The Fall 2025 intership continues to thrive at the Center for the Study of Tennesseans and War at the University of Tennessee. This year, the interns have worked on social media, StoryMap projects, archival digitization, and more. The interns will continue to work on their projects as the semester continues on into November. Stay tuned […]
John Saylor was interviewed by the Center’s Director, Dr. Chris Magra, on September 15, 2025. Saylor is a War on Terror Veteran. Coming from a military family, Saylor was excited to join the military. Saylor’s interview discusses his history, his war experiences, and his career in the military. We thank John for visiting the Center […]
On July 29, 2025, Gail E. Link, daughter of uranium courier during the Manhattan Project, Wilbur S. Anderson, was interviewed a second time by the Center’s Director, Dr. Chris Magra. Anderson was drafted on June 1, 1943 but later worked with the Manhattan Project at Oak Ridge, Tennessee. One of his jobs for the project […]
March 11 2025. Dr. Chris Magra, director for the Study of Tennesseans and War, interviewed Gail E. Link about her father, Wilbur S. Anderson about his service in World War II. Anderson was drafted on June 1, 1943 but later worked with the Manhattan Project at Oak Ridge, Tennessee. One of his jobs for the […]
The Center for the Study of Tennesseans of War was pleased to interview Tom Cruise, current director for the Veterans Success Center at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and Air Force veteran, serving six years as crew chief of the F-16. This interview describes Cruise’s experiences about his enlistment, his service, and his transition to […]
March 11 2025. Dr. Chris Magra, director for the Study of Tennesseans and War, interviewed Gail E. Link about her father, Wilbur C. Anderson about his service in World War II. Anderson was drafted on June 1, 1943 but later worked with the Manhattan Project at Oak Ridge, Tennessee. One of his jobs for the […]
Nine scholars from universities around the country came Knoxville to present their original research.
Nathaniel Adams was interviewed by intern Gracie Amburn on February 7, 2025. At the time of this interview, Nathaniel Adams has served for over 14 years in the Army National Guard. Adams is a senior at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville and works at the Center for the Study of Tennesseans and War. As one […]
Dr. Ricardo A. Herrera will be our keynote speaker at the Declaration of Independence Symposium to be held on March 1 at 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM.
March 1, 2025 at the UTK Baker Center As the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence approaches, it is important to remember that this foundational document was written during a war. The Declaration was, in large part, a Congressional war measure. It was meant to convince potential allies overseas and fence-sitters […]