C. Eugene Rowe 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:

Boxes 1-10 are open for research. Box 11 contains materials on court cases, and access is restricted until 75 years after date of creation. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for more information.

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], C. Eugene Rowe Papers, 1949-1987, Ms1989-035, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
13.3 Cubic Feet 11 boxes
Creator:
Rowe, C. Eugene, d.1987
Abstract:
The C. Eugene Rowe Papers include materials created and collected by Rowe relating to Virginia Tech during his tenure on the Board of Visitors (1968-1976). There is also a small group of papers from Rowe's involvement in the Presbyterian church.
Language:
The materials in the colletion are in English.
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], C. Eugene Rowe Papers, 1949-1987, Ms1989-035, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The C. Eugene Rowe Papers include materials created and collected by Rowe. The majority of the papers relate to Rowe's time as a member (1968-1976) and rector (1970-1975) of the Board of Visitors at Virginia Tech and include correspondence, meeting minutes, alumni association topics, events/issues on campus, financial issues, press releases, the Presidential search in 1974, academics at Virginia Tech, and higher education in general. There is also a small group of papers from Rowe's involvement in the Presbyterian church.

Biographical / historical:

C. Eugene Rowe was born Northumberland County, Virginia. He attended VPI from 1926-1933, when he graduated with a degree in Business. Beginning in the 1950s, he became active in the Alumni Association. In 1968, he began the first of two successive terms on the Board of Visitors, including 5 years as rector. From 1972-1985, he also served as president and then chairman of the Virginia Tech Foundation. Rowe died in 1987.

Additional resources:

Photograph: https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/bov_/bov_rector_Rowe

Extended biography: https://history.unirel.vt.edu/administration/rowe_c_eugene.html

Acquisition information:
The C. Eugene Rowe Papers were donated to Special Collections in 1989.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the C. Eugene Rowe Papers was completed in September 2014.

Arrangement:

The collection is in its original order within the boxes. To make locating materials easier, the contents list below groups files into two series:

Series I: Professional Papers, 1949-1987, includes files relating to Rowe's work for and at the university.

Series II: Personal Papers, c.1960s, contains files documenting Rowe's involvement with the Presbyterian Church.

Folder titles were taken from the existing files.

Physical location:
Please note: Boxes 1-10 are located in off-site storage and take 1-2 days notice for retrieval. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives for more information.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard