Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech
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Tyler Dodson, Student Assistant and Kira A. Dietz, Archivist
Repository
Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech
Identification
Ms.2012.055
Title
Henry J. Dekker Papers, 1949-2009
Quantity
1.8 Cubic Feet, 2 boxes
Creator
Dekker, Henry J.
Language
English
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Abstract
The collection consists of papers relating to Henry Dekker's tenure as rector of Board of Visitors, service on Pamplin Advisory
Council, interest in Pamplin College of Business, and the history of Virginia Tech.
Permission to publish material from Henry J. Dekker Papers must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.
Access Restrictions
Collection is open for research.
Preferred Citation
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Henry J. Dekker Papers, Ms2012-055,
Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.
Acquisition Information
The Henry J. Dekker Papers were donated to Special Collections in August 2010 and June 2012.
Processing Information
The processing, arrangement, and description of the Henry J. Dekker Papers was completed in September 2012. Additional processing
was completed in January 2013.
Henry J. Dekker served on the board of visitors from 1989 to 1997, and was rector from 1996 to 1997. He was also a longtime
member of the Pamplin Advisory Council. More information about him can be found on the university website; under the history of Virginia Tech administration - Board of Visitors.
Included in the collection are papers relating to Henry J. Dekker's tenure as rector of Board of Visitors, service on Pamplin
Advisory Council, and interest in Pamplin College of Business. Papers include, but are not limited to, education material,
university development material, minutes, correspondence with the President, council material, major gifts campaign, publications,
director dividends, correspondence with the Dean, College of Education material, VT Foundation material, VT magazine, campaign
for Virginia Tech material, university plan, model land grant university material, land grant material, comparisons of tuition
and fees, education statistics, programs and reports, photographs and newspaper clippings, as well as an interview with Dr.
Newman.
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