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Earl Zwingle Collection of University of Tennessee Memorabilia

 Collection
Identifier: AR-0491

  • Staff Only

Earl Zwingle created this collection of University of Tennessee memorabilia. It includes programs for and tickets to such events as Carnicus, Volunteer Vanities, and Aloha Oe, two ballots for All Student's Club elections, and newspaper articles documenting alumni events. The collection also houses several letters to and from Earl Zwingle, Milton Klein, and former University of Tennessee President Joseph Johnson.

Dates

  • 1928-1993
  • 1928-1931

Conditions Governing Access

Collections are stored offsite, and a minimum of 2 business days are needed to retrieve these items for use. Researchers interested in consulting any of the collections are advised to contact Special Collections.

Conditions Governing Use

The copyright interests in this collection remain with the creator. For more information, contact the Special Collections Library.

Extent

0.2 Linear Feet

Abstract

Earl Zwingle created this collection of University of Tennessee memorabilia. It includes programs for and tickets to such events as Carnicus, Volunteer Vanities, and Aloha Oe, two ballots for All Student's Club elections, and newspaper articles documenting alumni events. The collection also houses several letters to and from Earl Zwingle, Milton Klein, and former University of Tennessee President Joseph Johnson.

Biographical/Historical Note

Earl Houston Zwingle was born to Christopher Mullins and Maude (Woods) Zwingle in Vanderburgh County, Indiana on December 29, 1909. He graduated from the University of Tennessee with a BS in Commerce on June 8, 1931 and spent most of his professional career as a businessman in California. In 1980, Zwingle designed and began selling a Torchbearer necktie to fund the Vic Davis Torchbearer Award for seniors at the University of Tennessee. He was particularly pleased when President Ronald Reagan wore one of these ties to light the Statue of Liberty. Earl Zwingle died on February 15, 2003 in California.

Arrangement

Collection consists of two folders.

Acquisition Note

This collection was donated to the University Archives.

Repository Details

Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository

Contact:
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
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