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Edward H. Cahill Papers 0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder

Cahill, Edward H., 1885-1974
The Edward H. Cahill Papers contains a copy of a map of part of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute campus drawn by Cahill in 1909, materials from his professional life, and an article in which he is cited. It also includes obituaries.
  1. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Ellison A. Smyth, Jr. Papers, 7.8 Cubic Feet 15 boxes

Smyth, Ellison A. (Ellison Adger), 1863-1941
The Ellison A. Smyth, Jr. collection contains papers including his correspondence with professional and amateur scientists, collectors, dealers and suppliers around the world concerning entomology and zoology, his publications, and field journals from his entomological work.
  1. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Henry Morgan Jacocks Papers 2 Cubic Feet 2 boxes; 2 oversize

Jacocks, Henry Morgan, 1878-1950
This collection contains the papers of Henry Morgan Jacocks, graduate of Virginia Tech (class of 1900), assistant superintendent at Mathieson Alkali Works (Saltville, Virginia), independent businessman, and Virginia State Highway Department employee. Correspondence, trade catalogs, instructional booklets, blueprints, and drawings from Jacocks' years at Mathieson Alkali Works. Also includes a set of drafting standards for the Virginia Bridge and Iron Company and several photographs.
  1. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

H. H. Skinner Papers 0.7 Cubic Feet 2 boxes

Skinner, H. H. (Herbert Harold)
Papers of Herbert Harold Skinner, an engineer/salesman employed by the Narragansett Electric Lighting Company of Providence, Rhode Island in the early 20th century, including notes, reports, photographs, and printed materials, largely relating to electric vehicles and the marketing thereof.
  1. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

J.M. Butterworth Family Papers 0.4 Cubic Feet 1 box

Butterworth, J. M. (Joseph Millard), 1893-1942
The J. M. Butterworth Family Papers is a collection spanning from 1911-1963 that contains lab notebooks, a scrapbook or report on Japanese culture by Agnes Butterworth, correspondence, and more. Subjects include engineering, math topics, and World War I.
  1. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

John T. Parsons Papers ca. 258 Cubic Feet 204 boxes, 8 oversize folders, one artifact.

Parsons, John T., 1913-2007
John T. Parsons (1913-2007) was a manufacturer and inventor of numerical control, which is the application of computer technology to manufacturing processes. The John T. Papers include correspondence, memoranda, financial records, engineering drawings and specifications, files about civic affairs in Traverse City, Michigan, reading files and other materials.
  1. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Michael Collins Papers 24.9 Cubic Feet 39 boxes, 1 oversize folder, and 1 object

Collins, Michael, 1930-2021
The collection includes the papers of Michael Collins, pilot, astronaut, assistant secretary of state, director of the National Air and Space Museum and author, dating from 1907-2004. Materials include reports, instruction manuals, personal notes, printed materials, audio recordings, photographs, awards and memorabilia associated with Collins' Air Force, NASA, State Department and NASM careers. There are also papers and research relating to Collins' writings; materials from public speaking engagements and board and club memberships; and small sets of personal correspondence and biographical material.
  1. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Phycological Society of America Records 54 Cubic Feet 42 boxes and 1 oversize folder

Phycological Society of America
The Phycological Society of America was established in 1946 by and for phycologists, or those who study algae. The records consist of presidents' files and correspondence, financial ledgers, membership lists, conference programs, meeting minutes, videotapes, and a complete run (1965-1990) of the Journal of Phycology. The collection includes notebooks (1874-1883) with sketches of algae by botanist Francis Wolle (1817-1893).
  1. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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