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TVA Literature Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS-2754

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This is a collection of TVA Literature. Contained herein are two Safety Manuals, one from 1939 and the other undated. Also contained is literature titled "TVA Labor Relations Policy at Work" dated 1940, and a letter written by David E. Lilienthal, chairman of TVA, dated 1944.

Dates

  • 1939-1944

Conditions Governing Access

Collections are stored offsite and must be requested in advance. See www.special.lib.utk.edu for detailed information. Collections must be requested through a registered Special Collections research account.

Conditions Governing Use

The UT Libraries claims only physical ownership of most material in the collections. Persons wishing to broadcast or publish this material must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants on www.special.lib.utk.edu for detailed information. Collections must be requested through a registered Special Collections research account.

Extent

0.2 Linear Feet

Abstract

This is a collection of TVA Literature. Contained herein are two Safety Manuals, one from 1939 and the other undated. Also contained is literature titled "TVA Labor Relations Policy at Work" dated 1940, and a letter written by David E. Lilienthal, chairman of TVA, dated 1944.

Biographical/Historical Note

The Tennessee Valley Authority was created in 1933 as a part of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's plan to revitalize the economy of the United States after the Great Depression. The TVA brought water and electric services to previous unserved areas and assisted in flood control, navigation, and reforestation.

Arrangement

Collection consists of two folders.

Acquisition Note

Collection is property of Special Collections

Repository Details

Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository

Contact:
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Knoxville TN 37996 USA
865-974-4480