concerning sports. "Poetry of Sport" is a collection of works by many authors which Hobt hoped to incorporate into a volume of poetry praising sports and athletes.
Biographical/Historical Note
Albert Watt Hobt Sr. (1893-1963) was an athletics coach and professor of physical education at the University of Tennessee. He joined UT in 1921 and served as the head of the physical education department until his retirement in 1961. He married Nelle Bridges Mullineux (1895-1979) in 1918 and they had one child, Albert Watt Hobt Jr. (1919-1977).
Arrangement
Collection consists of one box divided into two series: I. Poetry of Sport Articles and II. Rough or Cutout Articles from Newspapers and Magazines.
Acquisition Note
This collection was given to the University of Tennessee Library by Mrs. Nelle Hobt on May 14, 1964.
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository