Photographs of Tennessee Cities Collection
This collection contains images (primarily postcard views) of 135 Tennessee cities. It is particularly rich in images of Knoxville, documenting the city and its history through pictures of airports, individual buildings, maps, vistas, people, vehicles, the Tennessee River, street scenes, and the 1982 World's Fair.
Dates
- 1850-2007
- Majority of material found within 1886-1960
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 contains images (primarily postcard views) of 135 Tennessee cities. It is particularly rich in images of Knoxville, documenting the city and its history through pictures of airports, individual buildings, maps, vistas, people, vehicles, the Tennessee River, street scenes, and the 1982 World's Fair.
Biographical/Historical Note
First settled in 1786 by James White, the city of Knoxville was officially founded in 1791 and was named the capital of the Southwest Territory and then the first capital of the state of Tennessee in 1796. Knoxville has remained one of the three largest cities in Tennessee and is known for hosting the 1982 World's Fair.
Arrangement
Collection consists of two boxes divided into three series:
- Series I: Photographs of Tennessee Cities (excluding Knoxville), circa 1880-1991 (bulk 1905-1950)
- Series II: Photographs of Knoxville, circa 1850-2007 (bulk 1886-circa 1960)
- Series III: Photographs of Chattanooga, circa 1865-1900
Acquisition Note
This collection is property of the University of Tennessee Libraries, Knoxville, Special Collections.
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository