Dean Carter 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:

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], Dean Carter Papers, Ms2021-046, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
4.2 Cubic Feet 2 boxes, 1 oversize folder
Creator:
Carter, Dean, 1922-2013
Abstract:
This collection contains administrative and teaching records, such as art course materials, departmental correspondence, photographs, and art exhibition materials from Dean Carter (1922-2013), professor and former head of the Art Department at Virginia Tech from 1950-1992.
Language:
The materials in this collection are in English.
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Dean Carter Papers, Ms2021-046, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains administrative and teaching records, such as art course materials, departmental correspondence, photographs, and art exhibition materials from Dean Carter, professor and former head of the Art Department at Virginia Tech from 1950-1992.

Series I: Administrative Files, 1950-2003, contains departmental memorandums, letters, and other forms of correspondence between Dean Carter and other organizations and people. It also includes historical materials about the development of the Art Department at Virginia Tech, College of Architecture documents, and flyers and promotional materials for events and art exhibitions hosted by these departments. This series also has different photographs of artworks and sculptures, students in art class, and portraits, as well as an art gallery guestbook.

Series II: Teaching Files, 1953-1999, consists of art history, drawing, sculpture, and painting course materials, such as syllabi, tests, and worksheets from the Art Department from the 1960s to the 1990s. It also includes flyers, photographs, and promotional materials for these courses.

Series III: Oversized Posters, 1974, undated, contains promotional materials for art shows, craft fairs, art galleries, and other events.

Biographical / historical:

Dean Carter (1922-2013) was born in Henderson, North Carolina. He was a World War II veteran, serving in the U. S. Army Air Corps. He received a his bachelor's from American University and Master of Fine Arts from Indiana University. In 1950, Carter helped establish the Art Department at Virginia Tech and was department head for about 10 years. He taught numerous classes such as sculpture, drawing, and art history, from the years of 1950 to 1992.

His work in sculpture has been displayed and exhibited throughout the United States. In 1992, Carter and his wife established the Dean and Rosina Carter Endowed Art Scholarship, which awards funds to outstanding visual arts students in their junior year at Virginia Tech.

External Source:

"In memoriam: Dean Carter, professor emeritus of art and art history, College of Architecture and Urban Studies." entry, VT News, May 2, 2013, https://vtx.vt.edu/articles/2013/05/050313-caus-deancarter.html

Acquisition information:
This collection was donated to Special Collections and University Archives in September 2021.
Appraisal information:

Duplicates were weeded or separated. One faculty evaluation was deaccessioned due to confidentiality and in accordance with the request of the donor.

Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Dean Carter Papers was completed in November 2021.

Arrangement:

This collection is arranged in three series, within each series the folders were arranged alphabetically:

Series I: Administrative Files, 1950-2003

Series II: Teaching Files, 1953-1999

Series III: Oversized Posters, 1974, undated