Tennessee Ornithological Society Records
This collection houses records of the Tennessee Ornithological Society documenting the birds of Tennessee between 1882 and 1997. Material includes notebooks, notecards, charts, photographs, and more.
Dates
- 1882-1997
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 (2 record boxes)
Abstract
This collection houses records of the Tennessee Ornithological Society documenting the birds of Tennessee between 1882 and 1997. Material includes notebooks, notecards, charts, photographs, and more.
Biographical/Historical Note
The Tennessee Ornithological Society was founded on October 7, 1915 by Dr. George Curtis, Albert F. Ganier, Judge H. Y. Hughes, Dr. George R. Mayfield, Dixon Merritt, and A. C. Webb to promote the enjoyment, scientific study, and conservation of birds. The organization's Knoxville chapter was formed in 1923.
Arrangement
Collection consists of two boxes.
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository