William E. Franklin Memorabilia

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. Franklin Memorabilia, Ms1985-019, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Creator:
Franklin, William E.
Abstract:
The collection includes memorabilia from William E. Franklin's student years (1872-1875) at Virginia Agriculture and Mechanical College: a program from the 1875 commencement exercises, an undated photo of the Cadet Corps, and an 1879 letter from Charles Martin, a professor of English.
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. Franklin Memorabilia, Ms1985-019, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection includes memorabilia from William E. Franklin's student years at Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College: a program from the 1875 commencement exercises, an undated photo of the Cadet Corps, and an 1879 letter from Charles Martin, a professor of English at VAMC.

Biographical / historical:

William E. Franklin attended the Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College from its founding in 1872 until his graduation in 1875. He graduated with a "Associates in Agriculture" and was a private in the cadet program. He was from Campbell County, Virginia.

There is a William E. Franklin (1848-1931), son of John M. and Mary I. Franklin, buried in New Concord Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Concord, Campbell County, Virginia.

Source: "William Edward Franklin" entry, Findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/49007177/william-edward-franklin, accessed Dec. 7, 2022.

Acquisition information:
The William E. Franklin Memorabilia was donated to Special Collections in 1985.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the William E. Franklin Memorabilia was completed in 1985. Additional information was completed in April 2011.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard