Stanley A. Huffman Jr. 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:

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], Stanley A. Huffman Jr. Papers, 1917-1991, Ms1991-056, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
11.2 Cubic Feet 8 boxes
Creator:
Huffman, Stanley A., Jr.
Abstract:
The collection consists of professional papers compiled over the course of Huffman's career at Virginia Tech (1971-1991).
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], Stanley A. Huffman Jr. Papers, 1917-1991, Ms1991-056, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of professional papers compiled over the course of Huffman's career at Virginia Tech (1971-1991). A majority of materials are group in subject files. Other types of materials include correspondence, administrative paperwork, and presentation, conference and research files. In addition, the collection contains the manuscript for Huffman's 1969 book, Instructional Media.

Biographical / historical:

Over the course of his extensive career, Stanley A. Huffman Jr. was a school teacher, administrator, professor, consultant, and producer of television programs for education with a particular emphasis on use of technology and media. He held degrees from Virginia Polytechnic Institute (now Virginia Tech) and the University of Virginia. From 1971 to 1987, he served as the director of the Learning Resources Center and from 1987 to 1991 he was the director of Distance Learning at Virginia Tech. Huffman died in 1993.

Acquisition information:
The Stanley A. Huffman Jr. Papers were donated to Special Collections and University Archives in 1991.
Processing information:

The processing and description of the Stanley A. Huffman Jr. Papers was completed in October 2011.

Arrangement:

The collection is in its original order. For the most part, folders contain various subject files and materials from presentations and publications.

Physical location:
Please note: This collection is in off-site storage and requires 1-2 days notice for retrieval. Request boxes through the library's catalog, Addison, or contact Special Collections for more information.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard