Nicholas C. Mullins 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.

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Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Nicholas C. Mullins Papers, Ms1988-046, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
46.2 Cubic Feet 33 boxes
Creator:
Mullins, Nicholas C.
Abstract:
The Nicholas C. Mullins Papers consists primarily of material concerning a ten year research project studying sociology citations in international journals. The collection includes working papers, correspondence, grant materials, and audio interviews from the 1960s-1988.
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], Nicholas C. Mullins Papers, Ms1988-046, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists primarily of material concerning a ten year research project studying sociology citations in international journals. A majority of the collection contains working papers and articles by other scholars. Other materials include correspondence, papers relating to professional organizations and memberships, grant paperwork, audio tapes of interviews, and microfiche copies of research.

Biographical / historical:

Nicholas C. Mullins (1939-1988) was a professor of Sociology at Virginia Tech from 1984 to 1988. Prior to joining the faculty at Tech, he taught sociology at Indiana University from 1971 to 1984. Mullins was an internationally recognized scholar in field of social theory and science technology and knowledge, as well as a founding member, past president, and executive board member of the Society for the Social Studies of Science.

Acquisition information:
The bulk of the collection (30 boxes) was donated to Special Collections in 1988. A single folder of floppy disks was donated in 1991, and additional box was received in 2009.
Processing information:

A box-level inventory of general topics and formats was completed in January 2013. Audio, video, and data materials were separated out in February 2013, prior to the completion of the finding aid.

Arrangement:

The collection is in the original order in which it was received in 1988. Additional materials received in 2009 are located in Box 31. Data tapes were removed from Box 13 and are located in Box 32. Audio cassettes, floppy disks, and films were removed from Boxes 13, 23, and 30 and are located in Box 33.

Physical location:
Please note: Boxes 1-31 of this collection are located in off-site storage and require 2-3 days for retrieval. Contact Special Collections and University Arhicves for more information. Boxes 32 and 33 contain audio/visual materials and are available at Special Collections and University Archives.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard