Robert E. Hussey Notebooks

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
Newman Library
Virginia Tech
P.O. Box 90001
560 Drillfield Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24062-9001
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (540) 231-6308
Fax: (540) 231-3694
Restrictions:

The collection is open to research.

Terms of access:

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.

Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Robert E. Hussey Notebooks, Ms1955-004, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.4 Cubic Feet 1 box
Creator:
Hussey, Robert E. (Robert Elliot), 1888-1985
Abstract:
The Robert E. Hussey Notebooks, 1928-1937, n.d., contain three research report notebooks, which includes chemistry notes with papers and samples interleafed between the pages. The notebooks primarily date to Hussey's tenure as a professor in chemistry at Virginia Polytechnic Institute from 1925 to his retirement in 1960.
Language:
The materials in the collection are in English.
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Robert E. Hussey Notebooks, Ms1955-004, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The Robert E. Hussey Notebooks, 1928-1937, n.d., contain three research report notebooks, which includes chemistry notes with papers and samples interleafed between the pages.

Biographical / historical:

Dr. Robert E. Hussey was a professor in chemistry at Virginia Polytechnic Institute from 1925 to 1952, becoming Emeritus Professor of Organic Chemistry in 1960.

Acquisition information:
The collection was donated to the former Chemistry Library on campus in 1955. The notebooks were later transferred to the University Libraries and Special Collections and University Archives.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Robert E. Hussey Notebooks was completed in 2004. Some additional description was completed in 2013.

Arrangement:

This collection is arranged chronologically.