Deeds to the University of Tennessee
This collection contains photocopies of deeds of university property, with contracts listing who the property was bought from, when, and the conditions of the transaction. The deeds include landmark additions: acquisitions from Blount College, various farm properties, the president's home, and athletic fields. The dates here range from 1795-1927. The box also contains a guide to the deeds. Digital surrogates are available online through the TRACE Repository. The originals are on file in the Treasurer's Office.
Dates
- 1795-1927
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
0.5 Linear Feet
Abstract
This collection contains copies of deeds of university property dating from 1795-1927, with contracts listing who the property was bought from, when, and the conditions of the transaction. The deeds include landmark additions: acquisitions from Blount College, various farm properties, the president's home, and athletic fields. Digital surrogates are online in the TRACE Repository.
Biographical/Historical Note
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville was established in September 10, 1794, two years before Tennessee became the 16th state to join the Union. It is the flagship campus of the University of Tennessee System. It was originally chartered as Blount College, rechartered in 1807 as East Tennessee College, then again in 1840 as East Tennessee University. It was among the first universities established west of the Appalachain Mountains. In 1879, it was renamed The University of Tennessee.
Existence and Location of Originals
The originals are on file at the Treasurer's Office.
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository