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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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Watergate the Cockroach: The Story and Celebration of Tech’s Unlikely Champion

Posted on October 10, 2017 by University Archives

by Mikayla G. Wood, student On October 18, 1986, a Tennessee Tech champion was crowned at Palm Beach Atlantic College (PBAU). The athlete had given his all, darting past all of his opponents and running towards the finish line. The … Continue reading →

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Welcome back and come check out the archives!

Posted on August 28, 2017 by University Archives

Welcome back Tech! Have you ever been to Tech’s Archives and Special Collections? Did you know Tech had an Archives and Special Collections? Whether you are new or experienced with working in Tech’s archives, it has many changes that you … Continue reading →

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