University of Nashville

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: The University of Nashville was founded on Dec. 29, 1785 as Davidson Academy. It reorganized in 1806 as Cumberland University. On Nov. 27, 1826, it became the University of Nashville.

Found in 9 Collections and/or Records:

Delta Kappa Epsilon

 Record Group
Identifier: RG.0130
Abstract

The Delta Kappa Epsilon collection, 1847-2009, consists of correspondence, minutes, and promotional materials related to the Gamma Chapter of the fraternity.

Dates: 1847 - 2009

Alfred William Douglass Diary

 Collection
Identifier: MSS.0116
Abstract

This collection contains one handwritten, penciled, notebook which represents class notes taken by Alfred William Douglass while a student at University of Nashville, dated November 20, 1841. The notebook contains 118 numbered pages of history, theology, and poetry notes.

Dates: 1841

William Henry Franklin Glasgow Biographical File

 Collection — Folder 01: [Barcode: 30081049027448]
Identifier: EBL-1229
Dates: 1861-1911

Kampmeier's Vanderbilt School of Medicine Story in Pictures Collection

 Collection
Identifier: EBL-0182
Abstract Collection of photographs used in the publication: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, The Story in Picutures from its Beginning to 1963 by R. H. Kampmeier, B.A., M.D., M.A.C.P., F.R.C.P.(L), Professor of Medicine Emeritus With the Assistance of Mary Teloh, M.A., Special Collections Librarian, Medical Center Library Archivist Robert M. Vantrease, Past Director of Medical Illustration Artist William J. Darby, M.D. Ph.D. Professor of Biochemistry, Emeritus Consultant. Vanderbilt...
Dates: 1875-1963

Alice Parr Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS.0609
Scope and Contents

This .21 linear feet collection is comprised of 22 photographs, in 13 file folders, taken between 1899 and 1902 of Alice Parr, her classmates, and a University of Nashville school building. The photographs are in alphabetical order where identified, otherwise grouped by date.

Dates: 1899 - 1902

William H. Payne Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS.0326
Scope and Contents

This collection contains class registers, notebooks, correspondence, writings on education, lectures, speeches, subject files, clippings, bills, Peabody financial documents, programs, travel documents (New York, London, Paris, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Rome), and photographs related to the career of William H. Payne.

Dates: 1856 - 1907

James D. Porter Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS.0341
Abstract

This collection contains one document purchased in 1996 by Special Collections.

Dates: 1902

University of Nashville Diploma

 Collection
Identifier: MSS.0979
Abstract

This collection contains a handwritten diploma from the University of Nashville presented to John Donelson in 1828.

Dates: 1828

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