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Albert M. Brown Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2009-122

Scope and Content

The collection consists of Virginia Tech memorabilia and class assignments of Albert Brown dating from 1930 through 1938.

Dates

  • 1930 - 1938

Creator

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

Albert Magruder Brown graduated from the Virginia Polytechnic Institute in 1938 with a degree in Agricultural Engineering. While attending VPI, Brown served in various capacities for the Virginia Agricultural Engineer. Brown was also involved with the American Society of Agricultural Engineers as well as the Mid-Tidewater Club and the 4-H Alumni Club. Brown was a member of the cheerleading squad his last three years and served as head cheerleader as a senior.

Extent

0.2 Cubic Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Albert Brown graduated from Virginia Tech in 1938 with a degree in Agricultural Engineering. The collection consists of Virginia Tech memorabilia and class assignments from Brown's time at Virginia Tech. Materials date from 1930 through 1938.

Arrangement

The collection is arranged chronologically.

Source of Acquisition

The Albert M. Brown Collection was donated to Special Collections in 2001.

Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the Albert M. Brown Collection 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 Albert M. Brown Collection began in January 2009 and was completed in September 2009.

Title
Albert M. Brown Collection, 1930-1938
Status
Completed
Author
Jennifer Mitchell, Archivist
Date
2008 (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

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