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These records document the activities of the University of Tennessee's Office of the Vice President of Academic Affairs (later the Office of the Vice President of Academic Affairs and Research) between 1970 and 1989. Much of the material shows the office's work with the Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC). John W. Prados headed the office during the majority of the time period covered in this collection.

This collection houses a brochure for the University of Tennessee's School of Journalism. It includes a write-up describing the advantages of majoring in Journalism as well as descriptions of sample courses in Journalism and Advertising.

This collection houses correspondence produced by the Papers of Andrew Jackson and the Papers of Andrew Johnson. These letters include attempts to obtain funding from various government entities, arrangements for Harold Moser to come to the University of Tennessee campus to take part in the project, a budget summary for the year 1978, and discussion of a collaboration with Vanderbilt University.

This collection houses correspondence, class materials, manuscripts, newspaper clippings, and photographs documenting Paul L. Soper's career at Western State College and at the University of Tennessee.

This collection contains materials documenting Philip Scheurer’s tenure as Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Administration at the University of Tennessee. Subjects covered in these materials include space and building planning, fraternities, athletics, minority affairs, and other topics.

This collection contains files created by Vice-Chancellor of Student Affairs Philip Scheurer from 1974 to 1997 (bulk 1994-1997) including internal UT documents, correspondence, newspaper articles, press releases, and reports. These reports show such issues as building safety, the UT Phone Fraud scandal, safety issues, parking, campus events, technology fees, campus residences, registration difficulties, computer fraud, and lawsuits.

This collection houses publications and programs documenting the Philomathesian and Chi-Delta Literary Societies at the University of Tennessee from 1850 to 1899. This material includes a copy of the Chi-Delta Crescent (1882), a copy of the Philo Star (1883), the bylaws of the Philomathesian Society (1899), a theater program (1891), and an anniversary program (1850).

This portrait shows the members of the Philomathesian Society at East Tennessee University (now the University of Tennessee) during the 1874-1875 school year. The names of the 49 cadets depicted are printed below the picture.

A library catalog for the Philomathian Society at Cumberland University in Tennessee. The catalog includes a list of books in the society's library from May 20, 1844. There is also a chronological account of books borrowed between 1845 and 1848 from the library. This list includes surname of borrower, book number (which corresponds to the book list), date borrowed and returned.

This collection houses two issues of the Phoenix, a student-created magazine containing poetry, short stories, photographs, drawings, and other art.

This collection houses fourteen student poems that were entered into a 1940 poetry contest at the University of Tennessee.

This one-page flyer advertises the University of Tennessee’s Professional Development Conference for Women and includes brief descriptions of seminars and guest speakers.

This collection houses a report on the state of Tennessee’s efforts to comply with Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. The document includes budget information and narratives, summaries, and evaluations of such projects as assistance in housing, consumer education, and developing leadership skills completed during the 1973 fiscal year.

This collection houses a proposal to the Ford Foundation for a grant of $3,960,000 to strengthen graduate programs in science and engineering at the University of Tennessee in cooperation with the Oak Ridge National Laboratory. The collection also contains related correspondence and summaries of research in progress at the University. Most of the material was created by Alvin Weinberg, director of the Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

This collection contains a report on practical ways in which the University of Tennessee could benefit the state of Tennessee. Particular attention is paid to such broad topics as creating an interest in culture and promoting literacy. Other items discussed include improving animal husbandry and crop growing and ensuring a safe water supply.

This collection houses a variety of materials documenting student activities and organizations at the University of Tennessee between 1838 and 1991.

This collection houses bound volumes containing information about the budget and activities of major research centers in the University of Tennessee system.

This collection houses budget information, research proposals, activities summaries, and other materials documenting research centers at the University of Tennessee.