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Wiley L. Morgan Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0459

  • Staff Only

This collection consists of Wiley L. Morgan's university materials, photographs, sketches, identification card, and a certificate. In the collection are his report cards from grade school and the University of Tennessee, college essays, thesis, photographs, Appalachian Expedition identification pass, and a certificate from the American Flag House and Betsy Ross Memorial Association.

Dates

  • 1884-1902, 1982, undated
  • Majority of material found within 1884-1894

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

0.25 Linear Feet (1 quarter box)

Abstract

This collection consists of Wiley L. Morgan's university materials, photographs, sketches, identification card, and a certificate. In the collection are his report cards from grade school and the University of Tennessee, college essays, thesis, photographs, Appalachian Expedition identification pass, and a certificate from the American Flag House and Betsy Ross Memorial Association.

Biographical/Historical Note

Wiley Morgan was born on November 24, 1874 to James Lafayette Morgan (1844-1914) and Lucinda R. (Jones) Morgan. He attended Knoxville public schools and the University of Tennessee (1890-1894). Morgan was the editor of the Knoxville Sentinel during the early 1900s. During his tenure, he covered such events as the tragic train wreck in New Market, Tennessee on September 4, 1904. He died on July 16, 1960 in Knoxville.

Arrangement

This collection is in four folders in a single box.

Acquisition Note

This collection was donated to Special Collections by Mrs. J.E. Douglass circa 1965.

Repository Details

Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository

Contact:
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Knoxville TN 37996 USA
865-974-4480