Theda Gibson Papers
Scope and Content
The Theda Gibson Papers include the correspondence of Gibson, a librarian at the Wise County, Virginia, Lonesome Pine Regional Public Library to American celebrities and political figures. The collection contains photocopies of letters to Gibson, answering her query about favorite books. Some of the celebrities include Alan Alda, Melvin Belli, Jimmy Carter, Julia Child, Ann Landers, Norman Lear, Margaret Mead, Barbara Walters, O. J. Simpson, Cher, First Lady Mrs. Ford, and Lawrence Welk.
Dates
- 1976, undated
Creator
- Gibson, Theda (Compiler, Person)
Language of Materials
The materials in the collection are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use
The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.
Biographical Note
Theda Gibson was librarian at the Wise County, Virginia, Lonesome Pine Regional Public Library.
Extent
0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Abstract
The Theda Gibson Papers include the correspondence of Gibson, a librarian at the Wise County, Virginia, Lonesome Pine Regional Public Library to American celebrities and political figures. The collection contains photocopies of letters to Gibson, answering her query about favorite books. Some of the celebrities include Alan Alda, Melvin Belli, Jimmy Carter, Julia Child, Ann Landers, Norman Lear, Margaret Mead, Barbara Walters, O. J. Simpson, Cher, First Lady Mrs. Ford, and Lawrence Welk.
Arrangement note
The collection is arranged chronologically, with two undated letters at the end.
Source of Acquisition
The Theda Gibson Papers were acquired by Special Collections prior to 1977.
Rights Statement for Archival Description
The guide to the Theda Gibson Papers by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/).
Processing Information
The processing, arrangement, and description of the Theda Gibson Papers was completed in 1977. Additional description was completed in March 2011.
- Title
- Theda Gibson Papers, 1976, undated
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Ashley Wellens, Student Assistant, and Kira A. Dietz, Archivist
- Date
- 2011 (CC0 1.0)
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
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