LeRoy Graf Collection
These papers are principally from the time of LeRoy Graf's service as chairman of the history department and many relate to Graf's research interests. Materials include correspondence, his political and historical publications, research files, records of the History Department, and many University of Tennessee reports and publications.
Dates
- 1625-1982
- Majority of material found within 1939-1982
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
5 Linear Feet (5 record boxes)
Abstract
This collection contains materials principally from the time of LeRoy Graf's service as chairman of the History Department at the University of Tennessee. Materials include correspondence, his political and historical publications, research files, records of the History Department, and many University of Tennessee reports and publications.
Biographical/Historical Note
Dr. LeRoy Graf (1915-1993) received his MA and PhD degrees from Harvard University. He taught at Harvard, Radcliffe College, Tufts College, and the Ohio State University before coming to the University of Tennessee. Long considered one of the university's most distinguished professors, Graf was instrumental in the forming of the local Phi Beta Kappa Chapter on the University of Tennessee campus. Also, Graf was well known for his editing of the Andrew Johnson Papers, a project he began in 1956. Graf was head of the History Department at the University of Tennessee from 1965 to 1980.
Arrangement
Collection consists of five boxes divided into four topical series: Census Material; Correspondence; Publications; and University of Tennessee Material.
Acquisition Note
Dr. LeRoy Graf donated this collection to 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