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University of Tennessee, Knoxville TRACE: Tennessee Research and Creative Exchange Other Library Materials (Newsletters, Reports, Library Development Review Etc.) 1-1-2005 The Library Development Review 2004-05 University of Tennessee Libraries Follow this and additional works at: https://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_libdevel Part of the Arts and Humanities Commons Recommended Citation Purcell, Aaron, Erica Clark and Laura Purcell (eds). The Library Development Review. Knoxville: University of Tennessee, 2004/2005. This Review is brought to you for free and open access by the Other Library Materials (Newsletters, Reports, Etc.) at TRACE: Tennessee Research and Creative Exchange. It has been accepted for inclusion in Library Development Review by an authorized administrator of TRACE: Tennessee Research and Creative Exchange. For more information, please contact [email protected]. THE LIBRARY DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 2004–2005 THE LIBRARY DEVE L OPMEN T R E V I E W 2 0 0 4 – 2 0 0 5 James Agee collage, created by Troy Davis for the James Agee Celebration in 2005. (Courtesy of Walker Evans Estate) James Agee’s Knoxville of 1915 represented a far different time and place than we now know. Gone are the gas street lamps, the trolley cars, and the great hall at Market Square, where young Rufus learned all that he could from his family about becoming a young man. Ninety years later we reflect on the contributions of James Agee to Knoxville. Unprecedented cooperation from the leaders of the James Agee Trust dur- On the cover: ing the past year established the University of Tennessee as a true center of research and appreciation for Photograph of James Agee Knoxville’s native son. Michael A. Lofaro, professor of American literature and American studies, strength- taken by Florence Homolka ened this relationship through his determination and concern for future Agee scholars and scholarship. It in 1951 during the filming of is fitting to focus this issue of theReview on the Agee-related activities of the past year and also to include a “The African Queen,” when short unpublished chapter from A Death in the Family. The University Libraries serves an important role in Agee lived in Hollywood. preserving and providing access to local history of international significance, and the focus on James Agee Agee adapted the screenplay from C.S. Forester’s novel of is just one stellar example. the same name and the big During the past year, the University Libraries witnessed a number of significant new beginnings. The loss screen version, starring of several long-time library supporters came as a shock, but new leaders and initiatives quickly emerged to Humphrey Bogart and underscore our bright future. Donations of time, support, and funding laid the groundwork for the on-going Katherine Hepburn and support of the Digital Library Center, expanded collections in all areas of research including statewide digi- directed by John Huston, tal library initiatives, and supported new campus centers—all to serve the growing needs of Tennesseans. debuted in 1951. The film gar- Other fundraising activities such as the annual Fun Run, the annual giving drive, and Library Friends events nered Academy Award nomi- nations for actor, actress, reached current and new donors. With these and other initiatives, the University Libraries is setting an ex- directing, and writing, with traordinary example of cooperation, collaboration, fundraising, and service. The following articles highlight Bogart winning, what would some of the exciting contributions made to the University Libraries, as well as the activities of our outstand- be his only Oscar, for best ing staff. I want to thank all who gave us so much during the past year. The future is bright for more library actor. (From the James Agee– partnerships, collaborations, and gifts to support our fine university and the great people of Tennessee. Tamara Comstock Collection MS–2296; digital photograph Barbara I. Dewey by William Britten) Dean of Libraries THE LIBRARY DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 2004–2005 TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 REMEMBERING JAck REESE 17 REACHING Out TO A LARGER COMMUNITY: A BusY By Dr. Joseph Johnson, President Emeritus YEAR FOR THE LIBRARY FRIENds By Penny Tschantz, Library Friend 3 All THE WAY HOME: COllEctING THE WORks AND CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF JAMES AGEE 18 CAROLYN RAE PAYNE: AN EducATOR By Michael A. Lofaro, Professor of American Literature and FONdlY REMEMBERED American Studies, and Aaron D. Purcell, Interim Assistant Head By Sandy Leach, Head Pendergrass Agriculture & of Special Collections Veterinary Medicine Library 7 ENHANCING AND INSPIRING LEARNING AT THE 19 MARIAN SCOtt MOffEtt: AN UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES APPRECIATION By Deborah Thompson-Wise, Retired Librarian 8 RuNNING AND WAlkING FOR ENVIRONMENTAL for Planning and Architecture JOURNAls: AN UPDATE ON THE ANNUAL LOVE YOUR LIBRARIES 5K RuN AND FUN WAlk 20 LINdsAY YOUNG ENDOWMENT EN- By Linda L. Phillips, Head of Collection Development RICHES THE LIBRARIES’ HuMANITIES & Management COllEctIONS By Molly Royse, Humanities Coordinator 9 CREATING A DIGITAL LEGACY: THE STANTON A. AND MARGARET KNOX MORGAN DIGITAL 21 ENDOWMENts LIBRARY ENDOWMENT By Erica Clark, Director of Development, University Libraries 10 BuIldING BRIDGES TO THE PAst AND FutuRE: THE CENTER FOR JAcksONIAN AMERICA AND THE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES By Aaron Crawford, Assistant Editor, The Correspondence of AARON D. PURCELL James K. Polk Editor 11 CultIVATING THE MODERN POLITICAL ERICA CLARK and LAURA PURCELL Associate Editors ARCHIVES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNEssEE By Bobby R. Holt, Baker Center Archivist KATHRYn AYCOCK Production Editor 12 IN JAMES AGEE’S WORds: A NEW CHAPTER FROM ANGIE DOBBS THE REstORED EdITION OF A Death IN the FamILY Designer Edited by Michael Lofaro, Professor of American Literature and American Studies PENNY BROOKS Production Coordinator 15U VOL NTEER VOICES: AN UPDATE ON TENNEssEE’S DIGITAL LIBRARY AND THE TEL II INITIATIVE By Aubrey Mitchell, Associate Dean of Libraries and Aaron D. Original stained glass window, on permanent Purcell, Interim Assistant Head of Special Collections display at UT’s Frank H. McClung Museum, from Knoxville’s L&N passenger station located 16 BuIldING A SPECIAL LEGACY: A PROFILE OF at 401 Henley Street. James Agee described a GARY JOHNSON window and the station in his Pulitzer Prize– By William Britten, Interim Head of Special Collections winning novel A Death in the Family. (Courtesy Frank H. McClung Museum) Jack Reese at his desk in Hoskins Library. (From University Archives) Remembering Jack Reese By Dr. Joseph Johnson, President Emeritus In every position he held, I am delighted that Dean Barbara Dewey and her talented University of Ten- nessee Libraries staff decided to dedicate the 2004–2005 Library Development Jack was fair, honest, and Review to Dr. Jack Reese. Jack was, of course, best known as chancellor of UT Knoxville from 1973 to 1989. As chancellor, he was a passionate advocate of research hard working. He wasn’t and teaching who also took time to be of service to the Knoxville community and afraid to make tough deci- the state of Tennessee. But Jack was first and foremost an English professor, known for his teaching ability, his devotion to students, and his collegial relationships with sions, always placing prior- fellow faculty. In every position he held, Jack was fair, honest, and hard working. He wasn’t afraid to make tough decisions, always placing priority on academic quality ity on academic quality and and diversity. The University of Tennessee is much better because of Jack Reese. diversity. The University of The University Libraries holds a special place in Jack’s heart. He personally and persistently championed the renovation of Hodges Library and did everything he Tennessee is much better could to push the project to a high ranking on the University of Tennessee’s capital because of Jack Reese. outlay priority list. When the renovation arrived among the top priorities, he joined with President Ed Boling and other university officials to convince the University of Tennessee Board of Trustees, Governor Lamar Alexander, Governor Ned McWherter, and the Tennessee General As- sembly to fund the project. All responded positively, though a bit too slowly for Jack. The new, impressive Hodges Library was dedicated September 25, 1987, bearing the name of John Hodges, a stellar professor of English. How fitting that the champion of the library renovation also was a stellar professor of English. After Jack stepped aside as chancellor, he moved his office to Hoskins Library, which provided him an inspirational working home. He always stressed that a quality library is at the heart of a quality university, and his view is endorsed every day by the students, faculty, staff, and alumni who use the library. All of us who knew Jack admired and respected him. He will always be remembered for his many achievements and as an extraordinary professor, leader, friend, and advocate for the University of Tennessee. He is greatly missed. All the Way Home: Collecting the Works and Celebrating the Life of James Agee By Michael A. Lofaro, Professor of American Literature and American Studies, and Aaron D. Purcell, Interim Assistant Head of Special Collections The flurry of activities relating to James Agee during the past year has been nothing short of spectacular. During early 2005 the celebration of Knoxville’s native son in his boyhood town perhaps topped the excitement of the first release of the Pulitzer Prize–winning novel A Death in the Family nearly fifty years ago. But Agee’s influence spread well beyond East Tennessee, attracting national and international publicity. The release of unpublished Agee writings, the acquisition of new Agee research collections, and a lengthy James Agee Celebration set the tone for a new aware- ness of the Tennessee wordsmith. These significant events forged important new relationships for the University of Tennessee, the Department of English, the University Libraries, and Special Collections with the Agee family, the James Agee Trust, the city of Knoxville, and all Tennesseans.
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