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Milton Klein Collection
This collection houses syllabi and course materials, administrative files, scholarly papers, and correspondence documenting Dr. Milton M. Klein's teaching and research into colonial and Revolutionary America.
Barbara Blount Research
This collection houses Neal O'Steen's research into Barbara Blount, including articles from the Tennessee Alumnus and handwritten notes.
Blount College Tuition Receipt
This collection houses a receipt showing that William Clay paid Blount College eight dollars of tuition for his son, Clement Clay, on May 6, 1805. This document has the distinction of being the oldest known item in the University of Tennessee Archives.
East Tennessee College Daybook and Ledger
This collection consists of a daybook and a ledger documenting East Tennessee College (later East Tennessee University). The daybook covers the years 1843 to 1869 while the ledger shows 1829 to 1858.
East Tennessee College Alumni Meeting Transcript
State of Tennessee Land Grant Collection
This collection includes land grants from the State of Tennessee to Nashville University and East Tennessee College. All were signed in 1839 by Governor James K. Polk and Secretary Luke Lea.
Philomathian Society Catalog
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.
Joseph Estabrook Receipt
This collection houses a receipt dated August 6, 1849 indicating that Joseph Estabrook received $675 in salary and $50 in graduation fees from Joseph L. King, then Treasurer of East Tennessee University.
Philomathesian and Chi-Delta Literary Societies Publications and Programs
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).
Horace Maynard Inquiry
Horace Maynard submitted this inquiry about a number of university governance issues to the University of Tennessee's Board of Trustees in 1882. The Board wrote its replies directly on the document.
Franklin H. McClung Diary
This collection houses a diary belonging to East Tennessee University Cadet Franklin H. McClung, Jr. The notebook was produced by Walton, Whann & Co. and includes a printed Calendar for Planters and Farmers covering 1871 to 1873. McClung added a February 1874 roll call for C Company of East Tennessee University Cadets and a list of officers and cadets on the blank pages at the end of the book.
Philomathesian Society Portrait
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.
Jennie and Mary Templeton Notebook and Other Materials
East Tennessee University Board of Trustees Ballot
This collection houses an unused East Tennessee University Board of Trustees Ballot from 1877.
An act to change the name of East Tennessee University
This act, formally approved on March 11, 1879, changed the name of East Tennessee University to The University of Tennessee.
Rogers Van Gilder Papers
This collection houses three certificates of distinction presented by the University of Tennessee's Classical Department (dated 1879, 1880, and 1881), a report of grades (dated January 19, 1882), and a portrait photograph (dated April 25, 1919) documenting Rogers Van Gilder of Knoxville, Tennessee.
Treasurer’s Report
This collection houses a handwritten account of the assets and liabilities of the University of Tennessee.
Henry R. Lenoir Autograph Notebook
This collection consists of an autograph book of Henry Lenoir's from his time at Hiwassee College from 1880-1882. Writings from peers include good wishes for future endeavors and quotes from famous poems.
Angus Orr Medal and Report Card
This collection houses an 1885 report card for Angus E. Orr and an 1887 Medal of the Editor of the Chi Delta Literary Society.
Angus E. Orr Certificate
The University of Tennessee's School of Natural History and Geology awarded this certificate of proficiency with distinction to Angus E. Orr on June 8, 1887.
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