Isaac Hoppenstein 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:

Collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

Permission to publish material from Isaac Hoppenstein Memorabilia must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.

Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Isaac Hoppenstein Memorabilia, Ms2011-114, Special Collections, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.4 Cubic Feet 2 boxes
Creator:
Hoppenstein, Isaac
Abstract:
The collection includes memorabilia from the life of Isaac Hoppenstein—a 1937 of Virginia Polytechnic and State University graduate. The collection contains newspapers, memorabilia from dances, school work, photographs, and correspondence, dating from 1925 to 1940.
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Isaac Hoppenstein Memorabilia, Ms2011-114, Special Collections, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection houses memorabilia of Isaac Hoppensteins. Hoppenstein, a business major, graduated from Virginia Polytechnic and State University in 1937.The collection has been divided into five series: Academic Papers, Correspondence, Newspapers, Photographs, and Publications. Altogether, materials range from 1923-1940, but most of the collection dates from the 1930s.

Biographical / historical:

Isaac Hoppenstein attended Virginia Polytechnic and State University from 1934-1937. He was a business major. After graduation Hoppenstein joined the military. At the height of his career, he served as a Colonel in the Pentagon. He retired to Lynchburg, Va.

Acquisition information:
The Isaac Hoppenstein Memorabilia was donated to Special Collections in two accruals, one in 2002 and other in 2011.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Isaac Hoppenstein Memorabilia was completed in November 2011.

Arrangement:

The collection is arranged in five series.

Series I: Academic Papers includes Hoppenstein's collegiate papers from 1933 to 1937. Some materials are undated. A majority of the collection dates to 1936 and focuses on equestrian studies. Aside from test booklets, notes, and assignments, Series I also consists of administrative materials such as report cards and professor memos.

Series II: Correspondence includes the Hoppenstein's personal and academic letters. Included in the series are Hoppenstein's VPI acceptance letter from 1933 and an alumni newsletter from 1939. Altogether, the series dates from 1929 to 1939, but some items are undated and most are from 1936.

Series III: Newspapers contain whole newspapers and clippings from 1935, 1936, 1938. Only one clipping is undated. All materials seem to have been taken from the VPI campus newspaper.

Series IV: Photographs houses a collection of group photos of cadets in a various dress--e.g. formal uniform, athletic gear, etc. The series also contains dozens of individual portraits of cadets. All photos are black and white and undated. On the back of some items is caption indicating where Hoppenstein can be found in the photo.

Series V: Publications consists of bound and published material from 1925 to 1940. One item--a German Club party program--is undated. Materials relate both to academic and leisure affairs. Notable items include VPI course catalogs and psalm book.