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Francis L. Carr VPI Memorabilia

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2021-042

Scope and Content

This collection includes memorabilia from Francis L. Carr's time at Virginia Polytechnic Institute from 1937-1942. It contains a VPI cadet blue cap, a 1937 certificate of honor for Carr, a 1938 letter written by Carr to his sweetheart, an undated black and white Cadet Corps graduation photograph, a 1941 black and white photo of VPI cadets, a 1942 annual banquet program, a VPI pin, bronze cufflink, and two "G.W. Hume VA House Delegates" pins.

Dates

  • 1937-1942, undated

Creator

Language of Materials

The materials in this 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.

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Biographical Note

Francis L. Carr (1920-2015) was born in Leesburg, Virginia, to John W. and Mary Edna Carr. He graduated from Ashburn High School and then attended Virginia Polytechnic Institute (VPI), as a ROTC cadet. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Animal Husbandry in 1942. From 1942 to 1946, Carr served in the 3rd Army under General Patton, 5th Infantry Division and was promoted to the rank of Captain. He was awarded the Bronze Star for valor and the French Croix de Guerre medal. After the war, he married his wife, Miriam Arnold of Eau Claire and became the Vice President in charge of road grading for L. G. Arnold Inc. in Eau Claire from 1947 through 1977. He also opened and operated Carr Associates and was a licensed professional engineer in Wisconsin and Virginia. Carr passed away on January 4, 2015, in Eau Claire.

Sources

  1. "Francis Carr" obituary, Leader Telegram, https://www.leadertelegram.com/obituaries/francis-carr/article_4ea524a7-f73f-54cb-9b61-3f0d18eb3fff.html, accessed September 2021.

Extent

0.5 Cubic Feet (1 box)

Abstract

This collection includes memorabilia from Francis L. Carr's time at Virginia Polytechnic Institute from 1937-1942. It contains a variety of materials, such as a program, photographs, a letter, pins, and a certificate.

Source of Acquisition

This collection was transferred to Special Collections and University Archives in July 2021.

Related Archival Materials

The Thomas Balch Library in Leesburg, Virginia, has the Carr-McPherson Collection (M139, VC 0100), which contains materials related to Francis Carr.

Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the Francis L. Carr VPI Memorabilia 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 Francis L. Carr VPI Memorabilia was completed in September 2021.

Title
Francis L. Carr VPI Memorabilia, 1937-1942, undated
Status
Completed
Author
Kiana Wilkerson, Graduate Assistant
Date
2021 (CC0 1.0)
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