{"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=University+History\u0026facet.sort=count\u0026page=13","prev":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=University+History\u0026facet.sort=count\u0026page=12","next":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=University+History\u0026facet.sort=count\u0026page=14","last":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=University+History\u0026facet.sort=count\u0026page=60"},"meta":{"pages":{"current_page":13,"next_page":14,"prev_page":12,"total_pages":60,"limit_value":10,"offset_value":120,"total_count":595,"first_page?":false,"last_page?":false}},"data":[{"id":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1663","type":"collection","attributes":{"title":"Earl T. Swink Papers, 1949/1972","creator":{"id":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1663#creator","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":"Swink, Earl T., 1907-1996","label":"Creator"}},"abstract_or_scope":{"id":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1663#abstract_or_scope","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":"Papers of Earl Thomas Swink, Sr. (1907-1996), professor of agricultural engineering (1935-1970) at Virginia Tech, incuding presentation texts, printed materials, a biographical sketch, and a paper by Chas. E. Seitz entitled \"Agricultural Engineering at V.P.I.\"","label":"Abstract Or Scope"}},"breadcrumbs":{"id":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1663#breadcrumbs","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":{"id":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1663","ead_ssi":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1663","_root_":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1663","_nest_parent_":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1663","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/VT/repositories_2_resources_1663.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Swink, Earl T. Papers","title_ssm":["Earl T. Swink Papers"],"title_tesim":["Earl T. Swink Papers"],"unitdate_ssm":["1949-1972"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1949-1972"],"normalized_date_ssm":["1949/1972"],"normalized_title_ssm":["Earl T. Swink Papers, 1949/1972"],"text":["Earl T. Swink Papers, 1949/1972","Ms.1989.036","Agricultural engineering","Faculty and staff","University History","The collection is open to research.","Earl Thomas Swink, Sr., son of Wallace M. and Lucy May Burton Swink, was born in Churchville (Augusta County), Virginia on September 7, 1907. He obtained a B.A. (1930) and M.S. (1939) in agricultural engineering at Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute (now Virginia Tech). He also held a cerficate in commercial engineering from the Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company (1931). After working as district agricultural engineer for Virginia Electric and Power Company (Suffolk, Virginia) from 1932 to 1935, Swink returned to Virginia Tech as assistant professor of agricultural engineering; he was later named associate professor and, in 1954 became professor and head of the Agricultural Engineering Department. From 1967 until his retirement in 1970, Swink worked as the leader of special programs for Virginia Tech's Extension Division. Swink also held memberships and offices in a number of organizations. Among these were the Agricultural Board, National Academy of Sciences; American Society of Agricultural Engineers; American Society for Engineering Education; Virginia Academy of Science; and Virginia Farm and Home Electrification Council (co-founder). Swink married Louise Presson, and the couple had two children. Earl T. Swink died in Montgomery County, Virginia, on September 10, 1996, and was buried in Union Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Churchville.","The guide to the Earl T. Swink Papers by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/).","This collection had originally been assigned the title \"Earl T. Swink Speeches,\" but it was determined during procesing that \"Earl T. Swink Papers\" would be a more accurate title.","The processing and description of the Earl T. Swink Papers commenced and was completed in January 2022.","This collection contains papers of Earl T. Swink, professor of agricultural engineering at Virginia Tech from 1935 to 1970. The collection contains texts of several presentations by Swink relating to rural electrification, the agricultural engineering profession, and environmental control. Also included are a 1963 editorial by Swink on environmental control, two newsclippings, a program for a Delaware-Maryland-Virginia Congressional dinner at which Swink was honored; a biographical sketch of Swink; and a typescript history, \"Agricultural Engineering at V. P. I.\" by Chas. E. Seitz.","The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials.","Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.","Papers of Earl Thomas Swink, Sr. (1907-1996), professor of agricultural engineering (1935-1970)  at Virginia Tech, incuding presentation texts, printed materials, a biographical sketch, and a paper by Chas. E. Seitz entitled \"Agricultural Engineering at V.P.I.\"","Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)","Swink, Earl T., 1907-1996","The materials in the collection are in English."],"collection_title_tesim":["Earl T. Swink Papers, 1949/1972"],"collection_ssim":["Earl T. Swink Papers, 1949/1972"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["Ms.1989.036"],"unitid_tesim":["Ms.1989.036"],"repository_ssm":["Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University"],"repository_ssim":["Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University"],"creator_ssm":["Swink, Earl T., 1907-1996"],"creator_ssim":["Swink, Earl T., 1907-1996"],"creator_persname_ssim":["Swink, Earl T., 1907-1996"],"creator_corpname_ssim":["Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)"],"creators_ssim":["Swink, Earl T., 1907-1996","Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)"],"access_terms_ssm":["The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials.","Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form."],"acqinfo_ssim":["The Earl T. Swink Papers were donated to Special Collections and University Archives in 1989."],"access_subjects_ssim":["Agricultural engineering","Faculty and staff","University History"],"access_subjects_ssm":["Agricultural engineering","Faculty and staff","University History"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"extent_ssm":["0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder"],"extent_tesim":["0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder"],"date_range_isim":[1949,1950,1951,1952,1953,1954,1955,1956,1957,1958,1959,1960,1961,1962,1963,1964,1965,1966,1967,1968,1969,1970,1971,1972],"accessrestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe collection is open to research.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"accessrestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Access"],"accessrestrict_tesim":["The collection is open to research."],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eEarl Thomas Swink, Sr., son of Wallace M. and Lucy May Burton Swink, was born in Churchville (Augusta County), Virginia on September 7, 1907. He obtained a B.A. (1930) and M.S. (1939) in agricultural engineering at Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute (now Virginia Tech). He also held a cerficate in commercial engineering from the Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company (1931). After working as district agricultural engineer for Virginia Electric and Power Company (Suffolk, Virginia) from 1932 to 1935, Swink returned to Virginia Tech as assistant professor of agricultural engineering; he was later named associate professor and, in 1954 became professor and head of the Agricultural Engineering Department. From 1967 until his retirement in 1970, Swink worked as the leader of special programs for Virginia Tech's Extension Division. Swink also held memberships and offices in a number of organizations. Among these were the Agricultural Board, National Academy of Sciences; American Society of Agricultural Engineers; American Society for Engineering Education; Virginia Academy of Science; and Virginia Farm and Home Electrification Council (co-founder). Swink married Louise Presson, and the couple had two children. Earl T. Swink died in Montgomery County, Virginia, on September 10, 1996, and was buried in Union Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Churchville.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical Note"],"bioghist_tesim":["Earl Thomas Swink, Sr., son of Wallace M. and Lucy May Burton Swink, was born in Churchville (Augusta County), Virginia on September 7, 1907. He obtained a B.A. (1930) and M.S. (1939) in agricultural engineering at Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute (now Virginia Tech). He also held a cerficate in commercial engineering from the Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company (1931). After working as district agricultural engineer for Virginia Electric and Power Company (Suffolk, Virginia) from 1932 to 1935, Swink returned to Virginia Tech as assistant professor of agricultural engineering; he was later named associate professor and, in 1954 became professor and head of the Agricultural Engineering Department. From 1967 until his retirement in 1970, Swink worked as the leader of special programs for Virginia Tech's Extension Division. Swink also held memberships and offices in a number of organizations. Among these were the Agricultural Board, National Academy of Sciences; American Society of Agricultural Engineers; American Society for Engineering Education; Virginia Academy of Science; and Virginia Farm and Home Electrification Council (co-founder). Swink married Louise Presson, and the couple had two children. Earl T. Swink died in Montgomery County, Virginia, on September 10, 1996, and was buried in Union Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Churchville."],"odd_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe guide to the Earl T. Swink Papers by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (\u003ca href=\"https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/\"\u003ehttps://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/\u003c/a\u003e).\u003c/p\u003e  ","\u003cp\u003eThis collection had originally been assigned the title \"Earl T. Swink Speeches,\" but it was determined during procesing that \"Earl T. Swink Papers\" would be a more accurate title.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"odd_heading_ssm":["Rights Statement for Archival Description","General"],"odd_tesim":["The guide to the Earl T. Swink Papers by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/).","This collection had originally been assigned the title \"Earl T. Swink Speeches,\" but it was determined during procesing that \"Earl T. Swink Papers\" would be a more accurate title."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eResearchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Earl T. Swink Papers, Ms1989-036, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"prefercite_tesim":["Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Earl T. Swink Papers, Ms1989-036, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va."],"processinfo_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe processing and description of the Earl T. Swink Papers commenced and was completed in January 2022.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"processinfo_heading_ssm":["Processing Information"],"processinfo_tesim":["The processing and description of the Earl T. Swink Papers commenced and was completed in January 2022."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThis collection contains papers of Earl T. Swink, professor of agricultural engineering at Virginia Tech from 1935 to 1970. The collection contains texts of several presentations by Swink relating to rural electrification, the agricultural engineering profession, and environmental control. Also included are a 1963 editorial by Swink on environmental control, two newsclippings, a program for a Delaware-Maryland-Virginia Congressional dinner at which Swink was honored; a biographical sketch of Swink; and a typescript history, \"Agricultural Engineering at V. P. I.\" by Chas. E. Seitz.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Content"],"scopecontent_tesim":["This collection contains papers of Earl T. Swink, professor of agricultural engineering at Virginia Tech from 1935 to 1970. The collection contains texts of several presentations by Swink relating to rural electrification, the agricultural engineering profession, and environmental control. Also included are a 1963 editorial by Swink on environmental control, two newsclippings, a program for a Delaware-Maryland-Virginia Congressional dinner at which Swink was honored; a biographical sketch of Swink; and a typescript history, \"Agricultural Engineering at V. P. I.\" by Chas. E. Seitz."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/scuareproduction\"\u003ehttp://bit.ly/scuareproduction\u003c/a\u003e. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/scuapublication\"\u003ehttp://bit.ly/scuapublication\u003c/a\u003e. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use"],"userestrict_tesim":["The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials.","Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form."],"abstract_html_tesm":["\u003cabstract id=\"aspace_dcaf0ca66645abc60c0332982c860954\" label=\"Abstract\"\u003ePapers of Earl Thomas Swink, Sr. (1907-1996), professor of agricultural engineering (1935-1970)  at Virginia Tech, incuding presentation texts, printed materials, a biographical sketch, and a paper by Chas. E. Seitz entitled \"Agricultural Engineering at V.P.I.\"\u003c/abstract\u003e\n    "],"abstract_tesim":["Papers of Earl Thomas Swink, Sr. (1907-1996), professor of agricultural engineering (1935-1970)  at Virginia Tech, incuding presentation texts, printed materials, a biographical sketch, and a paper by Chas. E. Seitz entitled \"Agricultural Engineering at V.P.I.\""],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)"],"names_coll_ssim":["Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)"],"persname_ssim":["Swink, Earl T., 1907-1996"],"names_ssim":["Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)","Swink, Earl T., 1907-1996"],"language_ssim":["The materials in the collection are in English."],"descrules_ssm":["Describing Archives: A Content Standard"],"total_component_count_is":1,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-06-23T06:45:40.112Z","collection":{"numFound":1,"start":0,"numFoundExact":true,"docs":[{"id":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1663","ead_ssi":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1663","_root_":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1663","_nest_parent_":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1663","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/VT/repositories_2_resources_1663.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Swink, Earl T. Papers","title_ssm":["Earl T. Swink Papers"],"title_tesim":["Earl T. Swink Papers"],"unitdate_ssm":["1949-1972"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1949-1972"],"normalized_date_ssm":["1949/1972"],"normalized_title_ssm":["Earl T. Swink Papers, 1949/1972"],"text":["Earl T. Swink Papers, 1949/1972","Ms.1989.036","Agricultural engineering","Faculty and staff","University History","The collection is open to research.","Earl Thomas Swink, Sr., son of Wallace M. and Lucy May Burton Swink, was born in Churchville (Augusta County), Virginia on September 7, 1907. He obtained a B.A. (1930) and M.S. (1939) in agricultural engineering at Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute (now Virginia Tech). He also held a cerficate in commercial engineering from the Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company (1931). After working as district agricultural engineer for Virginia Electric and Power Company (Suffolk, Virginia) from 1932 to 1935, Swink returned to Virginia Tech as assistant professor of agricultural engineering; he was later named associate professor and, in 1954 became professor and head of the Agricultural Engineering Department. From 1967 until his retirement in 1970, Swink worked as the leader of special programs for Virginia Tech's Extension Division. Swink also held memberships and offices in a number of organizations. Among these were the Agricultural Board, National Academy of Sciences; American Society of Agricultural Engineers; American Society for Engineering Education; Virginia Academy of Science; and Virginia Farm and Home Electrification Council (co-founder). Swink married Louise Presson, and the couple had two children. Earl T. Swink died in Montgomery County, Virginia, on September 10, 1996, and was buried in Union Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Churchville.","The guide to the Earl T. Swink Papers by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/).","This collection had originally been assigned the title \"Earl T. Swink Speeches,\" but it was determined during procesing that \"Earl T. Swink Papers\" would be a more accurate title.","The processing and description of the Earl T. Swink Papers commenced and was completed in January 2022.","This collection contains papers of Earl T. Swink, professor of agricultural engineering at Virginia Tech from 1935 to 1970. The collection contains texts of several presentations by Swink relating to rural electrification, the agricultural engineering profession, and environmental control. Also included are a 1963 editorial by Swink on environmental control, two newsclippings, a program for a Delaware-Maryland-Virginia Congressional dinner at which Swink was honored; a biographical sketch of Swink; and a typescript history, \"Agricultural Engineering at V. P. I.\" by Chas. E. Seitz.","The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials.","Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.","Papers of Earl Thomas Swink, Sr. (1907-1996), professor of agricultural engineering (1935-1970)  at Virginia Tech, incuding presentation texts, printed materials, a biographical sketch, and a paper by Chas. E. Seitz entitled \"Agricultural Engineering at V.P.I.\"","Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)","Swink, Earl T., 1907-1996","The materials in the collection are in English."],"collection_title_tesim":["Earl T. Swink Papers, 1949/1972"],"collection_ssim":["Earl T. Swink Papers, 1949/1972"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["Ms.1989.036"],"unitid_tesim":["Ms.1989.036"],"repository_ssm":["Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University"],"repository_ssim":["Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University"],"creator_ssm":["Swink, Earl T., 1907-1996"],"creator_ssim":["Swink, Earl T., 1907-1996"],"creator_persname_ssim":["Swink, Earl T., 1907-1996"],"creator_corpname_ssim":["Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)"],"creators_ssim":["Swink, Earl T., 1907-1996","Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)"],"access_terms_ssm":["The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials.","Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form."],"acqinfo_ssim":["The Earl T. Swink Papers were donated to Special Collections and University Archives in 1989."],"access_subjects_ssim":["Agricultural engineering","Faculty and staff","University History"],"access_subjects_ssm":["Agricultural engineering","Faculty and staff","University History"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"extent_ssm":["0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder"],"extent_tesim":["0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder"],"date_range_isim":[1949,1950,1951,1952,1953,1954,1955,1956,1957,1958,1959,1960,1961,1962,1963,1964,1965,1966,1967,1968,1969,1970,1971,1972],"accessrestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe collection is open to research.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"accessrestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Access"],"accessrestrict_tesim":["The collection is open to research."],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eEarl Thomas Swink, Sr., son of Wallace M. and Lucy May Burton Swink, was born in Churchville (Augusta County), Virginia on September 7, 1907. He obtained a B.A. (1930) and M.S. (1939) in agricultural engineering at Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute (now Virginia Tech). He also held a cerficate in commercial engineering from the Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company (1931). After working as district agricultural engineer for Virginia Electric and Power Company (Suffolk, Virginia) from 1932 to 1935, Swink returned to Virginia Tech as assistant professor of agricultural engineering; he was later named associate professor and, in 1954 became professor and head of the Agricultural Engineering Department. From 1967 until his retirement in 1970, Swink worked as the leader of special programs for Virginia Tech's Extension Division. Swink also held memberships and offices in a number of organizations. Among these were the Agricultural Board, National Academy of Sciences; American Society of Agricultural Engineers; American Society for Engineering Education; Virginia Academy of Science; and Virginia Farm and Home Electrification Council (co-founder). Swink married Louise Presson, and the couple had two children. Earl T. Swink died in Montgomery County, Virginia, on September 10, 1996, and was buried in Union Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Churchville.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical Note"],"bioghist_tesim":["Earl Thomas Swink, Sr., son of Wallace M. and Lucy May Burton Swink, was born in Churchville (Augusta County), Virginia on September 7, 1907. He obtained a B.A. (1930) and M.S. (1939) in agricultural engineering at Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute (now Virginia Tech). He also held a cerficate in commercial engineering from the Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company (1931). After working as district agricultural engineer for Virginia Electric and Power Company (Suffolk, Virginia) from 1932 to 1935, Swink returned to Virginia Tech as assistant professor of agricultural engineering; he was later named associate professor and, in 1954 became professor and head of the Agricultural Engineering Department. From 1967 until his retirement in 1970, Swink worked as the leader of special programs for Virginia Tech's Extension Division. Swink also held memberships and offices in a number of organizations. Among these were the Agricultural Board, National Academy of Sciences; American Society of Agricultural Engineers; American Society for Engineering Education; Virginia Academy of Science; and Virginia Farm and Home Electrification Council (co-founder). Swink married Louise Presson, and the couple had two children. Earl T. Swink died in Montgomery County, Virginia, on September 10, 1996, and was buried in Union Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Churchville."],"odd_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe guide to the Earl T. Swink Papers by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (\u003ca href=\"https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/\"\u003ehttps://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/\u003c/a\u003e).\u003c/p\u003e  ","\u003cp\u003eThis collection had originally been assigned the title \"Earl T. Swink Speeches,\" but it was determined during procesing that \"Earl T. Swink Papers\" would be a more accurate title.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"odd_heading_ssm":["Rights Statement for Archival Description","General"],"odd_tesim":["The guide to the Earl T. Swink Papers by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/).","This collection had originally been assigned the title \"Earl T. Swink Speeches,\" but it was determined during procesing that \"Earl T. Swink Papers\" would be a more accurate title."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eResearchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Earl T. Swink Papers, Ms1989-036, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"prefercite_tesim":["Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Earl T. Swink Papers, Ms1989-036, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va."],"processinfo_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe processing and description of the Earl T. Swink Papers commenced and was completed in January 2022.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"processinfo_heading_ssm":["Processing Information"],"processinfo_tesim":["The processing and description of the Earl T. Swink Papers commenced and was completed in January 2022."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThis collection contains papers of Earl T. Swink, professor of agricultural engineering at Virginia Tech from 1935 to 1970. The collection contains texts of several presentations by Swink relating to rural electrification, the agricultural engineering profession, and environmental control. Also included are a 1963 editorial by Swink on environmental control, two newsclippings, a program for a Delaware-Maryland-Virginia Congressional dinner at which Swink was honored; a biographical sketch of Swink; and a typescript history, \"Agricultural Engineering at V. P. I.\" by Chas. E. Seitz.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Content"],"scopecontent_tesim":["This collection contains papers of Earl T. Swink, professor of agricultural engineering at Virginia Tech from 1935 to 1970. The collection contains texts of several presentations by Swink relating to rural electrification, the agricultural engineering profession, and environmental control. Also included are a 1963 editorial by Swink on environmental control, two newsclippings, a program for a Delaware-Maryland-Virginia Congressional dinner at which Swink was honored; a biographical sketch of Swink; and a typescript history, \"Agricultural Engineering at V. P. I.\" by Chas. E. Seitz."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/scuareproduction\"\u003ehttp://bit.ly/scuareproduction\u003c/a\u003e. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/scuapublication\"\u003ehttp://bit.ly/scuapublication\u003c/a\u003e. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use"],"userestrict_tesim":["The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials.","Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form."],"abstract_html_tesm":["\u003cabstract id=\"aspace_dcaf0ca66645abc60c0332982c860954\" label=\"Abstract\"\u003ePapers of Earl Thomas Swink, Sr. (1907-1996), professor of agricultural engineering (1935-1970)  at Virginia Tech, incuding presentation texts, printed materials, a biographical sketch, and a paper by Chas. E. Seitz entitled \"Agricultural Engineering at V.P.I.\"\u003c/abstract\u003e\n    "],"abstract_tesim":["Papers of Earl Thomas Swink, Sr. (1907-1996), professor of agricultural engineering (1935-1970)  at Virginia Tech, incuding presentation texts, printed materials, a biographical sketch, and a paper by Chas. E. Seitz entitled \"Agricultural Engineering at V.P.I.\""],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)"],"names_coll_ssim":["Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)"],"persname_ssim":["Swink, Earl T., 1907-1996"],"names_ssim":["Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)","Swink, Earl T., 1907-1996"],"language_ssim":["The materials in the collection are in English."],"descrules_ssm":["Describing Archives: A Content Standard"],"total_component_count_is":1,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-06-23T06:45:40.112Z"}]}},"label":"Breadcrumbs"}}},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1663"}},{"id":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1360","type":"collection","attributes":{"title":"E. B. Norris Papers, 1928/1955","creator":{"id":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1360#creator","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":"Norris, Earle B. (Earle Bertram), 1882-1966","label":"Creator"}},"abstract_or_scope":{"id":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1360#abstract_or_scope","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":"E. B. Norris was Dean of Engineering at Virginia Polytechnic Institute from 1928-1952, and his papers include reports concerning the agriculture and engineering departments, reports on individual development, newspaper clippings, catalogues, brochures, and correspondence, particularly regarding then-President Burruss.","label":"Abstract Or Scope"}},"breadcrumbs":{"id":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1360#breadcrumbs","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":{"id":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1360","ead_ssi":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1360","_root_":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1360","_nest_parent_":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1360","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/VT/repositories_2_resources_1360.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Norris, E. B., Papers","title_ssm":["E. B. Norris Papers"],"title_tesim":["E. B. Norris Papers"],"unitdate_ssm":["1928-1955, n.d."],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1928-1955, n.d."],"normalized_date_ssm":["1928/1955"],"normalized_title_ssm":["E. B. Norris Papers, 1928/1955"],"text":["E. B. Norris Papers, 1928/1955","Ms.1981.103","Faculty and staff","Science and Technology","University History","The collection is open for research.","The E. B. Norris Papers are arranged alphabetically by material type.","Earle Bertram Norris was born in 1882 in New York. He attended Pennsylvania State College and graduated in 1904. He was a captain in World War I and received a Purple Heart.  He became a professor at Virginia Polytechnic Institute in 1928, and was the Dean of Engineering from 1928-1953. The engineering school grew under his leadership.  He died in 1966.","Norris Hall on Virginia Tech's campus was named after him in 1967.","External sources:","VT Magazine","Norris Hall","The guide to the E. B. Norris Papers by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/).","The processing, arrangement, and description of the E. B. Norris Papers was completed in October 2013.","E. B. Norris was Dean of Engineering at Virginia Polytechnic Institute from 1928-1952, and his papers include reports concerning the agriculture and engineering departments, reports on individual development, newspaper clippings, catalogues, brochures, and correspondence, particularly regarding then-President Burruss. The majority of the collection is Dr. Norris's correspondences. The collection also includes advertisements he received to purchase different classroom equipment. There are also publications he received about engineering, and various reports about engineering. There are also newspapers and a blueprint.","The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.","E. B. Norris was Dean of Engineering at Virginia Polytechnic Institute from 1928-1952, and his papers include reports concerning the agriculture and engineering departments, reports on individual development, newspaper clippings, catalogues, brochures, and correspondence, particularly regarding then-President Burruss.","Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute (1896-1944)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)","Norris, Earle B. (Earle Bertram), 1882-1966","The materials in the collection are in English."],"collection_title_tesim":["E. B. Norris Papers, 1928/1955"],"collection_ssim":["E. B. Norris Papers, 1928/1955"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["Ms.1981.103"],"unitid_tesim":["Ms.1981.103"],"repository_ssm":["Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University"],"repository_ssim":["Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University"],"creator_ssm":["Norris, Earle B. (Earle Bertram), 1882-1966"],"creator_ssim":["Norris, Earle B. (Earle Bertram), 1882-1966"],"creator_persname_ssim":["Norris, Earle B. (Earle Bertram), 1882-1966"],"creator_corpname_ssim":["Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute (1896-1944)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)"],"creators_ssim":["Norris, Earle B. (Earle Bertram), 1882-1966","Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute (1896-1944)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)"],"access_terms_ssm":["The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form."],"acqinfo_ssim":["The E. B. Norris Papers was acquired prior to 1981."],"access_subjects_ssim":["Faculty and staff","Science and Technology","University History"],"access_subjects_ssm":["Faculty and staff","Science and Technology","University History"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"extent_ssm":["1.5 Cubic Feet 1 box; 1 oversize folder"],"extent_tesim":["1.5 Cubic Feet 1 box; 1 oversize folder"],"date_range_isim":[1928,1929,1930,1931,1932,1933,1934,1935,1936,1937,1938,1939,1940,1941,1942,1943,1944,1945,1946,1947,1948,1949,1950,1951,1952,1953,1954,1955],"accessrestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe collection is open for research.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"accessrestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Access"],"accessrestrict_tesim":["The collection is open for research."],"arrangement_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe E. B. Norris Papers are arranged alphabetically by material type.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"arrangement_heading_ssm":["Arrangement"],"arrangement_tesim":["The E. B. Norris Papers are arranged alphabetically by material type."],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eEarle Bertram Norris was born in 1882 in New York. He attended Pennsylvania State College and graduated in 1904. He was a captain in World War I and received a Purple Heart.  He became a professor at Virginia Polytechnic Institute in 1928, and was the Dean of Engineering from 1928-1953. The engineering school grew under his leadership.  He died in 1966. \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNorris Hall on Virginia Tech's campus was named after him in 1967. \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExternal sources:\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.vtmag.vt.edu/spring10/retrospect.html\"\u003eVT Magazine\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.vt.edu/about/buildings/norris-hall.html\"\u003eNorris Hall\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e  "],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical Note"],"bioghist_tesim":["Earle Bertram Norris was born in 1882 in New York. He attended Pennsylvania State College and graduated in 1904. He was a captain in World War I and received a Purple Heart.  He became a professor at Virginia Polytechnic Institute in 1928, and was the Dean of Engineering from 1928-1953. The engineering school grew under his leadership.  He died in 1966.","Norris Hall on Virginia Tech's campus was named after him in 1967.","External sources:","VT Magazine","Norris Hall"],"odd_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe guide to the E. B. Norris Papers by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (\u003ca href=\"https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/\"\u003ehttps://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/\u003c/a\u003e).\u003c/p\u003e  "],"odd_heading_ssm":["Rights Statement for Archival Description"],"odd_tesim":["The guide to the E. B. Norris Papers by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/)."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eResearchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], E. B. Norris Papers, Ms1981-103, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"prefercite_tesim":["Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], E. B. Norris Papers, Ms1981-103, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va."],"processinfo_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe processing, arrangement, and description of the E. B. Norris Papers was completed in October 2013.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"processinfo_heading_ssm":["Processing Information"],"processinfo_tesim":["The processing, arrangement, and description of the E. B. Norris Papers was completed in October 2013."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eE. B. Norris was Dean of Engineering at Virginia Polytechnic Institute from 1928-1952, and his papers include reports concerning the agriculture and engineering departments, reports on individual development, newspaper clippings, catalogues, brochures, and correspondence, particularly regarding then-President Burruss. The majority of the collection is Dr. Norris's correspondences. The collection also includes advertisements he received to purchase different classroom equipment. There are also publications he received about engineering, and various reports about engineering. There are also newspapers and a blueprint.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Content"],"scopecontent_tesim":["E. B. Norris was Dean of Engineering at Virginia Polytechnic Institute from 1928-1952, and his papers include reports concerning the agriculture and engineering departments, reports on individual development, newspaper clippings, catalogues, brochures, and correspondence, particularly regarding then-President Burruss. The majority of the collection is Dr. Norris's correspondences. The collection also includes advertisements he received to purchase different classroom equipment. There are also publications he received about engineering, and various reports about engineering. There are also newspapers and a blueprint."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/scuareproduction\"\u003ehttp://bit.ly/scuareproduction\u003c/a\u003e. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/scuapublication\"\u003ehttp://bit.ly/scuapublication\u003c/a\u003e. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use"],"userestrict_tesim":["The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form."],"abstract_html_tesm":["\u003cabstract id=\"aspace_f5bef34b9919e363b27dbe6185b1000b\" label=\"Abstract\"\u003eE. B. Norris was Dean of Engineering at Virginia Polytechnic Institute from 1928-1952, and his papers include reports concerning the agriculture and engineering departments, reports on individual development, newspaper clippings, catalogues, brochures, and correspondence, particularly regarding then-President Burruss.\u003c/abstract\u003e\n    "],"abstract_tesim":["E. B. Norris was Dean of Engineering at Virginia Polytechnic Institute from 1928-1952, and his papers include reports concerning the agriculture and engineering departments, reports on individual development, newspaper clippings, catalogues, brochures, and correspondence, particularly regarding then-President Burruss."],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute (1896-1944)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)"],"names_coll_ssim":["Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute (1896-1944)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)"],"persname_ssim":["Norris, Earle B. (Earle Bertram), 1882-1966"],"names_ssim":["Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute (1896-1944)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)","Norris, Earle B. (Earle Bertram), 1882-1966"],"language_ssim":["The materials in the collection are in English."],"descrules_ssm":["Describing Archives: A Content Standard"],"total_component_count_is":25,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-06-23T06:44:44.878Z","collection":{"numFound":1,"start":0,"numFoundExact":true,"docs":[{"id":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1360","ead_ssi":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1360","_root_":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1360","_nest_parent_":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1360","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/VT/repositories_2_resources_1360.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Norris, E. B., Papers","title_ssm":["E. B. Norris Papers"],"title_tesim":["E. B. Norris Papers"],"unitdate_ssm":["1928-1955, n.d."],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1928-1955, n.d."],"normalized_date_ssm":["1928/1955"],"normalized_title_ssm":["E. B. Norris Papers, 1928/1955"],"text":["E. B. Norris Papers, 1928/1955","Ms.1981.103","Faculty and staff","Science and Technology","University History","The collection is open for research.","The E. B. Norris Papers are arranged alphabetically by material type.","Earle Bertram Norris was born in 1882 in New York. He attended Pennsylvania State College and graduated in 1904. He was a captain in World War I and received a Purple Heart.  He became a professor at Virginia Polytechnic Institute in 1928, and was the Dean of Engineering from 1928-1953. The engineering school grew under his leadership.  He died in 1966.","Norris Hall on Virginia Tech's campus was named after him in 1967.","External sources:","VT Magazine","Norris Hall","The guide to the E. B. Norris Papers by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/).","The processing, arrangement, and description of the E. B. Norris Papers was completed in October 2013.","E. B. Norris was Dean of Engineering at Virginia Polytechnic Institute from 1928-1952, and his papers include reports concerning the agriculture and engineering departments, reports on individual development, newspaper clippings, catalogues, brochures, and correspondence, particularly regarding then-President Burruss. The majority of the collection is Dr. Norris's correspondences. The collection also includes advertisements he received to purchase different classroom equipment. There are also publications he received about engineering, and various reports about engineering. There are also newspapers and a blueprint.","The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.","E. B. Norris was Dean of Engineering at Virginia Polytechnic Institute from 1928-1952, and his papers include reports concerning the agriculture and engineering departments, reports on individual development, newspaper clippings, catalogues, brochures, and correspondence, particularly regarding then-President Burruss.","Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute (1896-1944)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)","Norris, Earle B. (Earle Bertram), 1882-1966","The materials in the collection are in English."],"collection_title_tesim":["E. B. Norris Papers, 1928/1955"],"collection_ssim":["E. B. Norris Papers, 1928/1955"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["Ms.1981.103"],"unitid_tesim":["Ms.1981.103"],"repository_ssm":["Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University"],"repository_ssim":["Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University"],"creator_ssm":["Norris, Earle B. (Earle Bertram), 1882-1966"],"creator_ssim":["Norris, Earle B. (Earle Bertram), 1882-1966"],"creator_persname_ssim":["Norris, Earle B. (Earle Bertram), 1882-1966"],"creator_corpname_ssim":["Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute (1896-1944)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)"],"creators_ssim":["Norris, Earle B. (Earle Bertram), 1882-1966","Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute (1896-1944)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)"],"access_terms_ssm":["The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form."],"acqinfo_ssim":["The E. B. Norris Papers was acquired prior to 1981."],"access_subjects_ssim":["Faculty and staff","Science and Technology","University History"],"access_subjects_ssm":["Faculty and staff","Science and Technology","University History"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"extent_ssm":["1.5 Cubic Feet 1 box; 1 oversize folder"],"extent_tesim":["1.5 Cubic Feet 1 box; 1 oversize folder"],"date_range_isim":[1928,1929,1930,1931,1932,1933,1934,1935,1936,1937,1938,1939,1940,1941,1942,1943,1944,1945,1946,1947,1948,1949,1950,1951,1952,1953,1954,1955],"accessrestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe collection is open for research.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"accessrestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Access"],"accessrestrict_tesim":["The collection is open for research."],"arrangement_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe E. B. Norris Papers are arranged alphabetically by material type.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"arrangement_heading_ssm":["Arrangement"],"arrangement_tesim":["The E. B. Norris Papers are arranged alphabetically by material type."],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eEarle Bertram Norris was born in 1882 in New York. He attended Pennsylvania State College and graduated in 1904. He was a captain in World War I and received a Purple Heart.  He became a professor at Virginia Polytechnic Institute in 1928, and was the Dean of Engineering from 1928-1953. The engineering school grew under his leadership.  He died in 1966. \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNorris Hall on Virginia Tech's campus was named after him in 1967. \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExternal sources:\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.vtmag.vt.edu/spring10/retrospect.html\"\u003eVT Magazine\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.vt.edu/about/buildings/norris-hall.html\"\u003eNorris Hall\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e  "],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical Note"],"bioghist_tesim":["Earle Bertram Norris was born in 1882 in New York. He attended Pennsylvania State College and graduated in 1904. He was a captain in World War I and received a Purple Heart.  He became a professor at Virginia Polytechnic Institute in 1928, and was the Dean of Engineering from 1928-1953. The engineering school grew under his leadership.  He died in 1966.","Norris Hall on Virginia Tech's campus was named after him in 1967.","External sources:","VT Magazine","Norris Hall"],"odd_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe guide to the E. B. Norris Papers by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (\u003ca href=\"https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/\"\u003ehttps://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/\u003c/a\u003e).\u003c/p\u003e  "],"odd_heading_ssm":["Rights Statement for Archival Description"],"odd_tesim":["The guide to the E. B. Norris Papers by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/)."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eResearchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], E. B. Norris Papers, Ms1981-103, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"prefercite_tesim":["Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], E. B. Norris Papers, Ms1981-103, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va."],"processinfo_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe processing, arrangement, and description of the E. B. Norris Papers was completed in October 2013.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"processinfo_heading_ssm":["Processing Information"],"processinfo_tesim":["The processing, arrangement, and description of the E. B. Norris Papers was completed in October 2013."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eE. B. Norris was Dean of Engineering at Virginia Polytechnic Institute from 1928-1952, and his papers include reports concerning the agriculture and engineering departments, reports on individual development, newspaper clippings, catalogues, brochures, and correspondence, particularly regarding then-President Burruss. The majority of the collection is Dr. Norris's correspondences. The collection also includes advertisements he received to purchase different classroom equipment. There are also publications he received about engineering, and various reports about engineering. There are also newspapers and a blueprint.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Content"],"scopecontent_tesim":["E. B. Norris was Dean of Engineering at Virginia Polytechnic Institute from 1928-1952, and his papers include reports concerning the agriculture and engineering departments, reports on individual development, newspaper clippings, catalogues, brochures, and correspondence, particularly regarding then-President Burruss. The majority of the collection is Dr. Norris's correspondences. The collection also includes advertisements he received to purchase different classroom equipment. There are also publications he received about engineering, and various reports about engineering. There are also newspapers and a blueprint."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/scuareproduction\"\u003ehttp://bit.ly/scuareproduction\u003c/a\u003e. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/scuapublication\"\u003ehttp://bit.ly/scuapublication\u003c/a\u003e. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use"],"userestrict_tesim":["The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form."],"abstract_html_tesm":["\u003cabstract id=\"aspace_f5bef34b9919e363b27dbe6185b1000b\" label=\"Abstract\"\u003eE. B. Norris was Dean of Engineering at Virginia Polytechnic Institute from 1928-1952, and his papers include reports concerning the agriculture and engineering departments, reports on individual development, newspaper clippings, catalogues, brochures, and correspondence, particularly regarding then-President Burruss.\u003c/abstract\u003e\n    "],"abstract_tesim":["E. B. Norris was Dean of Engineering at Virginia Polytechnic Institute from 1928-1952, and his papers include reports concerning the agriculture and engineering departments, reports on individual development, newspaper clippings, catalogues, brochures, and correspondence, particularly regarding then-President Burruss."],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute (1896-1944)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)"],"names_coll_ssim":["Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute (1896-1944)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)"],"persname_ssim":["Norris, Earle B. (Earle Bertram), 1882-1966"],"names_ssim":["Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute (1896-1944)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)","Norris, Earle B. (Earle Bertram), 1882-1966"],"language_ssim":["The materials in the collection are in English."],"descrules_ssm":["Describing Archives: A Content Standard"],"total_component_count_is":25,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-06-23T06:44:44.878Z"}]}},"label":"Breadcrumbs"}}},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1360"}},{"id":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1211","type":"collection","attributes":{"title":"E. C. Wiley Papers, 1904/1907","creator":{"id":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1211#creator","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":"Wiley, E. C.","label":"Creator"}},"abstract_or_scope":{"id":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1211#abstract_or_scope","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":"The collection includes a letter to E.C. Wiley regarding a job offer (1904), a letter and receipt to Mrs. Wiley regarding the return of a fox fur (1907), and two pieces of letterhead from Wiley's business used as scratch paper.","label":"Abstract Or Scope"}},"breadcrumbs":{"id":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1211#breadcrumbs","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":{"id":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1211","ead_ssi":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1211","_root_":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1211","_nest_parent_":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1211","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/VT/repositories_2_resources_1211.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Wiley, E. C., Papers","title_ssm":["E. C. Wiley Papers"],"title_tesim":["E. C. Wiley Papers"],"unitdate_ssm":["1904, 1907, n.d."],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1904, 1907, n.d."],"normalized_date_ssm":["1904/1907"],"normalized_title_ssm":["E. C. Wiley Papers, 1904/1907"],"text":["E. C. Wiley Papers, 1904/1907","Ms.1960.006","University History","Students and alumni","The collection is open to research.","The collection is arranged chronologically.","E.C. Wiley appears listed as a freshman in the 1886/1887 VAMC catalog. He does not appear in subsequent years. His name appears in the Annual Reports of the War Department for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 1899: Report of the Chief Engineers, Part 3 as \"master of dredge.\" No other information is available on Wiley.","The guide to the E.C. Wiley Papers by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/).","The processing, arrangement, and description of the E.C. Wiley Papers commenced and was completed in 1960. Additional description was completed in April 2009.","The collection includes a letter to E.C. Wiley (1904), a letter and receipt to Mrs. Wiley (1907), and two pieces of letterhead from Wiley's business used as scratch paper for calculations.","The first letter to Wiley comes from W. T. Adams of the W.T. Adams Machine Company in Mississippi. Although it seems to include a job offer, the letter does not explain the details. The second letter, written to Mrs. Wiley, concerns her return of a fox neckpiece to E. Albrecht and Son in Minnesota.","The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.","The collection includes a letter to E.C. Wiley regarding a job offer (1904), a letter and receipt to Mrs. Wiley regarding the return of a fox fur (1907), and two pieces of letterhead from Wiley's business used as scratch paper.","Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute (1896-1944)","Wiley, E. C.","The materials in the collection are in English."],"collection_title_tesim":["E. C. Wiley Papers, 1904/1907"],"collection_ssim":["E. C. Wiley Papers, 1904/1907"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["Ms.1960.006"],"unitid_tesim":["Ms.1960.006"],"repository_ssm":["Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University"],"repository_ssim":["Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University"],"creator_ssm":["Wiley, E. C."],"creator_ssim":["Wiley, E. C."],"creator_persname_ssim":["Wiley, E. C."],"creator_corpname_ssim":["Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute (1896-1944)"],"creators_ssim":["Wiley, E. C.","Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute (1896-1944)"],"access_terms_ssm":["The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form."],"acqinfo_ssim":["The E.C. Wiley Papers were donated to Special Collections in 1960."],"access_subjects_ssim":["University History","Students and alumni"],"access_subjects_ssm":["University History","Students and alumni"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"extent_ssm":["0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder"],"extent_tesim":["0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder"],"date_range_isim":[1904,1905,1906,1907],"accessrestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe collection is open to research.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"accessrestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Access"],"accessrestrict_tesim":["The collection is open to research."],"arrangement_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe collection is arranged chronologically.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"arrangement_heading_ssm":["Arrangement"],"arrangement_tesim":["The collection is arranged chronologically."],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eE.C. Wiley appears listed as a freshman in the 1886/1887 VAMC catalog. He does not appear in subsequent years. His name appears in the \u003ctitle render=\"italic\"\u003eAnnual Reports of the War Department for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 1899: Report of the Chief Engineers, Part 3\u003c/title\u003e as \"master of dredge.\" No other information is available on Wiley.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical Note"],"bioghist_tesim":["E.C. Wiley appears listed as a freshman in the 1886/1887 VAMC catalog. He does not appear in subsequent years. His name appears in the Annual Reports of the War Department for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 1899: Report of the Chief Engineers, Part 3 as \"master of dredge.\" No other information is available on Wiley."],"odd_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe guide to the E.C. Wiley Papers by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (\u003ca href=\"https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/\"\u003ehttps://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/\u003c/a\u003e).\u003c/p\u003e  "],"odd_heading_ssm":["Rights Statement for Archival Description"],"odd_tesim":["The guide to the E.C. Wiley Papers by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/)."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eResearchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], E.C. Wiley Papers, Ms1960-006, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"prefercite_tesim":["Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], E.C. Wiley Papers, Ms1960-006, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va."],"processinfo_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe processing, arrangement, and description of the E.C. Wiley Papers commenced and was completed in 1960. Additional description was completed in April 2009.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"processinfo_heading_ssm":["Processing Information"],"processinfo_tesim":["The processing, arrangement, and description of the E.C. Wiley Papers commenced and was completed in 1960. Additional description was completed in April 2009."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe collection includes a letter to E.C. Wiley (1904), a letter and receipt to Mrs. Wiley (1907), and two pieces of letterhead from Wiley's business used as scratch paper for calculations. \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe first letter to Wiley comes from W. T. Adams of the W.T. Adams Machine Company in Mississippi. Although it seems to include a job offer, the letter does not explain the details. The second letter, written to Mrs. Wiley, concerns her return of a fox neckpiece to E. Albrecht and Son in Minnesota. \u003c/p\u003e  "],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Content"],"scopecontent_tesim":["The collection includes a letter to E.C. Wiley (1904), a letter and receipt to Mrs. Wiley (1907), and two pieces of letterhead from Wiley's business used as scratch paper for calculations.","The first letter to Wiley comes from W. T. Adams of the W.T. Adams Machine Company in Mississippi. Although it seems to include a job offer, the letter does not explain the details. The second letter, written to Mrs. Wiley, concerns her return of a fox neckpiece to E. Albrecht and Son in Minnesota."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/scuareproduction\"\u003ehttp://bit.ly/scuareproduction\u003c/a\u003e. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/scuapublication\"\u003ehttp://bit.ly/scuapublication\u003c/a\u003e. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use"],"userestrict_tesim":["The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form."],"abstract_html_tesm":["\u003cabstract id=\"aspace_17d8859ff292e43a5358c055f72dc670\" label=\"Abstract\"\u003eThe collection includes a letter to E.C. Wiley regarding a job offer (1904), a letter and receipt to Mrs. Wiley regarding the return of a fox fur (1907), and two pieces of letterhead from Wiley's business used as scratch paper.\u003c/abstract\u003e\n    "],"abstract_tesim":["The collection includes a letter to E.C. Wiley regarding a job offer (1904), a letter and receipt to Mrs. Wiley regarding the return of a fox fur (1907), and two pieces of letterhead from Wiley's business used as scratch paper."],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute (1896-1944)"],"names_coll_ssim":["Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute (1896-1944)"],"persname_ssim":["Wiley, E. C."],"names_ssim":["Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute (1896-1944)","Wiley, E. C."],"language_ssim":["The materials in the collection are in English."],"descrules_ssm":["Describing Archives: A Content Standard"],"total_component_count_is":3,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-06-23T06:44:34.154Z","collection":{"numFound":1,"start":0,"numFoundExact":true,"docs":[{"id":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1211","ead_ssi":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1211","_root_":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1211","_nest_parent_":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1211","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/VT/repositories_2_resources_1211.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Wiley, E. C., Papers","title_ssm":["E. C. Wiley Papers"],"title_tesim":["E. C. Wiley Papers"],"unitdate_ssm":["1904, 1907, n.d."],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1904, 1907, n.d."],"normalized_date_ssm":["1904/1907"],"normalized_title_ssm":["E. C. Wiley Papers, 1904/1907"],"text":["E. C. Wiley Papers, 1904/1907","Ms.1960.006","University History","Students and alumni","The collection is open to research.","The collection is arranged chronologically.","E.C. Wiley appears listed as a freshman in the 1886/1887 VAMC catalog. He does not appear in subsequent years. His name appears in the Annual Reports of the War Department for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 1899: Report of the Chief Engineers, Part 3 as \"master of dredge.\" No other information is available on Wiley.","The guide to the E.C. Wiley Papers by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/).","The processing, arrangement, and description of the E.C. Wiley Papers commenced and was completed in 1960. Additional description was completed in April 2009.","The collection includes a letter to E.C. Wiley (1904), a letter and receipt to Mrs. Wiley (1907), and two pieces of letterhead from Wiley's business used as scratch paper for calculations.","The first letter to Wiley comes from W. T. Adams of the W.T. Adams Machine Company in Mississippi. Although it seems to include a job offer, the letter does not explain the details. The second letter, written to Mrs. Wiley, concerns her return of a fox neckpiece to E. Albrecht and Son in Minnesota.","The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.","The collection includes a letter to E.C. Wiley regarding a job offer (1904), a letter and receipt to Mrs. Wiley regarding the return of a fox fur (1907), and two pieces of letterhead from Wiley's business used as scratch paper.","Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute (1896-1944)","Wiley, E. C.","The materials in the collection are in English."],"collection_title_tesim":["E. C. Wiley Papers, 1904/1907"],"collection_ssim":["E. C. Wiley Papers, 1904/1907"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["Ms.1960.006"],"unitid_tesim":["Ms.1960.006"],"repository_ssm":["Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University"],"repository_ssim":["Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University"],"creator_ssm":["Wiley, E. C."],"creator_ssim":["Wiley, E. C."],"creator_persname_ssim":["Wiley, E. C."],"creator_corpname_ssim":["Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute (1896-1944)"],"creators_ssim":["Wiley, E. C.","Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute (1896-1944)"],"access_terms_ssm":["The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form."],"acqinfo_ssim":["The E.C. Wiley Papers were donated to Special Collections in 1960."],"access_subjects_ssim":["University History","Students and alumni"],"access_subjects_ssm":["University History","Students and alumni"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"extent_ssm":["0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder"],"extent_tesim":["0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder"],"date_range_isim":[1904,1905,1906,1907],"accessrestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe collection is open to research.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"accessrestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Access"],"accessrestrict_tesim":["The collection is open to research."],"arrangement_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe collection is arranged chronologically.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"arrangement_heading_ssm":["Arrangement"],"arrangement_tesim":["The collection is arranged chronologically."],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eE.C. Wiley appears listed as a freshman in the 1886/1887 VAMC catalog. He does not appear in subsequent years. His name appears in the \u003ctitle render=\"italic\"\u003eAnnual Reports of the War Department for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 1899: Report of the Chief Engineers, Part 3\u003c/title\u003e as \"master of dredge.\" No other information is available on Wiley.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical Note"],"bioghist_tesim":["E.C. Wiley appears listed as a freshman in the 1886/1887 VAMC catalog. He does not appear in subsequent years. His name appears in the Annual Reports of the War Department for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 1899: Report of the Chief Engineers, Part 3 as \"master of dredge.\" No other information is available on Wiley."],"odd_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe guide to the E.C. Wiley Papers by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (\u003ca href=\"https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/\"\u003ehttps://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/\u003c/a\u003e).\u003c/p\u003e  "],"odd_heading_ssm":["Rights Statement for Archival Description"],"odd_tesim":["The guide to the E.C. Wiley Papers by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/)."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eResearchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], E.C. Wiley Papers, Ms1960-006, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"prefercite_tesim":["Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], E.C. Wiley Papers, Ms1960-006, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va."],"processinfo_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe processing, arrangement, and description of the E.C. Wiley Papers commenced and was completed in 1960. Additional description was completed in April 2009.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"processinfo_heading_ssm":["Processing Information"],"processinfo_tesim":["The processing, arrangement, and description of the E.C. Wiley Papers commenced and was completed in 1960. Additional description was completed in April 2009."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe collection includes a letter to E.C. Wiley (1904), a letter and receipt to Mrs. Wiley (1907), and two pieces of letterhead from Wiley's business used as scratch paper for calculations. \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe first letter to Wiley comes from W. T. Adams of the W.T. Adams Machine Company in Mississippi. Although it seems to include a job offer, the letter does not explain the details. The second letter, written to Mrs. Wiley, concerns her return of a fox neckpiece to E. Albrecht and Son in Minnesota. \u003c/p\u003e  "],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Content"],"scopecontent_tesim":["The collection includes a letter to E.C. Wiley (1904), a letter and receipt to Mrs. Wiley (1907), and two pieces of letterhead from Wiley's business used as scratch paper for calculations.","The first letter to Wiley comes from W. T. Adams of the W.T. Adams Machine Company in Mississippi. Although it seems to include a job offer, the letter does not explain the details. The second letter, written to Mrs. Wiley, concerns her return of a fox neckpiece to E. Albrecht and Son in Minnesota."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/scuareproduction\"\u003ehttp://bit.ly/scuareproduction\u003c/a\u003e. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/scuapublication\"\u003ehttp://bit.ly/scuapublication\u003c/a\u003e. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use"],"userestrict_tesim":["The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form."],"abstract_html_tesm":["\u003cabstract id=\"aspace_17d8859ff292e43a5358c055f72dc670\" label=\"Abstract\"\u003eThe collection includes a letter to E.C. Wiley regarding a job offer (1904), a letter and receipt to Mrs. Wiley regarding the return of a fox fur (1907), and two pieces of letterhead from Wiley's business used as scratch paper.\u003c/abstract\u003e\n    "],"abstract_tesim":["The collection includes a letter to E.C. Wiley regarding a job offer (1904), a letter and receipt to Mrs. Wiley regarding the return of a fox fur (1907), and two pieces of letterhead from Wiley's business used as scratch paper."],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute (1896-1944)"],"names_coll_ssim":["Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute (1896-1944)"],"persname_ssim":["Wiley, E. C."],"names_ssim":["Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute (1896-1944)","Wiley, E. C."],"language_ssim":["The materials in the collection are in English."],"descrules_ssm":["Describing Archives: A Content Standard"],"total_component_count_is":3,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-06-23T06:44:34.154Z"}]}},"label":"Breadcrumbs"}}},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1211"}},{"id":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_2255","type":"collection","attributes":{"title":"Edgemont Farm Papers, 1925/1998","creator":{"id":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viblbv_repositories_2_resources_2255#creator","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":"Hutcheson, T. B. (Thomas Barksdale), 1882-1950","label":"Creator"}},"abstract_or_scope":{"id":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viblbv_repositories_2_resources_2255#abstract_or_scope","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":"The collection consists of Edgemont Farm record books, papers, and correspondence relating to the history, operations, and sale of Edgemont Farm in Halifax County, Virginia, and to the Barksdale and Hutcheson families, former owners of the farm. The collection includes correspondence between John R. Hutcheson and T. B. Hutcheson, Jr., as well as other correspondence of Thomas B. Hutcheson, Jr.; maps, correspondence, and Deed of Trust with David Barksdale regarding the sale of the farm.","label":"Abstract Or Scope"}},"breadcrumbs":{"id":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viblbv_repositories_2_resources_2255#breadcrumbs","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":{"id":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_2255","ead_ssi":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_2255","_root_":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_2255","_nest_parent_":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_2255","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/VT/repositories_2_resources_2255.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Edgemont Farm Papers","title_ssm":["Edgemont Farm Papers"],"title_tesim":["Edgemont Farm Papers"],"unitdate_ssm":["1925-1998"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1925-1998"],"normalized_date_ssm":["1925/1998"],"normalized_title_ssm":["Edgemont Farm Papers, 1925/1998"],"text":["Edgemont Farm Papers, 1925/1998","Ms.2003.022","Faculty and staff","Local/Regional History and Appalachian South","University Archives","University History","Collection is open to research.","This collection is arranged chronologically.","According to John R. Hutcheson's farm history, \"Edgemont Farm\" (Folder 1), the history of Edgemont Farm is somewhat typical of what has happened on many plantations in Southside Virginia. The farm got its name when Thomas Edmunds Barksdale and his wife, Sarah Catherine Edmunds, bought 1000 acres of fertile land on the Dan River near the Southern Railroad known as Barksdales Station and established a farm there in 1851.","The farm remained in the Barksdale family and eventually was passed down through Mary Claiborne Barksdale who married Robert Francis Hutcheson to their sons, Thomas Barksdale Hutcheson and John Redd Hutcheson. After the death of Thomas B. Hutcheson in 1950, the farm was owned by Rosalie S. Hutcheson, his wife, and John R. Hutcheson. Supervision of the farm was under John R. Hutcheson with the assistance of T. B. Hutcheson, Jr., son of Rosalie Hutcheson, and the resident manager of the farm. In 1962, supervision of the farm was turned over to T. B. Hutcheson, Jr. The farm eventually was sold to David Barksdale.","John Redd Hutcheson (V.P.I. class of 1907, M.S., 1909) was the ninth president of Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1945-1947). He also served as director of the Agricultural Extension Division (1919-1944) and chancellor (1947-1955). Thomas Barksdale Hutcheson (V.P.I. class of 1906) was professor of Agronomy (1914-1945) and dean of Agriculture at V.P.I.. Hutcheson Hall at Virginia Tech was named for the brothers, John R. and T. B. Hutcheson. Thomas Barksdale Hutcheson, Jr., (V.P.I. class of 1950) was professor of Agronomy (1964-1968) and head of the Agronomy Department.","The guide to the Edgemont Farm Papers by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/).","Scope is 1925-1998, bulk 1935-1978. Historical materials include John R. Hutcheson's essay \"Edgemont Farm,\" information on Thomas E. Barksdale, maps, and a statement regarding the real estate on Edgemont Farm. Much of the T. B. Hutcheson, Jr., correspondence with John R. Hutcheson is regarding farm operations. Correspondence also relates to T. B. Hutcheson's professional career, and there are materials regarding the naming of Virginia Tech's Hutcheson Hall for John R. and T. B. Hutcheson. Farm record books include cash books, order books, ledgers, and a journal of farm operations, as well as extensive correspondence regarding David Barksdale's purchase of the farm.","The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.","The collection consists of Edgemont Farm record books, papers, and correspondence relating to the history, operations, and sale of Edgemont Farm in Halifax County, Virginia, and to the Barksdale and Hutcheson families, former owners of the farm. The collection includes correspondence between John R. Hutcheson and T. B. Hutcheson, Jr., as well as other correspondence of Thomas B. Hutcheson, Jr.; maps, correspondence, and Deed of Trust with David Barksdale regarding the sale of the farm.","Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Edgemont Farm","Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute (1896-1944)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)","Hutcheson, T. B. (Thomas Barksdale), 1882-1950","Hutcheson, John Redd, 1886-1962","The materials in the collection are in English."],"collection_title_tesim":["Edgemont Farm Papers, 1925/1998"],"collection_ssim":["Edgemont Farm Papers, 1925/1998"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["Ms.2003.022"],"unitid_tesim":["Ms.2003.022"],"repository_ssm":["Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University"],"repository_ssim":["Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University"],"creator_ssm":["Hutcheson, T. B. (Thomas Barksdale), 1882-1950","Hutcheson, John Redd, 1886-1962"],"creator_ssim":["Hutcheson, T. B. (Thomas Barksdale), 1882-1950","Hutcheson, John Redd, 1886-1962"],"creator_persname_ssim":["Hutcheson, T. B. (Thomas Barksdale), 1882-1950","Hutcheson, John Redd, 1886-1962"],"creator_corpname_ssim":["Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Edgemont Farm","Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute (1896-1944)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)"],"creators_ssim":["Hutcheson, T. B. (Thomas Barksdale), 1882-1950","Hutcheson, John Redd, 1886-1962","Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Edgemont Farm","Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute (1896-1944)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)"],"access_terms_ssm":["The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form."],"access_subjects_ssim":["Faculty and staff","Local/Regional History and Appalachian South","University Archives","University History"],"access_subjects_ssm":["Faculty and staff","Local/Regional History and Appalachian South","University Archives","University History"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"extent_ssm":["1 Cubic Feet 2 boxes"],"extent_tesim":["1 Cubic Feet 2 boxes"],"date_range_isim":[1925,1926,1927,1928,1929,1930,1931,1932,1933,1934,1935,1936,1937,1938,1939,1940,1941,1942,1943,1944,1945,1946,1947,1948,1949,1950,1951,1952,1953,1954,1955,1956,1957,1958,1959,1960,1961,1962,1963,1964,1965,1966,1967,1968,1969,1970,1971,1972,1973,1974,1975,1976,1977,1978,1979,1980,1981,1982,1983,1984,1985,1986,1987,1988,1989,1990,1991,1992,1993,1994,1995,1996,1997,1998],"accessrestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eCollection is open to research.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"accessrestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Access"],"accessrestrict_tesim":["Collection is open to research."],"arrangement_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThis collection is arranged chronologically.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"arrangement_heading_ssm":["Arrangement"],"arrangement_tesim":["This collection is arranged chronologically."],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eAccording to John R. Hutcheson's farm history, \"Edgemont Farm\" (Folder 1), the history of Edgemont Farm is somewhat typical of what has happened on many plantations in Southside Virginia. The farm got its name when Thomas Edmunds Barksdale and his wife, Sarah Catherine Edmunds, bought 1000 acres of fertile land on the Dan River near the Southern Railroad known as Barksdales Station and established a farm there in 1851.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe farm remained in the Barksdale family and eventually was passed down through Mary Claiborne Barksdale who married Robert Francis Hutcheson to their sons, Thomas Barksdale Hutcheson and John Redd Hutcheson. After the death of Thomas B. Hutcheson in 1950, the farm was owned by Rosalie S. Hutcheson, his wife, and John R. Hutcheson. Supervision of the farm was under John R. Hutcheson with the assistance of T. B. Hutcheson, Jr., son of Rosalie Hutcheson, and the resident manager of the farm. In 1962, supervision of the farm was turned over to T. B. Hutcheson, Jr. The farm eventually was sold to David Barksdale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Redd Hutcheson (V.P.I. class of 1907, M.S., 1909) was the ninth president of Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1945-1947). He also served as director of the Agricultural Extension Division (1919-1944) and chancellor (1947-1955). Thomas Barksdale Hutcheson (V.P.I. class of 1906) was professor of Agronomy (1914-1945) and dean of Agriculture at V.P.I.. Hutcheson Hall at Virginia Tech was named for the brothers, John R. and T. B. Hutcheson. Thomas Barksdale Hutcheson, Jr., (V.P.I. class of 1950) was professor of Agronomy (1964-1968) and head of the Agronomy Department.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical Note"],"bioghist_tesim":["According to John R. Hutcheson's farm history, \"Edgemont Farm\" (Folder 1), the history of Edgemont Farm is somewhat typical of what has happened on many plantations in Southside Virginia. The farm got its name when Thomas Edmunds Barksdale and his wife, Sarah Catherine Edmunds, bought 1000 acres of fertile land on the Dan River near the Southern Railroad known as Barksdales Station and established a farm there in 1851.","The farm remained in the Barksdale family and eventually was passed down through Mary Claiborne Barksdale who married Robert Francis Hutcheson to their sons, Thomas Barksdale Hutcheson and John Redd Hutcheson. After the death of Thomas B. Hutcheson in 1950, the farm was owned by Rosalie S. Hutcheson, his wife, and John R. Hutcheson. Supervision of the farm was under John R. Hutcheson with the assistance of T. B. Hutcheson, Jr., son of Rosalie Hutcheson, and the resident manager of the farm. In 1962, supervision of the farm was turned over to T. B. Hutcheson, Jr. The farm eventually was sold to David Barksdale.","John Redd Hutcheson (V.P.I. class of 1907, M.S., 1909) was the ninth president of Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1945-1947). He also served as director of the Agricultural Extension Division (1919-1944) and chancellor (1947-1955). Thomas Barksdale Hutcheson (V.P.I. class of 1906) was professor of Agronomy (1914-1945) and dean of Agriculture at V.P.I.. Hutcheson Hall at Virginia Tech was named for the brothers, John R. and T. B. Hutcheson. Thomas Barksdale Hutcheson, Jr., (V.P.I. class of 1950) was professor of Agronomy (1964-1968) and head of the Agronomy Department."],"odd_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe guide to the Edgemont Farm Papers by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (\u003ca href=\"https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/\"\u003ehttps://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/\u003c/a\u003e).\u003c/p\u003e  "],"odd_heading_ssm":["Rights Statement for Archival Description"],"odd_tesim":["The guide to the Edgemont Farm Papers by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/)."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eResearchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Edgemont Farm Papers, Ms2003-022, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"prefercite_tesim":["Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Edgemont Farm Papers, Ms2003-022, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eScope is 1925-1998, bulk 1935-1978. Historical materials include John R. Hutcheson's essay \"Edgemont Farm,\" information on Thomas E. Barksdale, maps, and a statement regarding the real estate on Edgemont Farm. Much of the T. B. Hutcheson, Jr., correspondence with John R. Hutcheson is regarding farm operations. Correspondence also relates to T. B. Hutcheson's professional career, and there are materials regarding the naming of Virginia Tech's Hutcheson Hall for John R. and T. B. Hutcheson. Farm record books include cash books, order books, ledgers, and a journal of farm operations, as well as extensive correspondence regarding David Barksdale's purchase of the farm.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Contents"],"scopecontent_tesim":["Scope is 1925-1998, bulk 1935-1978. Historical materials include John R. Hutcheson's essay \"Edgemont Farm,\" information on Thomas E. Barksdale, maps, and a statement regarding the real estate on Edgemont Farm. Much of the T. B. Hutcheson, Jr., correspondence with John R. Hutcheson is regarding farm operations. Correspondence also relates to T. B. Hutcheson's professional career, and there are materials regarding the naming of Virginia Tech's Hutcheson Hall for John R. and T. B. Hutcheson. Farm record books include cash books, order books, ledgers, and a journal of farm operations, as well as extensive correspondence regarding David Barksdale's purchase of the farm."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/scuareproduction\"\u003ehttp://bit.ly/scuareproduction\u003c/a\u003e. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/scuapublication\"\u003ehttp://bit.ly/scuapublication\u003c/a\u003e. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use"],"userestrict_tesim":["The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form."],"abstract_html_tesm":["\u003cabstract id=\"aspace_f51883d368d9fa2c90f5b8cd81ae599a\" label=\"Abstract\"\u003eThe collection consists of Edgemont Farm record books, papers, and correspondence relating to the history, operations, and sale of Edgemont Farm in Halifax County, Virginia, and to the Barksdale and Hutcheson families, former owners of the farm. The collection includes correspondence between John R. Hutcheson and T. B. Hutcheson, Jr., as well as other correspondence of Thomas B. Hutcheson, Jr.; maps, correspondence, and Deed of Trust with David Barksdale regarding the sale of the farm.\u003c/abstract\u003e\n    "],"abstract_tesim":["The collection consists of Edgemont Farm record books, papers, and correspondence relating to the history, operations, and sale of Edgemont Farm in Halifax County, Virginia, and to the Barksdale and Hutcheson families, former owners of the farm. The collection includes correspondence between John R. Hutcheson and T. B. Hutcheson, Jr., as well as other correspondence of Thomas B. Hutcheson, Jr.; maps, correspondence, and Deed of Trust with David Barksdale regarding the sale of the farm."],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Edgemont Farm","Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute (1896-1944)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)"],"names_coll_ssim":["Edgemont Farm","Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute (1896-1944)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)","Hutcheson, T. B. (Thomas Barksdale), 1882-1950","Hutcheson, John Redd, 1886-1962"],"persname_ssim":["Hutcheson, T. B. (Thomas Barksdale), 1882-1950","Hutcheson, John Redd, 1886-1962"],"names_ssim":["Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Edgemont Farm","Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute (1896-1944)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)","Hutcheson, T. B. (Thomas Barksdale), 1882-1950","Hutcheson, John Redd, 1886-1962"],"language_ssim":["The materials in the collection are in English."],"descrules_ssm":["Describing Archives: A Content Standard"],"total_component_count_is":22,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-06-23T06:46:42.574Z","collection":{"numFound":1,"start":0,"numFoundExact":true,"docs":[{"id":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_2255","ead_ssi":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_2255","_root_":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_2255","_nest_parent_":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_2255","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/VT/repositories_2_resources_2255.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Edgemont Farm Papers","title_ssm":["Edgemont Farm Papers"],"title_tesim":["Edgemont Farm Papers"],"unitdate_ssm":["1925-1998"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1925-1998"],"normalized_date_ssm":["1925/1998"],"normalized_title_ssm":["Edgemont Farm Papers, 1925/1998"],"text":["Edgemont Farm Papers, 1925/1998","Ms.2003.022","Faculty and staff","Local/Regional History and Appalachian South","University Archives","University History","Collection is open to research.","This collection is arranged chronologically.","According to John R. Hutcheson's farm history, \"Edgemont Farm\" (Folder 1), the history of Edgemont Farm is somewhat typical of what has happened on many plantations in Southside Virginia. The farm got its name when Thomas Edmunds Barksdale and his wife, Sarah Catherine Edmunds, bought 1000 acres of fertile land on the Dan River near the Southern Railroad known as Barksdales Station and established a farm there in 1851.","The farm remained in the Barksdale family and eventually was passed down through Mary Claiborne Barksdale who married Robert Francis Hutcheson to their sons, Thomas Barksdale Hutcheson and John Redd Hutcheson. After the death of Thomas B. Hutcheson in 1950, the farm was owned by Rosalie S. Hutcheson, his wife, and John R. Hutcheson. Supervision of the farm was under John R. Hutcheson with the assistance of T. B. Hutcheson, Jr., son of Rosalie Hutcheson, and the resident manager of the farm. In 1962, supervision of the farm was turned over to T. B. Hutcheson, Jr. The farm eventually was sold to David Barksdale.","John Redd Hutcheson (V.P.I. class of 1907, M.S., 1909) was the ninth president of Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1945-1947). He also served as director of the Agricultural Extension Division (1919-1944) and chancellor (1947-1955). Thomas Barksdale Hutcheson (V.P.I. class of 1906) was professor of Agronomy (1914-1945) and dean of Agriculture at V.P.I.. Hutcheson Hall at Virginia Tech was named for the brothers, John R. and T. B. Hutcheson. Thomas Barksdale Hutcheson, Jr., (V.P.I. class of 1950) was professor of Agronomy (1964-1968) and head of the Agronomy Department.","The guide to the Edgemont Farm Papers by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/).","Scope is 1925-1998, bulk 1935-1978. Historical materials include John R. Hutcheson's essay \"Edgemont Farm,\" information on Thomas E. Barksdale, maps, and a statement regarding the real estate on Edgemont Farm. Much of the T. B. Hutcheson, Jr., correspondence with John R. Hutcheson is regarding farm operations. Correspondence also relates to T. B. Hutcheson's professional career, and there are materials regarding the naming of Virginia Tech's Hutcheson Hall for John R. and T. B. Hutcheson. Farm record books include cash books, order books, ledgers, and a journal of farm operations, as well as extensive correspondence regarding David Barksdale's purchase of the farm.","The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.","The collection consists of Edgemont Farm record books, papers, and correspondence relating to the history, operations, and sale of Edgemont Farm in Halifax County, Virginia, and to the Barksdale and Hutcheson families, former owners of the farm. The collection includes correspondence between John R. Hutcheson and T. B. Hutcheson, Jr., as well as other correspondence of Thomas B. Hutcheson, Jr.; maps, correspondence, and Deed of Trust with David Barksdale regarding the sale of the farm.","Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Edgemont Farm","Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute (1896-1944)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)","Hutcheson, T. B. (Thomas Barksdale), 1882-1950","Hutcheson, John Redd, 1886-1962","The materials in the collection are in English."],"collection_title_tesim":["Edgemont Farm Papers, 1925/1998"],"collection_ssim":["Edgemont Farm Papers, 1925/1998"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["Ms.2003.022"],"unitid_tesim":["Ms.2003.022"],"repository_ssm":["Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University"],"repository_ssim":["Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University"],"creator_ssm":["Hutcheson, T. B. (Thomas Barksdale), 1882-1950","Hutcheson, John Redd, 1886-1962"],"creator_ssim":["Hutcheson, T. B. (Thomas Barksdale), 1882-1950","Hutcheson, John Redd, 1886-1962"],"creator_persname_ssim":["Hutcheson, T. B. (Thomas Barksdale), 1882-1950","Hutcheson, John Redd, 1886-1962"],"creator_corpname_ssim":["Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Edgemont Farm","Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute (1896-1944)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)"],"creators_ssim":["Hutcheson, T. B. (Thomas Barksdale), 1882-1950","Hutcheson, John Redd, 1886-1962","Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Edgemont Farm","Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute (1896-1944)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)"],"access_terms_ssm":["The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form."],"access_subjects_ssim":["Faculty and staff","Local/Regional History and Appalachian South","University Archives","University History"],"access_subjects_ssm":["Faculty and staff","Local/Regional History and Appalachian South","University Archives","University History"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"extent_ssm":["1 Cubic Feet 2 boxes"],"extent_tesim":["1 Cubic Feet 2 boxes"],"date_range_isim":[1925,1926,1927,1928,1929,1930,1931,1932,1933,1934,1935,1936,1937,1938,1939,1940,1941,1942,1943,1944,1945,1946,1947,1948,1949,1950,1951,1952,1953,1954,1955,1956,1957,1958,1959,1960,1961,1962,1963,1964,1965,1966,1967,1968,1969,1970,1971,1972,1973,1974,1975,1976,1977,1978,1979,1980,1981,1982,1983,1984,1985,1986,1987,1988,1989,1990,1991,1992,1993,1994,1995,1996,1997,1998],"accessrestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eCollection is open to research.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"accessrestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Access"],"accessrestrict_tesim":["Collection is open to research."],"arrangement_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThis collection is arranged chronologically.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"arrangement_heading_ssm":["Arrangement"],"arrangement_tesim":["This collection is arranged chronologically."],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eAccording to John R. Hutcheson's farm history, \"Edgemont Farm\" (Folder 1), the history of Edgemont Farm is somewhat typical of what has happened on many plantations in Southside Virginia. The farm got its name when Thomas Edmunds Barksdale and his wife, Sarah Catherine Edmunds, bought 1000 acres of fertile land on the Dan River near the Southern Railroad known as Barksdales Station and established a farm there in 1851.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe farm remained in the Barksdale family and eventually was passed down through Mary Claiborne Barksdale who married Robert Francis Hutcheson to their sons, Thomas Barksdale Hutcheson and John Redd Hutcheson. After the death of Thomas B. Hutcheson in 1950, the farm was owned by Rosalie S. Hutcheson, his wife, and John R. Hutcheson. Supervision of the farm was under John R. Hutcheson with the assistance of T. B. Hutcheson, Jr., son of Rosalie Hutcheson, and the resident manager of the farm. In 1962, supervision of the farm was turned over to T. B. Hutcheson, Jr. The farm eventually was sold to David Barksdale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Redd Hutcheson (V.P.I. class of 1907, M.S., 1909) was the ninth president of Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1945-1947). He also served as director of the Agricultural Extension Division (1919-1944) and chancellor (1947-1955). Thomas Barksdale Hutcheson (V.P.I. class of 1906) was professor of Agronomy (1914-1945) and dean of Agriculture at V.P.I.. Hutcheson Hall at Virginia Tech was named for the brothers, John R. and T. B. Hutcheson. Thomas Barksdale Hutcheson, Jr., (V.P.I. class of 1950) was professor of Agronomy (1964-1968) and head of the Agronomy Department.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical Note"],"bioghist_tesim":["According to John R. Hutcheson's farm history, \"Edgemont Farm\" (Folder 1), the history of Edgemont Farm is somewhat typical of what has happened on many plantations in Southside Virginia. The farm got its name when Thomas Edmunds Barksdale and his wife, Sarah Catherine Edmunds, bought 1000 acres of fertile land on the Dan River near the Southern Railroad known as Barksdales Station and established a farm there in 1851.","The farm remained in the Barksdale family and eventually was passed down through Mary Claiborne Barksdale who married Robert Francis Hutcheson to their sons, Thomas Barksdale Hutcheson and John Redd Hutcheson. After the death of Thomas B. Hutcheson in 1950, the farm was owned by Rosalie S. Hutcheson, his wife, and John R. Hutcheson. Supervision of the farm was under John R. Hutcheson with the assistance of T. B. Hutcheson, Jr., son of Rosalie Hutcheson, and the resident manager of the farm. In 1962, supervision of the farm was turned over to T. B. Hutcheson, Jr. The farm eventually was sold to David Barksdale.","John Redd Hutcheson (V.P.I. class of 1907, M.S., 1909) was the ninth president of Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1945-1947). He also served as director of the Agricultural Extension Division (1919-1944) and chancellor (1947-1955). Thomas Barksdale Hutcheson (V.P.I. class of 1906) was professor of Agronomy (1914-1945) and dean of Agriculture at V.P.I.. Hutcheson Hall at Virginia Tech was named for the brothers, John R. and T. B. Hutcheson. Thomas Barksdale Hutcheson, Jr., (V.P.I. class of 1950) was professor of Agronomy (1964-1968) and head of the Agronomy Department."],"odd_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe guide to the Edgemont Farm Papers by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (\u003ca href=\"https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/\"\u003ehttps://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/\u003c/a\u003e).\u003c/p\u003e  "],"odd_heading_ssm":["Rights Statement for Archival Description"],"odd_tesim":["The guide to the Edgemont Farm Papers by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/)."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eResearchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Edgemont Farm Papers, Ms2003-022, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"prefercite_tesim":["Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Edgemont Farm Papers, Ms2003-022, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eScope is 1925-1998, bulk 1935-1978. Historical materials include John R. Hutcheson's essay \"Edgemont Farm,\" information on Thomas E. Barksdale, maps, and a statement regarding the real estate on Edgemont Farm. Much of the T. B. Hutcheson, Jr., correspondence with John R. Hutcheson is regarding farm operations. Correspondence also relates to T. B. Hutcheson's professional career, and there are materials regarding the naming of Virginia Tech's Hutcheson Hall for John R. and T. B. Hutcheson. Farm record books include cash books, order books, ledgers, and a journal of farm operations, as well as extensive correspondence regarding David Barksdale's purchase of the farm.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Contents"],"scopecontent_tesim":["Scope is 1925-1998, bulk 1935-1978. Historical materials include John R. Hutcheson's essay \"Edgemont Farm,\" information on Thomas E. Barksdale, maps, and a statement regarding the real estate on Edgemont Farm. Much of the T. B. Hutcheson, Jr., correspondence with John R. Hutcheson is regarding farm operations. Correspondence also relates to T. B. Hutcheson's professional career, and there are materials regarding the naming of Virginia Tech's Hutcheson Hall for John R. and T. B. Hutcheson. Farm record books include cash books, order books, ledgers, and a journal of farm operations, as well as extensive correspondence regarding David Barksdale's purchase of the farm."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/scuareproduction\"\u003ehttp://bit.ly/scuareproduction\u003c/a\u003e. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/scuapublication\"\u003ehttp://bit.ly/scuapublication\u003c/a\u003e. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use"],"userestrict_tesim":["The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form."],"abstract_html_tesm":["\u003cabstract id=\"aspace_f51883d368d9fa2c90f5b8cd81ae599a\" label=\"Abstract\"\u003eThe collection consists of Edgemont Farm record books, papers, and correspondence relating to the history, operations, and sale of Edgemont Farm in Halifax County, Virginia, and to the Barksdale and Hutcheson families, former owners of the farm. The collection includes correspondence between John R. Hutcheson and T. B. Hutcheson, Jr., as well as other correspondence of Thomas B. Hutcheson, Jr.; maps, correspondence, and Deed of Trust with David Barksdale regarding the sale of the farm.\u003c/abstract\u003e\n    "],"abstract_tesim":["The collection consists of Edgemont Farm record books, papers, and correspondence relating to the history, operations, and sale of Edgemont Farm in Halifax County, Virginia, and to the Barksdale and Hutcheson families, former owners of the farm. The collection includes correspondence between John R. Hutcheson and T. B. Hutcheson, Jr., as well as other correspondence of Thomas B. Hutcheson, Jr.; maps, correspondence, and Deed of Trust with David Barksdale regarding the sale of the farm."],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Edgemont Farm","Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute (1896-1944)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)"],"names_coll_ssim":["Edgemont Farm","Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute (1896-1944)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)","Hutcheson, T. B. (Thomas Barksdale), 1882-1950","Hutcheson, John Redd, 1886-1962"],"persname_ssim":["Hutcheson, T. B. (Thomas Barksdale), 1882-1950","Hutcheson, John Redd, 1886-1962"],"names_ssim":["Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Edgemont Farm","Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute (1896-1944)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)","Hutcheson, T. B. (Thomas Barksdale), 1882-1950","Hutcheson, John Redd, 1886-1962"],"language_ssim":["The materials in the collection are in English."],"descrules_ssm":["Describing Archives: A Content Standard"],"total_component_count_is":22,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-06-23T06:46:42.574Z"}]}},"label":"Breadcrumbs"}}},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viblbv_repositories_2_resources_2255"}},{"id":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1300","type":"collection","attributes":{"title":"Edmund Welch Hobbs Scrapbook, 1928/1966","creator":{"id":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1300#creator","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":"Hobbs, Edmund Welch, 1910-1993","label":"Creator"}},"abstract_or_scope":{"id":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1300#abstract_or_scope","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":"This collection contains a scrapbook of Edmund Welch Hobbs (member of Virginia Polytechnic Institute's Class of 1932), focusing largely on events at Virginia Tech during Hobbs' years at the university and including programs, dance cards, newspaper clippings, and photographs.","label":"Abstract Or Scope"}},"breadcrumbs":{"id":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1300#breadcrumbs","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":{"id":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1300","ead_ssi":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1300","_root_":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1300","_nest_parent_":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1300","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/VT/repositories_2_resources_1300.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Hobbs, Edmund Welch, Scrapbook","title_ssm":["Edmund Welch Hobbs Scrapbook"],"title_tesim":["Edmund Welch Hobbs Scrapbook"],"unitdate_ssm":["1928-1966"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1928-1966"],"normalized_date_ssm":["1928/1966"],"normalized_title_ssm":["Edmund Welch Hobbs Scrapbook, 1928/1966"],"text":["Edmund Welch Hobbs Scrapbook, 1928/1966","Ms.1974.013","Students and alumni","University History","The collection is open for research.","Edmund Welch Hobbs, son of Freeland and Ethel M. Hobbs, was born on September 4, 1910. The 1931-1932 catalog for Virginia Polytechnic Institute lists him as a junior and a resident of Norfolk, Virginia. While a student at the university, Hobbs partnered with Geraldine Fox in operating the Fox-Hobbs Dance Studio in Blacksburg. Though he was a member of the class of 1932, majoring in mechanical engineering, Hobbs seems not to have graduated with his class. Items in the scrapbook, however, suggest that Hobbs may have returned to school in 1937, and he appears in Virginia Tech alumni directories.","Hobbs married Helen Elizabeth Lynch, daughter of Daniel A. and Helen Lynch of Salem, Virginia, on December 31, 1931. The couple would have one child before divorcing in 1940. The 1940 census shows Hobbs living in the Norfolk home of his parents. Alumni directories indicate that he had moved to southern California by 1974. Edmund Welch Hobbs died in El Cajon, California on January 1, 1993.","The guide to the Edmund Welch Hobbs Scrapbook by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/).","The processing and description of the Edmund Welch Hobbs Scrapbook commenced and was completed in January 2013.","This collection consists of a single scrapbook maintained by Edmund Welch Hobbs, a member of Virginia Polytechnic Institute's Class of 1932. Focusing largely on events at Virginia Tech during Hobbs' years as a student at the university, the scrapbook contains photographs of campus scenes, \"rat parades,\" \"scrubbing numerals,\" student groups and individuals; signatures and sentiments of schoolmates; membership cards; dance cards; event programs; and newspaper clippings. The scrapbook also contains snapshots from 1960s banquets of the Virginia Tech Southern California Alumni Chapter.","Also included are materials relating to Hobbs' personal life and post-collegiate activities, including gallery passes for the United States Senate and House of Representatives; materials from the 1955 Longwood College graduation of Jeanne Lynch Hobbs and the marriage of Hobbs' sister, Ethel Inez Hobbs; and souvenirs from Hobbs' membership in the Order of DeMolay.","The following item, which had been stored loosely at the back of the scrapbook, was removed to be cataloged for the Rare Books Collection:","Views. [S.l., s.n., ca. 1930]. (cover title: Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Blacksburg, Virginia)","The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials.","Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.","This collection contains a scrapbook of Edmund Welch Hobbs (member of Virginia Polytechnic Institute's Class of 1932), focusing largely on events at Virginia Tech during Hobbs' years at the university and including programs, dance cards, newspaper clippings, and photographs.","Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute (1896-1944)","Hobbs, Edmund Welch, 1910-1993","The materials in the collection are in English."],"collection_title_tesim":["Edmund Welch Hobbs Scrapbook, 1928/1966"],"collection_ssim":["Edmund Welch Hobbs Scrapbook, 1928/1966"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["Ms.1974.013"],"unitid_tesim":["Ms.1974.013"],"repository_ssm":["Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University"],"repository_ssim":["Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University"],"creator_ssm":["Hobbs, Edmund Welch, 1910-1993"],"creator_ssim":["Hobbs, Edmund Welch, 1910-1993"],"creator_persname_ssim":["Hobbs, Edmund Welch, 1910-1993"],"creator_corpname_ssim":["Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute (1896-1944)"],"creators_ssim":["Hobbs, Edmund Welch, 1910-1993","Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute (1896-1944)"],"access_terms_ssm":["The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials.","Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form."],"acqinfo_ssim":["The Edmund Welch Hobbs Scrapbook was donated to Special Collections in 1974."],"access_subjects_ssim":["Students and alumni","University History"],"access_subjects_ssm":["Students and alumni","University History"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"extent_ssm":["0.3 Cubic Feet 1 box"],"extent_tesim":["0.3 Cubic Feet 1 box"],"date_range_isim":[1928,1929,1930,1931,1932,1933,1934,1935,1936,1937,1938,1939,1940,1941,1942,1943,1944,1945,1946,1947,1948,1949,1950,1951,1952,1953,1954,1955,1956,1957,1958,1959,1960,1961,1962,1963,1964,1965,1966],"accessrestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe collection is open for research.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"accessrestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Access"],"accessrestrict_tesim":["The collection is open for research."],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eEdmund Welch Hobbs, son of Freeland and Ethel M. Hobbs, was born on September 4, 1910. The 1931-1932 catalog for Virginia Polytechnic Institute lists him as a junior and a resident of Norfolk, Virginia. While a student at the university, Hobbs partnered with Geraldine Fox in operating the Fox-Hobbs Dance Studio in Blacksburg. Though he was a member of the class of 1932, majoring in mechanical engineering, Hobbs seems not to have graduated with his class. Items in the scrapbook, however, suggest that Hobbs may have returned to school in 1937, and he appears in Virginia Tech alumni directories. \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHobbs married Helen Elizabeth Lynch, daughter of Daniel A. and Helen Lynch of Salem, Virginia, on December 31, 1931. The couple would have one child before divorcing in 1940. The 1940 census shows Hobbs living in the Norfolk home of his parents. Alumni directories indicate that he had moved to southern California by 1974. Edmund Welch Hobbs died in El Cajon, California on January 1, 1993.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical Note"],"bioghist_tesim":["Edmund Welch Hobbs, son of Freeland and Ethel M. Hobbs, was born on September 4, 1910. The 1931-1932 catalog for Virginia Polytechnic Institute lists him as a junior and a resident of Norfolk, Virginia. While a student at the university, Hobbs partnered with Geraldine Fox in operating the Fox-Hobbs Dance Studio in Blacksburg. Though he was a member of the class of 1932, majoring in mechanical engineering, Hobbs seems not to have graduated with his class. Items in the scrapbook, however, suggest that Hobbs may have returned to school in 1937, and he appears in Virginia Tech alumni directories.","Hobbs married Helen Elizabeth Lynch, daughter of Daniel A. and Helen Lynch of Salem, Virginia, on December 31, 1931. The couple would have one child before divorcing in 1940. The 1940 census shows Hobbs living in the Norfolk home of his parents. Alumni directories indicate that he had moved to southern California by 1974. Edmund Welch Hobbs died in El Cajon, California on January 1, 1993."],"odd_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe guide to the Edmund Welch Hobbs Scrapbook by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (\u003ca href=\"https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/\"\u003ehttps://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/\u003c/a\u003e).\u003c/p\u003e  "],"odd_heading_ssm":["Rights Statement for Archival Description"],"odd_tesim":["The guide to the Edmund Welch Hobbs Scrapbook by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/)."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eResearchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Edmund Welch Hobbs Scrapbook, Ms1974-013, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"prefercite_tesim":["Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Edmund Welch Hobbs Scrapbook, Ms1974-013, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va."],"processinfo_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe processing and description of the Edmund Welch Hobbs Scrapbook commenced and was completed in January 2013.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"processinfo_heading_ssm":["Processing Information"],"processinfo_tesim":["The processing and description of the Edmund Welch Hobbs Scrapbook commenced and was completed in January 2013."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThis collection consists of a single scrapbook maintained by Edmund Welch Hobbs, a member of Virginia Polytechnic Institute's Class of 1932. Focusing largely on events at Virginia Tech during Hobbs' years as a student at the university, the scrapbook contains photographs of campus scenes, \"rat parades,\" \"scrubbing numerals,\" student groups and individuals; signatures and sentiments of schoolmates; membership cards; dance cards; event programs; and newspaper clippings. The scrapbook also contains snapshots from 1960s banquets of the Virginia Tech Southern California Alumni Chapter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlso included are materials relating to Hobbs' personal life and post-collegiate activities, including gallery passes for the United States Senate and House of Representatives; materials from the 1955 Longwood College graduation of Jeanne Lynch Hobbs and the marriage of Hobbs' sister, Ethel Inez Hobbs; and souvenirs from Hobbs' membership in the Order of DeMolay.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Content"],"scopecontent_tesim":["This collection consists of a single scrapbook maintained by Edmund Welch Hobbs, a member of Virginia Polytechnic Institute's Class of 1932. Focusing largely on events at Virginia Tech during Hobbs' years as a student at the university, the scrapbook contains photographs of campus scenes, \"rat parades,\" \"scrubbing numerals,\" student groups and individuals; signatures and sentiments of schoolmates; membership cards; dance cards; event programs; and newspaper clippings. The scrapbook also contains snapshots from 1960s banquets of the Virginia Tech Southern California Alumni Chapter.","Also included are materials relating to Hobbs' personal life and post-collegiate activities, including gallery passes for the United States Senate and House of Representatives; materials from the 1955 Longwood College graduation of Jeanne Lynch Hobbs and the marriage of Hobbs' sister, Ethel Inez Hobbs; and souvenirs from Hobbs' membership in the Order of DeMolay."],"separatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe following item, which had been stored loosely at the back of the scrapbook, was removed to be cataloged for the Rare Books Collection:\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003ctitle render=\"italic\"\u003eViews.\u003c/title\u003e [S.l., s.n., ca. 1930]. (cover title: \u003ctitle render=\"italic\"\u003eVirginia Polytechnic Institute, Blacksburg, Virginia\u003c/title\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e  "],"separatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Separated Materials"],"separatedmaterial_tesim":["The following item, which had been stored loosely at the back of the scrapbook, was removed to be cataloged for the Rare Books Collection:","Views. [S.l., s.n., ca. 1930]. (cover title: Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Blacksburg, Virginia)"],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/scuareproduction\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttp://bit.ly/scuareproduction\u003c/a\u003e. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/scuapublication\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttp://bit.ly/scuapublication\u003c/a\u003e. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (\u003ca href=\"mailto:specref@vt.edu\"\u003especref@vt.edu\u003c/a\u003e or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use"],"userestrict_tesim":["The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials.","Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form."],"abstract_html_tesm":["\u003cabstract id=\"aspace_515e90fed8e235a236ed581c78cbcc69\" label=\"Abstract\"\u003eThis collection contains a scrapbook of Edmund Welch Hobbs (member of Virginia Polytechnic Institute's Class of 1932), focusing largely on events at Virginia Tech during Hobbs' years at the university and including programs, dance cards, newspaper clippings, and photographs.\u003c/abstract\u003e\n    "],"abstract_tesim":["This collection contains a scrapbook of Edmund Welch Hobbs (member of Virginia Polytechnic Institute's Class of 1932), focusing largely on events at Virginia Tech during Hobbs' years at the university and including programs, dance cards, newspaper clippings, and photographs."],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute (1896-1944)"],"names_coll_ssim":["Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute (1896-1944)"],"persname_ssim":["Hobbs, Edmund Welch, 1910-1993"],"names_ssim":["Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute (1896-1944)","Hobbs, Edmund Welch, 1910-1993"],"language_ssim":["The materials in the collection are in English."],"descrules_ssm":["Describing Archives: A Content Standard"],"total_component_count_is":1,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-06-23T06:44:44.878Z","collection":{"numFound":1,"start":0,"numFoundExact":true,"docs":[{"id":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1300","ead_ssi":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1300","_root_":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1300","_nest_parent_":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1300","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/VT/repositories_2_resources_1300.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Hobbs, Edmund Welch, Scrapbook","title_ssm":["Edmund Welch Hobbs Scrapbook"],"title_tesim":["Edmund Welch Hobbs Scrapbook"],"unitdate_ssm":["1928-1966"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1928-1966"],"normalized_date_ssm":["1928/1966"],"normalized_title_ssm":["Edmund Welch Hobbs Scrapbook, 1928/1966"],"text":["Edmund Welch Hobbs Scrapbook, 1928/1966","Ms.1974.013","Students and alumni","University History","The collection is open for research.","Edmund Welch Hobbs, son of Freeland and Ethel M. Hobbs, was born on September 4, 1910. The 1931-1932 catalog for Virginia Polytechnic Institute lists him as a junior and a resident of Norfolk, Virginia. While a student at the university, Hobbs partnered with Geraldine Fox in operating the Fox-Hobbs Dance Studio in Blacksburg. Though he was a member of the class of 1932, majoring in mechanical engineering, Hobbs seems not to have graduated with his class. Items in the scrapbook, however, suggest that Hobbs may have returned to school in 1937, and he appears in Virginia Tech alumni directories.","Hobbs married Helen Elizabeth Lynch, daughter of Daniel A. and Helen Lynch of Salem, Virginia, on December 31, 1931. The couple would have one child before divorcing in 1940. The 1940 census shows Hobbs living in the Norfolk home of his parents. Alumni directories indicate that he had moved to southern California by 1974. Edmund Welch Hobbs died in El Cajon, California on January 1, 1993.","The guide to the Edmund Welch Hobbs Scrapbook by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/).","The processing and description of the Edmund Welch Hobbs Scrapbook commenced and was completed in January 2013.","This collection consists of a single scrapbook maintained by Edmund Welch Hobbs, a member of Virginia Polytechnic Institute's Class of 1932. Focusing largely on events at Virginia Tech during Hobbs' years as a student at the university, the scrapbook contains photographs of campus scenes, \"rat parades,\" \"scrubbing numerals,\" student groups and individuals; signatures and sentiments of schoolmates; membership cards; dance cards; event programs; and newspaper clippings. The scrapbook also contains snapshots from 1960s banquets of the Virginia Tech Southern California Alumni Chapter.","Also included are materials relating to Hobbs' personal life and post-collegiate activities, including gallery passes for the United States Senate and House of Representatives; materials from the 1955 Longwood College graduation of Jeanne Lynch Hobbs and the marriage of Hobbs' sister, Ethel Inez Hobbs; and souvenirs from Hobbs' membership in the Order of DeMolay.","The following item, which had been stored loosely at the back of the scrapbook, was removed to be cataloged for the Rare Books Collection:","Views. [S.l., s.n., ca. 1930]. (cover title: Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Blacksburg, Virginia)","The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials.","Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.","This collection contains a scrapbook of Edmund Welch Hobbs (member of Virginia Polytechnic Institute's Class of 1932), focusing largely on events at Virginia Tech during Hobbs' years at the university and including programs, dance cards, newspaper clippings, and photographs.","Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute (1896-1944)","Hobbs, Edmund Welch, 1910-1993","The materials in the collection are in English."],"collection_title_tesim":["Edmund Welch Hobbs Scrapbook, 1928/1966"],"collection_ssim":["Edmund Welch Hobbs Scrapbook, 1928/1966"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["Ms.1974.013"],"unitid_tesim":["Ms.1974.013"],"repository_ssm":["Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University"],"repository_ssim":["Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University"],"creator_ssm":["Hobbs, Edmund Welch, 1910-1993"],"creator_ssim":["Hobbs, Edmund Welch, 1910-1993"],"creator_persname_ssim":["Hobbs, Edmund Welch, 1910-1993"],"creator_corpname_ssim":["Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute (1896-1944)"],"creators_ssim":["Hobbs, Edmund Welch, 1910-1993","Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute (1896-1944)"],"access_terms_ssm":["The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials.","Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form."],"acqinfo_ssim":["The Edmund Welch Hobbs Scrapbook was donated to Special Collections in 1974."],"access_subjects_ssim":["Students and alumni","University History"],"access_subjects_ssm":["Students and alumni","University History"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"extent_ssm":["0.3 Cubic Feet 1 box"],"extent_tesim":["0.3 Cubic Feet 1 box"],"date_range_isim":[1928,1929,1930,1931,1932,1933,1934,1935,1936,1937,1938,1939,1940,1941,1942,1943,1944,1945,1946,1947,1948,1949,1950,1951,1952,1953,1954,1955,1956,1957,1958,1959,1960,1961,1962,1963,1964,1965,1966],"accessrestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe collection is open for research.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"accessrestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Access"],"accessrestrict_tesim":["The collection is open for research."],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eEdmund Welch Hobbs, son of Freeland and Ethel M. Hobbs, was born on September 4, 1910. The 1931-1932 catalog for Virginia Polytechnic Institute lists him as a junior and a resident of Norfolk, Virginia. While a student at the university, Hobbs partnered with Geraldine Fox in operating the Fox-Hobbs Dance Studio in Blacksburg. Though he was a member of the class of 1932, majoring in mechanical engineering, Hobbs seems not to have graduated with his class. Items in the scrapbook, however, suggest that Hobbs may have returned to school in 1937, and he appears in Virginia Tech alumni directories. \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHobbs married Helen Elizabeth Lynch, daughter of Daniel A. and Helen Lynch of Salem, Virginia, on December 31, 1931. The couple would have one child before divorcing in 1940. The 1940 census shows Hobbs living in the Norfolk home of his parents. Alumni directories indicate that he had moved to southern California by 1974. Edmund Welch Hobbs died in El Cajon, California on January 1, 1993.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical Note"],"bioghist_tesim":["Edmund Welch Hobbs, son of Freeland and Ethel M. Hobbs, was born on September 4, 1910. The 1931-1932 catalog for Virginia Polytechnic Institute lists him as a junior and a resident of Norfolk, Virginia. While a student at the university, Hobbs partnered with Geraldine Fox in operating the Fox-Hobbs Dance Studio in Blacksburg. Though he was a member of the class of 1932, majoring in mechanical engineering, Hobbs seems not to have graduated with his class. Items in the scrapbook, however, suggest that Hobbs may have returned to school in 1937, and he appears in Virginia Tech alumni directories.","Hobbs married Helen Elizabeth Lynch, daughter of Daniel A. and Helen Lynch of Salem, Virginia, on December 31, 1931. The couple would have one child before divorcing in 1940. The 1940 census shows Hobbs living in the Norfolk home of his parents. Alumni directories indicate that he had moved to southern California by 1974. Edmund Welch Hobbs died in El Cajon, California on January 1, 1993."],"odd_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe guide to the Edmund Welch Hobbs Scrapbook by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (\u003ca href=\"https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/\"\u003ehttps://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/\u003c/a\u003e).\u003c/p\u003e  "],"odd_heading_ssm":["Rights Statement for Archival Description"],"odd_tesim":["The guide to the Edmund Welch Hobbs Scrapbook by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/)."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eResearchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Edmund Welch Hobbs Scrapbook, Ms1974-013, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"prefercite_tesim":["Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Edmund Welch Hobbs Scrapbook, Ms1974-013, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va."],"processinfo_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe processing and description of the Edmund Welch Hobbs Scrapbook commenced and was completed in January 2013.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"processinfo_heading_ssm":["Processing Information"],"processinfo_tesim":["The processing and description of the Edmund Welch Hobbs Scrapbook commenced and was completed in January 2013."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThis collection consists of a single scrapbook maintained by Edmund Welch Hobbs, a member of Virginia Polytechnic Institute's Class of 1932. Focusing largely on events at Virginia Tech during Hobbs' years as a student at the university, the scrapbook contains photographs of campus scenes, \"rat parades,\" \"scrubbing numerals,\" student groups and individuals; signatures and sentiments of schoolmates; membership cards; dance cards; event programs; and newspaper clippings. The scrapbook also contains snapshots from 1960s banquets of the Virginia Tech Southern California Alumni Chapter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlso included are materials relating to Hobbs' personal life and post-collegiate activities, including gallery passes for the United States Senate and House of Representatives; materials from the 1955 Longwood College graduation of Jeanne Lynch Hobbs and the marriage of Hobbs' sister, Ethel Inez Hobbs; and souvenirs from Hobbs' membership in the Order of DeMolay.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Content"],"scopecontent_tesim":["This collection consists of a single scrapbook maintained by Edmund Welch Hobbs, a member of Virginia Polytechnic Institute's Class of 1932. Focusing largely on events at Virginia Tech during Hobbs' years as a student at the university, the scrapbook contains photographs of campus scenes, \"rat parades,\" \"scrubbing numerals,\" student groups and individuals; signatures and sentiments of schoolmates; membership cards; dance cards; event programs; and newspaper clippings. The scrapbook also contains snapshots from 1960s banquets of the Virginia Tech Southern California Alumni Chapter.","Also included are materials relating to Hobbs' personal life and post-collegiate activities, including gallery passes for the United States Senate and House of Representatives; materials from the 1955 Longwood College graduation of Jeanne Lynch Hobbs and the marriage of Hobbs' sister, Ethel Inez Hobbs; and souvenirs from Hobbs' membership in the Order of DeMolay."],"separatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe following item, which had been stored loosely at the back of the scrapbook, was removed to be cataloged for the Rare Books Collection:\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003ctitle render=\"italic\"\u003eViews.\u003c/title\u003e [S.l., s.n., ca. 1930]. (cover title: \u003ctitle render=\"italic\"\u003eVirginia Polytechnic Institute, Blacksburg, Virginia\u003c/title\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e  "],"separatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Separated Materials"],"separatedmaterial_tesim":["The following item, which had been stored loosely at the back of the scrapbook, was removed to be cataloged for the Rare Books Collection:","Views. [S.l., s.n., ca. 1930]. (cover title: Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Blacksburg, Virginia)"],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/scuareproduction\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttp://bit.ly/scuareproduction\u003c/a\u003e. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/scuapublication\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttp://bit.ly/scuapublication\u003c/a\u003e. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (\u003ca href=\"mailto:specref@vt.edu\"\u003especref@vt.edu\u003c/a\u003e or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use"],"userestrict_tesim":["The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials.","Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form."],"abstract_html_tesm":["\u003cabstract id=\"aspace_515e90fed8e235a236ed581c78cbcc69\" label=\"Abstract\"\u003eThis collection contains a scrapbook of Edmund Welch Hobbs (member of Virginia Polytechnic Institute's Class of 1932), focusing largely on events at Virginia Tech during Hobbs' years at the university and including programs, dance cards, newspaper clippings, and photographs.\u003c/abstract\u003e\n    "],"abstract_tesim":["This collection contains a scrapbook of Edmund Welch Hobbs (member of Virginia Polytechnic Institute's Class of 1932), focusing largely on events at Virginia Tech during Hobbs' years at the university and including programs, dance cards, newspaper clippings, and photographs."],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute (1896-1944)"],"names_coll_ssim":["Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute (1896-1944)"],"persname_ssim":["Hobbs, Edmund Welch, 1910-1993"],"names_ssim":["Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute (1896-1944)","Hobbs, Edmund Welch, 1910-1993"],"language_ssim":["The materials in the collection are in English."],"descrules_ssm":["Describing Archives: A Content Standard"],"total_component_count_is":1,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-06-23T06:44:44.878Z"}]}},"label":"Breadcrumbs"}}},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1300"}},{"id":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1263","type":"collection","attributes":{"title":"Edward Dillon Collection, 1889","creator":{"id":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1263#creator","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":"Dillon, Edward, Sr., 1871-?","label":"Creator"}},"abstract_or_scope":{"id":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1263#abstract_or_scope","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":"The collection contains a letter from Edward Dillon to his mother, February 22, 1889, and a VAMC cadet coat and trousers (removed to Textile Collection).","label":"Abstract Or Scope"}},"breadcrumbs":{"id":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1263#breadcrumbs","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":{"id":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1263","ead_ssi":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1263","_root_":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1263","_nest_parent_":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1263","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/VT/repositories_2_resources_1263.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Dillon, Edward, Collection","title_ssm":["Edward Dillon Collection"],"title_tesim":["Edward Dillon Collection"],"unitdate_ssm":["1889"],"unitdate_other_ssim":["1889"],"normalized_date_ssm":["1889"],"normalized_title_ssm":["Edward Dillon Collection, 1889"],"text":["Edward Dillon Collection, 1889","Ms.1970.008","Students and alumni","University History","The collection is open to research.","The collection is arranged by type of material.","Edward Dillion was born to Colonel Edward and Frances Anne Polk Dillon in 1871. The colonel formed a limestone company in Virginia that persists today as E. Dillon \u0026 Company. His son Edward, was the second of seven children. Four of the five Dillon brothers attended VAMC: James Royal from 1886 to 1888, Edward and Lucius Polk from 1888-1890, and Francis Cunningham from 1904-1905. It is unclear whether or not Edward Dillon graduated from VAMC. In October of 1896, he married Susan S. Pendleton (b. 1877). They had five children: Edward, Edmund, Mary, William, and Susan.","The guide to the Edward Dillon Collection, Ms1970-008 by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/).","The processing, arrangement, and description of the Edward Dillon Collection commenced and was completed in 1970. Additional description was completed in May 2009.","See also the Dillon, Ellett and Company Ledgers, Ms1986-011 at VT Special Collections and University Archives.","The collection contains a letter from Edward Dillon to his mother, Frances, February 22, 1889, and a VAMC cadet coat and trousers (removed to Textiles Collection). The letter, on VAMC letterhead, details the postponement of exams due to a large number of sick students. Dillon also mentions that \"Eddie\" (his cousin, Edward Wright) is still sick, too; that he has written to his brother Roy (James Royal); and that he has learned to dance since the reorganization of the dance club.","The following items were transferred to the Textiles Collection: cadet dress coat and trousers.","The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.","The collection contains a letter from Edward Dillon to his mother, February 22, 1889, and a VAMC cadet coat and trousers (removed to Textile Collection).","Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College (1872-1896)","Dillon, Edward, Sr., 1871-?","The materials in the collection are in English."],"collection_title_tesim":["Edward Dillon Collection, 1889"],"collection_ssim":["Edward Dillon Collection, 1889"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["Ms.1970.008"],"unitid_tesim":["Ms.1970.008"],"repository_ssm":["Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University"],"repository_ssim":["Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University"],"creator_ssm":["Dillon, Edward, Sr., 1871-?"],"creator_ssim":["Dillon, Edward, Sr., 1871-?"],"creator_persname_ssim":["Dillon, Edward, Sr., 1871-?"],"creator_corpname_ssim":["Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College (1872-1896)"],"creators_ssim":["Dillon, Edward, Sr., 1871-?","Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College (1872-1896)"],"access_terms_ssm":["The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form."],"acqinfo_ssim":["The Edward Dillon Collection was donated to Special Collections in 1970."],"access_subjects_ssim":["Students and alumni","University History"],"access_subjects_ssm":["Students and alumni","University History"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"extent_ssm":["0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder"],"extent_tesim":["0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder"],"date_range_isim":[1889],"accessrestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe collection is open to research.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"accessrestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Access"],"accessrestrict_tesim":["The collection is open to research."],"arrangement_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe collection is arranged by type of material.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"arrangement_heading_ssm":["Arrangement"],"arrangement_tesim":["The collection is arranged by type of material."],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eEdward Dillion was born to Colonel Edward and Frances Anne Polk Dillon in 1871. The colonel formed a limestone company in Virginia that persists today as E. Dillon \u0026amp; Company. His son Edward, was the second of seven children. Four of the five Dillon brothers attended VAMC: James Royal from 1886 to 1888, Edward and Lucius Polk from 1888-1890, and Francis Cunningham from 1904-1905. It is unclear whether or not Edward Dillon graduated from VAMC. In October of 1896, he married Susan S. Pendleton (b. 1877). They had five children: Edward, Edmund, Mary, William, and Susan.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical Note"],"bioghist_tesim":["Edward Dillion was born to Colonel Edward and Frances Anne Polk Dillon in 1871. The colonel formed a limestone company in Virginia that persists today as E. Dillon \u0026 Company. His son Edward, was the second of seven children. Four of the five Dillon brothers attended VAMC: James Royal from 1886 to 1888, Edward and Lucius Polk from 1888-1890, and Francis Cunningham from 1904-1905. It is unclear whether or not Edward Dillon graduated from VAMC. In October of 1896, he married Susan S. Pendleton (b. 1877). They had five children: Edward, Edmund, Mary, William, and Susan."],"odd_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe guide to the Edward Dillon Collection, Ms1970-008 by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (\u003ca href=\"https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/\"\u003ehttps://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/\u003c/a\u003e).\u003c/p\u003e  "],"odd_heading_ssm":["Rights Statement for Archival Description"],"odd_tesim":["The guide to the Edward Dillon Collection, Ms1970-008 by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/)."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eResearchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Edward Dillon Collection, Ms1970-008, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"prefercite_tesim":["Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Edward Dillon Collection, Ms1970-008, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va."],"processinfo_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe processing, arrangement, and description of the Edward Dillon Collection commenced and was completed in 1970. Additional description was completed in May 2009.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"processinfo_heading_ssm":["Processing Information"],"processinfo_tesim":["The processing, arrangement, and description of the Edward Dillon Collection commenced and was completed in 1970. Additional description was completed in May 2009."],"relatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eSee also the \u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=oai/lib.vt.edu/repositories/2/resources/1437.oai_ead.xml\"\u003eDillon, Ellett and Company Ledgers, Ms1986-011\u003c/a\u003e at VT Special Collections and University Archives.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"relatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Related Archival Materials"],"relatedmaterial_tesim":["See also the Dillon, Ellett and Company Ledgers, Ms1986-011 at VT Special Collections and University Archives."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe collection contains a letter from Edward Dillon to his mother, Frances, February 22, 1889, and a VAMC cadet coat and trousers (removed to Textiles Collection). The letter, on VAMC letterhead, details the postponement of exams due to a large number of sick students. Dillon also mentions that \"Eddie\" (his cousin, Edward Wright) is still sick, too; that he has written to his brother Roy (James Royal); and that he has learned to dance since the reorganization of the dance club.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Contents"],"scopecontent_tesim":["The collection contains a letter from Edward Dillon to his mother, Frances, February 22, 1889, and a VAMC cadet coat and trousers (removed to Textiles Collection). The letter, on VAMC letterhead, details the postponement of exams due to a large number of sick students. Dillon also mentions that \"Eddie\" (his cousin, Edward Wright) is still sick, too; that he has written to his brother Roy (James Royal); and that he has learned to dance since the reorganization of the dance club."],"separatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe following items were transferred to the Textiles Collection: cadet dress coat and trousers.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"separatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Separated Material"],"separatedmaterial_tesim":["The following items were transferred to the Textiles Collection: cadet dress coat and trousers."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/scuareproduction\"\u003ehttp://bit.ly/scuareproduction\u003c/a\u003e. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/scuapublication\"\u003ehttp://bit.ly/scuapublication\u003c/a\u003e. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use"],"userestrict_tesim":["The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form."],"abstract_html_tesm":["\u003cabstract id=\"aspace_2a2335ec98b464023974e182e467adce\" label=\"Abstract\"\u003eThe collection contains a letter from Edward Dillon to his mother, February 22, 1889, and a VAMC cadet coat and trousers (removed to Textile Collection).\u003c/abstract\u003e\n    "],"abstract_tesim":["The collection contains a letter from Edward Dillon to his mother, February 22, 1889, and a VAMC cadet coat and trousers (removed to Textile Collection)."],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College (1872-1896)"],"names_coll_ssim":["Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College (1872-1896)"],"persname_ssim":["Dillon, Edward, Sr., 1871-?"],"names_ssim":["Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College (1872-1896)","Dillon, Edward, Sr., 1871-?"],"language_ssim":["The materials in the collection are in English."],"descrules_ssm":["Describing Archives: A Content Standard"],"total_component_count_is":1,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-06-23T06:44:34.154Z","collection":{"numFound":1,"start":0,"numFoundExact":true,"docs":[{"id":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1263","ead_ssi":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1263","_root_":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1263","_nest_parent_":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1263","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/VT/repositories_2_resources_1263.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Dillon, Edward, Collection","title_ssm":["Edward Dillon Collection"],"title_tesim":["Edward Dillon Collection"],"unitdate_ssm":["1889"],"unitdate_other_ssim":["1889"],"normalized_date_ssm":["1889"],"normalized_title_ssm":["Edward Dillon Collection, 1889"],"text":["Edward Dillon Collection, 1889","Ms.1970.008","Students and alumni","University History","The collection is open to research.","The collection is arranged by type of material.","Edward Dillion was born to Colonel Edward and Frances Anne Polk Dillon in 1871. The colonel formed a limestone company in Virginia that persists today as E. Dillon \u0026 Company. His son Edward, was the second of seven children. Four of the five Dillon brothers attended VAMC: James Royal from 1886 to 1888, Edward and Lucius Polk from 1888-1890, and Francis Cunningham from 1904-1905. It is unclear whether or not Edward Dillon graduated from VAMC. In October of 1896, he married Susan S. Pendleton (b. 1877). They had five children: Edward, Edmund, Mary, William, and Susan.","The guide to the Edward Dillon Collection, Ms1970-008 by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/).","The processing, arrangement, and description of the Edward Dillon Collection commenced and was completed in 1970. Additional description was completed in May 2009.","See also the Dillon, Ellett and Company Ledgers, Ms1986-011 at VT Special Collections and University Archives.","The collection contains a letter from Edward Dillon to his mother, Frances, February 22, 1889, and a VAMC cadet coat and trousers (removed to Textiles Collection). The letter, on VAMC letterhead, details the postponement of exams due to a large number of sick students. Dillon also mentions that \"Eddie\" (his cousin, Edward Wright) is still sick, too; that he has written to his brother Roy (James Royal); and that he has learned to dance since the reorganization of the dance club.","The following items were transferred to the Textiles Collection: cadet dress coat and trousers.","The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.","The collection contains a letter from Edward Dillon to his mother, February 22, 1889, and a VAMC cadet coat and trousers (removed to Textile Collection).","Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College (1872-1896)","Dillon, Edward, Sr., 1871-?","The materials in the collection are in English."],"collection_title_tesim":["Edward Dillon Collection, 1889"],"collection_ssim":["Edward Dillon Collection, 1889"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["Ms.1970.008"],"unitid_tesim":["Ms.1970.008"],"repository_ssm":["Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University"],"repository_ssim":["Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University"],"creator_ssm":["Dillon, Edward, Sr., 1871-?"],"creator_ssim":["Dillon, Edward, Sr., 1871-?"],"creator_persname_ssim":["Dillon, Edward, Sr., 1871-?"],"creator_corpname_ssim":["Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College (1872-1896)"],"creators_ssim":["Dillon, Edward, Sr., 1871-?","Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College (1872-1896)"],"access_terms_ssm":["The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form."],"acqinfo_ssim":["The Edward Dillon Collection was donated to Special Collections in 1970."],"access_subjects_ssim":["Students and alumni","University History"],"access_subjects_ssm":["Students and alumni","University History"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"extent_ssm":["0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder"],"extent_tesim":["0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder"],"date_range_isim":[1889],"accessrestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe collection is open to research.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"accessrestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Access"],"accessrestrict_tesim":["The collection is open to research."],"arrangement_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe collection is arranged by type of material.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"arrangement_heading_ssm":["Arrangement"],"arrangement_tesim":["The collection is arranged by type of material."],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eEdward Dillion was born to Colonel Edward and Frances Anne Polk Dillon in 1871. The colonel formed a limestone company in Virginia that persists today as E. Dillon \u0026amp; Company. His son Edward, was the second of seven children. Four of the five Dillon brothers attended VAMC: James Royal from 1886 to 1888, Edward and Lucius Polk from 1888-1890, and Francis Cunningham from 1904-1905. It is unclear whether or not Edward Dillon graduated from VAMC. In October of 1896, he married Susan S. Pendleton (b. 1877). They had five children: Edward, Edmund, Mary, William, and Susan.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical Note"],"bioghist_tesim":["Edward Dillion was born to Colonel Edward and Frances Anne Polk Dillon in 1871. The colonel formed a limestone company in Virginia that persists today as E. Dillon \u0026 Company. His son Edward, was the second of seven children. Four of the five Dillon brothers attended VAMC: James Royal from 1886 to 1888, Edward and Lucius Polk from 1888-1890, and Francis Cunningham from 1904-1905. It is unclear whether or not Edward Dillon graduated from VAMC. In October of 1896, he married Susan S. Pendleton (b. 1877). They had five children: Edward, Edmund, Mary, William, and Susan."],"odd_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe guide to the Edward Dillon Collection, Ms1970-008 by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (\u003ca href=\"https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/\"\u003ehttps://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/\u003c/a\u003e).\u003c/p\u003e  "],"odd_heading_ssm":["Rights Statement for Archival Description"],"odd_tesim":["The guide to the Edward Dillon Collection, Ms1970-008 by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/)."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eResearchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Edward Dillon Collection, Ms1970-008, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"prefercite_tesim":["Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Edward Dillon Collection, Ms1970-008, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va."],"processinfo_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe processing, arrangement, and description of the Edward Dillon Collection commenced and was completed in 1970. Additional description was completed in May 2009.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"processinfo_heading_ssm":["Processing Information"],"processinfo_tesim":["The processing, arrangement, and description of the Edward Dillon Collection commenced and was completed in 1970. Additional description was completed in May 2009."],"relatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eSee also the \u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=oai/lib.vt.edu/repositories/2/resources/1437.oai_ead.xml\"\u003eDillon, Ellett and Company Ledgers, Ms1986-011\u003c/a\u003e at VT Special Collections and University Archives.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"relatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Related Archival Materials"],"relatedmaterial_tesim":["See also the Dillon, Ellett and Company Ledgers, Ms1986-011 at VT Special Collections and University Archives."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe collection contains a letter from Edward Dillon to his mother, Frances, February 22, 1889, and a VAMC cadet coat and trousers (removed to Textiles Collection). The letter, on VAMC letterhead, details the postponement of exams due to a large number of sick students. Dillon also mentions that \"Eddie\" (his cousin, Edward Wright) is still sick, too; that he has written to his brother Roy (James Royal); and that he has learned to dance since the reorganization of the dance club.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Contents"],"scopecontent_tesim":["The collection contains a letter from Edward Dillon to his mother, Frances, February 22, 1889, and a VAMC cadet coat and trousers (removed to Textiles Collection). The letter, on VAMC letterhead, details the postponement of exams due to a large number of sick students. Dillon also mentions that \"Eddie\" (his cousin, Edward Wright) is still sick, too; that he has written to his brother Roy (James Royal); and that he has learned to dance since the reorganization of the dance club."],"separatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe following items were transferred to the Textiles Collection: cadet dress coat and trousers.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"separatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Separated Material"],"separatedmaterial_tesim":["The following items were transferred to the Textiles Collection: cadet dress coat and trousers."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/scuareproduction\"\u003ehttp://bit.ly/scuareproduction\u003c/a\u003e. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/scuapublication\"\u003ehttp://bit.ly/scuapublication\u003c/a\u003e. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use"],"userestrict_tesim":["The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form."],"abstract_html_tesm":["\u003cabstract id=\"aspace_2a2335ec98b464023974e182e467adce\" label=\"Abstract\"\u003eThe collection contains a letter from Edward Dillon to his mother, February 22, 1889, and a VAMC cadet coat and trousers (removed to Textile Collection).\u003c/abstract\u003e\n    "],"abstract_tesim":["The collection contains a letter from Edward Dillon to his mother, February 22, 1889, and a VAMC cadet coat and trousers (removed to Textile Collection)."],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College (1872-1896)"],"names_coll_ssim":["Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College (1872-1896)"],"persname_ssim":["Dillon, Edward, Sr., 1871-?"],"names_ssim":["Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College (1872-1896)","Dillon, Edward, Sr., 1871-?"],"language_ssim":["The materials in the collection are in English."],"descrules_ssm":["Describing Archives: A Content Standard"],"total_component_count_is":1,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-06-23T06:44:34.154Z"}]}},"label":"Breadcrumbs"}}},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1263"}},{"id":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1509","type":"collection","attributes":{"title":"Edward H. Cahill Papers, 1909/1976","creator":{"id":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1509#creator","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":"Cahill, Edward H., 1885-1974","label":"Creator"}},"abstract_or_scope":{"id":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1509#abstract_or_scope","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":"The Edward H. Cahill Papers contains a copy of a map of part of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute campus drawn by Cahill in 1909, materials from his professional life, and an article in which he is cited. It also includes obituaries.","label":"Abstract Or Scope"}},"breadcrumbs":{"id":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1509#breadcrumbs","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":{"id":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1509","ead_ssi":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1509","_root_":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1509","_nest_parent_":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1509","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/VT/repositories_2_resources_1509.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Cahill, Edward H., Papers","title_ssm":["Edward H. Cahill Papers"],"title_tesim":["Edward H. Cahill Papers"],"unitdate_ssm":["1909-1976"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1909-1976"],"normalized_date_ssm":["1909/1976"],"normalized_title_ssm":["Edward H. Cahill Papers, 1909/1976"],"text":["Edward H. Cahill Papers, 1909/1976","Ms.1988.002","Archives of American Aerospace Exploration (AAAE)","Science and Technology","Students and alumni","University History","Inventors","The collection is open to research.","The collection is arranged chronologically.","Edward H. Cahill (1885-1974) graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute in 1909 with an engineering degree. He went on to develop and patent a process of aerial mapping and photography. He worked for Lebanon Steel Company, then later for Brock and Weymouth, a Philadelphia engineering firm. Cahill also served in both World Wars with the Army Ordinance Corps. He died in Pennsylvania in 1974.","The guide to the Edward H. Cahill Papers by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/).","The processing, arrangement, and description of the Edward H. Cahill Collection commenced and was completed in 1988. Additional description was completed in June 2009.","The Edward H. Cahill Papers contains a copy of a map of part of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute campus drawn by Cahill in 1909, materials from his professional life, and a memorial address in which he is cited, \"The Brock Brothers and the Brock Process,\" by Harry Tubis. There is a photograph of Cahill standing in front of the camera he invented and patented and a speech he gave in 1939 on \"The Colorado River Aqueduct and California District It Serves.\" It also includes three obituaries.","The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.","The Edward H. Cahill Papers contains a copy of a map of part of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute campus drawn by Cahill in 1909, materials from his professional life, and an article in which he is cited. It also includes obituaries.","Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute (1896-1944)","Cahill, Edward H., 1885-1974","The materials in the collection are in English."],"collection_title_tesim":["Edward H. Cahill Papers, 1909/1976"],"collection_ssim":["Edward H. Cahill Papers, 1909/1976"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["Ms.1988.002"],"unitid_tesim":["Ms.1988.002"],"repository_ssm":["Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University"],"repository_ssim":["Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University"],"creator_ssm":["Cahill, Edward H., 1885-1974"],"creator_ssim":["Cahill, Edward H., 1885-1974"],"creator_persname_ssim":["Cahill, Edward H., 1885-1974"],"creator_corpname_ssim":["Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute (1896-1944)"],"creators_ssim":["Cahill, Edward H., 1885-1974","Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute (1896-1944)"],"access_terms_ssm":["The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form."],"acqinfo_ssim":["The Edward H. Cahill Papers were donated to Special Collections and University Archives in 1976. Additional materials were donated in 1978 and 1988."],"access_subjects_ssim":["Archives of American Aerospace Exploration (AAAE)","Science and Technology","Students and alumni","University History","Inventors"],"access_subjects_ssm":["Archives of American Aerospace Exploration (AAAE)","Science and Technology","Students and alumni","University History","Inventors"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"extent_ssm":["0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder"],"extent_tesim":["0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder"],"date_range_isim":[1909,1910,1911,1912,1913,1914,1915,1916,1917,1918,1919,1920,1921,1922,1923,1924,1925,1926,1927,1928,1929,1930,1931,1932,1933,1934,1935,1936,1937,1938,1939,1940,1941,1942,1943,1944,1945,1946,1947,1948,1949,1950,1951,1952,1953,1954,1955,1956,1957,1958,1959,1960,1961,1962,1963,1964,1965,1966,1967,1968,1969,1970,1971,1972,1973,1974,1975,1976],"accessrestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe collection is open to research.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"accessrestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Access"],"accessrestrict_tesim":["The collection is open to research."],"arrangement_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe collection is arranged chronologically.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"arrangement_heading_ssm":["Arrangement"],"arrangement_tesim":["The collection is arranged chronologically."],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eEdward H. Cahill (1885-1974) graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute in 1909 with an engineering degree. He went on to develop and patent a process of aerial mapping and photography. He worked for Lebanon Steel Company, then later for Brock and Weymouth, a Philadelphia engineering firm. Cahill also served in both World Wars with the Army Ordinance Corps. He died in Pennsylvania in 1974.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical Notes"],"bioghist_tesim":["Edward H. Cahill (1885-1974) graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute in 1909 with an engineering degree. He went on to develop and patent a process of aerial mapping and photography. He worked for Lebanon Steel Company, then later for Brock and Weymouth, a Philadelphia engineering firm. Cahill also served in both World Wars with the Army Ordinance Corps. He died in Pennsylvania in 1974."],"odd_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe guide to the Edward H. Cahill Papers by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (\u003ca href=\"https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/\"\u003ehttps://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/\u003c/a\u003e).\u003c/p\u003e  "],"odd_heading_ssm":["Rights Statement for Archival Description"],"odd_tesim":["The guide to the Edward H. Cahill Papers by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/)."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eResearchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Edward H. Cahill Papers, Ms1988-002, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"prefercite_tesim":["Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Edward H. Cahill Papers, Ms1988-002, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va."],"processinfo_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe processing, arrangement, and description of the Edward H. Cahill Collection commenced and was completed in 1988. Additional description was completed in June 2009.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"processinfo_heading_ssm":["Processing Information"],"processinfo_tesim":["The processing, arrangement, and description of the Edward H. Cahill Collection commenced and was completed in 1988. Additional description was completed in June 2009."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe Edward H. Cahill Papers contains a copy of a map of part of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute campus drawn by Cahill in 1909, materials from his professional life, and a memorial address in which he is cited, \"The Brock Brothers and the Brock Process,\" by Harry Tubis. There is a photograph of Cahill standing in front of the camera he invented and patented and a speech he gave in 1939 on \"The Colorado River Aqueduct and California District It Serves.\" It also includes three obituaries.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Content"],"scopecontent_tesim":["The Edward H. Cahill Papers contains a copy of a map of part of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute campus drawn by Cahill in 1909, materials from his professional life, and a memorial address in which he is cited, \"The Brock Brothers and the Brock Process,\" by Harry Tubis. There is a photograph of Cahill standing in front of the camera he invented and patented and a speech he gave in 1939 on \"The Colorado River Aqueduct and California District It Serves.\" It also includes three obituaries."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/scuareproduction\"\u003ehttp://bit.ly/scuareproduction\u003c/a\u003e. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/scuapublication\"\u003ehttp://bit.ly/scuapublication\u003c/a\u003e. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use"],"userestrict_tesim":["The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form."],"abstract_html_tesm":["\u003cabstract id=\"aspace_ede32dbfde75cf263071c34b358a16cc\" label=\"Abstract\"\u003eThe Edward H. Cahill Papers contains a copy of a map of part of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute campus drawn by Cahill in 1909, materials from his professional life, and an article in which he is cited. It also includes obituaries.\u003c/abstract\u003e\n    "],"abstract_tesim":["The Edward H. Cahill Papers contains a copy of a map of part of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute campus drawn by Cahill in 1909, materials from his professional life, and an article in which he is cited. It also includes obituaries."],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute (1896-1944)"],"names_coll_ssim":["Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute (1896-1944)","Cahill, Edward H., 1885-1974"],"persname_ssim":["Cahill, Edward H., 1885-1974"],"names_ssim":["Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute (1896-1944)","Cahill, Edward H., 1885-1974"],"language_ssim":["The materials in the collection are in English."],"descrules_ssm":["Describing Archives: A Content Standard"],"total_component_count_is":6,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-06-23T06:45:40.112Z","collection":{"numFound":1,"start":0,"numFoundExact":true,"docs":[{"id":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1509","ead_ssi":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1509","_root_":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1509","_nest_parent_":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1509","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/VT/repositories_2_resources_1509.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Cahill, Edward H., Papers","title_ssm":["Edward H. Cahill Papers"],"title_tesim":["Edward H. Cahill Papers"],"unitdate_ssm":["1909-1976"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1909-1976"],"normalized_date_ssm":["1909/1976"],"normalized_title_ssm":["Edward H. Cahill Papers, 1909/1976"],"text":["Edward H. Cahill Papers, 1909/1976","Ms.1988.002","Archives of American Aerospace Exploration (AAAE)","Science and Technology","Students and alumni","University History","Inventors","The collection is open to research.","The collection is arranged chronologically.","Edward H. Cahill (1885-1974) graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute in 1909 with an engineering degree. He went on to develop and patent a process of aerial mapping and photography. He worked for Lebanon Steel Company, then later for Brock and Weymouth, a Philadelphia engineering firm. Cahill also served in both World Wars with the Army Ordinance Corps. He died in Pennsylvania in 1974.","The guide to the Edward H. Cahill Papers by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/).","The processing, arrangement, and description of the Edward H. Cahill Collection commenced and was completed in 1988. Additional description was completed in June 2009.","The Edward H. Cahill Papers contains a copy of a map of part of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute campus drawn by Cahill in 1909, materials from his professional life, and a memorial address in which he is cited, \"The Brock Brothers and the Brock Process,\" by Harry Tubis. There is a photograph of Cahill standing in front of the camera he invented and patented and a speech he gave in 1939 on \"The Colorado River Aqueduct and California District It Serves.\" It also includes three obituaries.","The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.","The Edward H. Cahill Papers contains a copy of a map of part of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute campus drawn by Cahill in 1909, materials from his professional life, and an article in which he is cited. It also includes obituaries.","Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute (1896-1944)","Cahill, Edward H., 1885-1974","The materials in the collection are in English."],"collection_title_tesim":["Edward H. Cahill Papers, 1909/1976"],"collection_ssim":["Edward H. Cahill Papers, 1909/1976"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["Ms.1988.002"],"unitid_tesim":["Ms.1988.002"],"repository_ssm":["Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University"],"repository_ssim":["Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University"],"creator_ssm":["Cahill, Edward H., 1885-1974"],"creator_ssim":["Cahill, Edward H., 1885-1974"],"creator_persname_ssim":["Cahill, Edward H., 1885-1974"],"creator_corpname_ssim":["Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute (1896-1944)"],"creators_ssim":["Cahill, Edward H., 1885-1974","Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute (1896-1944)"],"access_terms_ssm":["The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form."],"acqinfo_ssim":["The Edward H. Cahill Papers were donated to Special Collections and University Archives in 1976. Additional materials were donated in 1978 and 1988."],"access_subjects_ssim":["Archives of American Aerospace Exploration (AAAE)","Science and Technology","Students and alumni","University History","Inventors"],"access_subjects_ssm":["Archives of American Aerospace Exploration (AAAE)","Science and Technology","Students and alumni","University History","Inventors"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"extent_ssm":["0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder"],"extent_tesim":["0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder"],"date_range_isim":[1909,1910,1911,1912,1913,1914,1915,1916,1917,1918,1919,1920,1921,1922,1923,1924,1925,1926,1927,1928,1929,1930,1931,1932,1933,1934,1935,1936,1937,1938,1939,1940,1941,1942,1943,1944,1945,1946,1947,1948,1949,1950,1951,1952,1953,1954,1955,1956,1957,1958,1959,1960,1961,1962,1963,1964,1965,1966,1967,1968,1969,1970,1971,1972,1973,1974,1975,1976],"accessrestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe collection is open to research.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"accessrestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Access"],"accessrestrict_tesim":["The collection is open to research."],"arrangement_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe collection is arranged chronologically.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"arrangement_heading_ssm":["Arrangement"],"arrangement_tesim":["The collection is arranged chronologically."],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eEdward H. Cahill (1885-1974) graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute in 1909 with an engineering degree. He went on to develop and patent a process of aerial mapping and photography. He worked for Lebanon Steel Company, then later for Brock and Weymouth, a Philadelphia engineering firm. Cahill also served in both World Wars with the Army Ordinance Corps. He died in Pennsylvania in 1974.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical Notes"],"bioghist_tesim":["Edward H. Cahill (1885-1974) graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute in 1909 with an engineering degree. He went on to develop and patent a process of aerial mapping and photography. He worked for Lebanon Steel Company, then later for Brock and Weymouth, a Philadelphia engineering firm. Cahill also served in both World Wars with the Army Ordinance Corps. He died in Pennsylvania in 1974."],"odd_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe guide to the Edward H. Cahill Papers by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (\u003ca href=\"https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/\"\u003ehttps://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/\u003c/a\u003e).\u003c/p\u003e  "],"odd_heading_ssm":["Rights Statement for Archival Description"],"odd_tesim":["The guide to the Edward H. Cahill Papers by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/)."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eResearchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Edward H. Cahill Papers, Ms1988-002, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"prefercite_tesim":["Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Edward H. Cahill Papers, Ms1988-002, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va."],"processinfo_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe processing, arrangement, and description of the Edward H. Cahill Collection commenced and was completed in 1988. Additional description was completed in June 2009.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"processinfo_heading_ssm":["Processing Information"],"processinfo_tesim":["The processing, arrangement, and description of the Edward H. Cahill Collection commenced and was completed in 1988. Additional description was completed in June 2009."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe Edward H. Cahill Papers contains a copy of a map of part of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute campus drawn by Cahill in 1909, materials from his professional life, and a memorial address in which he is cited, \"The Brock Brothers and the Brock Process,\" by Harry Tubis. There is a photograph of Cahill standing in front of the camera he invented and patented and a speech he gave in 1939 on \"The Colorado River Aqueduct and California District It Serves.\" It also includes three obituaries.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Content"],"scopecontent_tesim":["The Edward H. Cahill Papers contains a copy of a map of part of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute campus drawn by Cahill in 1909, materials from his professional life, and a memorial address in which he is cited, \"The Brock Brothers and the Brock Process,\" by Harry Tubis. There is a photograph of Cahill standing in front of the camera he invented and patented and a speech he gave in 1939 on \"The Colorado River Aqueduct and California District It Serves.\" It also includes three obituaries."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/scuareproduction\"\u003ehttp://bit.ly/scuareproduction\u003c/a\u003e. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/scuapublication\"\u003ehttp://bit.ly/scuapublication\u003c/a\u003e. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use"],"userestrict_tesim":["The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form."],"abstract_html_tesm":["\u003cabstract id=\"aspace_ede32dbfde75cf263071c34b358a16cc\" label=\"Abstract\"\u003eThe Edward H. Cahill Papers contains a copy of a map of part of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute campus drawn by Cahill in 1909, materials from his professional life, and an article in which he is cited. It also includes obituaries.\u003c/abstract\u003e\n    "],"abstract_tesim":["The Edward H. Cahill Papers contains a copy of a map of part of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute campus drawn by Cahill in 1909, materials from his professional life, and an article in which he is cited. It also includes obituaries."],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute (1896-1944)"],"names_coll_ssim":["Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute (1896-1944)","Cahill, Edward H., 1885-1974"],"persname_ssim":["Cahill, Edward H., 1885-1974"],"names_ssim":["Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute (1896-1944)","Cahill, Edward H., 1885-1974"],"language_ssim":["The materials in the collection are in English."],"descrules_ssm":["Describing Archives: A Content Standard"],"total_component_count_is":6,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-06-23T06:45:40.112Z"}]}},"label":"Breadcrumbs"}}},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1509"}},{"id":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1991","type":"collection","attributes":{"title":"Edward Travis Clark Letter, 1875","creator":{"id":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1991#creator","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":"Clark, Edward Travis","label":"Creator"}},"abstract_or_scope":{"id":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1991#abstract_or_scope","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":"Letter from Edward Travis Clark, a student at the Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College (now Virginia Tech), written to friend Wm. B. Sims (Alexandria, Virginia) in 1875, discussing Clark's recent illness and the lapse of his studies.","label":"Abstract Or Scope"}},"breadcrumbs":{"id":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1991#breadcrumbs","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":{"id":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1991","ead_ssi":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1991","_root_":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1991","_nest_parent_":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1991","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/VT/repositories_2_resources_1991.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Clark, Edward Travis Letter","title_ssm":["Edward Travis Clark Letter"],"title_tesim":["Edward Travis Clark Letter"],"unitdate_ssm":["1875"],"unitdate_other_ssim":["1875"],"normalized_date_ssm":["1875"],"normalized_title_ssm":["Edward Travis Clark Letter, 1875"],"text":["Edward Travis Clark Letter, 1875","Ms.1995.002","University History","The collection is open to research.","Edward Travis Clark was a student at Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College during the 1874/1875 and 1875/1876 sessions. He matriculated from Halifax County, Virginia, and is likely the 12-year-old Edward T. Clark who appears in the 1870 federal census as a resident in Halifax County, Virginia, home of John T. and Mary A. Clark. By 1880, according to the census, Travis Clark was living with his father, Rev. Jonathan T. Clark, in Leaksville (Rockingham County), North Carolina, and working as a farmer. In 1885, Clark was living in Asheville, North Carolina. That year, he married Mary Ella Burgin (1860-1962) of McDowell County, North Carolina. An Edward Travis Clark (born October 27, 1857) died in Asheville on May 6, 1898, and was buried in the city's Riverside Cemetery. At the time of his death, he had been working as an engineer for the Southern Railway for 15 years.","The guide to the Edward Travis Clark Letter by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/).","The processing and description of the Edward Travis Clark Letter commenced and was completed in October, 2023.","This collection consists of a letter written by Edward Travis Clark, a student at the Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College (now Virginia Tech). Dated June 4, 1875, the letter is addressed to \"Willie\" (Wm. B. Sims, of Alexandria, Virginia). Clark discusses his recent illness, the lapse in his studies, and his plan to recuperate in the mountains over the summer. He also mentions the recent death of a mutual acquaintance, Jake Adkisson. The letter is written on stationery bearing the letterhead \"Clark \u0026 Farant, Room No. 6 over the Meachanical Department, Va. A. \u0026 M. College,\" and is accompanied by a stamped envelope with a printed return address: \"E. T. Clark, V. A. \u0026 M. College, Blacksburg, Va.\"","The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.","Letter from Edward Travis Clark, a student at the Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College (now Virginia Tech), written to friend Wm. B. Sims (Alexandria, Virginia) in 1875, discussing Clark's recent illness and the lapse of his studies.","Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College (1872-1896)","Clark, Edward Travis","The materials in the collection are in English."],"collection_title_tesim":["Edward Travis Clark Letter, 1875"],"collection_ssim":["Edward Travis Clark Letter, 1875"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["Ms.1995.002"],"unitid_tesim":["Ms.1995.002"],"repository_ssm":["Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University"],"repository_ssim":["Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University"],"creator_ssm":["Clark, Edward Travis"],"creator_ssim":["Clark, Edward Travis"],"creator_persname_ssim":["Clark, Edward Travis"],"creator_corpname_ssim":["Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College (1872-1896)"],"creators_ssim":["Clark, Edward Travis","Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College (1872-1896)"],"access_terms_ssm":["The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form."],"acqinfo_ssim":["The Edward Travis Clark Letter was donated to Special Collections and University Archives in 1995."],"access_subjects_ssim":["University History"],"access_subjects_ssm":["University History"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"extent_ssm":["0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder"],"extent_tesim":["0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder"],"date_range_isim":[1875],"accessrestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe collection is open to research.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"accessrestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Access"],"accessrestrict_tesim":["The collection is open to research."],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eEdward Travis Clark was a student at Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College during the 1874/1875 and 1875/1876 sessions. He matriculated from Halifax County, Virginia, and is likely the 12-year-old Edward T. Clark who appears in the 1870 federal census as a resident in Halifax County, Virginia, home of John T. and Mary A. Clark. By 1880, according to the census, Travis Clark was living with his father, Rev. Jonathan T. Clark, in Leaksville (Rockingham County), North Carolina, and working as a farmer. In 1885, Clark was living in Asheville, North Carolina. That year, he married Mary Ella Burgin (1860-1962) of McDowell County, North Carolina. An Edward Travis Clark (born October 27, 1857) died in Asheville on May 6, 1898, and was buried in the city's Riverside Cemetery. At the time of his death, he had been working as an engineer for the Southern Railway for 15 years.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical / Historical"],"bioghist_tesim":["Edward Travis Clark was a student at Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College during the 1874/1875 and 1875/1876 sessions. He matriculated from Halifax County, Virginia, and is likely the 12-year-old Edward T. Clark who appears in the 1870 federal census as a resident in Halifax County, Virginia, home of John T. and Mary A. Clark. By 1880, according to the census, Travis Clark was living with his father, Rev. Jonathan T. Clark, in Leaksville (Rockingham County), North Carolina, and working as a farmer. In 1885, Clark was living in Asheville, North Carolina. That year, he married Mary Ella Burgin (1860-1962) of McDowell County, North Carolina. An Edward Travis Clark (born October 27, 1857) died in Asheville on May 6, 1898, and was buried in the city's Riverside Cemetery. At the time of his death, he had been working as an engineer for the Southern Railway for 15 years."],"odd_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe guide to the Edward Travis Clark Letter by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (\u003ca href=\"https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/\"\u003ehttps://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/\u003c/a\u003e).\u003c/p\u003e  "],"odd_heading_ssm":["Rights Statement for Archival Description"],"odd_tesim":["The guide to the Edward Travis Clark Letter by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/)."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eResearchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Edward Travis Clark Letter, Ms1995-002, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"prefercite_tesim":["Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Edward Travis Clark Letter, Ms1995-002, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va."],"processinfo_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe processing and description of the Edward Travis Clark Letter commenced and was completed in October, 2023.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"processinfo_heading_ssm":["Processing Information"],"processinfo_tesim":["The processing and description of the Edward Travis Clark Letter commenced and was completed in October, 2023."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThis collection consists of a letter written by Edward Travis Clark, a student at the Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College (now Virginia Tech). Dated June 4, 1875, the letter is addressed to \"Willie\" (Wm. B. Sims, of Alexandria, Virginia). Clark discusses his recent illness, the lapse in his studies, and his plan to recuperate in the mountains over the summer. He also mentions the recent death of a mutual acquaintance, Jake Adkisson. The letter is written on stationery bearing the letterhead \"Clark \u0026amp; Farant, Room No. 6 over the Meachanical Department, Va. A. \u0026amp; M. College,\" and is accompanied by a stamped envelope with a printed return address: \"E. T. Clark, V. A. \u0026amp; M. College, Blacksburg, Va.\"\u003c/p\u003e  "],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Contents"],"scopecontent_tesim":["This collection consists of a letter written by Edward Travis Clark, a student at the Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College (now Virginia Tech). Dated June 4, 1875, the letter is addressed to \"Willie\" (Wm. B. Sims, of Alexandria, Virginia). Clark discusses his recent illness, the lapse in his studies, and his plan to recuperate in the mountains over the summer. He also mentions the recent death of a mutual acquaintance, Jake Adkisson. The letter is written on stationery bearing the letterhead \"Clark \u0026 Farant, Room No. 6 over the Meachanical Department, Va. A. \u0026 M. College,\" and is accompanied by a stamped envelope with a printed return address: \"E. T. Clark, V. A. \u0026 M. College, Blacksburg, Va.\""],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/scuareproduction\"\u003ehttp://bit.ly/scuareproduction\u003c/a\u003e. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/scuapublication\"\u003ehttp://bit.ly/scuapublication\u003c/a\u003e. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use"],"userestrict_tesim":["The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form."],"abstract_html_tesm":["\u003cabstract id=\"aspace_edcbd4749e32b81c876d6ffd9884ec30\"\u003eLetter from Edward Travis Clark, a student at the Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College (now Virginia Tech), written to friend Wm. B. Sims (Alexandria, Virginia) in 1875, discussing Clark's recent illness and the lapse of his studies.\u003c/abstract\u003e\n    "],"abstract_tesim":["Letter from Edward Travis Clark, a student at the Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College (now Virginia Tech), written to friend Wm. B. Sims (Alexandria, Virginia) in 1875, discussing Clark's recent illness and the lapse of his studies."],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College (1872-1896)"],"names_coll_ssim":["Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College (1872-1896)"],"persname_ssim":["Clark, Edward Travis"],"names_ssim":["Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College (1872-1896)","Clark, Edward Travis"],"language_ssim":["The materials in the collection are in English."],"descrules_ssm":["Describing Archives: A Content Standard"],"total_component_count_is":1,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-06-23T06:46:21.925Z","collection":{"numFound":1,"start":0,"numFoundExact":true,"docs":[{"id":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1991","ead_ssi":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1991","_root_":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1991","_nest_parent_":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1991","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/VT/repositories_2_resources_1991.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Clark, Edward Travis Letter","title_ssm":["Edward Travis Clark Letter"],"title_tesim":["Edward Travis Clark Letter"],"unitdate_ssm":["1875"],"unitdate_other_ssim":["1875"],"normalized_date_ssm":["1875"],"normalized_title_ssm":["Edward Travis Clark Letter, 1875"],"text":["Edward Travis Clark Letter, 1875","Ms.1995.002","University History","The collection is open to research.","Edward Travis Clark was a student at Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College during the 1874/1875 and 1875/1876 sessions. He matriculated from Halifax County, Virginia, and is likely the 12-year-old Edward T. Clark who appears in the 1870 federal census as a resident in Halifax County, Virginia, home of John T. and Mary A. Clark. By 1880, according to the census, Travis Clark was living with his father, Rev. Jonathan T. Clark, in Leaksville (Rockingham County), North Carolina, and working as a farmer. In 1885, Clark was living in Asheville, North Carolina. That year, he married Mary Ella Burgin (1860-1962) of McDowell County, North Carolina. An Edward Travis Clark (born October 27, 1857) died in Asheville on May 6, 1898, and was buried in the city's Riverside Cemetery. At the time of his death, he had been working as an engineer for the Southern Railway for 15 years.","The guide to the Edward Travis Clark Letter by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/).","The processing and description of the Edward Travis Clark Letter commenced and was completed in October, 2023.","This collection consists of a letter written by Edward Travis Clark, a student at the Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College (now Virginia Tech). Dated June 4, 1875, the letter is addressed to \"Willie\" (Wm. B. Sims, of Alexandria, Virginia). Clark discusses his recent illness, the lapse in his studies, and his plan to recuperate in the mountains over the summer. He also mentions the recent death of a mutual acquaintance, Jake Adkisson. The letter is written on stationery bearing the letterhead \"Clark \u0026 Farant, Room No. 6 over the Meachanical Department, Va. A. \u0026 M. College,\" and is accompanied by a stamped envelope with a printed return address: \"E. T. Clark, V. A. \u0026 M. College, Blacksburg, Va.\"","The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.","Letter from Edward Travis Clark, a student at the Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College (now Virginia Tech), written to friend Wm. B. Sims (Alexandria, Virginia) in 1875, discussing Clark's recent illness and the lapse of his studies.","Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College (1872-1896)","Clark, Edward Travis","The materials in the collection are in English."],"collection_title_tesim":["Edward Travis Clark Letter, 1875"],"collection_ssim":["Edward Travis Clark Letter, 1875"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["Ms.1995.002"],"unitid_tesim":["Ms.1995.002"],"repository_ssm":["Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University"],"repository_ssim":["Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University"],"creator_ssm":["Clark, Edward Travis"],"creator_ssim":["Clark, Edward Travis"],"creator_persname_ssim":["Clark, Edward Travis"],"creator_corpname_ssim":["Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College (1872-1896)"],"creators_ssim":["Clark, Edward Travis","Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College (1872-1896)"],"access_terms_ssm":["The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form."],"acqinfo_ssim":["The Edward Travis Clark Letter was donated to Special Collections and University Archives in 1995."],"access_subjects_ssim":["University History"],"access_subjects_ssm":["University History"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"extent_ssm":["0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder"],"extent_tesim":["0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder"],"date_range_isim":[1875],"accessrestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe collection is open to research.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"accessrestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Access"],"accessrestrict_tesim":["The collection is open to research."],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eEdward Travis Clark was a student at Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College during the 1874/1875 and 1875/1876 sessions. He matriculated from Halifax County, Virginia, and is likely the 12-year-old Edward T. Clark who appears in the 1870 federal census as a resident in Halifax County, Virginia, home of John T. and Mary A. Clark. By 1880, according to the census, Travis Clark was living with his father, Rev. Jonathan T. Clark, in Leaksville (Rockingham County), North Carolina, and working as a farmer. In 1885, Clark was living in Asheville, North Carolina. That year, he married Mary Ella Burgin (1860-1962) of McDowell County, North Carolina. An Edward Travis Clark (born October 27, 1857) died in Asheville on May 6, 1898, and was buried in the city's Riverside Cemetery. At the time of his death, he had been working as an engineer for the Southern Railway for 15 years.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical / Historical"],"bioghist_tesim":["Edward Travis Clark was a student at Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College during the 1874/1875 and 1875/1876 sessions. He matriculated from Halifax County, Virginia, and is likely the 12-year-old Edward T. Clark who appears in the 1870 federal census as a resident in Halifax County, Virginia, home of John T. and Mary A. Clark. By 1880, according to the census, Travis Clark was living with his father, Rev. Jonathan T. Clark, in Leaksville (Rockingham County), North Carolina, and working as a farmer. In 1885, Clark was living in Asheville, North Carolina. That year, he married Mary Ella Burgin (1860-1962) of McDowell County, North Carolina. An Edward Travis Clark (born October 27, 1857) died in Asheville on May 6, 1898, and was buried in the city's Riverside Cemetery. At the time of his death, he had been working as an engineer for the Southern Railway for 15 years."],"odd_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe guide to the Edward Travis Clark Letter by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (\u003ca href=\"https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/\"\u003ehttps://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/\u003c/a\u003e).\u003c/p\u003e  "],"odd_heading_ssm":["Rights Statement for Archival Description"],"odd_tesim":["The guide to the Edward Travis Clark Letter by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/)."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eResearchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Edward Travis Clark Letter, Ms1995-002, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"prefercite_tesim":["Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Edward Travis Clark Letter, Ms1995-002, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va."],"processinfo_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe processing and description of the Edward Travis Clark Letter commenced and was completed in October, 2023.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"processinfo_heading_ssm":["Processing Information"],"processinfo_tesim":["The processing and description of the Edward Travis Clark Letter commenced and was completed in October, 2023."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThis collection consists of a letter written by Edward Travis Clark, a student at the Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College (now Virginia Tech). Dated June 4, 1875, the letter is addressed to \"Willie\" (Wm. B. Sims, of Alexandria, Virginia). Clark discusses his recent illness, the lapse in his studies, and his plan to recuperate in the mountains over the summer. He also mentions the recent death of a mutual acquaintance, Jake Adkisson. The letter is written on stationery bearing the letterhead \"Clark \u0026amp; Farant, Room No. 6 over the Meachanical Department, Va. A. \u0026amp; M. College,\" and is accompanied by a stamped envelope with a printed return address: \"E. T. Clark, V. A. \u0026amp; M. College, Blacksburg, Va.\"\u003c/p\u003e  "],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Contents"],"scopecontent_tesim":["This collection consists of a letter written by Edward Travis Clark, a student at the Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College (now Virginia Tech). Dated June 4, 1875, the letter is addressed to \"Willie\" (Wm. B. Sims, of Alexandria, Virginia). Clark discusses his recent illness, the lapse in his studies, and his plan to recuperate in the mountains over the summer. He also mentions the recent death of a mutual acquaintance, Jake Adkisson. The letter is written on stationery bearing the letterhead \"Clark \u0026 Farant, Room No. 6 over the Meachanical Department, Va. A. \u0026 M. College,\" and is accompanied by a stamped envelope with a printed return address: \"E. T. Clark, V. A. \u0026 M. College, Blacksburg, Va.\""],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/scuareproduction\"\u003ehttp://bit.ly/scuareproduction\u003c/a\u003e. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/scuapublication\"\u003ehttp://bit.ly/scuapublication\u003c/a\u003e. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use"],"userestrict_tesim":["The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form."],"abstract_html_tesm":["\u003cabstract id=\"aspace_edcbd4749e32b81c876d6ffd9884ec30\"\u003eLetter from Edward Travis Clark, a student at the Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College (now Virginia Tech), written to friend Wm. B. Sims (Alexandria, Virginia) in 1875, discussing Clark's recent illness and the lapse of his studies.\u003c/abstract\u003e\n    "],"abstract_tesim":["Letter from Edward Travis Clark, a student at the Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College (now Virginia Tech), written to friend Wm. B. Sims (Alexandria, Virginia) in 1875, discussing Clark's recent illness and the lapse of his studies."],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College (1872-1896)"],"names_coll_ssim":["Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College (1872-1896)"],"persname_ssim":["Clark, Edward Travis"],"names_ssim":["Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College (1872-1896)","Clark, Edward Travis"],"language_ssim":["The materials in the collection are in English."],"descrules_ssm":["Describing Archives: A Content Standard"],"total_component_count_is":1,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-06-23T06:46:21.925Z"}]}},"label":"Breadcrumbs"}}},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1991"}},{"id":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_2302","type":"collection","attributes":{"title":"Edwin Talley Agricultural Quadrangle Drawings, 2005","creator":{"id":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viblbv_repositories_2_resources_2302#creator","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":"Talley, B. Edwin, Jr.","label":"Creator"}},"abstract_or_scope":{"id":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viblbv_repositories_2_resources_2302#abstract_or_scope","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":"The collection includes Edwin Talley's six original pen and ink drawings depict the buildings of Virginia Tech's Agriculture Quadrangle: Hutcheson, Price, Sandy, Seitz, Smyth, and Saunders.","label":"Abstract Or Scope"}},"breadcrumbs":{"id":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viblbv_repositories_2_resources_2302#breadcrumbs","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":{"id":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_2302","ead_ssi":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_2302","_root_":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_2302","_nest_parent_":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_2302","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/VT/repositories_2_resources_2302.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Talley, Edwin, Agricultural Quadrangle Drawings","title_ssm":["Edwin Talley Agricultural Quadrangle Drawings"],"title_tesim":["Edwin Talley Agricultural Quadrangle Drawings"],"unitdate_ssm":["2005"],"unitdate_other_ssim":["2005"],"normalized_date_ssm":["2005"],"normalized_title_ssm":["Edwin Talley Agricultural Quadrangle Drawings, 2005"],"text":["Edwin Talley Agricultural Quadrangle Drawings, 2005","Ms.2006.021","University History","Drawings (visual works)","Collection is open for research. Drawings are not available for reproduction.","The drawings are arranged alphabetically by building title.","The Alumni Association Board of the Virginia Tech College of Agriculture and Life Sciences commissioned Virginia artist B. Edwin Talley, Jr. to create pen and ink drawings of the six buildings that form the historic Agriculture Quad. The drawings were commissioned as a fund-raising project. Prints of these drawings were available for purchase through the Alumni Association with proceeds benefitting the Ag Alumni Scholarship Fund.","B. Edwin Talley, Jr. has been creating pen and ink drawings for more than thirty years. He started out executing local scenes with which he had a personal connection. Later he began doing more notable landmarks, such as the University of Virginia's Rotunda, University of Maryland's Memorial Chapel, and other commissions.","The guide to the Edwin Talley Agricultural Quadrangle Drawings by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/).","The processing, arrangement, and description of the Edwin Talley Agricultural Quadrangle Drawings was completed in November 2006.","B. Edwin Talley, Jr.'s six original pen and ink drawings depict the buildings of Virginia Tech's Agriculture Quadrangle: Hutcheson, Price, Sandy, Seitz, Smyth, and Saunders. Each drawing is 10 inches x 13 inches.","Drawings are not available for publication without explicit permission obtained from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Alumni Organization. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives for more information.","The collection includes Edwin Talley's six original pen and ink drawings depict the buildings of Virginia Tech's Agriculture Quadrangle: Hutcheson, Price, Sandy, Seitz, Smyth, and Saunders.","Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Alumni Association","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)","Talley, B. Edwin, Jr.","The materials in the collection are in English."],"collection_title_tesim":["Edwin Talley Agricultural Quadrangle Drawings, 2005"],"collection_ssim":["Edwin Talley Agricultural Quadrangle Drawings, 2005"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["Ms.2006.021"],"unitid_tesim":["Ms.2006.021"],"repository_ssm":["Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University"],"repository_ssim":["Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University"],"creator_ssm":["Talley, B. Edwin, Jr.","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Alumni Association"],"creator_ssim":["Talley, B. Edwin, Jr.","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Alumni Association"],"creator_persname_ssim":["Talley, B. Edwin, Jr."],"creator_corpname_ssim":["Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Alumni Association","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)"],"creators_ssim":["Talley, B. Edwin, Jr.","Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Alumni Association","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)"],"access_terms_ssm":["Drawings are not available for publication without explicit permission obtained from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Alumni Organization. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives for more information."],"acqinfo_ssim":["The Edwin Talley Agricultural Quadrange Drawings were donated to Special Collections and University Archives in 2005."],"access_subjects_ssim":["University History","Drawings (visual works)"],"access_subjects_ssm":["University History","Drawings (visual works)"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"extent_ssm":["1 Cubic Feet 1 box"],"extent_tesim":["1 Cubic Feet 1 box"],"genreform_ssim":["Drawings (visual works)"],"date_range_isim":[2005],"accessrestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eCollection is open for research. Drawings are not available for reproduction.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"accessrestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Access"],"accessrestrict_tesim":["Collection is open for research. Drawings are not available for reproduction."],"arrangement_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe drawings are arranged alphabetically by building title.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"arrangement_heading_ssm":["Arrangement"],"arrangement_tesim":["The drawings are arranged alphabetically by building title."],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe Alumni Association Board of the Virginia Tech College of Agriculture and Life Sciences commissioned Virginia artist B. Edwin Talley, Jr. to create pen and ink drawings of the six buildings that form the historic Agriculture Quad. The drawings were commissioned as a fund-raising project. Prints of these drawings were available for purchase through the Alumni Association with proceeds benefitting the Ag Alumni Scholarship Fund. \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eB. Edwin Talley, Jr. has been creating pen and ink drawings for more than thirty years. He started out executing local scenes with which he had a personal connection. Later he began doing more notable landmarks, such as the University of Virginia's Rotunda, University of Maryland's Memorial Chapel, and other commissions.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical Note"],"bioghist_tesim":["The Alumni Association Board of the Virginia Tech College of Agriculture and Life Sciences commissioned Virginia artist B. Edwin Talley, Jr. to create pen and ink drawings of the six buildings that form the historic Agriculture Quad. The drawings were commissioned as a fund-raising project. Prints of these drawings were available for purchase through the Alumni Association with proceeds benefitting the Ag Alumni Scholarship Fund.","B. Edwin Talley, Jr. has been creating pen and ink drawings for more than thirty years. He started out executing local scenes with which he had a personal connection. Later he began doing more notable landmarks, such as the University of Virginia's Rotunda, University of Maryland's Memorial Chapel, and other commissions."],"odd_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe guide to the Edwin Talley Agricultural Quadrangle Drawings by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (\u003ca href=\"https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/\"\u003ehttps://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/\u003c/a\u003e).\u003c/p\u003e  "],"odd_heading_ssm":["Rights Statement for Archival Description"],"odd_tesim":["The guide to the Edwin Talley Agricultural Quadrangle Drawings by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/)."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eResearchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Edwin Talley Agricultural Quadrangle Drawings, Ms2006-021, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"prefercite_tesim":["Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Edwin Talley Agricultural Quadrangle Drawings, Ms2006-021, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va."],"processinfo_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe processing, arrangement, and description of the Edwin Talley Agricultural Quadrangle Drawings was completed in November 2006.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"processinfo_heading_ssm":["Processing Information"],"processinfo_tesim":["The processing, arrangement, and description of the Edwin Talley Agricultural Quadrangle Drawings was completed in November 2006."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eB. Edwin Talley, Jr.'s six original pen and ink drawings depict the buildings of Virginia Tech's Agriculture Quadrangle: Hutcheson, Price, Sandy, Seitz, Smyth, and Saunders. Each drawing is 10 inches x 13 inches.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Content"],"scopecontent_tesim":["B. Edwin Talley, Jr.'s six original pen and ink drawings depict the buildings of Virginia Tech's Agriculture Quadrangle: Hutcheson, Price, Sandy, Seitz, Smyth, and Saunders. Each drawing is 10 inches x 13 inches."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eDrawings are not available for publication without explicit permission obtained from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Alumni Organization. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives for more information.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use"],"userestrict_tesim":["Drawings are not available for publication without explicit permission obtained from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Alumni Organization. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives for more information."],"abstract_html_tesm":["\u003cabstract id=\"aspace_4e86e32f4a855b5d48241ee9bfff6ce0\" label=\"Abstract\"\u003eThe collection includes Edwin Talley's six original pen and ink drawings depict the buildings of Virginia Tech's Agriculture Quadrangle: Hutcheson, Price, Sandy, Seitz, Smyth, and Saunders.\u003c/abstract\u003e\n    "],"abstract_tesim":["The collection includes Edwin Talley's six original pen and ink drawings depict the buildings of Virginia Tech's Agriculture Quadrangle: Hutcheson, Price, Sandy, Seitz, Smyth, and Saunders."],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Alumni Association","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)"],"names_coll_ssim":["Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)"],"persname_ssim":["Talley, B. Edwin, Jr."],"names_ssim":["Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Alumni Association","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)","Talley, B. Edwin, Jr."],"language_ssim":["The materials in the collection are in English."],"descrules_ssm":["Describing Archives: A Content Standard"],"total_component_count_is":1,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-06-23T06:46:42.574Z","collection":{"numFound":1,"start":0,"numFoundExact":true,"docs":[{"id":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_2302","ead_ssi":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_2302","_root_":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_2302","_nest_parent_":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_2302","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/VT/repositories_2_resources_2302.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Talley, Edwin, Agricultural Quadrangle Drawings","title_ssm":["Edwin Talley Agricultural Quadrangle Drawings"],"title_tesim":["Edwin Talley Agricultural Quadrangle Drawings"],"unitdate_ssm":["2005"],"unitdate_other_ssim":["2005"],"normalized_date_ssm":["2005"],"normalized_title_ssm":["Edwin Talley Agricultural Quadrangle Drawings, 2005"],"text":["Edwin Talley Agricultural Quadrangle Drawings, 2005","Ms.2006.021","University History","Drawings (visual works)","Collection is open for research. Drawings are not available for reproduction.","The drawings are arranged alphabetically by building title.","The Alumni Association Board of the Virginia Tech College of Agriculture and Life Sciences commissioned Virginia artist B. Edwin Talley, Jr. to create pen and ink drawings of the six buildings that form the historic Agriculture Quad. The drawings were commissioned as a fund-raising project. Prints of these drawings were available for purchase through the Alumni Association with proceeds benefitting the Ag Alumni Scholarship Fund.","B. Edwin Talley, Jr. has been creating pen and ink drawings for more than thirty years. He started out executing local scenes with which he had a personal connection. Later he began doing more notable landmarks, such as the University of Virginia's Rotunda, University of Maryland's Memorial Chapel, and other commissions.","The guide to the Edwin Talley Agricultural Quadrangle Drawings by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/).","The processing, arrangement, and description of the Edwin Talley Agricultural Quadrangle Drawings was completed in November 2006.","B. Edwin Talley, Jr.'s six original pen and ink drawings depict the buildings of Virginia Tech's Agriculture Quadrangle: Hutcheson, Price, Sandy, Seitz, Smyth, and Saunders. Each drawing is 10 inches x 13 inches.","Drawings are not available for publication without explicit permission obtained from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Alumni Organization. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives for more information.","The collection includes Edwin Talley's six original pen and ink drawings depict the buildings of Virginia Tech's Agriculture Quadrangle: Hutcheson, Price, Sandy, Seitz, Smyth, and Saunders.","Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Alumni Association","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)","Talley, B. Edwin, Jr.","The materials in the collection are in English."],"collection_title_tesim":["Edwin Talley Agricultural Quadrangle Drawings, 2005"],"collection_ssim":["Edwin Talley Agricultural Quadrangle Drawings, 2005"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["Ms.2006.021"],"unitid_tesim":["Ms.2006.021"],"repository_ssm":["Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University"],"repository_ssim":["Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University"],"creator_ssm":["Talley, B. Edwin, Jr.","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Alumni Association"],"creator_ssim":["Talley, B. Edwin, Jr.","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Alumni Association"],"creator_persname_ssim":["Talley, B. Edwin, Jr."],"creator_corpname_ssim":["Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Alumni Association","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)"],"creators_ssim":["Talley, B. Edwin, Jr.","Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Alumni Association","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)"],"access_terms_ssm":["Drawings are not available for publication without explicit permission obtained from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Alumni Organization. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives for more information."],"acqinfo_ssim":["The Edwin Talley Agricultural Quadrange Drawings were donated to Special Collections and University Archives in 2005."],"access_subjects_ssim":["University History","Drawings (visual works)"],"access_subjects_ssm":["University History","Drawings (visual works)"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"extent_ssm":["1 Cubic Feet 1 box"],"extent_tesim":["1 Cubic Feet 1 box"],"genreform_ssim":["Drawings (visual works)"],"date_range_isim":[2005],"accessrestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eCollection is open for research. Drawings are not available for reproduction.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"accessrestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Access"],"accessrestrict_tesim":["Collection is open for research. Drawings are not available for reproduction."],"arrangement_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe drawings are arranged alphabetically by building title.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"arrangement_heading_ssm":["Arrangement"],"arrangement_tesim":["The drawings are arranged alphabetically by building title."],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe Alumni Association Board of the Virginia Tech College of Agriculture and Life Sciences commissioned Virginia artist B. Edwin Talley, Jr. to create pen and ink drawings of the six buildings that form the historic Agriculture Quad. The drawings were commissioned as a fund-raising project. Prints of these drawings were available for purchase through the Alumni Association with proceeds benefitting the Ag Alumni Scholarship Fund. \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eB. Edwin Talley, Jr. has been creating pen and ink drawings for more than thirty years. He started out executing local scenes with which he had a personal connection. Later he began doing more notable landmarks, such as the University of Virginia's Rotunda, University of Maryland's Memorial Chapel, and other commissions.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical Note"],"bioghist_tesim":["The Alumni Association Board of the Virginia Tech College of Agriculture and Life Sciences commissioned Virginia artist B. Edwin Talley, Jr. to create pen and ink drawings of the six buildings that form the historic Agriculture Quad. The drawings were commissioned as a fund-raising project. Prints of these drawings were available for purchase through the Alumni Association with proceeds benefitting the Ag Alumni Scholarship Fund.","B. Edwin Talley, Jr. has been creating pen and ink drawings for more than thirty years. He started out executing local scenes with which he had a personal connection. Later he began doing more notable landmarks, such as the University of Virginia's Rotunda, University of Maryland's Memorial Chapel, and other commissions."],"odd_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe guide to the Edwin Talley Agricultural Quadrangle Drawings by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (\u003ca href=\"https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/\"\u003ehttps://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/\u003c/a\u003e).\u003c/p\u003e  "],"odd_heading_ssm":["Rights Statement for Archival Description"],"odd_tesim":["The guide to the Edwin Talley Agricultural Quadrangle Drawings by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/)."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eResearchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Edwin Talley Agricultural Quadrangle Drawings, Ms2006-021, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"prefercite_tesim":["Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Edwin Talley Agricultural Quadrangle Drawings, Ms2006-021, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va."],"processinfo_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe processing, arrangement, and description of the Edwin Talley Agricultural Quadrangle Drawings was completed in November 2006.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"processinfo_heading_ssm":["Processing Information"],"processinfo_tesim":["The processing, arrangement, and description of the Edwin Talley Agricultural Quadrangle Drawings was completed in November 2006."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eB. Edwin Talley, Jr.'s six original pen and ink drawings depict the buildings of Virginia Tech's Agriculture Quadrangle: Hutcheson, Price, Sandy, Seitz, Smyth, and Saunders. Each drawing is 10 inches x 13 inches.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Content"],"scopecontent_tesim":["B. Edwin Talley, Jr.'s six original pen and ink drawings depict the buildings of Virginia Tech's Agriculture Quadrangle: Hutcheson, Price, Sandy, Seitz, Smyth, and Saunders. Each drawing is 10 inches x 13 inches."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eDrawings are not available for publication without explicit permission obtained from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Alumni Organization. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives for more information.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use"],"userestrict_tesim":["Drawings are not available for publication without explicit permission obtained from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Alumni Organization. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives for more information."],"abstract_html_tesm":["\u003cabstract id=\"aspace_4e86e32f4a855b5d48241ee9bfff6ce0\" label=\"Abstract\"\u003eThe collection includes Edwin Talley's six original pen and ink drawings depict the buildings of Virginia Tech's Agriculture Quadrangle: Hutcheson, Price, Sandy, Seitz, Smyth, and Saunders.\u003c/abstract\u003e\n    "],"abstract_tesim":["The collection includes Edwin Talley's six original pen and ink drawings depict the buildings of Virginia Tech's Agriculture Quadrangle: Hutcheson, Price, Sandy, Seitz, Smyth, and Saunders."],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Alumni Association","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)"],"names_coll_ssim":["Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)"],"persname_ssim":["Talley, B. Edwin, Jr."],"names_ssim":["Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Alumni Association","Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)","Talley, B. Edwin, Jr."],"language_ssim":["The materials in the collection are in English."],"descrules_ssm":["Describing Archives: A Content Standard"],"total_component_count_is":1,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-06-23T06:46:42.574Z"}]}},"label":"Breadcrumbs"}}},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viblbv_repositories_2_resources_2302"}},{"id":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1519","type":"collection","attributes":{"title":"Elizabeth D. Guthrie Papers on the VPI Glee Club, 1940/1988","creator":{"id":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1519#creator","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":"Guthrie, Elizabeth D.","label":"Creator"}},"abstract_or_scope":{"id":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1519#abstract_or_scope","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":"The Elizabeth D. Guthrie Papers on the VPI Glee Club consists of material relating to the Virginia Polytechnic Institute Glee Club from the years 1940-1946. The collection contains administrative files, the \"Blackout\" program script, sheet music, including the original version of \"Moonlight and VPI,\" and group photographs.","label":"Abstract Or Scope"}},"breadcrumbs":{"id":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1519#breadcrumbs","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":{"id":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1519","ead_ssi":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1519","_root_":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1519","_nest_parent_":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1519","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/VT/repositories_2_resources_1519.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Guthrie, Elizabeth D., Papers on the VPI Glee Club Papers","title_ssm":["Elizabeth D. Guthrie Papers on the VPI Glee Club"],"title_tesim":["Elizabeth D. Guthrie Papers on the VPI Glee Club"],"unitdate_ssm":["1940-1946, 1988"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1940-1946, 1988"],"normalized_date_ssm":["1940/1988"],"normalized_title_ssm":["Elizabeth D. Guthrie Papers on the VPI Glee Club, 1940/1988"],"text":["Elizabeth D. Guthrie Papers on the VPI Glee Club, 1940/1988","Ms.1988.012","Faculty and staff","University History","The collection is open for research.","The collection is arranged by material type.","Elizabeth D. Guthrie (1910-2005) served as the director of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute Glee Club from at least 1940 to 1943 (her records and account end suddenly in 1943, the time in which the VPI cadets left to serve in WWII). According to Guthrie's account, after the previous VPI glee club had disbanded, two cadets approached Guthrie in the fall of 1940 to inquire whether she might be interested in directing a new Glee Club. The club met in War Memorial Hall, and Guthrie volunteered as director for the first year, since the club had no funds.","The guide to the Elizabeth D. Guthrie Papers on the VPI Glee Club by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/).","The processing, arrangement, and description of the Elizabeth D. Guthrie Papers on the VPI Glee Club was completed in October 2013.","The collection consists of material relating to the Virginia Polytechnic Institute Glee Club from the years 1940-1946. The collection contains administrative files, the \"Blackout\" program script, sheet music, including the original version of \"Moonlight and VPI,\" and group photographs.  The administrative files contain annual reports, concert programs, and correspondence to and from Elizabeth D. Guthrie, Glee Club Director.  The administrative files also include a brief history of the VPI Glee Club, and Guthrie's role within it. Some of the material contains handwritten explanatory notes added by Guthrie.","The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.","The Elizabeth D. Guthrie Papers on the VPI Glee Club consists of material relating to the Virginia Polytechnic Institute Glee Club from the years 1940-1946. The collection contains administrative files, the \"Blackout\" program script, sheet music, including the original version of \"Moonlight and VPI,\" and group photographs.","Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Polytechnic Institute Glee Club","Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)","Guthrie, Elizabeth D.","The materials in the colletion are in English."],"collection_title_tesim":["Elizabeth D. Guthrie Papers on the VPI Glee Club, 1940/1988"],"collection_ssim":["Elizabeth D. Guthrie Papers on the VPI Glee Club, 1940/1988"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["Ms.1988.012"],"unitid_tesim":["Ms.1988.012"],"repository_ssm":["Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University"],"repository_ssim":["Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University"],"creator_ssm":["Guthrie, Elizabeth D.","Virginia Polytechnic Institute Glee Club"],"creator_ssim":["Guthrie, Elizabeth D.","Virginia Polytechnic Institute Glee Club"],"creator_persname_ssim":["Guthrie, Elizabeth D."],"creator_corpname_ssim":["Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Polytechnic Institute Glee Club","Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)"],"creators_ssim":["Guthrie, Elizabeth D.","Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Polytechnic Institute Glee Club","Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)"],"access_terms_ssm":["The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form."],"acqinfo_ssim":["This collection was donated to Special Collections in April 1988."],"access_subjects_ssim":["Faculty and staff","University History"],"access_subjects_ssm":["Faculty and staff","University History"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"extent_ssm":["0.2 Cubic Feet 1 box"],"extent_tesim":["0.2 Cubic Feet 1 box"],"date_range_isim":[1940,1941,1942,1943,1944,1945,1946,1947,1948,1949,1950,1951,1952,1953,1954,1955,1956,1957,1958,1959,1960,1961,1962,1963,1964,1965,1966,1967,1968,1969,1970,1971,1972,1973,1974,1975,1976,1977,1978,1979,1980,1981,1982,1983,1984,1985,1986,1987,1988],"accessrestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe collection is open for research.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"accessrestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Access"],"accessrestrict_tesim":["The collection is open for research."],"arrangement_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe collection is arranged by material type.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"arrangement_heading_ssm":["Arrangement"],"arrangement_tesim":["The collection is arranged by material type."],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eElizabeth D. Guthrie (1910-2005) served as the director of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute Glee Club from at least 1940 to 1943 (her records and account end suddenly in 1943, the time in which the VPI cadets left to serve in WWII). According to Guthrie's account, after the previous VPI glee club had disbanded, two cadets approached Guthrie in the fall of 1940 to inquire whether she might be interested in directing a new Glee Club. The club met in War Memorial Hall, and Guthrie volunteered as director for the first year, since the club had no funds.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical Note"],"bioghist_tesim":["Elizabeth D. Guthrie (1910-2005) served as the director of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute Glee Club from at least 1940 to 1943 (her records and account end suddenly in 1943, the time in which the VPI cadets left to serve in WWII). According to Guthrie's account, after the previous VPI glee club had disbanded, two cadets approached Guthrie in the fall of 1940 to inquire whether she might be interested in directing a new Glee Club. The club met in War Memorial Hall, and Guthrie volunteered as director for the first year, since the club had no funds."],"odd_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe guide to the Elizabeth D. Guthrie Papers on the VPI Glee Club by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (\u003ca href=\"https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/\"\u003ehttps://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/\u003c/a\u003e).\u003c/p\u003e  "],"odd_heading_ssm":["Rights Statement for Archival Description"],"odd_tesim":["The guide to the Elizabeth D. Guthrie Papers on the VPI Glee Club by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/)."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eResearchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Elizabeth D. Guthrie Papers on the VPI Glee Club, Ms1988-012, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"prefercite_tesim":["Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Elizabeth D. Guthrie Papers on the VPI Glee Club, Ms1988-012, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va."],"processinfo_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe processing, arrangement, and description of the Elizabeth D. Guthrie Papers on the VPI Glee Club was completed in October 2013.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"processinfo_heading_ssm":["Processing Information"],"processinfo_tesim":["The processing, arrangement, and description of the Elizabeth D. Guthrie Papers on the VPI Glee Club was completed in October 2013."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe collection consists of material relating to the Virginia Polytechnic Institute Glee Club from the years 1940-1946. The collection contains administrative files, the \"Blackout\" program script, sheet music, including the original version of \"Moonlight and VPI,\" and group photographs.  The administrative files contain annual reports, concert programs, and correspondence to and from Elizabeth D. Guthrie, Glee Club Director.  The administrative files also include a brief history of the VPI Glee Club, and Guthrie's role within it. Some of the material contains handwritten explanatory notes added by Guthrie.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Content"],"scopecontent_tesim":["The collection consists of material relating to the Virginia Polytechnic Institute Glee Club from the years 1940-1946. The collection contains administrative files, the \"Blackout\" program script, sheet music, including the original version of \"Moonlight and VPI,\" and group photographs.  The administrative files contain annual reports, concert programs, and correspondence to and from Elizabeth D. Guthrie, Glee Club Director.  The administrative files also include a brief history of the VPI Glee Club, and Guthrie's role within it. Some of the material contains handwritten explanatory notes added by Guthrie."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/scuareproduction\"\u003ehttp://bit.ly/scuareproduction\u003c/a\u003e. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/scuapublication\"\u003ehttp://bit.ly/scuapublication\u003c/a\u003e. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use"],"userestrict_tesim":["The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form."],"abstract_html_tesm":["\u003cabstract id=\"aspace_f2e7c89ef66c23cd8691af276d51e8b0\" label=\"Abstract\"\u003eThe Elizabeth D. Guthrie Papers on the VPI Glee Club consists of material relating to the Virginia Polytechnic Institute Glee Club from the years 1940-1946. The collection contains administrative files, the \"Blackout\" program script, sheet music, including the original version of \"Moonlight and VPI,\" and group photographs.\u003c/abstract\u003e\n    "],"abstract_tesim":["The Elizabeth D. Guthrie Papers on the VPI Glee Club consists of material relating to the Virginia Polytechnic Institute Glee Club from the years 1940-1946. The collection contains administrative files, the \"Blackout\" program script, sheet music, including the original version of \"Moonlight and VPI,\" and group photographs."],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Polytechnic Institute Glee Club","Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)"],"names_coll_ssim":["Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)"],"persname_ssim":["Guthrie, Elizabeth D."],"names_ssim":["Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Polytechnic Institute Glee Club","Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)","Guthrie, Elizabeth D."],"language_ssim":["The materials in the colletion are in English."],"descrules_ssm":["Describing Archives: A Content Standard"],"total_component_count_is":3,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-06-23T06:45:40.112Z","collection":{"numFound":1,"start":0,"numFoundExact":true,"docs":[{"id":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1519","ead_ssi":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1519","_root_":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1519","_nest_parent_":"viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1519","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/VT/repositories_2_resources_1519.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Guthrie, Elizabeth D., Papers on the VPI Glee Club Papers","title_ssm":["Elizabeth D. Guthrie Papers on the VPI Glee Club"],"title_tesim":["Elizabeth D. Guthrie Papers on the VPI Glee Club"],"unitdate_ssm":["1940-1946, 1988"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1940-1946, 1988"],"normalized_date_ssm":["1940/1988"],"normalized_title_ssm":["Elizabeth D. Guthrie Papers on the VPI Glee Club, 1940/1988"],"text":["Elizabeth D. Guthrie Papers on the VPI Glee Club, 1940/1988","Ms.1988.012","Faculty and staff","University History","The collection is open for research.","The collection is arranged by material type.","Elizabeth D. Guthrie (1910-2005) served as the director of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute Glee Club from at least 1940 to 1943 (her records and account end suddenly in 1943, the time in which the VPI cadets left to serve in WWII). According to Guthrie's account, after the previous VPI glee club had disbanded, two cadets approached Guthrie in the fall of 1940 to inquire whether she might be interested in directing a new Glee Club. The club met in War Memorial Hall, and Guthrie volunteered as director for the first year, since the club had no funds.","The guide to the Elizabeth D. Guthrie Papers on the VPI Glee Club by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/).","The processing, arrangement, and description of the Elizabeth D. Guthrie Papers on the VPI Glee Club was completed in October 2013.","The collection consists of material relating to the Virginia Polytechnic Institute Glee Club from the years 1940-1946. The collection contains administrative files, the \"Blackout\" program script, sheet music, including the original version of \"Moonlight and VPI,\" and group photographs.  The administrative files contain annual reports, concert programs, and correspondence to and from Elizabeth D. Guthrie, Glee Club Director.  The administrative files also include a brief history of the VPI Glee Club, and Guthrie's role within it. Some of the material contains handwritten explanatory notes added by Guthrie.","The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.","The Elizabeth D. Guthrie Papers on the VPI Glee Club consists of material relating to the Virginia Polytechnic Institute Glee Club from the years 1940-1946. The collection contains administrative files, the \"Blackout\" program script, sheet music, including the original version of \"Moonlight and VPI,\" and group photographs.","Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Polytechnic Institute Glee Club","Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)","Guthrie, Elizabeth D.","The materials in the colletion are in English."],"collection_title_tesim":["Elizabeth D. Guthrie Papers on the VPI Glee Club, 1940/1988"],"collection_ssim":["Elizabeth D. Guthrie Papers on the VPI Glee Club, 1940/1988"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["Ms.1988.012"],"unitid_tesim":["Ms.1988.012"],"repository_ssm":["Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University"],"repository_ssim":["Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University"],"creator_ssm":["Guthrie, Elizabeth D.","Virginia Polytechnic Institute Glee Club"],"creator_ssim":["Guthrie, Elizabeth D.","Virginia Polytechnic Institute Glee Club"],"creator_persname_ssim":["Guthrie, Elizabeth D."],"creator_corpname_ssim":["Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Polytechnic Institute Glee Club","Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)"],"creators_ssim":["Guthrie, Elizabeth D.","Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Polytechnic Institute Glee Club","Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)"],"access_terms_ssm":["The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form."],"acqinfo_ssim":["This collection was donated to Special Collections in April 1988."],"access_subjects_ssim":["Faculty and staff","University History"],"access_subjects_ssm":["Faculty and staff","University History"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"extent_ssm":["0.2 Cubic Feet 1 box"],"extent_tesim":["0.2 Cubic Feet 1 box"],"date_range_isim":[1940,1941,1942,1943,1944,1945,1946,1947,1948,1949,1950,1951,1952,1953,1954,1955,1956,1957,1958,1959,1960,1961,1962,1963,1964,1965,1966,1967,1968,1969,1970,1971,1972,1973,1974,1975,1976,1977,1978,1979,1980,1981,1982,1983,1984,1985,1986,1987,1988],"accessrestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe collection is open for research.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"accessrestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Access"],"accessrestrict_tesim":["The collection is open for research."],"arrangement_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe collection is arranged by material type.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"arrangement_heading_ssm":["Arrangement"],"arrangement_tesim":["The collection is arranged by material type."],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eElizabeth D. Guthrie (1910-2005) served as the director of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute Glee Club from at least 1940 to 1943 (her records and account end suddenly in 1943, the time in which the VPI cadets left to serve in WWII). According to Guthrie's account, after the previous VPI glee club had disbanded, two cadets approached Guthrie in the fall of 1940 to inquire whether she might be interested in directing a new Glee Club. The club met in War Memorial Hall, and Guthrie volunteered as director for the first year, since the club had no funds.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical Note"],"bioghist_tesim":["Elizabeth D. Guthrie (1910-2005) served as the director of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute Glee Club from at least 1940 to 1943 (her records and account end suddenly in 1943, the time in which the VPI cadets left to serve in WWII). According to Guthrie's account, after the previous VPI glee club had disbanded, two cadets approached Guthrie in the fall of 1940 to inquire whether she might be interested in directing a new Glee Club. The club met in War Memorial Hall, and Guthrie volunteered as director for the first year, since the club had no funds."],"odd_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe guide to the Elizabeth D. Guthrie Papers on the VPI Glee Club by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (\u003ca href=\"https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/\"\u003ehttps://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/\u003c/a\u003e).\u003c/p\u003e  "],"odd_heading_ssm":["Rights Statement for Archival Description"],"odd_tesim":["The guide to the Elizabeth D. Guthrie Papers on the VPI Glee Club by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/)."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eResearchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Elizabeth D. Guthrie Papers on the VPI Glee Club, Ms1988-012, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"prefercite_tesim":["Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Elizabeth D. Guthrie Papers on the VPI Glee Club, Ms1988-012, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va."],"processinfo_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe processing, arrangement, and description of the Elizabeth D. Guthrie Papers on the VPI Glee Club was completed in October 2013.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"processinfo_heading_ssm":["Processing Information"],"processinfo_tesim":["The processing, arrangement, and description of the Elizabeth D. Guthrie Papers on the VPI Glee Club was completed in October 2013."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe collection consists of material relating to the Virginia Polytechnic Institute Glee Club from the years 1940-1946. The collection contains administrative files, the \"Blackout\" program script, sheet music, including the original version of \"Moonlight and VPI,\" and group photographs.  The administrative files contain annual reports, concert programs, and correspondence to and from Elizabeth D. Guthrie, Glee Club Director.  The administrative files also include a brief history of the VPI Glee Club, and Guthrie's role within it. Some of the material contains handwritten explanatory notes added by Guthrie.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Content"],"scopecontent_tesim":["The collection consists of material relating to the Virginia Polytechnic Institute Glee Club from the years 1940-1946. The collection contains administrative files, the \"Blackout\" program script, sheet music, including the original version of \"Moonlight and VPI,\" and group photographs.  The administrative files contain annual reports, concert programs, and correspondence to and from Elizabeth D. Guthrie, Glee Club Director.  The administrative files also include a brief history of the VPI Glee Club, and Guthrie's role within it. Some of the material contains handwritten explanatory notes added by Guthrie."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/scuareproduction\"\u003ehttp://bit.ly/scuareproduction\u003c/a\u003e. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/scuapublication\"\u003ehttp://bit.ly/scuapublication\u003c/a\u003e. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use"],"userestrict_tesim":["The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form."],"abstract_html_tesm":["\u003cabstract id=\"aspace_f2e7c89ef66c23cd8691af276d51e8b0\" label=\"Abstract\"\u003eThe Elizabeth D. Guthrie Papers on the VPI Glee Club consists of material relating to the Virginia Polytechnic Institute Glee Club from the years 1940-1946. The collection contains administrative files, the \"Blackout\" program script, sheet music, including the original version of \"Moonlight and VPI,\" and group photographs.\u003c/abstract\u003e\n    "],"abstract_tesim":["The Elizabeth D. Guthrie Papers on the VPI Glee Club consists of material relating to the Virginia Polytechnic Institute Glee Club from the years 1940-1946. The collection contains administrative files, the \"Blackout\" program script, sheet music, including the original version of \"Moonlight and VPI,\" and group photographs."],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Polytechnic Institute Glee Club","Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)"],"names_coll_ssim":["Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)"],"persname_ssim":["Guthrie, Elizabeth D."],"names_ssim":["Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","Virginia Polytechnic Institute Glee Club","Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)","Guthrie, Elizabeth D."],"language_ssim":["The materials in the colletion are in English."],"descrules_ssm":["Describing Archives: A Content Standard"],"total_component_count_is":3,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-06-23T06:45:40.112Z"}]}},"label":"Breadcrumbs"}}},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viblbv_repositories_2_resources_1519"}}],"included":[{"type":"facet","id":"repository_ssim","attributes":{"label":"Repository","items":[{"attributes":{"label":"Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University","value":"Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University","hits":595},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=University+History\u0026f%5Brepository%5D%5B%5D=Virginia+Polytechnic+Institute+and+State+University"}}]},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/facet/repository_ssim.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=University+History\u0026facet.sort=count"}},{"type":"facet","id":"collection_ssim","attributes":{"label":"Collection","items":[{"attributes":{"label":"\"Be committed. Be well.\" Face Masks, 2020","value":"\"Be committed. Be well.\" Face Masks, 2020","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=University+History\u0026f%5Bcollection%5D%5B%5D=%22Be+committed.+Be+well.%22+Face+Masks%2C+2020"}},{"attributes":{"label":"\"Hokie High Life\" Beer Bottle, 1999","value":"\"Hokie High Life\" Beer Bottle, 1999","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=University+History\u0026f%5Bcollection%5D%5B%5D=%22Hokie+High+Life%22+Beer+Bottle%2C+1999"}},{"attributes":{"label":"\"Hokie\"  Wooden Sculpture, 2001","value":"\"Hokie\"  Wooden Sculpture, 2001","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=University+History\u0026f%5Bcollection%5D%5B%5D=%22Hokie%22++Wooden+Sculpture%2C+2001"}},{"attributes":{"label":"\"Whitethorne Photographs of Kentland for Margaret K. Cowan\" Photograph Album","value":"\"Whitethorne Photographs of Kentland for Margaret K. Cowan\" Photograph Album","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=University+History\u0026f%5Bcollection%5D%5B%5D=%22Whitethorne+Photographs+of+Kentland+for+Margaret+K.+Cowan%22+Photograph+Album"}},{"attributes":{"label":"125th Anniversary Flag,, 1997","value":"125th Anniversary Flag,, 1997","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=University+History\u0026f%5Bcollection%5D%5B%5D=125th+Anniversary+Flag%2C%2C+1997"}},{"attributes":{"label":"1907 Chemistry Department Glass Transparencies, 1907","value":"1907 Chemistry Department Glass Transparencies, 1907","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=University+History\u0026f%5Bcollection%5D%5B%5D=1907+Chemistry+Department+Glass+Transparencies%2C+1907"}},{"attributes":{"label":"1993 Virginia Tech Sweatshirt, 1993","value":"1993 Virginia Tech Sweatshirt, 1993","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=University+History\u0026f%5Bcollection%5D%5B%5D=1993+Virginia+Tech+Sweatshirt%2C+1993"}},{"attributes":{"label":"32 Hokie Stone Rocks, 2007","value":"32 Hokie Stone Rocks, 2007","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=University+History\u0026f%5Bcollection%5D%5B%5D=32+Hokie+Stone+Rocks%2C+2007"}},{"attributes":{"label":"A Resolution Pertaining to the Centennial of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1972","value":"A Resolution Pertaining to the Centennial of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1972","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=University+History\u0026f%5Bcollection%5D%5B%5D=A+Resolution+Pertaining+to+the+Centennial+of+Virginia+Polytechnic+Institute+and+State+University%2C+1972"}},{"attributes":{"label":"A. E. F. Price Certificates,, 1883/1885","value":"A. E. F. Price Certificates,, 1883/1885","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=University+History\u0026f%5Bcollection%5D%5B%5D=A.+E.+F.+Price+Certificates%2C%2C+1883%2F1885"}},{"attributes":{"label":"A. Moore Anderson Postcard, 1877","value":"A. Moore Anderson Postcard, 1877","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=University+History\u0026f%5Bcollection%5D%5B%5D=A.+Moore+Anderson+Postcard%2C+1877"}}]},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/facet/collection_ssim.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=University+History\u0026facet.sort=count"}},{"type":"facet","id":"date_range_isim","attributes":{"label":"Date range","items":[{"attributes":{"label":"1700","value":"1700","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=University+History\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1700"}},{"attributes":{"label":"1701","value":"1701","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=University+History\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1701"}},{"attributes":{"label":"1702","value":"1702","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=University+History\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1702"}},{"attributes":{"label":"1703","value":"1703","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=University+History\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1703"}},{"attributes":{"label":"1704","value":"1704","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=University+History\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1704"}},{"attributes":{"label":"1705","value":"1705","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=University+History\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1705"}},{"attributes":{"label":"1706","value":"1706","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=University+History\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1706"}},{"attributes":{"label":"1707","value":"1707","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=University+History\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1707"}},{"attributes":{"label":"1708","value":"1708","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=University+History\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1708"}},{"attributes":{"label":"1709","value":"1709","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=University+History\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1709"}},{"attributes":{"label":"1710","value":"1710","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=University+History\u0026f%5Bdate_range%5D%5B%5D=1710"}}]},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/facet/date_range_isim.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=University+History\u0026facet.sort=count"}},{"type":"facet","id":"creator_ssim","attributes":{"label":"Creator","items":[{"attributes":{"label":"Aaron family","value":"Aaron family","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=University+History\u0026f%5Bcreators%5D%5B%5D=Aaron+family"}},{"attributes":{"label":"Adams, T. Tunstall, Jr.","value":"Adams, T. Tunstall, Jr.","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=University+History\u0026f%5Bcreators%5D%5B%5D=Adams%2C+T.+Tunstall%2C+Jr."}},{"attributes":{"label":"Adriance, Thomas","value":"Adriance, Thomas","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=University+History\u0026f%5Bcreators%5D%5B%5D=Adriance%2C+Thomas"}},{"attributes":{"label":"Agnew, Ella G., 1871-1958","value":"Agnew, Ella G., 1871-1958","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=University+History\u0026f%5Bcreators%5D%5B%5D=Agnew%2C+Ella+G.%2C+1871-1958"}},{"attributes":{"label":"Alford, William J., Jr., 1924-2010","value":"Alford, William J., Jr., 1924-2010","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=University+History\u0026f%5Bcreators%5D%5B%5D=Alford%2C+William+J.%2C+Jr.%2C+1924-2010"}},{"attributes":{"label":"Allen, Katherine","value":"Allen, Katherine","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=University+History\u0026f%5Bcreators%5D%5B%5D=Allen%2C+Katherine"}},{"attributes":{"label":"Allison, Homer, fl. 1955-1959","value":"Allison, Homer, fl. 1955-1959","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=University+History\u0026f%5Bcreators%5D%5B%5D=Allison%2C+Homer%2C+fl.+1955-1959"}},{"attributes":{"label":"Alvarez, Andrew","value":"Alvarez, Andrew","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=University+History\u0026f%5Bcreators%5D%5B%5D=Alvarez%2C+Andrew"}},{"attributes":{"label":"Alwood, William Bradford, 1859-1946","value":"Alwood, William Bradford, 1859-1946","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=University+History\u0026f%5Bcreators%5D%5B%5D=Alwood%2C+William+Bradford%2C+1859-1946"}},{"attributes":{"label":"American Association of University Women. Blacksburg Branch (Va.)","value":"American Association of University Women. Blacksburg Branch (Va.)","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=University+History\u0026f%5Bcreators%5D%5B%5D=American+Association+of+University+Women.+Blacksburg+Branch+%28Va.%29"}},{"attributes":{"label":"American Work Horse Museum (Lexington, VA)","value":"American Work Horse Museum (Lexington, VA)","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=University+History\u0026f%5Bcreators%5D%5B%5D=American+Work+Horse+Museum+%28Lexington%2C+VA%29"}}]},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/facet/creator_ssim.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=University+History\u0026facet.sort=count"}},{"type":"facet","id":"names_ssim","attributes":{"label":"Names","items":[{"attributes":{"label":"Aaron family","value":"Aaron family","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=University+History\u0026f%5Bnames%5D%5B%5D=Aaron+family"}},{"attributes":{"label":"Adams, T. Tunstall, Jr.","value":"Adams, T. Tunstall, Jr.","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=University+History\u0026f%5Bnames%5D%5B%5D=Adams%2C+T.+Tunstall%2C+Jr."}},{"attributes":{"label":"Adriance, Thomas","value":"Adriance, Thomas","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=University+History\u0026f%5Bnames%5D%5B%5D=Adriance%2C+Thomas"}},{"attributes":{"label":"Agnew, Ella G., 1871-1958","value":"Agnew, Ella G., 1871-1958","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=University+History\u0026f%5Bnames%5D%5B%5D=Agnew%2C+Ella+G.%2C+1871-1958"}},{"attributes":{"label":"Albert, John Joseph, 1935-1978","value":"Albert, John Joseph, 1935-1978","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=University+History\u0026f%5Bnames%5D%5B%5D=Albert%2C+John+Joseph%2C+1935-1978"}},{"attributes":{"label":"Alexander, Samuel Adam, 1941-","value":"Alexander, Samuel Adam, 1941-","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=University+History\u0026f%5Bnames%5D%5B%5D=Alexander%2C+Samuel+Adam%2C+1941-"}},{"attributes":{"label":"Alford, William J., Jr., 1924-2010","value":"Alford, William J., Jr., 1924-2010","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=University+History\u0026f%5Bnames%5D%5B%5D=Alford%2C+William+J.%2C+Jr.%2C+1924-2010"}},{"attributes":{"label":"Allen, Beulah O. (Beulah Oyama), 1905-1992","value":"Allen, Beulah O. (Beulah Oyama), 1905-1992","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=University+History\u0026f%5Bnames%5D%5B%5D=Allen%2C+Beulah+O.+%28Beulah+Oyama%29%2C+1905-1992"}},{"attributes":{"label":"Allen, Katherine","value":"Allen, Katherine","hits":2},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=University+History\u0026f%5Bnames%5D%5B%5D=Allen%2C+Katherine"}},{"attributes":{"label":"Allison, Homer, fl. 1955-1959","value":"Allison, Homer, fl. 1955-1959","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=University+History\u0026f%5Bnames%5D%5B%5D=Allison%2C+Homer%2C+fl.+1955-1959"}},{"attributes":{"label":"Alvarez, Andrew","value":"Alvarez, Andrew","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=University+History\u0026f%5Bnames%5D%5B%5D=Alvarez%2C+Andrew"}}]},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/facet/names_ssim.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=University+History\u0026facet.sort=count"}},{"type":"facet","id":"geogname_ssim","attributes":{"label":"Places","items":[{"attributes":{"label":"Blacksburg (Va.)","value":"Blacksburg (Va.)","hits":50},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=University+History\u0026f%5Bplaces%5D%5B%5D=Blacksburg+%28Va.%29"}},{"attributes":{"label":"Campbell County (Va.)","value":"Campbell County (Va.)","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=University+History\u0026f%5Bplaces%5D%5B%5D=Campbell+County+%28Va.%29"}},{"attributes":{"label":"Craig County (Va.)","value":"Craig County (Va.)","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=University+History\u0026f%5Bplaces%5D%5B%5D=Craig+County+%28Va.%29"}},{"attributes":{"label":"Grayson County (Va.)","value":"Grayson County (Va.)","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=University+History\u0026f%5Bplaces%5D%5B%5D=Grayson+County+%28Va.%29"}},{"attributes":{"label":"Montgomery County (Va.)","value":"Montgomery County (Va.)","hits":5},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=University+History\u0026f%5Bplaces%5D%5B%5D=Montgomery+County+%28Va.%29"}},{"attributes":{"label":"Roanoke (Va.)","value":"Roanoke (Va.)","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=University+History\u0026f%5Bplaces%5D%5B%5D=Roanoke+%28Va.%29"}},{"attributes":{"label":"Virginia","value":"Virginia","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=University+History\u0026f%5Bplaces%5D%5B%5D=Virginia"}},{"attributes":{"label":"Virginia -- Maps","value":"Virginia -- Maps","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=University+History\u0026f%5Bplaces%5D%5B%5D=Virginia+--+Maps"}},{"attributes":{"label":"Virginia, Southwest","value":"Virginia, Southwest","hits":2},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=University+History\u0026f%5Bplaces%5D%5B%5D=Virginia%2C+Southwest"}},{"attributes":{"label":"West Virginia","value":"West Virginia","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=University+History\u0026f%5Bplaces%5D%5B%5D=West+Virginia"}}]},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/facet/geogname_ssim.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=University+History\u0026facet.sort=count"}},{"type":"facet","id":"access_subjects_ssim","attributes":{"label":"Subjects","items":[{"attributes":{"label":"4-H clubs","value":"4-H clubs","hits":2},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=University+History\u0026f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=4-H+clubs"}},{"attributes":{"label":"Account books","value":"Account books","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=University+History\u0026f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Account+books"}},{"attributes":{"label":"Administrative records","value":"Administrative records","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=University+History\u0026f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Administrative+records"}},{"attributes":{"label":"Advertisements","value":"Advertisements","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=University+History\u0026f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Advertisements"}},{"attributes":{"label":"Advertising cards","value":"Advertising cards","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=University+History\u0026f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Advertising+cards"}},{"attributes":{"label":"Aeronautical engineers","value":"Aeronautical engineers","hits":4},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=University+History\u0026f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Aeronautical+engineers"}},{"attributes":{"label":"Aerospace engineers","value":"Aerospace engineers","hits":2},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=University+History\u0026f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Aerospace+engineers"}},{"attributes":{"label":"Affirmative action programs","value":"Affirmative action programs","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=University+History\u0026f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Affirmative+action+programs"}},{"attributes":{"label":"African Americans -- History","value":"African Americans -- History","hits":4},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=University+History\u0026f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=African+Americans+--+History"}},{"attributes":{"label":"Agricultural engineering","value":"Agricultural engineering","hits":1},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=University+History\u0026f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Agricultural+engineering"}},{"attributes":{"label":"Agricultural extension work","value":"Agricultural extension work","hits":5},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=University+History\u0026f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=Agricultural+extension+work"}}]},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/facet/access_subjects_ssim.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=University+History\u0026facet.sort=count"}},{"type":"facet","id":"level_ssim","attributes":{"label":"Level","items":[{"attributes":{"label":"Collection","value":"Collection","hits":575},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=University+History\u0026f%5Blevel%5D%5B%5D=Collection"}},{"attributes":{"label":"Item","value":"Item","hits":27},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=University+History\u0026f%5Blevel%5D%5B%5D=Item"}},{"attributes":{"label":"Record Group","value":"Record Group","hits":63},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=University+History\u0026f%5Blevel%5D%5B%5D=Record+Group"}}]},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/facet/level_ssim.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=University+History\u0026facet.sort=count"}},{"type":"search_field","id":"all_fields","attributes":{"label":"All Fields"},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=University+History\u0026facet.sort=count\u0026page=13\u0026search_field=all_fields"}},{"type":"search_field","id":"keyword","attributes":{"label":"Keyword"},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=University+History\u0026facet.sort=count\u0026page=13\u0026search_field=keyword"}},{"type":"search_field","id":"name","attributes":{"label":"Name"},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=University+History\u0026facet.sort=count\u0026page=13\u0026search_field=name"}},{"type":"search_field","id":"place","attributes":{"label":"Place"},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=University+History\u0026facet.sort=count\u0026page=13\u0026search_field=place"}},{"type":"search_field","id":"subject","attributes":{"label":"Subject"},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=University+History\u0026facet.sort=count\u0026page=13\u0026search_field=subject"}},{"type":"search_field","id":"title","attributes":{"label":"Title"},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=University+History\u0026facet.sort=count\u0026page=13\u0026search_field=title"}},{"type":"search_field","id":"container","attributes":{"label":"Container"},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=University+History\u0026facet.sort=count\u0026page=13\u0026search_field=container"}},{"type":"search_field","id":"identifier","attributes":{"label":"Identifier"},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=University+History\u0026facet.sort=count\u0026page=13\u0026search_field=identifier"}},{"type":"sort","id":"score desc, title_sort asc","attributes":{"label":"relevance"},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=University+History\u0026facet.sort=count\u0026page=13\u0026sort=score+desc%2C+title_sort+asc"}},{"type":"sort","id":"date_sort asc","attributes":{"label":"date (ascending)"},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=University+History\u0026facet.sort=count\u0026page=13\u0026sort=date_sort+asc"}},{"type":"sort","id":"date_sort desc","attributes":{"label":"date (descending)"},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=University+History\u0026facet.sort=count\u0026page=13\u0026sort=date_sort+desc"}},{"type":"sort","id":"creator_sort asc","attributes":{"label":"creator (A-Z)"},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=University+History\u0026facet.sort=count\u0026page=13\u0026sort=creator_sort+asc"}},{"type":"sort","id":"creator_sort desc","attributes":{"label":"creator (Z-A)"},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=University+History\u0026facet.sort=count\u0026page=13\u0026sort=creator_sort+desc"}},{"type":"sort","id":"title_sort asc","attributes":{"label":"title (A-Z)"},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=University+History\u0026facet.sort=count\u0026page=13\u0026sort=title_sort+asc"}},{"type":"sort","id":"title_sort desc","attributes":{"label":"title (Z-A)"},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog.json?f%5Baccess_subjects%5D%5B%5D=University+History\u0026facet.sort=count\u0026page=13\u0026sort=title_sort+desc"}}]}