Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech
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Blacksburg, Virginia 24061
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Nicole Hancock, Student Assistant and Kira A. Dietz, Archivist
Administrative Information
Use Restrictions
Permission to publish material from Cotton Weaving Class Notebook 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: Cotton Weaving Class Notebook, Ms2013-076, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.
Acquisition Information
The Cotton Weaving Class Notebook was acquired by Special Collections before 2006.
Processing Information
The processing, arrangement, and description of the Cotton Weaving Class Notebook was completed in September 2013.
Scope and Content
The Cotton Weaving Class Notebook from 1914-1915 belonged to Alec Atkinson, a student at Nelson Municipal Technical School. It contains his notes on how cotton weaving works, and begins with a table of contents. His notes on cotton weaving also include diagrams and drawings to describe the process of cotton weaving. The notebook also includes fabric samples weaved with different designs and textures.