Carl T. Herakovich 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], Carl T. Herakovich Papers, 1973-1987, Ms1987-033, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
1 Cubic Feet 1 box
Creator:
Herakovich, Carl T.
Abstract:
The collection includes budget and renewal reports for the Composite Materials Research and Education Program at Virginia Tech, for which Carl T. Herakovich served as the co-director from 1974 to 1984. The collection also contains similar proposals for several other similar ventures.
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], Carl T. Herakovich Papers, 1973-1987, Ms1987-033, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection includes budget and renewal reports for the Composite Materials Research and Education Program at Virginia Tech. The collection also contains similar proposals for several other similar ventures.

A majority of this collection contains proposals, renewals, and reports related to the Composite Materials Research and Education program (NASA Grant NGR 47-004-129) at Virginia Tech in the 1970s and 1980s. Also included are posters and papers from speakers in conjunction with the program, personnel appointments, and some internal memos and correspondence.

Additional topic files relate to proposals on "Research in High Temperature Composite Materials for Aerospace Structures," "Acoustic Emission Investigation of Composite Reinforced Metals," "Aeronautics and Air Transportation Systems," and "Advanced Design Concepts Using Composite Materials."

Biographical / historical:

Carl T. Herakovich was a professor in the Engineering Science and Mechanics Department at Virginia Tech from 1967-1987, and also served as the co-director of the NASA-Virginia Tech Composite Materials Research and Education Program from 1974-1984.

A brief biography of his career before and after Virginia Tech is available online.

Acquisition information:
The Carl T. Herakovich Papers were donated to Special Collections in 1987.
Processing information:

The processing and description of the Carl T. Herakovich Papers commenced and was completed in 1987. Additional description was completed in July 2009.

Arrangement:

The collection has been maintained in its original order. One additional folder (13a) has been added to hold loose items found between folders 13 and 14.

In the inventory below, additional information regarding folder contents has been added in brackets. Composite Materials Research and Education folders are listed, followed by other specific NASA proposals and projects, then general NASA and Virginia Tech files.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard