Summer School of the South Records
This collection houses correspondence, official records, and other materials documenting the Summer School of the South between 1902 and 1915.
Dates
- 1902-1915
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
11 Linear Feet
Abstract
This collection houses correspondence, official records, and other materials documenting the Summer School of the South between 1902 and 1915.
Biographical/Historical Note
The Summer School of the South started in 1902 at the University of Tennessee and offered summer courses to teachers, students, and the general public during the summer quarter. These courses included such topics as domestic science, agriculture, manual training, basketry, physical culture, art, music, penmanship, playground supervision, and educational training from kindergarten to college level. It was popular enough to become an annual event at the University and included excursions to the mountains, nearby towns and cities, concerts, Shakespearean plays, and motion pictures.
Arrangement
This collection consists of eleven boxes.
Acquisition Note
These records are property of the University of Tennessee's Archives.
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository