Records of the Virginia Tech Dean of Students, Henry J. Holtzclaw

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
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Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [item], [box], [folder], Records of the Virginia Tech Dean of Students, Henry J. Holtzclaw, RG 8/2a, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.4 Cubic Feet 1 box
Creator:
Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute. Office of the Dean of Students
Abstract:
This collection contains correspondence belonging to Henry F. Holtzclaw, Dean of Students at Virginia Tech from 1923-1924. The subjects of the letters include, athletic schedules, exam scheduling, absences, and student activities and organizations. There are also sworn statements related to building vandalism.
Language:
The materials in this collection are in English.
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [item], [box], [folder], Records of the Virginia Tech Dean of Students, Henry J. Holtzclaw, RG 8/2a, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of Dean Henry F. Holtzclaw's correspondence concerning student matters. Subjects include athletic schedules, exam schedules, absences, and student activities and organizations. There are also copies of sworn statements by students indicating that they "had no part in printing" certain words on Academic Building #2.

Biographical / historical:

In 1923, President Burruss recommended to the Board of Visitors that a dean to work in the area of student activities be appointed, but the position of Dean of Students was abolished the following year. The responsibilities of that office were officially transferred to the office of the Dean of the College and unofficiallly shared with the Secretary of the YMCA. A Director of Student Affairs was appointed in 1945, and the position became Director of Student Affairs and Dean of Students from 1963 through 1968. Eventually a separate Dean of Students position (also called Dean for Student Services and Programs) was re-established.

Henry Fuller Holtzclaw, Sr. (1893-1986) served as the first Dean of Students at Virginia Polytechnic Institute from 1923 to 1924, when he left the university and the position was abolished. During his tenure at VPI, he was also a professor of economics and Dean of the School of Business Administration. He is buried in Memorial Park Cemetery, Lawrence, Kansas.

Source: "Dr Henry Fuller Holtzclaw Sr." entry, Findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/9604262/henry-fuller-holtzclaw

Acquisition information:
The Records of the Virginia Tech Dean of Students, Henry J. Holtzclaw were acquired by Special Collections and University Archives prior to 2002.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Records of the Virginia Tech Dean of Students, Henry J. Holtzclaw was completed in August 2021. Minimal description was completed prior to 2002.