A Guide to the Henry J. Dekker Papers, 1949-2009
A Collection in
Special Collections
Collection Number
Ms2012-055
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Processed by: Tyler Dodson, Student Assistant and Kira A. Dietz, Archivist, Special Collections
Administrative Information
Access Restrictions
Collection is open for research.
Use Restrictions
Permission to publish material from Henry J. Dekker Papers must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.
Preferred Citation
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Henry J. Dekker Papers, Ms2012-055, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.
Acquisition Information
The Henry J. Dekker Papers were donated to Special Collections in August 2010 and June 2012.
Processing Information
The processing, arrangement, and description of the Henry J. Dekker Papers was completed in September 2012. Additional processing was completed in January 2013.
Biographical Information
Henry J. Dekker served on the board of visitors from 1989 to 1997, and was rector from 1996 to 1997. He was also a longtime member of the Pamplin Advisory Council. More information about him can be found on the university website; under the history of Virginia Tech administration - Board of Visitors.
Scope and Content
Included in the collection are papers relating to Henry J. Dekker's tenure as rector of Board of Visitors, service on Pamplin Advisory Council, and interest in Pamplin College of Business. Papers include, but are not limited to, education material, university development material, minutes, correspondence with the President, council material, major gifts campaign, publications, director dividends, correspondence with the Dean, College of Education material, VT Foundation material, VT magazine, campaign for Virginia Tech material, university plan, model land grant university material, land grant material, comparisons of tuition and fees, education statistics, programs and reports, photographs and newspaper clippings, as well as an interview with Dr. Newman.
Arrangement
The collection is arranged by the subject, and includes an audio cassette tape in Box 2.
Index Terms
- Newman, Walter S., (Walter Stephenson), 1895-1947
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Board of Visitors.
- University Archives
- University History
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. College of Business.
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Significant Persons Associated With the Collection
- Dekker, Henry J.
- Newman, Walter S., (Walter Stephenson), 1895-1947