Christina B. Farnsworth 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

Summary

Extent:
50.0 cu. ft.
Abstract:
Business records, correspondence, and selected publications for building construction trade journalist Christina B. Farnsworth.
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

This collection includes business records, correspondence, publications, promotional materials, photographs, and artifacts documenting the academic and journalistic career of Christina B. Farnsworth.

Biographical / historical:

Christina B. Farnsworth is an award-winning writer, editor, and pioneer in the field of architecture, building construction, and design trade journalism. She graduated from Mundelein College and the University of Chicago. She served as an editor for Professional Builder magazine (as its first woman editor), Luxury Homes, Professional Remodeler, and BUILDER magazine. Her freelance writing credits include Better Homes & Gardens, Home, Real Estate Today, Tucson Guide, Home Energy, and Green Builder Media (among others). As an employee of the U.S. League of Savings Institutions, she comprehensively revised the textbook “Construction: Building, Materials, and Methods” for two consecutive editions. Additional publications include a Housing/Planner Glossary for the U.S. League and the 1993 text “The Home Remodeler” with Stouffer & Smith Architects.

Arrangement:

This collection is arranged according to the creator's original order.

Note:

Please note: The current finding aid includes only minimal description of the collection. If you have questions, please contact Special Collections (specref@vt.edu) for more information.