Nelson Liddle Collection, 1941/1945

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Dr.
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA 26041-9001
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (540) 231-6308
Restrictions:

Collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

Permission to publish material from Nelson Liddle Collection must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.

Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Nelson Liddle Collection, Ms1012-048, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Creator:
Liddle, Nelson
Abstract:
The Nelson Liddle Collection consists of photographs of the VPI Airport and aircraft during WWII as well as a photocopy of "The Beacon" newsletter from November 1942.
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Nelson Liddle Collection, Ms1012-048, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The Nelson Liddle Collection consists of photographs of the VPI Airport and aircraft during WWII as well as a photocopy of "The Beacon" newsletter from November 1942.

Biographical / historical:

The Virginia Tech Airport, initially planned in 1929, and construction of a runway strip quickly followed. The land was provided by VPI, but the state funded 50% of the costs. The airport opened operations in 1931, and over the next 50 years, it grew and expanded its capabilities. The airport at Virginia Tech underwent substantial updates and modernization in the early 1990s.

Acquisition information:
This collection was donated to Special Collections in 2012.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Nelson Liddle Collection was completed in September 2012.

Arrangement:

The collection is arranged by material type.