Wiley L. Morgan Papers
This collection consists of Wiley L. Morgan's university materials, photographs, sketches, identification card, and a certificate. In the collection are his report cards from grade school and the University of Tennessee, college essays, thesis, photographs, Appalachian Expedition identification pass, and a certificate from the American Flag House and Betsy Ross Memorial Association.
Dates
- 1884-1902, 1982, undated
- Majority of material found in 1884-1894
Language
The material in this collection is in English.
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
0.25 Linear Feet
Abstract
This collection consists of Wiley L. Morgan's university materials, photographs, sketches, identification card, and certificate.
Biographical/Historical Note
Wiley Morgan was born on November 24, 1874 to James Lafayette Morgan (1844-1914) and Lucinda R. (Jones) Morgan. He attended Knoxville public schools and the University of Tennessee (1890-1894). Morgan was the editor of the Knoxville Sentinel during the early 1900s. During his tenure, he covered such events as the tragic train wreck in New Market, Tennessee on September 4, 1904. He died on July 16, 1960 in Knoxville.
Acquisition Note
This collection was donated to Special Collections by Mrs. J.E. Douglass circa 1965.
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository