Archives
Archives History, Mission & Scope
History
The University Archives was founded in 1985 to house the congressional papers of Joe L. Evins.
The archivist position was classified as temporary at that time. By 1988 the collection had grown enough
to justify a permanent archivist with faculty rank.
The Archives was originally housed in the Library Annex (now South Hall), but was relocated to
Derryberry Hall in the summer of 1985. The Archives remained in Derryberry Hall until the completion
of the new library. Since the summer of 1989, the University Archives has been in its present
location in Room 100 of the Volpe Library.
Mission
The University Archives collects materials of legal, fiscal, and historical significance to the University and the surrounding region. The Archivist serves as a resource person to the University and the Upper Cumberland Region.
Scope
The University Archives includes many different collections and many kinds of materials. Included in the holdings of the Archives are the:
- Music of composer, Charles F. Bryan and "old-time fiddler" Frazier Moss
- Papers of business leader, O.K. Holliday; lawyer, L.M. Bullington; war hero, Alvin York; and Secretary of State, Cordell Hull
- Records of community organizations and University offices
- Collections of retired faculty and community leaders
- Papers of politicians and University presidents.