Gary Beck Letters
This collections contains two letters from Gary Beck, a freshman at the University of Tennessee in 1911, written to his parents in Ocala, Florida. In the letters he describes college life being a member of Chi Delta Literary Fraternity and studying engineering.
Dates
- 1911 March 19, April 8
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Extent
0.1 Linear Feet
Abstract
This collection includes one folder of two letters from Gary Beck at the University of Tennessee to his parents in Ocala, Florida.
Biographical/Historical Note
Dow Gary Beck was born on October 29, 1890. He attended the University of Tennessee from 1911-1915 and studied engineering. He was also a member of Chi Delta Literary Fraternity. He later attended the University of Florida to earn an M.S. in engineering. Beck was a member of the Sons of the American Revolution. He died on October 24, 1975.
Arrangement
This collection consists of one folder.
Acquisition Note
This collection was donated to Special Collections in 2012.
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository