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Scotia Caledonia Hume Diploma

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0097

  • Staff Only

This diploma certifies that the East Tennessee Female Institute conferred the degree of Mistress of Polite Literature on Scotia Caledonia Hume on July 26, 1849.

Dates

  • 1849 July 26

Conditions Governing Access

Collections are stored offsite, and a minimum of 2 business days are needed to retrieve these items for use. Researchers interested in consulting any of the collections are advised to contact Special Collections.

Conditions Governing Use

The copyright interests in this collection remain with the creator. For more information, contact Special Collections.

Extent

0.1 Linear Feet (1 oversize folder)

Abstract

This diploma certifies that the East Tennessee Female Institute conferred the degree of Mistress of Polite Literature on Scotia Caledonia Hume on July 26, 1849.

Biographical/Historical Note

Scotia Caledonia Hume was born to David and Eliza (Saunderson) Hume in Tennessee on April 25, 1832. She earned a Mistress of Polite Literature Degree on July 26, 1849 and married Oliver Perry Temple (1820-1907) on September 9, 1851. The couple had one daughter, Mary Boyce (1856-1929). Scotia (Hume) Temple died on October 25, 1889 and is buried in Old Gray Cemetery in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Arrangement

This collection consists of a single folder.

Repository Details

Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository

Contact:
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Knoxville TN 37996 USA
865-974-4480