Finding Aid for the Ralph W. Frost Papers, 1939-1966
MS-0586University of Tennessee Special Collections Library, Knoxville, TN
Encoded by: Elizabeth Dunham, August 10, 2007.
Summary Information
Ralph W. Frost Papers
Date/Date Range : 1939-1966
3.0 linear feet
Abstract: This collection contains scrapbooks and subject files documenting Ralph Frost's work at the University of Tennessee.
MS-0586
University of Tennessee Special Collections Library, Knoxville, TN
Access and Use
This collection is property of the University of Tennessee Special Collections Library.
Collection is open for research.
The copyright interests in this collection remain with the creator. For more information, contact the Special Collections Library.
[Identification of Item], Ralph W. Frost Papers, MS-0586. University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Special Collections Library.
Arrangement
Collection consists of two boxes and seventeen volumes divided into three series:
- Series I: UT Materials, 1964-1964
- Series II: UT and Personal Materials, 1955
- Series III: UT Concerts Scrapbook, 1939-1966
Biography / History
Ralph Walter Frost was born on January 26, 1900 in Indiana. He completed his higher education at the University of Tennessee, graduating with his B.A. in 1924 and M.A. in 1925. After graduation, he worked as a junior high school principal in Blount County before returning to UT in 1926 to work as Assistant Secretary of the YMCA under Vic Davis. He was promoted to general secretary in 1928, and became the General Secretary of the Christian Associations after the merger of the YMCA and YWCA in 1934. He retired from this position in 1970, and died on January 2, 1986 in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Collection Scope and Content Note
This collection contains scrapbooks and subject files documenting Ralph Frost's work at the University of Tennessee.
Subject Terms
- Frost, Ralph W., 1900-1986.
- University of Tennessee (Knoxville campus).
- YMCA of the USA.
Contents List
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Series I: UT Materials, 1964-1965
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| Box
1
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Folder
1
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Activities Calendar file
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| Box
1
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Folder
2
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Band
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| Box
1
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Folder
3
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Band
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| Box
1
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Folder
4
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Board of Trustees
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| Box
1
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Folder
5
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Campus Chest
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| Box
1
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Folder
6
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Chapel
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| Box
1
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Folder
7
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Counseling
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| Box
1
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Folder
8
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East Tennessee Education Association
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| Box
1
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Folder
9
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East Tennessee Education Association
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| Box
1
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Folder
10
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Faculty Club
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| Box
1
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Folder
11
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Foreign Students, lists
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| Box
1
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Folder
12
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Foreign Students, lists
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| Box
1
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Folder
13
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Function of UT National Emergency
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| Box
1
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Folder
14
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Gordon, Dr. R. C. (vice president) Correspondence
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| Box
1
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Folder
15
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Greve Hall Dedication
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| Box
1
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Folder
16
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45th Anniversary
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| Box
1
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Folder
17
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Inauguration & correspondence Andrew Holt.
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| Box
1
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Folder
18
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Hoskins, Dean, Correspondence
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| Box
1
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Folder
19
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Hesler Fund
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| Box
1
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Folder
20
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Honors Day
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| Box
1
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Folder
21
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Hunter Hills Theatre
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| Box
1
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Folder
22
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Inter-fraternity Council
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| Box
1
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Folder
23
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Intramural Board
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| Box
1
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Folder
24
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Music
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| Box
1
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Folder
25
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Orientation
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| Box
1
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Folder
26
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Public Occasions
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| Box
1
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Folder
27
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Retirement Dinners
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| Box
1
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Folder
28
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Rings, 1964-1965
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| Box
1
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Folder
29
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Rings, 1965
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| Box
1
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Folder
30
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Rings, miscellaneous
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| Box
1
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Folder
31
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Southern Association of Colleges
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| Box
1
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Folder
32
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Sportsmanship & College Colors
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| Box
1
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Folder
33
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Student Activities Fee
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| Box
1
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Folder
34
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Student Faculty Basketball Game
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| Box
1
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Folder
35
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Student Faculty Organization Board
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| Box
1
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Folder
36
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Student Forum Lecture
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| Box
1
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Folder
37
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Summer School Mixer
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| Box
1
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Folder
38
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Summer School Recreation
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| Box
1
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Folder
39
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Summer School Recreation
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| Box
1
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Folder
40
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Summer School Recreation
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Series II: UT and Personal Materials, 1955
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| Box
2
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Folder
1
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Talent List
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| Box
2
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Folder
2
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Talk Helps
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| Box
2
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Folder
3
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Television
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| Box
2
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Folder
4
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Tower Bells
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| Box
2
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Folder
5
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Transfer Students Orientation
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| Box
2
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Folder
6
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Trentham Foundation
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| Box
2
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Folder
7
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Twilight Musical Hour
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| Box
2
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Folder
8
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United Fund
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| Box
2
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Folder
9
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University Self-Study Committee
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| Box
2
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Folder
10
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World War II
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| Box
2
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Folder
11
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University Concerts
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| Box
2
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Folder
12
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University Concerts
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| Box
2
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Folder
13
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University Concerts
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| Box
2
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Folder
14
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University Concerts
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| Box
2
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Folder
15
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University Concerts
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| Box
2
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Folder
16
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University Concerts
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| Box
2
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Folder
17
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University Concerts
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| Box
2
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Folder
18
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University Concerts
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| Box
2
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Folder
19
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University Concerts
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| Box
2
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Folder
20
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Vocational Guidance
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| Box
2
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Folder
21
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Addresses
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| Box
2
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Folder
22
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American Bible Society
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| Box
2
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Folder
23
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Bill Wallace of China Film
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| Box
2
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Folder
24
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Billy Graham
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| Box
2
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Folder
25
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Civic Club
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| Box
2
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Folder
26
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Civic Auditorium
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| Box
2
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Folder
27
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Crusade for Freedom
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| Box
2
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Folder
28
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Dale Avenue Settlement House, 1955
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| Box
2
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Folder
29
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Flag
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| Box
2
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Folder
30
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Knoxville Music Festival Association
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| Box
2
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Folder
31
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Messiah
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| Box
2
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Folder
32
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Pilgrimage
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| Box
2
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Folder
33
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Sunday School Lessons
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| Box
2
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Folder
34
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Tennessee Arts Commission
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| Box
2
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Folder
35
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Travelogue
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| Box
2
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Folder
36
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Volunteers of America
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| Box
2
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Folder
37
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Youth Leisure - Time Council
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| Box
2
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Folder
38
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Youth Life
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Series III: UT Concerts Scrapbooks, 1939-1966
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| Item
1
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Scrapbook, 1939
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| Item
2
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Scrapbook, 1941-1942
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| Item
3
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Scrapbook, 1942-1944
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| Item
4
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Scrapbook, 1944-1945
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| Item
5
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Scrapbook, 1945-1946
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| Item
6
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Scrapbook, 1947-1948
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| Item
7
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Scrapbook, 1948-1949
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| Item
8
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Scrapbook, 1949-1950
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| Item
9
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Scrapbook, 1950-1951
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| Item
10
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Scrapbook, 1951-1952
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| Item
11
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Scrapbook, 1952-1953
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| Item
12
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Scrapbook, 1953-1954
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| Item
13
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Scrapbook, 1954-1955
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| Item
14
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Scrapbook, 1957-1958
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| Item
15
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Scrapbook, 1960-1961
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| Item
16
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Scrapbook, 1962-1965
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| Item
17
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Scrapbook, 1965-1966
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