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Marion Clifford Harrison and Theresa Nash Harrison Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2024-033

Scope and Content

The Marion Clifford Harrison and Theresa Nash Harrison Collection is a collection of programs, sheet music, correspondence, newspaper clipings, and more. The subjects of the collection primarily include the Carillon at Virginia Tech, Marion Clifford Harrison's academic career, and Theresa Nash Harrison's involvement in music at the university.

Dates

  • 1918 - 1977

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.

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

Marion Clifford Harrison (1893-1967), born in Petersburg, Virginia, was a graduate of University of Virginia and a professor and the head of the english department at VPI. He was married to Theresa Nash Harrison (1902-1988) from 1924-1967. Theresa Nash Harrison, born in Danville, Virginia, was the offical carilloneau for the carillon inside Burrus Hall and composed music as well. They were both residents of Blacksburg, Virginia.

External Sources:

"Dr Marion Clifford Harrison", FindAGrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/61337674/marion_clifford_harrison, accessed Feb. 27, 2024.

"Theresa Nash Harrison", FindAGrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/61337678/theresa_harrison, accessed Feb. 27, 2024.

"Marion C. Harrison" in the Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911, Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestrylibrary.com/discoveryui-content/view/1119776:62153, accessed Feb. 27, 2024.

"Marrion Clifford Harrison" in the U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2106, Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestrylibrary.com/discoveryui-content/view/257979954:1265 , accessed Feb. 27, 2024.

"Marion Clifford Harrison" in the Virginia, U.S., Death Records, 1912-2014, Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestrylibrary.com/discoveryui-content/view/899466:9278, accessed Feb. 27, 2024.

"Clifford Marein Harrison" in the Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935, Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestrylibrary.com/discoveryui-content/view/643279: 62154, accessed Feb. 27, 2024.

"Theresa Nash Harrison" in the U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestrylibrary.com/discoveryui-content/view/27027930:60901, accessed Feb. 27, 2024.

U.S. Federal Census, 1940.

Extent

0.4 Cubic Feet (1 box)

Abstract

The Marion Clifford Harrison and Theresa Nash Harrison Collection is a collection of programs, sheet music, correspondence, newspaper clipings, and more. The subjects of the collection primarily include the Carillon at Virginia Tech, Marion Clifford Harrison's academic career, and Theresa Nash Harrison's involvement in music at the university.

Arrangement

This collection is arranged by material type.

Source of Acquisition

The Marion Clifford Harrison and Theresa Nash Harrison Collection was gifted to Special Collections and University Archives before 2017.

Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the Marion Clifford Harrison and Theresa Nash Harrison 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 Marion Clifford Harrison and Theresa Nash Harrison Collection was completed in February 2024.

Title
Marion Clifford Harrison and Theresa Nash Harrison Collection, 1918-1977
Status
Completed
Author
Ella Winterling, Student Assistant
Date
2024 (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