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Universities and colleges -- Tennessee.

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 351 Collections and/or Records:

Jennie and Mary Templeton Notebook and Other Materials

 Collection
Identifier: MS-1418
Abstract This collection consists primarily of a notebook that sisters Jennie and Mary Templeton used for their schoolwork at Mary Sharp College in Winchester, Tennessee. It begins with several essays on various philosophies of life and goes on to cover such subjects as Latin, Shakespeare, poetry, composition (including apparently original essays on such subjects as duty, character, and affliction), algebra, trigonometry, geometry, and philosophy. The Templetons also enumerate their expenses for the...
Dates: circa 1876-1880

Jim Nance McCord Dairy Building Dedication Collection

 Collection
Identifier: AR-0180
Abstract

This collection contains a ticket, a dedication program, an invitation, and a copy of the November 1949 Tennessee Extension Review documenting the dedication of the Jim Nance McCord Dairy Building.

Dates: 1949

John W. Shumaker Presidential Appointment and Audit

 Collection
Identifier: AR-0098
Abstract This collection houses unofficial papers documenting John Shumaker's appointment as the President of the University of Tennessee and the subsequent state and internal audits that led to his resignation. Among the materials included are a Review of the Issues Related to the Presidency of Dr. John Shumaker (October 2003), a Special Review of the Office of the President (August 2003), printed emails concerning the presidential search and appointment (2002), biographies of Emerson H. Fly and...
Dates: 2002-2004

Joseph E. Johnson Papers

 Collection
Identifier: AR-0354
Abstract

This collection consists primarily of materials created and acquired by Joseph E. Johnson while he was serving as Executive Assistant to the President of the University of Tennessee. Other items document Johnson's work as Vice President for Development, Chancellor at Memphis and Vice President for Development, and Executive Vice President and Vice President for Development.

Dates: 1963-1978

Joseph Estabrook Receipt

 Collection
Identifier: AR-0208
Abstract

This collection houses a receipt dated August 6, 1849 indicating that Joseph Estabrook received $675 in salary and $50 in graduation fees from Joseph L. King, then Treasurer of East Tennessee University.

Dates: 1849 August 6

Joseph Johnson Chair of Excellence Records

 Collection
Identifier: AR-0605
Abstract

This collection houses correspondence written by University of Tennessee President Joseph E. Johnson documenting the establishment, funding, and filling of Chairs of Excellence on the University of Tennessee's campuses. Of particular note is correspondence addressed to Al Gore (then serving as Vice President of the United States) about an endowed position in Environmental Studies.

Dates: 1994-1997

Judaic Studies Program Newsletter

 Collection
Identifier: AR-0639
Abstract

The University of Tennessee's Judaic Studies Program published this newsletter in 2003. It contains information about faculty activities, the Program Director’s activities, invited lecturers, performances, teaching, and public service.

Dates: 2003

Katherine High Correspondence

 Collection
Identifier: AR-0678
Abstract

This collection houses the correspondence that Katherine N. High generated in her capacity as Associate Senior Vice President of the University of Tennessee system. Her responsibilities in this position included coordinating student and academic policy, monitoring desegregation efforts, and serving as the University of Tennessee's liaison to the Tennessee Department of Education.

Dates: 1995 December-1997 October

Katherine N. High Papers

 Collection
Identifier: AR-0506
Abstract This collection houses the papers of Katherine N. High, generated in her capacity as Associate Senior Vice President of the University of Tennessee system. Her primary responsibilities in this position included coordinating student and academic policy, desegregation efforts, and collaboration between K-12 and higher education. Among the documents included are reports on minority enrollment, funding requests from K-12 teachers for academic initiatives, and information from the search...
Dates: 1992 January-1993 December

Kingsport Graduate Study Program Brochure

 Collection
Identifier: AR-0624
Abstract

This collection houses a handbook describing the University of Tennessee's Kingsport Graduate Study Program, including information about policies and course offerings.

Dates: 1976-1977

Knoxville 22 Pin

 Collection
Identifier: AR-0173
Abstract

This collection contains a pin reading Free the Knoxville 22. The Knoxville 22 were a group of University of Tennessee student and non-student protesters opposed to what they considered the improper election of UT President Ed Boling in 1970.

Dates: 1970

Knoxville Magazine Article About Lottery Scholarships

 Collection
Identifier: AR-0654
Abstract

This issue of the Knoxville Magazine (October/November 2006) contains an article evaluating the changes that the lottery scholarship has caused in the University of Tennessee's student body.

Dates: 2006

Knoxville Peace Coalition-UT Protest March Slides

 Collection
Identifier: AR-0534
Abstract

This collection contains 10 color slides of the Knoxville Peace Coalition's march through the University of Tennessee, Knoxville campus in 1971. This demonstration took place on Cumberland Avenue in front of the Hill and the University Center. Protesters are shown waving American flags and holding various signs.

Dates: 1971

L. R. Hesler Phi Beta Kappa Key

 Collection
Identifier: AR-0310
Abstract

This collection houses Dean L. R. Hesler’s Phi Beta Kappa key.

Dates: 1966

Land Grant and Indenture

 Collection
Identifier: AR-0210
Abstract

This collection houses a land grant from East Tennessee College to the Trustees of land in Shelby County, Tennessee signed by Governor William Carroll in Murfreesboro on January 25, 1825 and an indenture to Trustees (including land in Knoxville) signed by Charles H. McClung on December 16, 1827.

Dates: 1825 January 28, 1827 December 16

Land Grant Centennial Records

 Collection
Identifier: AR-0137
Abstract

This collection houses a nine volume report and a 16mm motion picture film documenting the University of Tennessee's observance of the 100th anniversary of land grant colleges in the United States in 1961-1962.

Dates: circa 1961-1963

Legal Files regarding the Nancy Van de Vate Lawsuit

 Collection
Identifier: AR-0689
Abstract

This collection houses correspondence and legal notes documenting the lawsuit that Nancy Van de Vate brought against the University of Tennessee alleging discriminatory hiring practices.

Dates: 1965-1974

LeRoy Graf Papers

 Collection
Identifier: AR-0366
Abstract

This collection houses departmental committee records, information about honor societies, syllabi and exams, scholarly publications, and other materials documenting University of Tennessee Professor LeRoy Graf and the Department of History.

Dates: 1936-1993

Library Fund Expenditure Reports

 Collection
Identifier: AR-0329
Abstract

This collection houses special reports prepared by University of Tennessee Treasurer James Comfort documenting library fund expenditures in 1900.

Dates: 1900

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