Tom Elam is photographed as a young man in his military uniform. (Betty Smith)
Col. Tom and Kathleen Elam stand in front of the Kathleen and Tom Elam Center named in their honor by the UT Board of Trustees in 1994. Col. Tom insisted that Ms. Kathleen’s name be first on the building because of his great love and respect for her. (UTM Archives)
Ms. Kathleen Elam celebrated her birthday at UTM. (Betty Smith)
Ms. Kathleen and Col. Tom Elam are photographed together. Col. Tom is wearing his famous diamond-studded, railroad tie tack. (Betty Smith)
UTM alumna Betty Smith of Union City, Col. Tom’s niece, is holding a photo of her uncle Col. Tom Elam and Ms. Kathleen Elam. Smith is wearing the same ring and bracelet that Ms. Kathleen is wearing in the photo. (Sheila Scott)
