W. F. Massey Papers,
Scope and Content
The collection consists of copies of correspondence to Massey from farmers, horticultural societies, and others regarding articles in The Practical Farmer. Letters date from 1893 to 1908.
Dates
- Creation: 1893-1908, n.d.
Creator
- Massey, W. F. (Person)
Access Restrictions
Collection is open for research.
Use Restrictions
Permission to publish material from W. F. Massey Papers must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.
Biographical note
W. F. Massey was a professor of Botany Arboriculture at the North Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanics Arts, and editor of The Practical Farmer.
Full Extent
0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The collection consists of copies of correspondence to Massey from farmers, horticultural societies, and others regarding articles in The Practical Farmer.
Arrangement
The collection is arranged chronologically, with undated materials at the end.
Acquisition Information
The W. F. Massey Papers were acquired by Special Collections prior to 1984.
Processing Information
The processing, arrangement, and description of the W. F. Massey Papers was completed in 1984. Additional description was completed in April 2011.
Topical
- Title
- W. F. Massey Papers, 1893-1908, n.d.
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Ashley Wellens, Student Volunteer and Kira A. Dietz, Archivist
- Date
- © 2014 Virginia Tech. All rights reserved.
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- 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