Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, Virginia 24061
Business Number: 540-231-6308
specref@vt.edu
URL: http://spec.lib.vt.edu
Hannah Bochain, Student Assistant and Kira A. Dietz, Archivist
Administrative Information
Use Restrictions
Permission to publish material from the Herbert Fletcher Harrelson Photograph Album 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: Herbert Fletcher Harrelson Photograph Album, Ms2013-054, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.
Acquisition Information
The Herbert Fletcher Harrelson Photograph Album was donated to Special Collections in June 2013.
Processing Information
The processing, arrangement, and description of the Herbert Fletcher Harrelson Photograph Album was completed in August 2013.
Biographical Note
Herbert Fletcher Harrelson was born July 19, 1901 in Richmond, Virginia and died January 25, 1977 in Charlotte, North Carolina. In 1920, Harrelson graduated from John Marshall High School. He attended VPI from 1920-1922. Harrelson was married to Sarah Wilkins, born 1899 and died May 7, 1975.
Scope and Content
The collection contains an unbound photograph album with 12 leaves, generally with photographs on both sides. The photographs show images from Harrelson's time at Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute, dating from 1919-1922. There are handwritten dates on some of the leaves and photographs as well as labels for the pictures.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
- University History
- Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute (1896-1944)