Allan T. Gwathmey Collection 1914-1949

Location of collection:

Virginia Military Institute Archives

Preston Library

Virginia Military Institute

345 Letcher Ave.

Lexington, VA 24450-0304

Contact for questions and access:

POC: Jeffrey S. Kozak

Email: archives@vmi.edu

Phone: (540) 464-7516

Phone: (540) 464-7566

Fax: (540) 464-7089

Web: www.vmi.edu/archives

Summary

Language:

English

Background

Scope and content:

A collection of certificates, diplomas, and misc. items relating to the educational history of Allan T. Gwathmey, VMI Class of 1923. Gwathmey was an internationally known scientist specializing in the field of single metal crystals; he taught chemistry at the University of Virginia from 1938 until his death in 1963. He was also the founder of the Virginia Institute for Scientific Research.

Acquisition information:

This collection was a gift of Elizabeth Gwathmey Jeffress, 1979

Physical description:

The collection consists of 13 items; bulk certificates and diplomas.