Knoxville (Tenn.) Chamber of Commerce Collection
This collection contains some awards given and received by the Chamber; pictures and slides of Knoxville and individual buildings and persons in the city; movie reels made for the Chamber about the city and the surrounding area; tax and salary records of the Chamber and Knoxville businesses; local publications collected by the Chamber relating mainly to industrial topics; papers relating to the American Enka Corporation; and the Chamber's involvement in the World's Fair in general and more specifically, papers relating to the World's Fair Lodging Services Referral Program.
The 13 boxes are accompanied by oversized awards, framed pictures, reels, ledgers, slide boxes, and a flag of the United States.
The portion of a box devoted tot he American Enka papers is of a particular interest because these papers date earlier than the other materials included in the Chamber of Commerce collection. Apparently, subscriptions were sold to local businesses to support the construction of the American Enka Corporation in Knoxville. The related subscription lists, bank books, correspondence, receipt books, and resolutions are included.
Dates
- 1907-1985
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
25.5 Linear Feet
Abstract
This collection contains some awards given and received by the Chamber; pictures and slides of Knoxville and individual buildings and persons in the city; movie reels made for the Chamber about the city and the surrounding area; tax and salary records of the Chamber and Knoxville businesses; local publications collected by the Chamber relating mainly to industrial topics; papers relating to the American Enka Corporation; and the Chamber's involvement in the World's Fair in general and more specifically, papers relating to the World's Fair Lodging Services Referral Program.
Biographical/Historical Note
The Knoxville Chamber of Commerce spawned from the Board of Trade that was establish in 1869. The original goals were to try and get industrial plants to move into the city, promote educational plans, and mkae city improvements to try and get people to move to Knoxville. Today, the organization represents over 2,200 businesses.
Arrangement
Collection consists of 13 boxes plus oversized material.
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository