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Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open to research.

Preferred Citation

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Erwin Hoge Will Papers, Ms1974-004, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Source of Acquisition

This collection was donated to the Special Collections in 1974 and 1985.

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Erwin Hoge Will Papers commenced in October 2006 and was completed in October 2006

Biographical Note

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. He died on Nov. 29, 1989, and is buried with his wife Virginia Simpson Will (1903-1998) in the Riverview Cemetery in Richmond.

External Source:

"Erwin Hoge Will", Findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/170862203/erwin-hoge-will , accesssed March 20, 2024.

Scope and Content

This 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.

Arrangement

This collection is arranged alphabetically by subject matter.

Related Material

Several photographs from Erwin Hoge Will are in the Historical Photograph Collection in the folders for FOOTBALL - 1910-20 and BUGLE - 1922 COLLECTION.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
• Science and Technology
• Students and alumni
• University History
• Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute (1896-1944)
• Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)
• Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)

Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the Erwin Hoge Will Papers by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 ( https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/ ).