Department of Chemistry Records
This collection consists primarily of correspondence and shows the operations of the University of Tennessee's Department of Chemistry between 1918 and 1927. Of particular interest are the materials documenting the construction of new laboratory facilities in Science Hall during the early 1920s.
Dates
- 1918-1927
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
1.8 Linear Feet
Abstract
This collection consists primarily of correspondence and shows the operations of the University of Tennessee's Department of Chemistry between 1918 and 1927. Of particular interest are the materials documenting the construction of new laboratory facilities in Science Hall during the early 1920s.
Biographical/Historical Note
The University of Tennessee's Department of Chemistry dates back to at least 1825 when President David Sherman bought $500 worth of chemical equipment for East Tennessee College. The Department's first Professor, Reverend Lucius F. Clark, was appointed in 1838. Students were taught by lecture and demonstration until student laboratory work was introduced in the mid-19th century. When East Tennessee University became the University of Tennessee in 1879, the chemistry curriculum was altered considerably and a full major was created. Charles Dabney further improved the program, increasing the number of staff, constructing a new science building, developing an extensive research program, and creating a BS program. The department began granting PhD degrees in 1947, and today offers respected graduate and undergraduate programs.
Arrangement
This collection consists of eighteen folders.
Acquisition Note
These records are property of the University of Tennessee's Archives.
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository