Category Archives: Building History

Bartoo Hall: From Dormitory to Learning Center

Posted on September 21, 2023 by University Archives

by Jennifer Dewar From 1989 until 2023, Bartoo Hall contained the offices and classrooms of the Learning Resource Center, the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Support Services, and computer labs. Called simply West Hall initially, Bartoo Hall was built … 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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Let’s Get Digital, Part II

Posted on February 15, 2022 by University Archives

In a previous post in May 2021, we discussed the use of vendors for digitization in the archives. This same month, we dropped off six collections, including William Everett Derryberry, William Brinker, Dave Johnson, the Upper Cumberland Institute, Tennessee Tech … Continue reading →

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Tennessee Tech’s Derryberry Hall

Posted on January 11, 2018 by University Archives

by Jacob Johnson (updated 2021-06 by Megan Atkinson) Derryberry Hall, simply called the Administration Building up until 1962, is the oldest building on campus… more or less.             When Jere Whitson donated land for the formation of the private school, … Continue reading →

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