Title: Tennessee Deaf and Dumb Asylum Photograph

Date/Date Range :   undated

Extent: 0.1 linear feet

Abstract:

This photograph shows the residents of the Tennessee Deaf and Dumb Asylum in Knoxville, Tenn., standing on the stairs outside of their building. The photograph is signed by Negly Stewart.

Call number: MS-2749

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

Aquisition Information:

Special Collections purchased item on May 22, 2006.

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], Tennessee School for the Deaf Photo, MS-2749. University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Special Collections Library.

Collection consists of a single folder.

The Tennessee School for the Deaf was established in 1844; however, its doors did not open until 1845. The school's original location was known as "Old City Hall" . In 1925 the school moved to its present location -- a 96 acre campus on the banks of the Tennessee river.

This photograph shows the residents of the Tennessee Deaf and Dumb Asylum in Knoxville, Tenn., standing on the stairs outside of their building. The photograph is signed by Negly Stewart.

• Tennessee School for the Deaf -- Photograph
• Knoxville (Tenn.) -- History.