Author Archives: University Archives

About University Archives

Archives and Special Collections resides in Angelo and Jennette Volpe Library on the first floor. The collection includes materials of legal, fiscal and historical significance to Tennessee Tech University and documents the history of the Upper Cumberland Region. The collection includes over 2,500 cubic feet of manuscripts, photographs, and archives from Tennessee Tech as well as surrounding people, businesses, and organizations of the Upper Cumberland. The collection contains books on the history and culture of the Upper Cumberland Region of Tennessee.

President Thomas Alva Early

Posted on May 18, 2023 by University Archives

by Dean Duncan-Morin Thomas Alva Early was the first of seven recorded children of George Peter Early and Mattie J. Nolen Early, born in Water Valley, Yalobusha County, Mississippi on August 28, 1881. He attended public school in Mississippi and … Continue reading →

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Renovating and Reinventing Research in the Archives’ Facility

Posted on March 23, 2023 by University Archives

The last time Tech Archives discussed a construction project, we were seeking funding for a storage facility. Though not very glamorous, it was essential in terms of preservation, growing, and protecting our collection and future collections. The Archives has expanded … Continue reading →

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Myrtis Leonard Conry Ledger and Diary

Posted on January 26, 2023 by University Archives

by Julia Peacock In her ledger, Myrtis Leonard Conry recounts the joys and sorrows of her day-to-day life. A wife, mother, family manager, and community member, Myrtis took immense pride and joy in her life, the difficulties are (almost) all … Continue reading →

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The Preservation Tree

Posted on November 30, 2022 by University Archives

Tennessee Tech Archives participates annually in the Christmas Forest exhibit at the Cookeville History Museum.  The archive creates a tree that represents work that was performed in the archive that year and they combine the work with a little bit … Continue reading →

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Cybernation and the Punch Card at Tennessee Tech 

Posted on November 22, 2022 by University Archives

Tennessee Tech Archives recently received a relic from the past— IBM punch cards (Image 1). These paper-based, 7 3/8 by 3 ¼ inch cards were the primary means of programming computer instruction, performing data input, and storing data beginning in … Continue reading →

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Coach P.V. Overall Collection and Scrapbook

Posted on September 26, 2022 by University Archives

Tech Archives recently received a scrapbook owned by Malcolm P. “Mutt” Quillen (1910-1995), a Tennessee Tech football, baseball, basketball, and track star, and later coach and administrator. Malcolm Patterson “Pat” Quillen, his son, donated the scrapbook to Tech Archives. For … Continue reading →

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“Roads Were Made for Journeys not Destinations”

Posted on August 26, 2022 by University Archives

By: Julia Peacock and Jenny Huffman Roads, avenues, streets, and boulevards provide the means of travel through and around Tech’s campus while offering students the ability take their first steps on their journey at Tennessee Tech University and into their … Continue reading →

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Meet the New Archives Assistant!

Posted on June 24, 2022 by University Archives

The Tennessee Tech University Archives and Special Collections is excited to introduce their newest addition to the archival team! Jenny Huffman began her new role as an Archives Assistant in June 2022. Her work will include digitization and digital preservation, … Continue reading →

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The Loyola Project at Tennessee Tech

Posted on April 26, 2022 by University Archives

On April 13, 2022, Tech Archives participated in a film screening series with 63 other institutions airing and discussing the documentary, “The Loyola Project.” The film documents the 1963 NCAA championship win of the Loyola Ramblers of Chicago. The film … Continue reading →

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“The Smithville Fiddler’s Jamboree and Finding My Calling”

Posted on March 25, 2022 by University Archives

Almost exactly one year ago, I fell victim to the soul-searching state of mind that enraptures every senior as they arrive at their last year. Age-old enigmas, such as how I was going to prove to my parents that an … Continue reading →

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