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University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 253 Collections and/or Records:

College Scholars Projects

 Collection
Identifier: AR-0400
Abstract

This collection houses projects completed as part of the College Scholars program between 1970 and 2007.

Dates: 1970-2007; undated

Commencement Books and Invitations

 Collection
Identifier: AR-0468
Abstract

This collection contains an 1887 invitation to the Oratorical Contest for Valedictorians from the UT Medical and Dental Departments, an 1896 UT commencement invitation, a 1920 UT commencement book, a 1921 UT commencement book, and a 1921 UT commencement invitation.

Dates: 1887-1921

Commission for Blacks Collection

 Collection
Identifier: AR-0565
Abstract

This collection contains materials documenting the Commission for Blacks at the University of Tennessee, an advisory group to the Chancellor designed to address issues affecting black faculty, staff, and students on campus. Materials include statements of goals, meeting agendas, correspondence, reports of complaints over racial issues, and other documents.

Dates: 1976-1999

Commission for Women Records

 Collection
Identifier: AR-0047
Abstract

This collection houses meeting minutes, reports, papers, notes, and records of awards documenting the activities of the University of Tennessee's Commission for Women from 1970 to 2002. The bulk of the material dates from the 1980s.

Dates: 1970-2002; Majority of material found within Bulk circa 1980

Company B Training Detachment Photograph

 Collection
Identifier: AR-0027
Abstract

This framed photograph shows the Company B Training Detachment from the University of Tennessee in formation on the grounds of Chilhowee Park in Knoxville, Tennessee. A note in the lower right hand corner reads Thompson Photo 4 Knoxville.

Dates: 1918 July-August

Correspondence regarding the World's Fair Park

 Collection
Identifier: AR-0589
Abstract

This collection houses correspondence documenting the University of Tennessee's role in the further development of the site of the 1982 World's Fair. Some of the correspondence proposes that the site be used for an Appalachian Pioneer Museum. The collection also contains a report from the working group charged with planning for the site.

Dates: 1988-1989

Cotton Fiber Research Laboratory Records

 Collection
Identifier: AR-0489
Abstract This collection houses research files, data, publications (usually describing the use of the stelometer, arealometer, and fibrograph or referencing the lab's achievements in developing more precise versions of these tools), reference materials, and patent files documenting the activities of the University of Tennessee's Cotton Fiber Research Laboratory. The collection also contains records of various conferences where the scientists presented their research, including manuscript and final...
Dates: 1902-1999; Majority of material found within 1933-1995

Counseling Center Brochures

 Collection
Identifier: AR-0655
Abstract

This collection houses two brochures published by the University of Tennessee's Counseling Center.

Dates: undated

Cultural Attractions Series Brochure

 Collection
Identifier: AR-0631
Abstract

This brochure, produced by the Cultural Attractions Committee, communicates the 2003-2004 event lineup. It includes information about performers, dates, house policies, and ticketing.

Dates: 2003-2004

Cultural Attractions Series Brochures

 Collection
Identifier: AR-0660
Abstract

These brochures advertise the 1998-1999 and 1999-2000 seasons of the Cultural Attractions Series.

Dates: 1998-2000

Dean of Women Collection

 Collection
Identifier: AR-0345
Abstract

This collection houses annual reports, papers, and other materials documenting the Dean of Women at the University of Tennessee.

Dates: 1897-1975; Majority of material found within 1956-1975

Deeds to the University of Tennessee

 Collection
Identifier: AR-0760
Abstract

This collection contains copies of deeds of university property dating from 1795-1927, with contracts listing who the property was bought from, when, and the conditions of the transaction. The deeds include landmark additions: acquisitions from Blount College, various farm properties, the president's home, and athletic fields. Digital surrogates are online in the TRACE Repository.

Dates: 1795-1927

Department of Chemistry Fellowship Records

 Collection
Identifier: AR-0161
Abstract

This collection houses applications and correspondence documenting fellowships in the University of Tennessee's Department of Chemistry between 1928 and 1934.

Dates: 1928-1934

Department of Chemistry Records

 Collection
Identifier: AR-0033
Abstract

This collection consists primarily of correspondence and shows the operations of the University of Tennessee's Department of Chemistry between 1918 and 1927. Of particular interest are the materials documenting the construction of new laboratory facilities in Science Hall during the early 1920s.

Dates: 1918-1927

Department of History Course Offerings

 Collection
Identifier: AR-0133
Abstract

This collection consists of winter and fall course packets for the University of Tennessee's Department of History dating from 1973 to 1974 and from 1976 to 1979. These packets consist of a list of upper division courses offered, including the course number, title, period, synopsis, professor, and time.

Dates: 1973-1979

Department of History Newsletter

 Collection
Identifier: AR-0668
Abstract

The University of Tennessee's Department of History published this newsletter, entitled Footnotes, in the fall of 2004. It includes an interview with Professor Thomas Burman about his book on reading the Koran in Latin Christendom and an article about Professor Bruce Wheeler's retirement in addition to information about faculty awards, research, and alumni.

Dates: 2004

Development Council 50th Anniversary Program

 Collection
Identifier: AR-0644
Abstract

This commemorative program celebrates the 50th anniversary of the University of Tennessee's Development Council.

Dates: 2005 September 30

Dick Gregory for President Dollar

 Collection
Identifier: AR-0172
Abstract

This collection houses a phony dollar dated November 5, 1968 promoting civil rights activist Dick Gregory for President and Mark Lane for Vice President. These souvenirs were handed out to students when Gregory spoke at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville in the winter of 1968-1969.

Dates: 1968 November 5

Directions for Registration

 Collection
Identifier: AR-0337
Abstract

This set of directions for registering for classes was issued to University of Tennessee students in 1936.

Dates: 1936 March 20-21

Distinguished Alumni List

 Collection
Identifier: AR-0229
Abstract

This collection consists of materials documenting the selection and addition of names to the University of Tennessee's Distinguished Alumni List. It includes submission forms, correspondence, and biographical notes.

Dates: 1996