The Modern Political Archives (MPA) will close as of Monday, October 9, for about two to three years. The MPA collections, which have been housed at the Howard H. Baker Jr. School of Public Policy and Public Affairs, will be placed in secure storage until completion of the planned Libraries Storage Annex, a modern climate-controlled … Continued
The Delaney Legacy Committee invites the public to the Knoxville Museum of Art on Thursday, October 19, 2023, 5:00 to 6:30 p.m., to learn about exciting plans to promote and preserve the legacies of Beauford and Joseph Delaney in their hometown. The evening also will feature the inaugural reading of a new work by internationally … Continued
Editorial cartoons from the UT Libraries’ special collections are currently on display in Hodges Library. The Art of the Editorial Cartoon spotlights the work of Paige Braddock, Charlie Daniel, and Ed Gamble. Three exhibit cases showcase their hand-drawn, original cartoons. The Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives holds extensive archives of their editorial … Continued
On September 2, 1940, President Franklin D. Roosevelt officially dedicated the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. He spoke to a crowd of thousands assembled at Newfound Gap, at the state line between Tennessee and North Carolina. Celebrate by visiting the UT Libraries’ online digital collections for some stunning photographs of the Smokies over the decades. … Continued
NetID/Password Required for Online Access — On Campus or Off. Starting this August, students, faculty and staff will be required to use their NetID and password to access UT Libraries’ electronic resources — whether resources are accessed while on campus or from an off-campus location. The Libraries is making this change to address potential issues … Continued
The Clarence Brown Film Festival continues this weekend with more screenings of the legendary Hollywood director’s films. Clarence Brown’s papers reside at the University of Tennessee Libraries. Films to be screened on Saturday at the Historic Tennessee Theatre in downtown Knoxville span three decades of Brown’s illustrious career: The Signal Tower (1924), Anna Karenina (1935), … Continued
On Friday, August 18, the Clarence Brown Film Festival moves to the University of Tennessee campus. The UT Libraries will host the festival’s keynote address, followed by tours and a film screening at the Clarence Brown Theatre. The UT Libraries holds Clarence Brown’s archives. UT’s Clarence Brown Theatre for the Performing Arts and the theatre … Continued
The Clarence Brown Film Festival will host a free screening of the silent drama Smouldering Fires (1925), 7 p.m., Thursday, at Central Cinema. The UT Libraries holds the legendary director’s archives, which includes hundreds of still photos from Brown’s films. Smouldering Fires stars Pauline Frederick as Jane Vale, a tough-minded, middle-aged business woman who falls … Continued
The Clarence Brown Film Festival, August 16–20, will explore the work and legacy of the renowned Hollywood director who grew up in Knoxville, Tennessee. Festival activities, organized by the Knox County Public Library, include film screenings, talks, and tours. Events will take place in or near downtown Knoxville, and are free and open to the … Continued
