James R. Werth Correspondence
Scope and Content
This collection contains two letters to James R. Werth from friends in 1902 and 1903. The letter from B. Fleet in 1902 discusses mutual friends and the possibility of Werth selling a uniform on Fleet's behalf. This letter also features a number of drawings by Fleet. The 1903 letter from Yost talks about recent VPI sporting events. This letter also has notes written on it, presumably by Werth, relating to the contents.
Dates
- Creation: 1902 - 1903
Creator
Access Restrictions
Collection is open to research.
Use Restrictions
Permission to publish material from the James R. Werth Correspondence must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.
Biographical Information
James Robert Werth from Richmond, Virginia, graduated from VPI in 1903 with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He was active in the Maury Literary Society, and an editor of the Grey Jacket and the Bugle while a student. He served in the Army after graduation, rising to the rank of Major before retiring. He then went to work for General Electric as an electrical engineer. He died in 1959.
A picture of Werth is available on page 32 of the 1903 Bugle (page 38 of the PDF file).
Full Extent
0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
This collection contains two letters to James R. Werth from friends in 1902 and 1903.
Arrangement
The collection is arranged chronologically.
Acquisition Information
The James R. Werth Correspondence was donated to Special Collections in 1957.
General Physical Description note
1 containers; 0.1 cu. ft.
Processing Information
The processing, arrangement, and description of the James R. Werth Correspondence commenced and was completed in 1957. Additional description was completed in April 2009.
- Title
- A Guide to the James R. Werth Correspondence, 1902-1903
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Kira A. Dietz
- Date
- © 2009 By Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. All rights reserved.
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- Description is in 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