Joseph Lonsdale Hunter Mechanical Drawing Set

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], Joseph Lonsdale Hunter Mechanical Drawing Set, c.1900, Artifact-032, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
1.0 Cubic Feet 1 box
Creator:
Taylor, Vena Hunter, Mrs.
Abstract:
The Joseph Lonsdale Hunter Mechanical Drawing Set collection is housed in a small wooden box with a key hole. On the top of the box is a small gold plate, likely meant to be engraved but never was. Inside the box is a blue velvet lined tray that holds eight mechanical drawing tools. The lid of the box is lined with purple velvet. On the sides of the tray are two purple ribbons that lift the tray out of the box. Under the tray are two booklets, "Tables for Measuring Timber" and "Log Rule and Lumber Scale" from the Virginia Forest Service.
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], Joseph Lonsdale Hunter Mechanical Drawing Set, c.1900, Artifact-032, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The Joseph Lonsdale Hunter Mechanical Drawing Set collection is housed in a small wooden box with a key hole. On the top of the box is a small gold plate, likely meant to be engraved but never was. Inside the box is a blue velvet lined tray that holds eight mechanical drawing tools. The lid of the box is lined with purple velvet. On the sides of the tray are two purple ribbons that lift the tray out of the box. Under the tray are two booklets, "Tables for Measuring Timber" and "Log Rule and Lumber Scale" from the Virginia Forest Service. The collection is in fair condition. The tools have some rust. There is some staining and discoloration on the velvet.

Please use caution when handling as the tools are sharp.

Biographical / historical:

Joseph Lonsdale Hunter of Thornby Iron Works, Middlesbrough, England and Roanoke, VA married Agnes Cunningham Garber Harman of Augusta County, VA. They had a son, Joseph Ellerton Hunter, who graduated from Virginia Tech in 1907. He married Vena Young Brooke, who was a sponsor of "The Bugle" while her husband attended Virginia Tech. Their son Joseph L. Hunter graduated from Virginia Tech in 1950.

Acquisition information:
The collection was acquired by Special Collection and University Archives in March 1982.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Joseph Lonsdale Hunter Mechanical Drawing Set was completed in June 2025.