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Kenneth S. Culnan Typescript Book

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1992-001

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of an unbound typescript book entitled "Space Structure Building Systems Applied to a Housing Complex and an Airport Terminal Facility." Authored by Virginia Tech College of Architecture students K. S. [Kenneth S.] Culnan and C. A. [Carol A.] O'Neale, the book was presented on August 31, 1970, under the advisory of professors D. Ding, H. Elarth, and M. Sevely. The book consists of 14 leaves of text and 27 leaves of images.

Dates

  • 1970

Creator

Language of Materials

The materials in the collection are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open to 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 / Historical

Kenneth Stuart Culnan, son of Robert and Janet Culnan, was born in Washington, D. C., on April 5, 1947. He obtained a bachelor's degree from the the College of Agriculture at Virginia Tech in 1971, and married Carol A. O'Neale, his co-author and College of Architecture classmate, shortly afterward. Culnan worked as an architect for several years and later in the construction industry. Kenneth S. Culnan died on April 26, 2018.

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)

Abstract

Typescript book entitled "Space Structure Building Systems Applied to a Housing Complex and an Airport Terminal Facility," presented by Virginia Tech architecture students K. S. [Kenneth S.] Culnan and C. A. [Carol A.] O'Neale in 1970.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The Kenneth S. Culnan Typescript Book was acquired by Special Collections and University Archives prior to 1993. Originally cataloged for the department's rare book collection, the book was transferred to the manuscripts holdings in 1992.

Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the Kenneth S. Culnan Typescript Book 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 and description of the Kenneth S. Culnan Typescript Book commenced and was completed in September, 2023.

Title
Kenneth S. Culnan Typescript Book, 1970
Status
Completed
Author
John M. Jackson
Date
2023 (CC0 1.0)
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Revision Statements

  • 2020-09-16: Finding aid notes updated to new department standards. juliags

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Repository

Contact:
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308