Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

Collection is open for research.

Use Restrictions

Permission to publish material from William E. Franklin Memorabilia must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.

Preferred Citation

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: William E. Franklin Memorabilia, Ms1985-019, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Acquisition Information

The William E. Franklin Memorabilia collection was acquired by Special Collections prior to 1985.

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the William E. Franklin Memorabilia was completed in 1985. Additional information was completed in April 2011.

Biographical Note

William E. Franklin attended the Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College from its founding in 1872 until his graduation in 1875. He graduated with a "Associates in Agriculture" and was a private in the cadet program. He was from Campbell County, Virginia.

Scope and Content

The William E. Franklin Memorabilia collection includes memorabilia from his student years: a program from the 1875 commencement exercises, an undated photo of the Cadet Corps, and an 1879 letter from Charles Martin, a professor of English at VAMC.

Index Terms

Subjects:

• University Archives
• University History
• Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College