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Tennessee Tech Archives hosts documentary about FBI’s most wanted Billy Dean Anderson for TWO nights!

Posted on August 22, 2025 by University Archives

“A Long Hard Streak” by Director/Producer Scott Rabideau Cookeville, TN. Tennessee Tech Archives and Special Collections, in collaboration with WCTE and Director Scott Rabideau, invites students and the public to an exciting documentary screening that explores the story of Billie … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Archives’ Events Series!

Posted on August 22, 2025 by University Archives

Tennessee Tech Archives is proud to present an event lineup for the 2025–2026 academic year, each one celebrating local history, storytelling, and the arts. We invite you to join our free community and Tech events, and to even become a … Continue reading →

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Watergate Roach Race Rules and Regulation

Posted on August 22, 2025 by University Archives

Date & Time: October 28 at 4 p.m. Location: Tennessee Tech Campus in front of the Volpe Library Hosted by: Archives & Special Collections   Race Format   Roach Guidelines   Winning Criteria   Spirit & Camaraderie   Safety & Fairness

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Summer “Break” in the Tech Archives

Posted on June 20, 2024 by University Archives

It is officially summer, and Tennessee Tech Archives would like to share some updates on our summer projects! Students may be on vacation, but the work in Tennessee Tech Archives does not slow down for summer break! Renovation Updates This … Continue reading →

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When No Roads Lead Home: WCTE’s “Wilder-Davidson Project” 

Posted on March 26, 2024 by University Archives

 by August Pitcher, Archive Intern From 1909 to 1939, Fentress County was home to a sprawling coal-mining community. Wilder-Davidson, as the region was known, encompassed the towns of Wilder, Davidson, Crawford, Twinton, and Highland. The Fentress County Coal and Coke … Continue reading →

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Sally Crain-Jager: A Legacy of Art, Education, and Community Engagement

Posted on February 23, 2024 by University Archives

by Lucinda Morabito Edited on March 21, 2024. Sally Crain-Jager was an influential educator and arts advocate in the Upper Cumberland. Sally Lucile Bonham was born on October 7, 1938, to Mabel Lucile Rodgers and George Raymond Bonham in Enid, … Continue reading →

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Exploring Yuletide Treasures: A Glimpse into the Upper Cumberland’s Historic Christmas Celebrations

Posted on December 5, 2023 by University Archives

by Megan Atkinson If celebrated, regions and cultures vary greatly when they celebrate Christmas, and these traditions also differ throughout history. The Upper Cumberland celebrated Christmas differently than some in Tennessee’s and the United States’ more prosperous and populous areas, … Continue reading →

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Crafting Tradition: The First Lady’s and Tennessee Tech’s University Flag

Posted on November 14, 2023 by University Archives

by Tammy George Gloria Bell was a first lady at Tennessee Tech with her husband, President Robert Bell from 2000 to 2012.  Gloria Bell was the designer of the Tech Flag. As first lady, Gloria Bell desired to leave a … Continue reading →

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One Small Step for… Mice: The Epic Journey of a Near-Space Traveler Named Cosmouse

Posted on October 25, 2023 by University Archives

Cosmouse (1970-1971) was a black-furred mouse who traveled 1,000 feet in the atmosphere at approximately 21.3 G-force in a student-designed mini-rocket on May 18, 1970, in a project led by Dr. Elmo Dooley, a professor of biology.[1] The experiment was … Continue reading →

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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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