Horatio Seymour Stahl Papers

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 for research.

Terms of access:

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Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Horatio Seymour Stahl Papers, Ms1969-003, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.2 Cubic Feet 1 box and 1 oversize folder
Creator:
Stahl, Horatio Seymour
Abstract:
The Horatio Seymour Stahl Papers, 1881-1937, undated, consist of Stahl's radio talks and diplomas, VPI commencement programs and student lists, a piece written by Annie Stahl, a business ledger for W. S. Stahl, and a tribute for Chester L. Stahl.
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], Horatio Seymour Stahl Papers, Ms1969-003, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The Horatio Seymour Stahl Papers, 1881-1937, undated, consist of Stahl's radio talks and diplomas, VPI commencement programs and student lists, a piece written by Annie Stahl, a business ledger for W. S. Stahl, and a tribute for Chester L. Stahl.

Biographical / historical:

Born in Newport, Pennsylvania, Horatio Seymour Stahl (1868-1935) was the son of William Stahl and Julia Harton and brother of Chester, Anna, and Wilhelmena. He married Brownie Chancellor Arundel (1878-1956) on August 24, 1909, and they had two children, William and Julia. Stahl earned a B.S. in Applied Chemistry and General Science in 1907 and an M.S. in Chemistry, Botany, and Geology in 1910, both from Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute. He taught Botany and Biology at VPI from 1908 until his death in 1935.

Acquisition information:
The collection was acquired prior to 1969. Additional materials were donated in 1987.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Horatio Seymour Stahl Papers was completed in 1969. Additional information was added in April 2011, and additional processing was completed in July 2019.

Arrangement:

The collection is arranged chronologically.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard