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Universities and colleges -- Tennessee.

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 278 Collections and/or Records:

University of Tennessee (System) Building Bids

 Collection
Identifier: AR-0277
Abstract

This collection houses specifications and bids for construction of and alterations, additions, and modifications to buildings on the University of Tennessee's Knoxville, Martin, and Memphis campuses. All of the bids were originally sent to the director of the Physical Plant, opened, and sent to the secretary of the Board of Trustees for review.

Dates: 1954-1966; Majority of material found within 1965-1966

University of Tennessee Veterans Affairs Records

 Collection
Identifier: AR-0496
Abstract

This collection consists of records documenting veterans' affairs at the University of Tennessee, particularly establishing policies relating to reporting status and monitoring veteran students attending the University with VA funding.

Dates: 1973-1987

University of Tennessee World War II Memorial Service

 Collection
Identifier: AR-0493
Abstract

This collection consists of a program for a memorial service held on October 20, 1946 to honor University of Tennessee alumni and students lost during World War II and a letter from University President James D. Hoskins to the family of Walter Welch Gentry inviting them to attend. The program includes poems, the order of services, and a list of deceased alumni and students.

Dates: 1946 August 1-October 20

University of Tennessee's Economic Impact on the Knoxville Metropolitan Statistical Area Reports

 Collection
Identifier: AR-0151
Abstract

This collection consists of three Economic Impact Reports documenting the impact of the University of Tennessee on the Knoxville Metropolitan Statistical Area from 1985-1986 and the impact of the Athletic Department in October 1991. Both studies were completed by the Center for Business and Economic Research in the College of Business Administration at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

Dates: 1987-1991

University of Tennessee's U. S. Constitution Bicentennial Committee Records

 Collection
Identifier: AR-0275
Abstract

This collection houses materials created and gathered for the U. S. Bicentennial (1976).

Dates: 1973-1977; circa 1994; undated

University Relations Records

 Collection
Identifier: AR-0347
Abstract

This collection houses notes, correspondence, and scripts that the University of Tennessee's University Relations department used to create video promotions and campaigns.

Dates: 1986-1988

University Studies Collection

 Collection
Identifier: AR-0566
Abstract

This collection houses materials documenting the first few years of the University Studies Program, an interdisciplinary collection of activities designed to provide a broad view of science, social science, and humanities. Materials include a timeline showing the establishment of the program, a 1986 program review, budget materials, and catalog entries.

Dates: 1979-1985

UT Ledger

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Identifier: AR-0554
Abstract

This collection houses one ledger book containing financial information documenting the University of Tennessee from 1918 to 1919. Subjects include academic departments (civil engineering, agronomy, animal husbandry, botany, etc.), salaries, advertising, commencement, and other topics.

Dates: 1918-1919

UT President and Chancellor Speeches and Prepared Statements

 Collection
Identifier: AR-0002
Abstract This collection was compiled by University Historian Milton M. Klein and was originally part of AR.0015: University Historian's Files, 1820s-1990s. It consists of prepared speeches (including handwritten notes) given by University of Tennessee Presidents and Chancellors to groups, organizations, and other Universities in addition to press releases and prepared statements. Among the speakers represented are Presidents Andrew Holt (1959-1970), Ed Boling (1970-1988), and Lamar Alexander...
Dates: 1958-1991

UT Radio Broadcast Programs

 Collection
Identifier: AR-0568
Abstract

This collection houses scripts of radio programs broadcast on University of Tennessee radio stations from 1997 to 2005. The material for each month consists of a cover page with a one-line summary of each news story broadcast and detailed scripts (including handwritten edits) for each report. These reports cover University, state, and national news.

Dates: 1997-2005

UT Residence Halls Scrapbook

 Collection
Identifier: AR-0487
Abstract

This collection consists of a scrapbook documenting the University of Tennessee's Residence Halls, including Massey, Strong, Carrick, Reese, Melrose, Humes, Gibbs, Dunford, Clement, and Hess. It includes photographs of students and staff, Homecoming, Carnicus, All-Sing, Intramurals, projects, Closed Circuit TV, and buildings in addition to drawings of the residence halls.

Dates: 1970

Visiting Artists Program Tenth Anniversary Publication

 Collection
Identifier: AR-0174
Abstract

This collection contains a publication titled Ten Twenty-Nine commemorating the tenth anniversary of the Visiting Artists Program at the University of Tennessee Department of Art in 1993. It includes lists of artists, their resumes, and images of their art.

Dates: 1993

Visiting Committee Report

 Collection
Identifier: AR-0510
Abstract This collection houses a report about the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, made by a visiting committee drawn from 24 institutions in 12 states and Mexico. The report is highly comprehensive and includes information about educational programs, financial resources, faculty, libraries, the physical plant, the graduate program, and research, among other topics. At the end of the report is a summary of recommendations and suggestions. Also included in the collection is the University’s first...
Dates: 1971 May-1972 August

Visual Arts Committee Brochure

 Collection
Identifier: AR-0662
Abstract

The Visual Arts Committee produced this brochure to promote art displays in the University Center concourse and visiting artist lectures scheduled during the 1999-2000 academic year.

Dates: 1999-2000

West Tennessee Experiment Station Record Books

 Collection
Identifier: AR-0132
Abstract

These two record books document the work of the West Tennessee Experiment Station between 1924 and 1948. Record Book #1 covers general farm rotations (including wheat, clover, and cotton) from 1924 to 1948, and Record Book #13 records cotton varieties (including planting, picking, and yield) from 1924 to 1934. Each book is signed the Department of Agronomy, 1924.

Dates: 1924-1948

William H. Jesse Tribute

 Collection
Identifier: AR-0207
Abstract

This collection consists of two copies of a memorial composed for William H. Jesse after his death in 1970. It includes a brief obituary, a tribute written by University of Tennessee President Andy Holt, and a tribute written by Jesse's Secretary Daphne Townsend.

Dates: 1970

Winston Churchill Letter

 Collection
Identifier: AR-0113
Abstract

In this February 6, 1946 letter, Winston Churchill declines James D. Hoskins' offer to speak at the University of Tennessee during his stay in Havana.

Dates: 1946 February 6

YWCA Tribute to Women Program

 Collection
Identifier: AR-0677
Abstract

This booklet (which includes a program of events, photographs and biographies of the honorees and judges, and information about the YWCA) documents the Tribute to Women ceremony that the YWCA held in Knoxville on November 2, 1995. University of Tennessee Chancellor Jack Reese served as Master of Ceremonies at the event.

Dates: 1995 November 2