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Bert Vincent Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 1999.020

Abstract

Bert Vincent was a newspaper writer for the “Strolling” column for the Knoxville News-Sentinel for 36 years. He had an interest in Lincoln Memorial University, and had many friends who attended. This collection includes newspaper clippings of stated column (1934-1969), as well as correspondences (1961-1978), photographs, and articles.

Dates

  • 1933-1969

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research; access requires at least 48 hours advance notice. Because of the nature of certain archival formats, including digital and audio-visual materials, access will require additional advanced notice.

Conditions Governing Use

The nature of the University Archives and Special Collections means that copyright or other information about restrictions may be difficult or even impossible to determine despite reasonable efforts. The Carnagie-Vincent Library claims only physical ownership of most Special Collections materials

The materials from our collections are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright law. The user must assume full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Any materials used for academic research or otherwise should be fully credited with the source.

This collection may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations. Researchers are advised that the disclosure of certain information pertaining to identifiable living individuals represented in this collection without the consent of those individuals may have legal ramifications (e.g., a cause of action under common law for invasion of privacy may arise if facts concerning an individual's private life are published that would be deemed highly offensive to a reasonable person) for which Lincoln Memorial University assumes no responsibility.

Biographical / Historical

Bert Vincent was born into a family of educators at Bee Springs, Kentucky, May 4, 1896. He grew up in Edmondson County, graduated from Kentucky State Normal College. (A Normal School was a school for educators). He wrote his famous “Strolling” column for the Knoxville News-Sentinel for 36 years. The newspaper columnist and author wrote of the life and lore of the people of the tri-states region of East Tennessee, Southwest Virginia, and Southeast Kentucky. Bert Vincent held an abiding interest in Lincoln Memorial University. Many of his friends were graduates of the college. The University was often visited by the Bert Vincent, who expressed an appreciation for the campus, located adjacent to the historical Cumberland Gap region of pioneer fame. The expansion of library facilities was possible through the contribution from thousands of school children, alumni, civic service club members and organizations from the region. Stuart L. Watson officially opened the Bert Vincent Memorial Library, with his Sunday afternoon dedication address on May 5, 1974.

Extent

12.8 Linear Feet (32 Hollinger boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Title
Bert Vincent Papers
Author
Finding Aid uploaded and edited by Olivia Coyne (2025)
Date
2025
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the University Archives & Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Lincoln Memorial Univesity
Carnegie-Vincent Library
6965 Cumberland Gap Parkway
Harrogate Tennessee 37752 United States