Records, ca. 1899-1957 [microform].

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Records, ca. 1899-1957 [microform].

Contains correspondence, mostly addressed to James A. Robins, principal; several accounts of the school; catalogs for the years 1900-1930; historical sketches of the school; newspaper clippings (history of the school, alumni and reunion, razing of the school, and James A. Robins "Mr. Jim"); photographs of the school and James A. Robins; lists of students, some grades and mailing lists; and other miscellaneous materials. Includes approximately 1500 student grade records arranged alphabetically by student's name covering admissions for 1899-1919.

ca. 1710 items.

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Tennessee State Library & Archives, TSLA

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The Tennessee State Library was established in 1854 and was joined with the Department of Archives and History in 1919 creating the Division of Library and Archives within the State Department of Education. In 1982 the responsibilities of the division were transferred to the Secretary of State, creating the Tennessee State Library and Archives. The State Library and Archives is responsible for the management and preservation of state records and publications as well as books, manuscripts, maps, ...

Robins, James A.

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McTyeire Institute (McKenzie, Tenn.)

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Caledonia College began as a boarding school in 1858 and was chartered in 1860. The school was forced to close and remain closed for the duration of the Civil War. It was reorganized in 1867 in McKenzie, Tennessee and was chartered by the State of Tennessee as McKenzie College in 1871. In 1882 the name was officially changed to McTyeire Institute under the direction of the Methodist Church. It was known as a four-year training school for colleges, and was fully accredited by the Southern Associa...