Ann A. Hertzler Collection

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], Ann A. Hertzler Collection, Ms2001-004, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
10.3 Cubic Feet 14 boxes, 1 oversize folder, 2 artifacts (on display)
Creator:
Hertzler, Ann A., 1935-2014, Hertzler, Ann A., 1935-2014, Virginia Cooperative Extension Service, and Virginia Cooperative Extension (1995-)
Abstract:
The Ann A. Hertzler Collection contains biographical information, publications, project and subject files, and artifacts relating to Hertzler's professional career at the University of Missouri-Columbia (1974-1980) and Virginia Tech (1980-2001). Particular areas of emphasis are children's health and nutrition, food and food programs, and Extension publications from both colleges.
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], Ann A. Hertzler Collection, Ms2001-004, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The Ann A. Hertzler Collection contains biographical information, publications, project and subject files, and artifacts relating to Hertzler's professional career at the University of Missouri-Columbia (1974-1980) and Virginia Tech (1980-2001). Particular areas of emphasis are children's health and nutrition, food and food programs, and Extension publications from both colleges.

A majority of the publications and personal/professional material was originally contained in two 5-inch binders, which were broken down to facilitate integration with the rest of the collection. These binders included an introduction to the contents, as well as a brief overview of Hertzler's experiences and observations about changes to her field during her career. This introduction is included with the CV (Box-folder 1-1).

The collection is divided into 6 series--Series I: Curriculum Vita and Biographical Information, Series II: Hertzler Publications, Series III: Other Publications, Series IV: Project/Subject Files, Series V: Oversize Materials, and Series VI: Artifacts. Throughout the collection, folders containing publications include bibliographies--see the "Contents List" below.

This collection does not contain information relating to: the courses Hertzler taught at Virginia Tech or other schools; Hertzler's employment experience prior to the University of Missouri-Columbia; projects connected to service with the Virginia Dietetic Association; service in professional organizations; or sabbaticals taken in 1978 and 1989.

Biographical / historical:

In 1957, Ann A. Hertzler received a B.S. in Home Economics Education from Pennsylvania State University. She taught high school Home Economics for two years. In 1960, she completed a Master of Science in Nutrition at the Drexel Institute of Technology. Between 1960 and 1966, she taught at the Drexel Institute of Technology and Northern Illinois University, and spent a year as a dietitian in England. She then pursued a Ph.D. in Nutrition at Cornell University, completing her studies in 1973. From 1970 to 1980, Hertzler was a professor and Extension Specialist at the University of Missouri-Columbia. In 1980, she joined the faculty at Virginia Tech as a professor of Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise, and as a Foods and Nutrition Extension Specialist. She retired in 2001 and was granted Professor Emerita status. Dr. Hertzler died in 2014.

Throughout her extensive career, Ann A. Hertzler wrote numerous articles and presentations, many of which are represented in this collection. She wrote and revised many Virginia Cooperative Extension publications relating to, as well as developed resources for, adult's and children's nutrition. She received national and regional awards, including a Fulbright Scholarship in 1989-1990 and the American Dietetic Association's Award for Excellence in Dietetic Education (1999). Hertzler also worked with many national, regional, and local professional societies, especially the American Association for Families and Consumer Science, the Society for Nutrition Education, and the American Dietetic Association. In addition, she was involved in the development of the Peacock-Harper Culinary Collection at Virginia Tech Special Collections and served on M.S. and Ph.D. committees for students at the University of Missouri-Columbia and at Virginia Tech.

Acquisition information:
The Ann A. Hertzler Collection was donated in multiple accruals between 2001 and 2014.
Processing information:

Some initial processing of the Ann A. Hertzler Collection was completed prior to 2008, including a preliminary inventory in 2006. Additional processing, arrangement, and description were completed in September and October 2010. A 2011 donation was processed in March 2012. A 2014 donation was processed in 2017, at which point Series IV was organized into subseries.

Arrangement:

Series I: Curriculum Vita and Biographical Information, 1974-2001, contains a CV written in 2001. This folder also includes Hertzler's introduction to the binders mentioned above. The series also includes photocopies of awards Hertzler won, as well as related write-ups and correspondence. Lastly, there are photographs featuring Ann Hertzler from events, conferences, and newspapers articles (1970s-2000).

This series is arranged by material type. Awards are in chronological order. Photographs are, for the most part, on scrapbook pages, and are in their original order.

Series II: Hertzler Publications, 1971-2000, contains 6 subseries. The majority of this series is made up of subseries C and D. Some items have related correspondence attached. Subseries A: Articles includes copies, reprints, and originals of articles written by Hertzler during her tenure at the University of Missouri and Virginia Tech (1974-2000). This subseries does NOT include Extension Service publications. Subseries B: Contributions to Scholarly Works, 1976-2001, contains articles and photocopies of articles in which Hertzler is quoted or otherwise referenced. Subseries C: University of Missouri-Columbia Extension Publications includes handouts and pamphlets written by Hertzler (1971-1980, n.d.). This subseries also contains several publications from the early 1970s. Subseries D: Virginia Cooperative Extension Publications/Adult includes materials written and created by Hertzler relating to adult health and nutrition from 1982-2000. Subseries E: Virginia Cooperative Extension Publications/Children, 1985-1999, contains materials written and created by Hertzler relating to children's health and nutrition. Subseries F: Websites and Internet Information, 1997-2001, includes printouts of websites designed for Hertzler's various projects, as well as related correspondence and presentations.

Folder-level bibliographies are in the "Contents List" below. Subseries are arranged in alphabetical order by title. Material within each subseries is arranged in chronological order. Undated materials in Subseries III are arranged by publication number or publication title, if there is no number.

Series III: Other Publications, 1956-2000, includes 4 subseries. Subseries A: Articles and Reports, 1956-1998 contains publications written about children's nutrition, especially breakfast and school menu planning. Subseries B: Extension Services contains three publications from different state Extension divisions, written between 1979 and 1993. Subseries C: Pamphlets, 1965-1992, includes a selection of published materials created by national or international groups, a majority of which relate to diet restrictions and food choices. This subseries does NOT include materials produced by the U. S. Department of Agriculture. Subseries D: USDA includes pamphlets produced by the United States Department of Agriculture. Materials date from 1960 to 2000 and cover topics such as the importance of breakfast, food choices for children, and sodium intake.

Folder-level bibliographies are in the "Contents List" below. Subseries are arranged in alphabetical order by title. Materials within each subseries are arranged in chronological order.

Series IV: Project/Subject Files, 1982-2003, includes publications, correspondence and emails, copies of presentations, notes, and other paper materials relating to nutrition and health topics. In 2017, this series was organized into five subseries. Subseries A: Presentation and Project Materials contains materials from training programs on teaching children safe food handling habits, choosing healthy foods, and meal planning for child care facilities. In addition, this subseries includes VHS and audio cassette tapes from training events, and slides and CDs from presentations given by Ann Hertzler. Subseries B: Subject Files on Cooperative Extension and Nutrition Topics includes collected research from sources relating to children's nutrition, bone health, food labels, and Cooperative Extension activities. Subseries C: Subject Files on Food and People consists of collected researcher on individuals and groups of people connected to aspects of food history, including authors, other researchers, ethnic groups, and professionals. Subseries D: Subject Files on Foods includes collected research on foods or food groups used for papers, presentations, and personal interest. Subseries E: Subject Files on Home and Household contains research on household management topics, especially kitchen utensils and soap/soap-making.

Several files contain folder-level bibliographies in the contents list of the finding aid. Files in each subseries are arranged in alphabetical order by folder title.

Series V: Posters and Oversize Books, 1989-1996, contains a poster of the human skeleton with labeled bones, a poster showing vegetables, and 3 copies of a book for children about nutrition and choosing healthy foods.

This series is arranged chronologically.

Series VI: Artifacts, c.1863, 1993, n.d., includes several original items--a stone jar from a battlefield, c. 1863, a gelatin mold, and a small sewing box. The series also has a framed display of a food pyramid and Happy Meal toys, produced by the American Dietetic Association and McDonalds in 1993. Dr. Hertzler also donated a 19th century cast iron stove to the libraries, which is in the Special Collections Reading Room. The 2014 accrual also includes a large collection of food-related magnets.

This series is arranged by material type.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard