Fred G. Wolfe Papers
This collection consists primarily of autographs that Fred G. Wolfe collected during the mid-20th century. It also houses correspondence with Andy Holt and others, photographs with informative captions, poems both published and handwritten, and documents that include a marriage certificate and his union card.
Dates
- 1885 August 1-1971 June 29
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
2 Linear Feet (1 half box, 1 large flat box)
Abstract
This collection consists primarily of autographs that Fred G. Wolfe collected during the mid-20th century. It also houses correspondence with Andy Holt and others, photographs with informative captions, poems both published and handwritten, and documents that include a marriage certificate and his union card.
Biographical/Historical Note
Frederick George Wolfe was born to Frederick George and Catherine M. Wolfe in Lemoore, California on April 14, 1891. He married Catherine Mary Smith (1894-1967) and died in Santa Clara, California on October 29, 1974.
Researchers should note that Wolfe's name is sometimes given as George Frederick rather than as Frederick George. The latter spelling has been used in this finding aid to reflect the order that Wolfe used when signing his name.
Acquisition Note
Fred G. Wolfe donated these materials to the University of Tennessee's Special Collections Library between 1966 and 1971.
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository