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Finding Aid for the W. Stewart Evans Collection, 1972-1986


MS-2062

University of Tennessee Special Collections Library, Knoxville, TN


Encoded by: Elizabeth Dunham, June 27, 2006.

Summary Information
Title: W. Stewart Evans Collection

Date/Date Range :   1972-1986

Extent: 3.0 linear feet

Abstract:
The W. Stewart Evans Collection spans from 1972 through 1986 and consists of Correspondence, Proposals, and Publications. The bulk of the material involves the design and administration of the Knoxville International Energy Exposition (KIEE), also known as the 1982 World's Fair.

Call number: MS-2062

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

Access and Use
Aquisition Information:
This collection is a gift of Debbie Evans Ragland.
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], W. Stewart Evans Collection, MS-2062. University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Special Collections Library.

Arrangement

Collection consists of two boxes divided into three series: Correspondence, Proposals, Designs, and Administration, and Publications.


Biography / History

William Stewart Evans was actively involved with the planning of the Knoxville International Energy Exposition (KIEE), or the 1982 World's Fair. He advocated installing cleaner and more efficient power supplies such as solar power in the United States. Evans was employed by the Downtown Knoxville Association (DKA) and served as a chairman for the KIEE. Evans was also employed by the University of Tennessee from 1967 through 1979.


Collection Scope and Content Note

The W. Stewart Evans Collection spans from 1972 through 1986 and consists of Correspondence, Proposals, and Publications. The bulk of the material involves design and administration of the Knoxville International Energy Exposition (KIEE), also called the 1982 World's Fair. Much of the correspondence involves "Bo" Roberts, Richard Evans, DKA, KIEE, and John Ulmer. Of special interest, there is a letter addressed to Ronald Reagan from Evans concerning solar power, and some correspondence with Bob Hope. Also, there are various memoranda from the Knoxville Chamber of Commerce. The collection contains many proposals and designs for the World's Fair, as well as publications about the event and Knoxville. Researchers interested in Evans's career at the University of Tennessee should consult AR-451.

Subject Terms

  • World's Fair of 1982 (Knoxville, Tenn.).
  • Knoxville International Energy Exposition.
  • United States. President (1981-1989; Reagan).
Contents List
   

Series I: Correspondence, 1972-1984
Box   1     Folder   1    
Correspondence, 1972-1974
Box   1     Folder   2    
Correspondence, 1975
Box   1     Folder   3    
Correspondence, 1976
Box   1     Folder   4    
Correspondence, 1977

Box   1     Folder   5    
Correspondence, 1978
Box   1     Folder   6    
Correspondence, 1979
Box   1     Folder   7    
Correspondence, 1980-1981
Box   1     Folder   8    
Correspondence, 1982-1983
Box   1     Folder   9    
Correspondence, 1983-1984
   

Series II: Proposals, Designs, and Administration, 1972-1974
Box   1     Folder   10    
America's Pavilion, undated
Box   1     Folder   11    
Chamber of Commerce Memorandums, undated
Box   1     Folder   12    
Designs of Pavilions, undated
Box   1     Folder   13    
DKA [Knoxville Downtown Association] Membership Meeting Minutes, 1972-1974
Box   1     Folder   14    
Finances before and during Exposition, undated
Box   1     Folder   15    
International Directory, undated
Box   1     Folder   16    
Japan's Pavilion, undated
Box   1     Folder   17    
Jet Industries - Electra, undated
Box   1     Folder   18    
Knoxville's World's Fair, undated
Box   1     Folder   19    
The National Science Hall of Fame, Letters and Reports, undated
Box   1     Folder   20    
Photovoltaics, undated
Box   1     Folder   21    
Photovoltaics II, undated
Box   1     Folder   22    
Promotion Publication Memorandums, undated
Box   1     Folder   23    
Proposal - Letter of Transmitter, undated
Box   1     Folder   24    
Proposal - Exhibit 1, undated
Box   1     Folder   25    
Proposal - Exhibit 2, undated
Box   1     Folder   26    
Proposal - Exhibit 3, undated
Box   1     Folder   27    
Proposal - Exhibit 4, undated
Box   1     Folder   28    
Proposal - Exhibit 5, undated
Box   1     Folder   29    
Proposal - Exhibit 12, undated
Box   1     Folder   30    
Proposal - Exhibit 13, undated
Box   1     Folder   31    
Proposal - Exhibit 14, undated
Box   2     Folder   1    
Proposal - Exhibit 15, undated
Box   2     Folder   2    
Solar Hat and House Designs, undated
Box   2     Folder   3    
Solarex Corporation, undated
Box   2     Folder   4    
World's Fair Boards and Committees, undated
   

Series III: Publications, 1974-1982
Box   2     Folder   5    
DKA Newsletters, 1974 January 24-1981 April 29
Box   2     Folder   6    
DKA Reports, undated
Box   2     Folder   7    
International Energy Symposium, Programs and Statements, undated
Box   2     Folder   8    
Newspaper Clippings and Articles, part 1, undated
Box   2     Folder   9    
Newspaper Clippings and Articles, part 2, undated
Box   2     Folder   10    
Newspaper Clippings and Articles, part 3, undated
Box   2     Folder   11    
Newspaper Clippings and Articles, part 4, undated
Box   2     Folder   12    
Newspaper Clippings and Articles, part 5, undated
Box   2     Folder   13    
World's Fair News, 1976 April 5-1982 August 5
Box   2     Folder   14    
World's Fair Report, 1978 May 8-1982
Box   2     Folder   15    
Oversized News Articles, undated