Garland D. Haddock papers

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Commonwealth University, Cabell Library
James Branch Cabell Library
Virginia Commonwealth University
P.O. Box 842003
901 Park Avenue
Richmond, VA 23284-2003
Contact for questions and access:
POC: SCA Staff
Phone: (804) 828-1108
Fax: (804) 828-0151
Restrictions:

No restrictions on access

Terms of access:

No restrictions on use.

Preferred citation:

Box/folder, Garland D. Haddock Papers, M 221, Special Collections and Archives, James Branch Cabell Library, Virginia Commonwealth University

Summary

Extent:
1.5 Linear Feet
Creator:
Haddock, Garland D. (Garland Douglas), 1919-
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

Box/folder, Garland D. Haddock Papers, M 221, Special Collections and Archives, James Branch Cabell Library, Virginia Commonwealth University

Background

Scope and content:

The Haddock papers were generated in the late 1940's and early 1950's as teaching aids and in preparation for a master's thesis and publication of a textbook. The collection contains information on Virginia authors, musicians and history. The extensive bibliography and comprehensive notes listing research material in these areas allow researchers to work from an established guide to reference materials examined by Haddock. The collection represents a necessary starting point for those interested in documenting Virginia's past.The collection contains newspaper clippings, notes and index cards relating to Virginia history, authors and music.The collection also contained two books, James J. McDonald's Life In Old Virginia and Beverley B. Munford's Virginia's Attitude toward Slavery and Secession. The books have been separated from the manuscript collection and subject to review, will be placed in the Special Collections Book Collection.

Biographical / historical:

Garland Haddock was born 14 June 1919 in Richmond, Virginia. He attended the University of Richmond and received his B.A. and M.A., both in history, in 1940 and 1941. Haddock continued his education at the University of Cincinnati and completed his M. Ed. degree in 195. Employed in both public and private schools, Haddock taught and later became headmaster at Staunton Military Academy. He also worked as a vocational specialist for the Virginia Department of Rehabilitation Services. Garland Haddock retired 31 December 1982 and resides in Richmond.

Acquisition information:
The collection was donated to the Department by Mr. Haddock in August 1986.
Arrangement:

Materials are arranged by subject and chronologically therein.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard