Jean Haskell-Speer 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:

Collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

Permission to publish material from the Jean Haskell-Speer Papers must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.

Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Jean Haskell-Speer Papers, Ms2011-109, Special Collections, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
2.8 Cubic Feet 2 boxes
Creator:
Haskell-Speer, Jean
Abstract:
The collection contains the personal and professional papers of Virginia Tech associate Jean Haskell-Speer.
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Jean Haskell-Speer Papers, Ms2011-109, Special Collections, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection contains papers relating to the career of Jean Haskell-Speer and her work with Patrick and Floyd County; the James River Canal Lock; Johnson Farm; Catawba and Roanoke Valley; Wintgreen; the Kelley School; and Blue Ridge Parkway. Materials range from 1782-1995 and are of diverse form. Photocopies of primary and secondary sources, original drafts, photographs, newspaper clippings, and publications can all be found within the collection.

Biographical / historical:

Jean Haskell-Speer worked with Virginia Tech as an Associate Professor of Communication Studies and Humanities. She received a B.A. from Memphis State in 1969 and a M.A. from the same institution in 1970. In 1978 she received her Ph. D. from Texas. In 1992, Dr. Haskell-Speer partnered with Dr. Elizabeth Fine, and they established the Appalachain Studies Program at Virginia Tech.

Acquisition information:
Virginia Tech, Special Collections acquired the Jean Haskell-Speer Papers in 2006.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Jean Haskell-Speer Papers was completed in December 2011.

Arrangement:

The collection has been arranged in various subject files organized alphabetically by subject matter and material type.