Hardwick Family Collection

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], Hardwick Family Collection, Ms1972-007, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Creator:
Hardwick family (VPI Students)
Abstract:
The Hardwick Family Collection consists of thirteen items related to Virginia Polytechnic Institute, including correspondence concerning the Corps of Cadets, football, the YMCA, and a 1929 pamphlet entitled, "Talks to Young Men and Boys by Great Athletes," by J.T. Hardwick.
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], Hardwick Family Collection, Ms1972-007, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The Hardwick Family Collection consists of thirteen items related to Virginia Polytechnic Institute, including correspondence concerning the Corps of Cadets, football, the YMCA, and a 1929 pamphlet entitled, "Talks to Young Men and Boys by Great Athletes," by J.T. Hardwick.

Biographical / historical:

John Cecil Hardwick and James Thomas Hardwick, Jr. were students of VPI. John Cecil Hardwick attended VPI between the years 1910-1912; he died on July 16 1912. James Thomas Hardwick attended between the years 1916-1920. James Thomas Hardwick, Jr. was captain of the VPI football team and president of the Young Men's Christian Association during his senior year.

Acquisition information:
The Hardwick Family Collection was donated to Special Collections in December 1972.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Hardwick Family Collection was completed in 1972. Additional description was completed in March 2011.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard