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Kenneth L. Knickerbocker Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-1706

  • Staff Only

This collection consists mostly of personal diaries kept by Kenneth Knickerbocker while he was pursuing graduate studies at Yale University in the early 1930's and at one of his early teaching posts at Rhode Island State College in the early 1940's. Also included are several other personal items.

Dates

  • 1926-1975

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 Linear Feet (1 record box)

Abstract

This collection consists mostly of personal diaries kept by Kenneth Knickerbocker while he was pursuing graduate studies at Yale University in the early 1930's and at one of his early teaching posts at Rhode Island State College in the early 1940's. Also included are several other personal items.

Biographical/Historical Note

Kenneth L. Knickerbocker was born in Dallas, Texas in 1905. He received his AB and AM degrees from Southern Methodist University and his PhD from Yale University. In 1946, Dr. Knickerbocker joined the University of Tennessee faculty as a professor of English. From 1957 to 1963, Knickerbocker served as associate dean of the College of Liberal Arts and was named distinguished professor in 1964. In 1971, Knickerbocker was appointed as academic vice president for the university system, a post he held until 1973 when he returned to full-time professorial duties until his retirement in 1975. He died on December 30, 1990. Knickerbocker authored several textbooks on literature and several volumes on the poet Robert Browning.

Arrangement

Collection consists of one box.

Related Materials

Researchers may also wish to consult MS.2335: Knickerbocker Family Papers (1964-1978) and MS.2383: Alzada Knickerbocker Report Card (1954-1955).

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