Herbert E. Copeland Slide Collection
The Herbert E. Copeland Slide Collection consists of 180 glass-plate negatives, dating around the turn of the 20th century. There are many slides of people, parades, and homes. Some are from east Tennessee. Some slides were labeled by the original owner and any use of me or H. E. C in the container list refers to Herbert E. Copeland. Many slides are unidentified. Some slides are of East Tennessee. Some slides are discolored and/or dark. Most slides are 4 x 5 inches, and a few slides are 2 x 3 inches. The collection totals two boxes. For more information, see MS 0847: The Herbert E. Copeland Railroadiana Collection, 1909-1969.
Dates
- circa 1900-circa 1910
Conditions Governing Access
Collections are stored offsite and must be requested in advance. See www.special.lib.utk.edu for detailed information. Collections must be requested through a registered Special Collections research account.
Conditions Governing Use
The UT Libraries claims only physical ownership of most material in the collections. Persons wishing to broadcast or publish this material must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants on www.special.lib.utk.edu for detailed information. Collections must be requested through a registered Special Collections research account.
Extent
1.2 Linear Feet
Abstract
The Herbert E. Copeland Slide Collection consists of 180 glass-plate negatives, dating around the turn of the 20th century. There are many slides of people, parades, and homes. Some are from East Tennessee.
Biographical/Historical Note
H. E. Copeland graduated from the University of Tennessee in 1913 with degrees in mining and metallurgical engineering. He worked as the plant superintendent of U. S. Stove Co. in South Pittsburg, Tenn. for many years.
Arrangement
Collection consists of two photograph boxes.
Acquisition Note
Mrs. H. E. Copeland donated this collection to the UT Special Collections Library.
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository