Special Collections, located on the first floor in Hodges Library, preserves and provides access to rare and unique materials that support instruction and research at the University of Tennessee. Available formats include rare books, manuscripts, letters, diaries, photographs, and digital collections. This research guide identifies special collections materials related to journalism and journalists in Tennessee.
The guide is not a comprehensive list but, instead, an introduction to prominent topics and themes available in our collections. To find more materials on a specific topic:
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Special Collections
The Special Collections website provides information about how to access collections and services such as instruction.
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SCOUT: Special Collections Online @ UT
SCOUT is Special Collections' finding aid database. You can use SCOUT to see what different manuscripts and archives collections contain.
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UT Libraries Digital Collections
UT Libraries Digital Collections contain images, manuscripts, and audiovisual material related to East Tennessee and American history.
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Volunteer Voices
Volunteer Voices contains digital collections from libraries and other institutions across Tennessee.
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UTK Library Catalog
Archival research gets easier the more you know about your topic. Don't forget you can search the library catalog to find books and external databases that will be very helpful in your research.