Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech
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Kimberly Staub, Graduate Assistant
Repository
Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech
Identification
Ms.2011.006
Title
George Green Shackelford Student Papers 1963-1989
Quantity
2 Cubic Feet, 5 boxes
Creator
Shackelford, George Green, 1921-2010
Language
The materials in the collection are in English.
Abstract
The collection contains student papers from Dr. George Green Shackelford's Historic Preservation classes at Virginia Tech,
spanning 1963-1989.
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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Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
Preferred Citation
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder],
George Green Shackelford Student Papers, Ms2011-006, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg,
Va.
Source of Acquisition
The George Green Shackelford Student Papers were donated to Special Collections and University Archives in 2011.
Processing Information
The processing, arrangement, and description of the George Green Shackelford Student Papers was completed in February 2011.
Geroge G. Shackelford (1921-2010) was a Professor of History at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University from 1955-1986,
and Professor Emeritus since 1986. Among various projects, Shackelford helped start the renovations of Smithfield Plantation
at Virginia Tech. He also served on the Board of Advisors of the National Trust for Historic Preservation and on the board
of the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities.
Shackelford was married to Grace Howard McConnell Shackelford. He died in November 2010.
The collection contains student papers from Dr. George Green Shackelford's Historic Preservation classes at Virginia Tech,
spanning 1963-1989. The paper topics cover specific people, places, or general geographic locations throughout Virginia, as
well as some locations in West Virginia and North Carolina. Papers detail the history and design of the building or structure
in question, and often include pictures and floor plans. Items have been kept in their original order as organized by Dr.
Shackelford.
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