Papers,, 1940 - 1940
Scope and Content
The W. C. Thomas Papers were created by Thomas during his trip to the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois during July 1940. The papers describe Thomas' experiences traveling to the convention by multiple modes of public transportation, his daily activities while in Chicago, and the convention events. He reports on the Virginia delegates meetings, as well as speeches by then-President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Eleanor Roosevelt. After leaving Chicago, he recounts his travels in Louisville, Kentucky, and Nashville, Tennessee, on route home.
Dates
- Creation: 1940 - 1940
Creator
- From the Collection: Thomas, W. C. (William Crockett), 1881-1963 (Person)
Access Restrictions
Collection is open for research.
Full Extent
From the Collection: 0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections, Virginia Tech Repository
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308
specref@vt.edu