Victor V. Martin Autograph Collection 1694-1945

Access and use

Location of collection:
University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.
Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
University of Virginia
P.O. Box 400110
160 McCormick Rd
Charlottesville, Virginia 22904-4110
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Brenda Gunn
Phone: (434) 924-1037
Phone: (434) 243-1776
Fax: (434) 924-4968

Summary

Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

This fine collection of autographs, compiled by Victor V. Martin, consists of thirteen items, 1694-1945, of correspondence and documents bearing the signatures of a variety of famous persons.

Victor V. Martin compiled a collection of original letters and documents containing autographs of United States presidents as well as kings, persons of nobility, statesmen, and other famous persons. The letters and manuscripts are organized in alphabetical order by the writer.

Biographical / historical:

Martin was special counsel for forty-one years in the office of the Army Chief of Engineers. He was a major in the Army Reserve, and a member of the American Military Engineers, the Sons of the American Revolution, the Fossils Club, and the Anteaters Club. He was a native of Alma, Kansas and was married to Wilhemina Hietmuller. Martin died in Washington, D. C. on May 11, 1962.

Acquisition information:
This collection was given to the Library by Paul K. Walker on behalf of the United States Army Corps of Engineers, Office of History, Humphrey's Engineer Center, Alexandria, Virginia, on June 14, 1997. There are no restrictions.
Physical description:
There are thirteen items.