Erwin Hoge Will Papers
Scope and Content
Collection contains materials concerning Erwin H. Will's professional achievements while working for the Virginia Electric and Power Company and the El Paso Electric Company; civic activities with groups such as the Red Cross, the Rotary Club, the Chamber of Commerce, and the Masons; as well as Virginia Tech memorabilia including dance cards, sheet music to "Tech Triumph," and 1922 commencement information.
Dates
- Creation: 1918 - 1973
Creator
- Will, Erwin Hoge, b.1900 (Person)
Access Restrictions
Collection is open to research.
Use Restrictions
Permission to publish material from the Erwin Hoge Will Papers must be obtained from the Special Collections, Virginia Tech
Biographical Information
Born in Richmond, Virginia on January 8, 1900, Erwin Hoge Will graduated with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute (Virginia Tech) in 1922. Will went on to serve a president and chief executive of the El Paso Electric Company as well as president and chairman of the board of directors for the Virginia Electric and Power Company. In addition, Will also held leadership positions with several civic improvement groups such as the Red Cross, the Rotary Club, the Chamber of Commerce, and the Masons.
Full Extent
1 Cubic Feet (1 box)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Collection consists of materials regarding the professional, civic, and personal activities of Erwin Hoge Will.
Arrangement
This collection is arranged alphabetically by subject matter
Acquisition Information
This collection was donated to the Special Collections in 1974.
General Physical Description note
1 container; 1.0 cu. ft.
Processing Information
The processing, arrangement, and description of the Erwin Hoge Will Papers commenced in October 2006 and was completed in October 2006
- Title
- A Guide to the Erwin Hoge Will Papers, 1918-1973
- Status
- Completed
- Date
- © 2006 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