Special Collections acquires, arranges, preserves, and promotes the use of rare and unique materials that support the information, instruction, and research needs of the University of Tennessee community. Special Collections seeks to create and provide broad access to local collections for scholars in regional, national and international communities, as well as the general public. Materials are acquired in all formats, although priority is placed on books and manuscripts, and include both primary and secondary sources.
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This is a British Vickers Wellington warplane, Shown from the rear. It is parked on a grassy field in an unknown location. This image is from ... (read more)
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This photo shows the front of a P-38 plane, sitting on a paved lot at MacDill Air Force Base in Florida. There are several other types ... (read more)
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In this parade, Uncle Sam caries a gun and is followed by a drum major and twelve high-stepping majorettes as they pass by a brick building. (read more)
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Glen L. Martin and another solder go over plans for an upcoming training mission while squatting in front of a B-26 Marauder airplane outside of MacDill ... (read more)
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Five women salute a World War II officer beside a propeller plane. They are in civilian clothes, and he is in a uniform. This image is ... (read more)
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This poster was part of the exhibition that traveled with the Arms for Victory pageant, produced by General Motors to showcase their contributions to the war ... (read more)
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This poster was part of an exhibit that traveled with the Arms for Victory pageant, produced by General Motors to showcase their efforts to support the ... (read more)
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Managers from General Motors view an exhibit in the hall that accompanied the Arms for Victory traveling pageant. Both the pageant and the exhibition were to ... (read more)
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General Motors produced a musical spectacle during World War II. When it began to tour the country, it was accompanied by an exhibition hall to show ... (read more)
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General Motors produced a spectacle of America at war, using employees in the chorus. This shows female employees in their dressing room. This image is from ... (read more)
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A man explores an exhibit in the General Motors "Arms for Victory" pageant in Dayton, Ohio. This image is from the William G. Keen Papers (CSWS.WWII.1.0011). (read more)
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(original link--http://s.lib.utk.edu/utkbuildings) Date: 1959 Cost: $ 1,042,000 (1959) Architect(s): Barber & McMurry Facts/Background: Replacing Temple hall on the agricultural campus the Brehm Animal Science Building and ... (read more)
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(original link--http://s.lib.utk.edu/utkbuildings) Date: 1926, addition 1937 & 1959 Cost: $165,000 Architect(s): unknown Facts/Background: Dedicated in 1964, this building was named for Jessie W. Harris, who became ... (read more)
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(original link--http://s.lib.utk.edu/utkbuildings) Date: 1957, addition 1982 Cost: $934,000 (1957) Architect(s): Barber & McMurry; Weeks and Ambrose Facts/Background: Dedicated on November 15, 1957, the building was named ... (read more)
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(original link--http://s.lib.utk.edu/utkbuildings) Date: 1931, addition 1959 & 1966 (Kefauver Wing) Cost: $305,000 (1930) Architect(s): Barber & McMurry Facts/Background: The collegiate Gothic style original portion (east wing) ... (read more)
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(original link--http://s.lib.utk.edu/utkbuildings) Date: 1925, addition 1939 Cost: $142,926 (1925) Architect(s): unknown Facts/Background: A donation to the university by Benjamin Rush Strong (financier and UT alumnus) in ... (read more)
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(original link--http://s.lib.utk.edu/utkbuildings) Date: 1960 Cost: unknown Architect(s): unknown Facts/Background: The Hearing and Speech Building was built in 1960 and housed the Hearing and Speech Center. The ... (read more)
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(original link--http://s.lib.utk.edu/utkbuildings) Date: 1929, addition 1954 Cost: $180,000 (1929); addition $1,200,000 (1954) Architect(s): Barber & McMurry Facts/Background: Originally known as Chemistry Hall was renamed in honor ... (read more)
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(original link--http://s.lib.utk.edu/utkbuildings) Date: 1925, renovated 1973 Cost: unknown Architect(s): unknown Facts/Background: In 1988, the previous unnamed building was named for Dr. Pietro F. Pasqua, the first ... (read more)
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(original link--http://s.lib.utk.edu/utkbuildings) Date: 1911 (Carnegie Library), addition 1950-52 Cost: unknown Architect(s): Patton and Miller (Chicago) Facts/Background: Originally the Carnegie Library (1911) until John D. Hoskins Library ... (read more)
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(original link--http://s.lib.utk.edu/utkbuildings) Date: 1898, addition 1906 Cost: unknown Architect(s): unknown Facts/Background: Originally built in 1898 and named for Mr. Joseph Estabrook, fifth President of the University ... (read more)
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(original link--http://s.lib.utk.edu/utkbuildings) Date: 1935, addition 1964; renovated 2005, 2008 Cost: unknown Architect(s): Barber & McMurry Facts/Background: Originally the site of Morrill Hall which burned in 1934. ... (read more)
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(original link--http://s.lib.utk.edu/utkbuildings) Date: 1921, renovated 2011 Cost: unknown Architect(s): Miller, Fullenwider, Dowling Facts/Background: In 1919, construction began for a new landmark building for the UTK campus. ... (read more)
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(original link--http://s.lib.utk.edu/utkbuildings) Date: 1921 Cost: unknown Architect(s): unknown Facts/Background: Named for Dr. Harcourt A. Morgan in 1937, the agricultural campus building was funded in part by ... (read more)
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(original link--http://s.lib.utk.edu/utkbuildings) Date: 1973 Cost: $6,450,000 Architect(s): Bruce McCarty and Associates Facts/Background: Named for Andrew David Holt, 16th president of the University (1959-1970), in 1973. During ... (read more)
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