William E. Garnett 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:

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], William E. Garnett Papers, Ms1973-011, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Creator:
Garnett, William E. (William Edward), 1885-1970
Abstract:
The William E. Garnett Papers consist of field notes, surveys, reports, class notes, letters to the editors of Montgomery County, Virginia, newspapers, and reprints of publications.
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], William E. Garnett Papers, Ms1973-011, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The William E. Garnett Papers consist of field notes, surveys, reports, class notes, letters to the editors of Montgomery County, Virginia, newspapers, and reprints of publications.

Biographical / historical:

William E. Garnett was a professor of Rural Sociology (1925-1956) at the Agricultural Experiment Station at Virginia Polytechnic Institute. He helped establish the Virginia Agriculture Conference Board and the Virginia Medical and Health Care Council.

Acquisition information:
The William E. Garnett Papers collection was acquired by Special Collections prior to 1973.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the William E. Garnett Papers was completed in 1973. Additional description was completed in March 2011.

Arrangement:

The collection is arranged by material type.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard