Warren H. Manning Papers

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
Newman Library
Virginia Tech
P.O. Box 90001
560 Drillfield Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24062-9001
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (540) 231-6308
Fax: (540) 231-3694
Restrictions:

The collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.

Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Warren H. Manning Papers, Ms1962-007, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Creator:
Manning, Warren H. (Warren Henry), 1860-1938
Abstract:
This collection contains papers that document the involvement of Warren H. Manning in the beautification of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute campus and nearby buildings.
Language:
The materials in the collection are in English.
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Warren H. Manning Papers, Ms1962-007, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection includes two of Manning's initial assessments of the Old Black Homestead and the Preston Cemetery on the Virginia Polytechnic Institute campus. Drawings of the Old Black Homestead are also present in this collection. There is also a copied Roanoke Times article, from May 2, 1928, describing the involvement of Warren H. Manning the landscape design of the school's campus. Lastly, there are copies of letters that Manning sent to Virginia Governor E. Lee Trinkle and to Virginia Tech President Julian Burruss, on the project at Virginia Tech.

Biographical / historical:

Warren H. Manning was a well known Massachusetts landscape designer. He was a promoter of National Parks.

Acquisition information:
This collection was acquired by Newman Library prior to 1962.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Warren H. Manning was completed completed prior to January 2011. Additional description was completed in January 2011.

Arrangement:

Materials in this collection are arranged in chronological order. Undated materials are at the beginning.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard