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University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 275 Collections and/or Records:

Science Alliance Records

 Collection
Identifier: AR-0414
Abstract

The majority of this collection consists of correspondence documenting the appointment of scientists to the Science Alliance's Distinguished Scientist program in the 1980s and 1990s. Other materials show some of the Alliance's administrative activities.

Dates: 1983-1993

Science, Engineering, and Computing Center Planning and Construction Records

 Collection
Identifier: AR-0674
Abstract

This collection houses correspondence, funding proposals, space planning information, and other materials documenting the planning and construction of the Science, Engineering, and Computing Facility.

Dates: 1985-1988

Scientia Magazine

 Collection
Identifier: AR-0637
Abstract

This magazine, entitled Scientia, was published in the fall of 2006 and discusses contemporary research at the University of Tennessee. Articles are devoted to such topics as behavioral systems, polymers, microbes, archeology in Mycenae, and faculty profiles.

Dates: 2006 Fall

Senior Recognition Brochure

 Collection
Identifier: AR-0635
Abstract

This booklet documents a May 1998 ceremony held to honor top collegiate graduates from across the University of Tennessee.

Dates: 1998 May 15

Sigma Alpha Epsilon Chapter Photos

 Collection
Identifier: AR-0479
Abstract

This collection consists of two photographs of the University of Tennessee chapter of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity dating from 1938 and 1939. The images include the name of each member and his state of origin as well as the Chapter's house mother. The photographs were shot at Seat's Studio in Lebanon, Tennessee.

Dates: 1938-1939

Sigma Xi Petition

 Collection
Identifier: AR-0545
Abstract

This collection consists of a petition to the Executive Committee of The Society of Sigma Xi to establish a chapter at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. It includes the rationale for establishment, information on the University and its current research initiatives, and brief vitas of petitioners and their publications.

Dates: 1944

Sigma Xi Records

 Collection
Identifier: AR-0034
Abstract

This collection contains invitations, programs, lists of members, and other materials documenting the Society of the Sigma Xi at the University of Tennessee.

Dates: 1943 September-1955

Smith Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-2918
Abstract

This collection houses correspondence, photographs, certificates, medals, genealogical information, newspaper clippings, calling cards, bridal shower favors, published works, clothing, and other materials documenting the lives of the Smart, Smith, Miller, and Wyatt families of Indiana and Tennessee.

Dates: 1836, 1906-1945, 1966

Southeast University-China Commemorative Plate

 Collection
Identifier: AR-0771
Abstract

This item is a plate given to the University of Tennessee, Knoxville by Southeast University-China. Southeast University participates in the Confucius Institute, a division of UTK's international program for exchange students between Knoxville, USA and Nanjing, China. The plate is a fragile ceramic with an image of one of Southeast University's halls. It comes complete with a folding wooden stand.

Dates: undated

Southern Pacific Railroad Menu

 Collection
Identifier: AR-0673
Abstract

The Tennessee Volunteers football team encountered this menu on January 1, 1940 while traveling to the Rose Bowl on the Southern Pacific Railroad.

Dates: 1940 January 1

Sports and Homecoming Slides

 Collection
Identifier: AR-0590
Abstract

This collection houses slides depicting such subjects as Homecoming, basketball, football, track, concerts, and a snowy Circle Park.

Dates: 1987-1988

Stanley J. Folmsbee Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-1366
Abstract

This collection consists primarily of manuscripts, notes, publications, correspondence, and other materials documenting Stanley J. Folmsbee's work with the University of Tennessee's History Department and with the East Tennessee Historical Society.

Dates: 1918-1974; Majority of material found within 1940-1969

Stanley J. Folmsbee Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-1381
Abstract

This collection includes material from Stanley J. Folmsbee's work with the East Tennessee Historical Society and the research he conducted into East Tennessee history.

Dates: 1801-1971; Majority of material found within 1966-1971

Steam Plant Water Quality Testing Equipment

 Collection
Identifier: AR-0108
Abstract

This collection houses a water testing kit, two glass graduated cylinders, one stirring/measuring rod, a glass melting pot with pouring spout and handle, and a glass and rubber apparatus, labeled Nitrates, with an attached glass dispensing tube. All of this equipment is labeled Steam Plant. The collection also includes an advertisement for a Spectrophotometer (used for water quality testing) and the Allen prize in Mathematics (donated by the 1927 recipient, Clara Hamlett of Kingsport).

Dates: undated

Steward’s Hall Boarding Account Ledgers

 Collection
Identifier: AR-0216
Abstract

This collection houses two boarding account ledgers documenting the Steward's Hall between 1890 and 1892.

Dates: 1890-1892

Stewart Lillard Papers

 Collection
Identifier: AR-0497
Abstract

Stewart Lillard assembled this collection of University of Tennessee memorabilia dating from the early 1910s to 1929. It includes a 1918 commencement invitation and program, a 1911-1912 student directory, a 1929 program for the Tau Beta Phi Installation Banquet, and a copy of Press Bulletin No. 9, Liming Soils.

Dates: 1899-1929

Student Affairs and Organizations Collection

 Collection
Identifier: AR-0597
Abstract

This collection is composed primarily of newspaper articles (taken mainly from the Daily Beacon and the Knoxville News-Sentinel) documenting student organizations, publications, fraternities and sororities, and Senior Gift. The Senior Gift is further documented with several pamphlets. Additionally, the collection houses information showing student participation in and service to the community.

Dates: 1988-2001

Student Council of the Honor System Minutes

 Collection
Identifier: AR-0114
Abstract

This collection houses the minutes of the Student Council of the Honor System dating from January 19, 1917 to February 27, 1918.

Dates: 1917 January 19-1918 February 27

Symposium on Technology, Society, and the Common Good: The Energy Question Papers

 Collection
Identifier: AR-0035
Abstract

These three papers were presented at the Symposium on Technology, Society and the Common Good: The Energy Question held at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville on October 29-30, 1979.

Dates: 1979 October 29-30

Task Force for Blacks Collection

 Collection
Identifier: AR-0561
Abstract

This collection contains material documenting the formation and activities of the University’s Task Force on Blacks, which was created to monitor the condition of and provide policy recommendations for black students, faculty, and staff. The collection contains a wide variety of material, including summaries of interviews with various administrators, reports from colleges and departments, student responses to questionnaires, and other materials.

Dates: 1969-1975