Title: The Technical Society of Knoxville Papers

Date/Date Range :   1975-1989

Extent: 1.5 linear feet

Abstract:

This Collection includes agendas and minutes of society board meetings from 1984 through 1988. A copy of the constitution of the society is included as well as a set of operating procedures. Also included are correspondence, photos of society officers and issues of the society newsletter, The Technical Soupcon.

Call number: MS-1712

Repository: University of Tennessee Special Collections Library, Knoxville, TN

Aquisition Information:

Collection is property of Special Collections

Access Restrictions:

Collection is open for research.

Copyright:

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

Preferred Citation:

[Identification of Item], The Technical Society of Knoxville Papers, MS-1712. University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Special Collections Library.

Collection consists of one box.

The Technical Society of Knoxville was founded on June 6, 1921. The Society brings together engineers of all branches of engineering as well as members of other disciplines who hold interests in technology and science. Historically, membership has fluctuated between three and four hundred. However, there are currently approximately 250 members. The Society holds weekly luncheon meetings where programs on professional and business topics and civic affairs are presented by distinguished speakers. Also, the Society assists the community in the solution of technical problems and renders other public services.

This Collection includes agendas and minutes of society board meetings from 1984 through 1988. A copy of the constitution of the society is included as well as a set of operating procedures. Also included are correspondence, photos of society officers and issues of the society newsletter, The Technical Soupcon.

• Technical Society of Knoxville-History