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An act to change the name of East Tennessee University

 Collection
Identifier: AR-0110

  • Staff Only

This act, formally approved on March 11, 1879, changed the name of East Tennessee University to The University of Tennessee.

Dates

  • 1879 March 11

Conditions Governing Access

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Conditions Governing Use

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Extent

0.1 Linear Feet

Abstract

This act, formally approved on March 11, 1879, changed the name of East Tennessee University to The University of Tennessee.

Biographical/Historical Note

The institution's names have indluded Blount College (1794–1807), East Tennessee College (1807–1840), East Tennessee University (1840–1879), and the University of Tennessee (1879–present).

Arrangement

This collection consists of a single folder.

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