Mildred Blokker Photograph Collection

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:

The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials.

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Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Mildred Blokker Photograph Collection, c. 1912-1919, Ms2023-042, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Creator:
Blokker, Mildred Payne, 1919-1993
Abstract:
The collection contains eighteen photographs of exhibits and events around Virginia collected by Mildred Blokker (1919-1993) from about 1912-1919. The collection also includes photos of Cadets involved with the athletics department at Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute (VPI). Blokker graduated from and worked at VPI.
Language:
The material in this collection is in English.
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Mildred Blokker Photograph Collection, c. 1912-1919, Ms2023-042, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection contains eighteen photographs of exhibits and events around Virginia collected by Mildred Blokker from about 1912-1919. The collection also includes photos of Cadets involved with the athletics department at Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute.

Biographical / historical:

Mildred Payne Blokker (1919-1993) graduated from Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Insititue (VPI) with a degree in Home Economics. Blokker worked at the VPI Extension Serivce as a Home Economist and Program Leader. She also served as the National Executive Secretary and Treasurer for Epsilon Sigma Phi, the Extension Honorary Fraternity.

External sources:

"Mildred Arlene Aigner Blokker", findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/178196371/mildred-arlene-blokker, accessed on June 6, 2023.

"Obit-Blokker, Mildred Payne" obituary, Roanoke Times, November 8, 1993, available on the Roanoke Times Archive from Virginia Tech Scholarly Communication department, https://scholar.lib.vt.edu/VA-news/ROA-Times/issues/1993/rt9311/931108/11080153.htm, accessed on June 6, 2023.

Acquisition information:
The Mildred Blokker Photograph Collection was donated to Special Collections and University Archives in May 1984.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Mildred Blokker Photograph Collection was completed in June 2023.