Robert E Corlew

Dr. Robert E. Corlew, long referred to as the "dean of Tennessee historians," authored and collaborated on many studies of Tennessee history. His interest and studies in the state's history led to his appointment to the State Historical Commission in 1985 which then led to his role as president of the Tennessee Historical Society. For many years he served as a member of the Tennessee Historical Commission by appointment of the governor. He also was a member of the editorial boards of various his

Dr. Robert E. Corlew, long referred to as the "dean of Tennessee historians," authored and collaborated on many studies of Tennessee history. His interest and studies in the state's history led to his appointment to the State Historical Commission in 1985 which then led to his role as president of the Tennessee Historical Society. For many years he served as a member of the Tennessee Historical Commission by appointment of the governor. He also was a member of the editorial boards of various his See less