Printed material, 1936 - 1983
Scope and Content
This collection contains the papers of astronomer Thornton L. Page. Included in a biographical file is an autobiographical sketch; a memoir from a 1983 Rhodes Scholar Reunion in Oxford, England; a letter to The New Yorker; and a photograph of Page. The greater part of the collection is comprised of published versions (in the form of offprints and detachments) of various articles authored or co-authored by Page, relating to astronomy and general science topics, particularly education in the sciences. The collection also contains typescript drafts of several articles by Page and the texts of a few of his speeches.
Dates
- 1936 - 1983
Creator
- From the Collection: Page, Thornton L., 1913-1996 (Person)
Language of Materials
The materials in the collection are in English.
Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use
The collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.7 Cubic Feet (2 boxes)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Repository
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308
specref@vt.edu