University of Tennessee Knoxville - Volunteer Yearbook (Knoxville, TN)

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THE GREATER UNIVERS!TY In 1794 near the dawn of the nineteenth century the legislature of the QQTerritory South of the River OhioT, chartered Blount College. This act was in later years to be regarded as the initial step toward the development of a Little did those pioneers dream that out great university. of this educational nucleus was to develop a mighty in- . tellectual structure. The oppo- sition and hardships encoun- tered by this small college made its existence a constant struggle. The few students who attended the school, however, felt honored in that they were given the privilege to attend an institution of higher learning. Bravely this early institution withstood adverse circumstances and in 1807 with great rejoicing the College became known as KcEast Tennessee College? It was the original intention of the General Assembly that by incor- porating the school, the College would be qualified to re- ceive one-hallc of the proceeds of the sale of land appro- priated by Act of Congress to the support of two colleges; one located in the East, and the other located in what is now known as Middle Tennessee. The proposed funds. however, failed to be realized, as there arose unexpected difficulty attending the sale of land. The flnancial status became so acute that the College was unable to open its doors unil 1820. With rejuvenated hope, nevertheless, the College purchased in 1826 the present site of the univer- sity, a beautiful spot located on an isolated wooded hill overlooking the Tennessee River and situated sufficiently far from the center of the village of Knoxville. On this now hallowed hill was commenced the basic framework of our present great university, destined to become a shining light kindling the Torch of Preparation and furnishing to the State the ever-burning Torch of Service. East Tennessee College continued for twenty years to be a guiding light in the field of advanced learning. In 1840, by the act of the legislature, its name was changed to uEast Tennessee University? which in itself gave conclusive evi- dence that the institution was to take its place in a wider realm of educational circles which was designated by the new title. From this point on the school entered into a I291 period of rapid advancement. In 1869 there was estab- lished as a department of the University an Agricultural and Mechanical College. This act gave the institution a much wider appeal and for the flrst time the school was approaching the realization of a true University. Again in 1879 a definite step toward a higher goal was taken. East Tennessee University became known as the University of Tennessee. This very name carried with it a challenge and responsibility which has and will spur untiring efforts in an attempt to render a service to this historic state. Pledged to the advancement of education and to the perpetuation of citizenship, the University of Tennessee since that year 1879 has radiated an untold influence upon the life of our state. Forward it has advanced in its en- deavor to spread the virtues of knowledge. But upon the horizon which constantly draws closer, those who look may see a greater university. A university still grounded in the fundamentals established in its early life, but an institution of greater magnitude, with a far more reaching appeal and with even a greater stimulating effect upon the social and economic life of Tennessee. On our hallowed hilliI there is developing an institution which will in the not too distant future outgrow its present boun- daries and branch forth encompassing a larger territory and spreading a greater intellectual influence, than even its most optimistic forefather dared to imagine. A university of great size, offering unlimited opportunities to the eager student who desires to pursue higher knowledge in an in- stitution which can offer facilities and accommodations bet- tered by no university. Will the generations to come be able to speak of what we of today call our large twentieth century university as the period of the smaller institution? Will Tennessee de- velop into an intellectual light house of such magnitude that we can but scarcely visualize its possibilities? These and other such questions arouse in us all a feeling of won- der, a sense of hopefulness, and a reverent vow to share in the advancement of the greater university.

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ACTING DEAN M. JACOB COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE About the year 1856 an effort was made to establish agriculture in the Uni- versity of Tennessee. It was not estainshed, however, until after the passage of the Morrill Act in 1862. In reality, the College was established in 1869. Further federal aid was secured as a result of the passage of the Smith-Hughes Act in 1919. Aside from the appropriations received from Congress, the College of Agri- culture shares with the other colleges of the University in state support. The College of Agriculture is really the head of the 273,783 farms in Ten- nessee. Experiment stations are located in each of the three grand divisions of the state, and agricultural extension service is rendered in each of the ninety- hve counties of the state. Some of the improvements made in the College during the past two years are: A new and ultra-modern dairy barn, a new horse and catt1e barn, a green- house, and an Ag. Engineering buildingebeing made by reconstruction of the old dairy building. An indication of the progress made by the College is the fact that 41 stu- dents were enrolled in QtAgriculture and Science,, in 1891. In 1936 there are 125 Freshmen alone in Agriculture.

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UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION l936-l937 1 ' 1- ' Executive Secretaries NAT TIPTON, tll, Nashville ......................... President VICTOR M. DAVIS, ,20 OLIVER HILL, t07, Knoxville .................... Vice-President J. L. RAULSTON ,30 E. H. QUALLS, 75, Nashville ......................... Secretary EDWARD NEWELL, ,29, Knoxville ..................... Treasurer VICE-PRESIDENTS West Tennessee WALTER CHANDLER, t09 ........................... Memphis MRS. SEDNEY WRAY, t09 .............................. Jackson Middle Tennesyee ALGOOD CARLEN, ,30 .............................. Cookeville MRS. JEANIE G. MOTLOW, t21 ....................... Lynchburg VICTOR M. DAVIS East Tennessee NEIL BAss, t20 .................................... Knoxville MRS. C. KLOWYCK, tZS ........................... Chattanooga OBJECTIVES OF THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION 1. To aid the University in securing adequate support for the full development of the institution; 2. To bring to Tennessee the best men and women now enrolled in the secondary schools of the state; 3. To maintain accurate biographical records of University alumni and recognize them for their achievements; 4. To assist in securing such publicity as will increase the pres- tige of the University; 5. To develop a personnel division for the placement of Seniors J. L. RAULSTON and unemployed alumni. 1301