Collection Regarding the Investiture of Chancellor Jimmy G. Cheek
This collection houses invitations, programs, correspondence, news clippings, and certificates of recognition documenting the investiture of Jimmy G. Cheek as the University of Tennessee's seventh Chancellor on May 1, 2009.
Dates
- 2009 April 8-May 21
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
1.5 Linear Feet
Abstract
This collection houses invitations, programs, correspondence, news clippings, and certificates of recognition documenting the investiture of Jimmy G. Cheek as the University of Tennessee's seventh Chancellor on May 1, 2009.
Biographical/Historical Note
Jimmy Geary Cheek was born in Gorman, Texas to Geary B. and Mayme (Wright) Cheek on September 7, 1946. He earned his BS (1969) and PhD (1975) from Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University and his MEd from Lamar University (1972). Cheek began his academic career as a Professor of Agriculture at the University of Florida, where he subsequently served as Assistant Dean for Academy Programs for the College of Agriculture (1992-1999), Dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (1999-2004), and Senior Vice President for Agriculture and Natural Resources (2005-2009). On May 1, 2009 Cheek became the University of Tennessee's seventh Chancellor. He is married to Ileen (Griffith) Cheek, and they have two children.
Arrangement
This collection consists of two folders.
Acquisition Note
These items were transferred to Special Collections.
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository