The purpose of University Archives &
Special Collections is to house Woodward Library
materials that need special care for their
protection and preservation. It is organized by
various collections. Collections include the
Dorothy Dix Collection,
which includes her works and newspaper
clippings; the
Robert Penn Warren Collection
which includes portraits, photographs, the Purple
and Gold collection, and Warren's high school
report card; the
Clarksville Photographs Collection
which include photographs ranging from the late 1800s to
the mid 1970s; the Dr. Joseph Milton Henry Papers
contain information about The Land Between The
Lakes; and TheHillman Papers, which have
primary source material relating to the Hillman
Land and Iron Company. A final collection
consists of materials that need special care
because of their age, fragility, format, or
uniqueness.
Access to University Archives & Special
Collections is restricted to help protect and
preserve the materials. The room is locked at
all times and patrons are not allowed in the
room unless accompanied by a staff member. Use
of materials is restricted. For further
information or to schedule an appointment for
use of University Archives & Special Collections
materials, contact
Gina Garber or
Scott Shumate.
