Education, Higher -- Tennessee, East.; Universities and colleges -- United States -- Tennessee.; Leadership;
In describing the results of the sixth annual session of the Tennessee College Association, the author noted Dr. George F. Zook and his findings on eastern Tennessee's educational status. Dr. Zook was chief of the higher education division of the...
Agricultural extension work -- Tennessee -- Harrogate -- Study and teaching. ; Lincoln Memorial University. Smith-Hughes Program.
This photograph shows three vocational agriculture students of Lincoln Memorial University, and the Ford vehicle associated with the vocational agricultural extension program known as the "Smith-Hughes" department. The person on the left...
Appalachian Region, Southern -- Education.; Claiborne County (Tenn.) -- Education. ; Tazewell Academy -- (Claiborne County, Tenn.)
An article from the "Mountain Herald" about Tazewell Academy, an educational landmark of the mountain region of Claiborne County, Tennessee. The building "was erected and chartered as an Academy about 1843." At the time the...
This series of six articles was prepared by the United Mine Workers of America, disclosing the attempt that is being made by the Red forces, under the direct supervision of Moscow, to seize control of the organized labor movement of America and use...
Dec. 30, 1896 magazine. Includes articles on area church histories, society news, school histories, and local news, as well as advertisements from area businesses.
A self-published autobiography of John C. Shaw, educator and former president of West Liberty Normal School (now West Liberty State College) from 1908-1919.
newspapers; floods; disasters; college towns; colleges
This is a special edition paper printed by Pikeville College in the aftermath of the Flood of 1977. While its purpose was to seek funding for the college after the crisis, this paper also relates first-hand accounts of the flood and how it...
American Missionary Association. ; Myers, Arthur Aaron.; Myers, Ellen Green.
This portrait shows Reverend and Mrs. A. A. Myers, of the American Missionary Association: these mountain missionaries made a significant impact on the religious and educational development of the Cumberland Gap, Tennessee region. Reverend A. A....
Education, Rural -- Tennessee, East.; Education; Lincoln Memorial University (Harrogate, Tenn.) -- Department of Education.; Lincoln Memorial University (Harrogate, Tenn.) -- History.;
Dr. M. F. Andrew describes his tenure as Educational Department chair at Lincoln Memorial University, including the increasing demand for a variety of classes and the idea that the department will "no doubt" become one of the most...
With two photographs of a mining camp near Lincoln Memorial University, this article relates the mining camp as a section of life that is different from traditional mountain living. The prosperity brought by mining is evident in increased wealth...
Daniel Boone Wilderness Trail.; Boone, Daniel -- 1734-1820.; Pioneers; Cumberland Gap (Tenn.) -- History.; Cumberland Mountains -- History.;
In September 1927, various members of the Boone Family Association traveled along the Boone Trail from Asheville, N.C. to Boonesborough, KY. On September 3, they stopped and studied the artifacts at Lincoln Memorial University, set up as an...
Ford, Henry -- 1863-1947.; Lincoln Memorial University. Extension Department Quartette.
An article from the "Mountain Herald," about a visit of the Extension Department Quartette of Lincoln Memorial University to Harlan County, Kentucky, for the purpose of presenting a number of educational programs in April, 1925. On return...
Cumberland Gap (Tenn.) -- History.; Lincoln Memorial University (Harrogate, Tenn.); Middlesboro (Ky.) -- History.
An article from the "Mountain Herald," about the historical background of the Cumberland Gap region after the Civil War prior to the founding of Lincoln Memorial University in 1897. This history of the region includes the entrepreneurial...