J. Paxton Marshall 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 J. Paxton Marshall papers must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.

Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: J. Paxton Marshall papers, Ms 2012-074, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
1 Cubic Feet 1 box
Creator:
Marshall, J. Paxton, 1922-2000
Abstract:
The J. Paxton Marshall Papers collection contains papers, reports and publications on land use issues in Virginia and surrounding states, as well as a small amount of biographical material. The documents included relate to Marshall's tenure in the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics at Virginia Tech (1967-1995), as well as his work with various committees and as a technical representative for the General Assembly of Virginia.
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: J. Paxton Marshall papers, Ms 2012-074, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The J. Paxton Marshall Papers collection contains papers, reports and publications on land use issues (primarily in Virginia), as well as a small amount of biographical materials. The documents included relate to Marshall's tenure in the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics at Virginia Tech (1967-1995), as well as his work with regional and national committees, and as a technical representative for the General Assembly of Virginia.

Biographical / historical:

J. Paxton Marshall was born in Akron, Ohio on July 31, 1922. He attended the University of Kentucky as an undergraduate, and pursued his M.A. and PhD. at Michigan State University. He began his teaching career in 1961, first at the University of Maryland (1961-1964) and then moving on to Virginia Tech. He was a faculty member in the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics for nearly 30 years (1967-1995). Over the course of his career, Marshall participated on numerous regional and national committees, most notably: Tobacco Marking Cost Study Committee (1989-1995), American Agricultural Economics Association Professional Activities Committee (1976-1978), Southern Extension Public Affairs Committee (1967-1987), and National Public Policy Education Committee (1962-1987). Marshall also served as a Technical Representative for the General Assembly of Virginia. Upon his retirement in 1995 Marshall was granted the title of Professor Emeritus by the Board of Visitors of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. He died June 16, 2000.

Acquisition information:
The J. Paxton Marshall Papers were donated to Special Collections in November 2001.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the J. Paxton Marshall Papers was completed in November 2012.