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University of Tennessee, Knoxville -- History.

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 78 Collections and/or Records:

Faculty Senate Records

 Collection
Identifier: AR-0796
Abstract

This collection houses memoranda, reports, minutes, agendas, reports, membership information, resolutions, by-laws, and other materials documenting the University of Tennessee's Faculty Senate activities dating from 1936 to the present.

Dates: 1936-2017, undated

Florence MacLeod Scrapbook

 Collection
Identifier: MS-1471
Abstract

This embossed scrapbook, filled with heartfelt letters from colleagues and former students, was assembled by Edith Jones and Geri Piper to celebrate Florence MacLeod's retirement from the University of Tennessee on September 1, 1962. In addition to 58 letters, it includes items from her retirement party and other mementos from that year.

Dates: 1962 June-December

Freshman Caps

 Collection
Identifier: AR-0804
Abstract

The Freshman Caps Collection includes two University of Tennessee freshman caps from the year of 1947.

Dates: 1947-1948

Guinness World Record: Largest Human Letter - Power T Collection

 Collection
Identifier: AR-0794
Abstract

This collection contains materials collected from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville's world record event that took place on March 29, 2017 in Neyland Stadium. The Guinness World Record for the Largest Human Letter consisted of 4,223 people wearing orange and forming a large letter T that spanned 190 feet by 190 feet.

Dates: 2017 March 20-29

History Department Records

 Collection
Identifier: AR-0048
Abstract

The History Department Records contains records from the University of Tennessee's Department of History, dating between 1934-1980. The collection covers when the history department was part of the Department of History and Political Science, when it split into a single department in 1941, and became formally established as the Department of History in 1946.

Dates: 1934-1980

History Department Records

 Collection
Identifier: AR-0055
Abstract

This collection contains records from the University of Tennessee's Department of History, dating 1966-1979.

Dates: 1966-1979

History Department Records

 Collection
Identifier: AR-0365
Abstract

This collection houses records documenting the University of Tennessee's Department of History from 1938 to 1987.

Dates: 1938-1987

Hopecote Collection

 Collection
Identifier: AR-0797
Abstract

The historic Hopecote house, built in 1924, was renovated by The University of Tennessee in 1976 as an honorable guest home. Hopecote was added to the National Registry of Historic Places in 2012. This collection includes scrapbooks, a guest book, pamphlets, photographs, newspaper clippings, and letters.

Dates: 1978-1985

Horace Maynard Inquiry

 Collection
Identifier: AR-0326
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1882

J. Wade Gilley Papers

 Collection
Identifier: AR-0793
Abstract

The J. Wade Gilley collections contains the papers from his time as the president of the University of Tennessee from 1999-2001. It contains reading files, newspaper clippings, memos and correspondence related to his inauguration, time as president adnd resignation. as well as administrative papers and correspondence from during his presidency, and newspaper clippings and an audio tape interview related to his resignation.

Dates: 1999-2002, undated; undated

John L. Neely Letter and Receipt

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0156
Abstract This collection consists primarily of a letter that Cadet John L. Neely wrote to his mother, Bettie Neely, from the University of Tennessee on September 19, 1887. In it, he says that he enjoys school, discusses his classes, assures his mother that his health has been good, and mentions having spoken with the University's President (Charles W. Dabney) when he was visiting the dorm. Also included is a receipt (signed by W. W. Morrison) indicating that Cadet J. L. Neely has paid the $20.00...
Dates: 1887 September 19-November 14

John Sheridan Collection

 Collection
Identifier: AR-0791
Abstract

The John Sheridan Collection consists of University of Tennessee bicentennial and other university development and personal media belonging to former UT Medical Center administrator John Sheridan.

Dates: 1974-2016; undated

Joseph Estabrook Letter

 Collection
Identifier: MS-3494
Abstract

Joseph Estabrook wrote this letter to his cousin, Colonel John Wood, on December 25, 1835 from Knoxville, Tennessee. In it, he describes his wife’s continuously declining health and inquires, at length, about many members of his extended family. He also discusses his position as president of East Tennessee College, writing fondly of the college on the hill and comparing it to Amherst and Yale.

Dates: 1835 December 25

Judy Flanagan Papers

 Collection
Identifier: AR-0441
Abstract

This collection houses files that Judy Flanagan created during her tenure as Director of Special Occasions at the University of Tennessee (1990-1999).

Dates: 1990-1999; undated

Lists of Theses Received

 Collection
Identifier: AR-0111
Abstract

These five volumes list the theses and dissertations received by the Library between 1944 and 1966.

Dates: 1944-1966

Lou Daughtry Scrapbooks

 Collection
Identifier: AR-0350
Abstract

This collection houses photocopies of two scrapbooks that Lou Daughtry compiled during her time at the University of Tennessee (1950-1952). Among the items included are clippings, programs, photographs, invitations, ticket stubs, and calendars.

Dates: 1950-1952

Lucile and Warren Kennerly Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-2656
Abstract

These materials document Warren and Lucile Kennerly's involvement with the University of Tennessee and Blount Mansion respectively.

Dates: 1929-circa 2000 (Bulk 1948-1976)

Luke Ebersole Papers

 Collection
Identifier: AR-0357
Abstract

This collection houses materials that Luke Ebersole collected and created while working as the University of Tennessee's Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs (1970-1972), Vice Chancellor for Planning and Administration (1972-1984), and Emeritus Vice Chancellor and Emeritus Professor (1984-).

Dates: 1972-1988

Marion Greenwood Sketches

 Collection
Identifier: MS-3750
Abstract This collection consists of 11 sketch panels done by Marion Greenwood in preparation for her commissioned work for the University of Tennessee University Center in 1955. In 1954, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville hired Greenwood for a year as a visiting professor and artist in residence, to create a mural officially to be called "The History of Tennessee." The sketches depict specific subject sketches of people, to be included in the finished mural, representing Greenwood's idea of the...
Dates: 1954-1955

Milton Klein Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS-2017
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1756-2004; Majority of material found within 1954 - 2004