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Howard Family Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2023-067

Scope and Content

This collection contains a diploma and certificates acquired by the Howard family while Warren Howard was in the United States Army. The collection also contains a certificate to Vada Howard and an undated crest from Virginia Military Institute.

Dates

  • 1912 - 1946

Creator

Language of Materials

The material in this collection is 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

Warren Weston Howard (1889-1970), graduated from Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute with a degree in mechanical engineering in 1912. As a captain, Howard graduated from the United States Army Infantry School in 1926, and was appointed to First Lieutenant in the Florida National Guard in 1927.

External source:

"Warren Weston Howard", findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/74334957/warren-w-howard, accessed on July 10, 2023.

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (1 oversized folder)

Abstract

This collection contains a diploma and certificates acquired by the Howard family while Warren Howard was in the United States Army.

Arrangement

The Howard Family Collection is arranged in chronological order.

Source of Acquisition

The Howard Family Collection was acquired by Special Collections and University Archives prior to 2015.

Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the Howard Family 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 Howard Family Collection was completed in July 2023.

Title
Howard Family Collection, 1912-1946
Status
Completed
Author
Sterling Bryant, Student Assistant
Date
2023 (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