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Finding Aid for the 1982 Knoxville International Energy Exposition Collection, 1974-1982


MS-2071

University of Tennessee Special Collections Library, Knoxville, TN


Encoded by: Erin Lawrimore, May 19, 2006

Summary Information
Title: 1982 Knoxville International Energy Exposition Collection

Date/Date Range :   1974-1982

Extent: 3.0 linear feet

Abstract:
The 1982 Knoxville International Energy Exposition Collection consists of five series, occupying two boxes. The collection material contains correspondence and other documents from the numerous organizations that were instrumental in bringing the World's Fair to Knoxville in 1982.

Call number: MS-2071

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

Access and Use
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], 1982 Knoxville International Energy Exposition Collection, MS-2071. University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Special Collections Library.

Arrangement

Collection consists of five series:

  1. Series I: Spokane Expo '74 and Early Knoxville Expo '82 Related Materials
  2. Series II: Marketing Proposals for Expo '82
  3. Series III: Expo Related Correspondence
  4. Series IV: KIEE (Knoxville International Energy Exposition), Greater Knoxville Chamber of Commerce, and the Downtown Knoxville Association - Related Materials
  5. Series V: Expo '82 / 1982 World's Fair Related Materials

Biography / History

No biographical information is available.


Collection Scope and Content Note

The 1982 Knoxville International Energy Exposition Collection consists of five series, occupying two boxes. The collection contains correspondence and other documents from the various organizations that were instrumental in bringing the World's Fair to Knoxville in 1982. These organizations include: The Greater Knoxville Chamber of Commerce, KIEE (Knoxville International Energy Exposition), and the Downtown Knoxville Association. Correspondence relating to the World's Fair from Lamar Alexander, Jake Butcher, Frank Deller, Victor Ashe, and Randy Tyree can also be found in this collection. Forty Color slides of the World's Fair and KIEE office photos are included. There are also numerous feasibility studies, environmental impact statements, downtown revitalization plans, financial statements, and projections of fair attendance included in this collection.

Subject Terms

  • World's Fair of 1982 (Knoxville, Tenn.).
  • Knoxville (Tenn.) -- History.
  • Knoxville Energy Exposition.
  • Ashe, Victor H., 1945- .
  • Butcher, Jake.
  • Alexander, Lamar.
  • Tyree, Randy.
Contents List
   

Series I: Spokane Expo '74 and Early Knoxville Expo '82 Related Materials
Box   1     Folder   1    
US Department of Commerce Study on the Federal Role in Spokane's Expo
Box   1     Folder   2    
Feasibility Study for a Knoxville World's Fair, 1975 August 15
Box   1     Folder   3    
Expo Reception List of Attendees, 1976 May 27
Box   1     Folder   4    
KIEE Spokane Charter Trip - Spokane Historical Highlights and Itinerary

Box   1     Folder   5    
KIEE Spokane Charter Trip- List of Attendees on Trip, 1976 November 9
Box   1     Folder   6    
KIEE Spokane Charter Trip - Confirmation of Attendance Slips

Box   1     Folder   7    
KIEE Spokane Charter Trip - Regrets / Unavailable to Attend Slips

Box   1     Folder   8    
KIEE Spokane Charter Trip - Statements and Daily Receipts

   

Series II: Marketing Proposals for Expo '82

Box   1     Folder   9    
Marketing Firm Selection Committee - Related Materials
Box   1     Folder   10    
Expo '82 Marketing Proposal - McDonald, Carden, and Cherry Advertising Agency

Box   1     Folder   11    
Expo '82 Marketing Proposa l- J.P. Hogan and Company, INC

Box   1     Folder   12    
Expo '82 Marketing Proposal - Robinson's INC

Box   1     Folder   13    
Expo '82 Marketing Proposal - Griswold - Eshleman Company

Box   1     Folder   14    
Expo '82 Marketing Proposal- John M. Rose and Company, INC

Box   1     Folder   15    
Expo '82 Marketing Proposal - Burton - Campbell, INC

Box   1     Folder   16    
Expo '82 Marketing Proposal - Charles Tombras Advertising

Box   1     Folder   17    
Expo '82 Marketing Proposal - Carlson, Rockey, and Associates, INC

Box   1     Folder   18    
Expo '82 Marketing Proposal - Hill and Knowlton, INC

Box   1     Folder   19    
Expo '82 Marketing Proposal - Lawler, Ballard, and Little Advertising

Box   1     Folder   20    
Expo '82 Marketing Proposal - Hill and Knowlton, INC

   

Series III: Expo Related Correspondence

Box   1     Folder   21    
Correspondence, 1975
Box   1     Folder   22    
Correspondence, 1976
Box   1     Folder   23    
Correspondence, 1977
Box   1     Folder   24    
Correspondence, 1978
Box   1     Folder   25    
Correspondence, 1979
   

Series IV: KIEE (Knoxville International Energy Exposition), Greater Knoxville Chamber of Commerce, and the Downtown Knoxville Association - Related Materials

Box   2     Folder   1    
Greater Knoxville Chamber of Commerce and KIEE - Minutes and Agendas, 1974-1982
Box   2     Folder   2    
World's Fair, KIEE, Chamber of Commerce, and Downtown Knoxville Association MEMOS

Box   2     Folder   3    
Materials related to the KIEE Meeting with TDOT on 9-12-77 - Regarding I-640, I-40, I-75, 1977 September 12
Box   2     Folder   4    
Knoxville Interstate Improvements - Related Correspondence and Proposals, 1975-1981
Box   2     Folder   5    
Fair Transportation Related Materials

Box   2     Folder   6    
1982 World's Fair Participation Contract, 1978 November 9
Box   2     Folder   7    
Resolution Adopting Amendments to Application to the US Department of Commerce for Federal Recognition of the World's Fair, 1976 June 14
Box   2     Folder   8    
Energy Council Membership Sheet

Box   2     Folder   9    
Master Architect / Planning Team Sheet

Box   2     Folder   10    
Chart of the Organizational Structure of KIEE's Information and Involvement

Box   2     Folder   11    
Goals and Objectives of Expo '82's Community Projects Committee

Box   2     Folder   12    
BIE - Bureau of International Expositions - Officials List and Documents

Box   2     Folder   13    
KIEE Combined Financial Statements as of 3-31-77 and 11-30-77 (Un-audited), 1977
Box   2     Folder   14    
Presentations Made by KIEE - May 1976-May 1977 (List), 1976-1977
Box   2     Folder   15    
Expo Fundraising - Donors and Amounts Donated, 1976
Box   2     Folder   16    
List of Firms Who Received the Construction Management Letter

Box   2     Folder   17    
List of Firms Who Received the Marketing / Public Relations Letter

Box   2     Folder   18    
Expo '82- Estimated Receipts and Disbursements (1978-1990), 1977 November 29
Box   2     Folder   19    
KIEE Board of Directors - Contact Sheet

Box   2     Folder   20    
Tennessee Senate Finance Ways and Means Committee - Contact Sheet

Box   2     Folder   21    
Tennessee House Finance Ways and Means Committee - Contact Sheet

Box   2     Folder   22    
Board of Directors Meeting on 4-9-82 - Status of Opening Ceremonies, 1982 April 9
Box   2     Folder   23    
Volunteer Activities for Expo '82

Box   2     Folder   24    
KIEE Budget - June 1, 1976 - January 1, 1978, 1976-1978
Box   2     Folder   25    
US Department of Commerce Survey Team Visit, 1976 March 10
Box   2     Folder   26    
National Press Tour Visit 5-10-77 - Related Materials, 1977 May 10
Box   2     Folder   27    
Chart of Application Phase for KIEE: Stage Two (1-1-76 through 12-31-76), 1976
Box   2     Folder   28    
Knoxville City Council's Record of Voting on Expo Related Topics

Box   2     Folder   29    
KIEE Subscription and Guarantee Documents

Box   2     Folder   30    
Affirmative Action Program for Equal Employment Opportunities in Expo '82, 1979 January 4
Box   2     Folder   31    
Eminent Domain Law

Box   2     Folder   32    
Urban Renewal, Neighborhood Revitalization, and Minority Involvement Plans

Box   2     Folder   33    
Conference Schedule - "A Community Conference," 1977 February 1
Box   2     Folder   34    
List of Expo Donors and Amounts Donated, 1977 November 30
Box   2     Folder   35    
Letter from the Greater Knoxville Chamber of Commerce to Lamar Alexander, 1979 February 14
Box   2     Folder   36    
Materials related to the KIEE Meeting with the Department of Commerce on 1977 November 7
Box   2     Folder   37    
Miscellaneous Fair Related Papers

Box   2     Folder   38    
Miscellaneous Hand Written Expo Related Materials

Box   2     Folder   39    
Miscellaneous Diplomat Photos - Expo Related Photos

   

Series V: Expo '82 / 1982 World's Fair Related Materials
Box   2     Folder   40    
News Releases and Newspaper Articles Relating to the World's Fair
Box   2     Folder   41    
Projected Attendance and Visitor Revenue, 1980 January
Box   2     Folder   42    
"A Proposal for the World's Fair" - Prepared by: Eugene Burr, Architect/Planner

Box   2     Folder   43    
Expo '82 Fact Sheet

Box   2     Folder   44    
"Benefits of Having Expo '82"

Box   2     Folder   45    
Sample Exhibit Building Plan

Box   2     Folder   46    
Expo '82 Master Plan

Box   2     Folder   47    
Chart of Construction and Activities Time Schedule for Expo, 1978 October-1983 December
Box   2     Folder   48    
"Residual Uses of the Federal Pavilion" - Draft

Box   2     Folder   49    
Presidential Document - President Jimmy Carter's Declaration of Knoxville Being the Location of the International Energy Exposition of 1982, 1978 December 8.

Box   2     Folder   50    
Bulletin From the BIE (Bureau of International Expositions), 1978 October
Box   2     Folder   51    
Brochure Titled - "An Energy Expo in Knoxville? Why NOT!," 1976
Box   2     Folder   52    
Panorama Magazine - "A Tourist Guide to Greater Knoxville" - Vol. 1, Number 6

Box   2     Folder   53    
Brochure: "Energy Expo '82: Opportunity of African Americans"

Box   2     Folder   54    
Flyer- "Energizer Publication" 1977-1978
Box   2     Folder   55    
1982 World's Fair Slides

Box   2     Folder   56    
Documents Relating to the US Pavilion, State Pavilion, and Proposed Knoxville Arena