Tennessee Tech University Archives and Special Collections

Tennessee Tech University Archives and Special Collections The collection includes 2,600 cubic feet of materials from Tennessee Tech and the Upper Cumberland. Joe L.

Evins donated his papers to Tennessee Technological University in 1977, but it was not until Tennessee Tech hired its first archivist in 1985, that the Tennessee Technological University Archives and Special Collections officially began. In November 1986, the Archives opened its doors to the public in its original location in Derryberry Hall. Currently, Archives and Special Collections resides in

the Angelo and Jennette Volpe Library on the first floor. The collection, which has grown tremendously since its initial donation, includes materials of legal, fiscal, and historical significance to the University. It also documents the history of the Upper Cumberland Region, which is as important to the University as the University is to the region. The collection includes over 2,500 cubic feet of manuscripts, photographs, and archives from Tennessee Tech as well as surrounding people, businesses, and organizations of the Upper Cumberland. The collection includes books on the history and culture of the Upper Cumberland region of Tennessee. Items in the Archives and Special Collections cannot leave the building, so make an appointment today to see some the collections.

06/01/2026

Follow-up to last week's Cookeville trivia about the bell.A big thank you to each of you who played along.

05/26/2026

We have a Cookeville history trivia question for you! Comment down below with your answers.

Tennessee Tech Archives congratulates Sarah Hopson on her Fall 2026 graduation! Sarah completed a Bachelor of Science in...
05/20/2026

Tennessee Tech Archives congratulates Sarah Hopson on her Fall 2026 graduation! Sarah completed a Bachelor of Science in History and a minor in Spanish.
While interning at Tech Archives, Sarah completed an online exhibit about the history of the Tennessee Tech History Department, located on the Archives and Special Collections website. She cataloged multiple collections, including the Cookeville Arts Council records and Tennessee Women in Higher Education records, making them discoverable in the online archive catalog for researchers. Sarah additionally supported the Archive’s outreach efforts, including the Watergate Roach Race and Tennessee Tech events, and was the face of the Archive’s Dammit the Dog online series. With Tech Archives, she hosted 100 visiting students from Algood Middle School, giving them tours of the archives and providing insight into her career path and experience at Tennessee Tech University during a student panel. Her valuable insight will attract future history caregivers and new Golden Eagles. Outside of the archives, she served as the Student Government Association's Archivist. She aided the SGA’s efforts by cataloging every member of the SGA since 1965 to help aid in their outreach efforts!
After graduation, Sarah begins her master’s program in Public History at Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, to become a museum curator. We wish Sarah the very best in all her future endeavors!
Link to the online exhibit-
https://tntecharchives.omeka.net/exhibits/show/history-department

05/15/2026

A glimpse into White County High School's field trip to Tennessee Tech Archives this week as part of our outreach program. We enjoyed showing the students what the Archives is about.

Last month, we asked the following trivia question:Who was the very first edition of The Eagle yearbook (the 1926 editio...
05/15/2026

Last month, we asked the following trivia question:

Who was the very first edition of The Eagle yearbook (the 1926 edition) dedicated to?

Answer: Jere Whitson!

Congratulations to Josh Pryor (`08 exercise science, physical education and wellness) for guessing correctly and winning some Tech SWAG!

Jeremiah “Jere” Whitson (1853-1928) was a prominent Cookeville businessman and visionary leader who played a key role in establishing Tennessee Tech’s earliest predecessor, Dixie College. He donated land and helped secure funding to bring the institution to life, serving as chair of the board during its founding years and contributing 12 acres for the original campus site.

Today, the Jere Whitson Building on campus honors his legacy and has served many roles throughout the years – including housing the university library from 1949 to 1989. Today, it is home to the Offices of Enrollment Management including Admissions, Financial Aid, Military and Veterans Affairs, New Student and Family Programs and more.

05/01/2026

Interviews with students on their theory of Dammit the Dog.

04/28/2026

Part 2 of the Dammit the Dog series! The story behind the memorials!

04/23/2026

04/22/2026

A name.
A date.
A stone that wasn't meant to be forgotten.
Dammit the Dog has more to tell us.

04/21/2026

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