Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech
Henry J. Dekker Papers,
Dekker, Henry J.
Ms.2012.055
1.8 Cubic Feet
2 boxes
1949-2009
The collection consists of papers relating to Henry Dekker's tenure as rector of Board of Visitors, service on Pamplin Advisory Council, interest in Pamplin College of Business, and the history of Virginia Tech.
English
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Access Restrictions
Collection is open for research.
Use Restrictions
Permission to publish material from Henry J. Dekker Papers must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.
Preferred Citation
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Henry J. Dekker Papers, Ms2012-055, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.
Acquisition Information
The Henry J. Dekker Papers were donated to Special Collections in August 2010 and June 2012.
Processing Information
The processing, arrangement, and description of the Henry J. Dekker Papers was completed in September 2012. Additional processing was completed in January 2013.
Biographical Information
Henry J. Dekker served on the board of visitors from 1989 to 1997, and was rector from 1996 to 1997. He was also a longtime member of the Pamplin Advisory Council. More information about him can be found on the university website; under the history of Virginia Tech administration - Board of Visitors.
Scope and Content
Included in the collection are papers relating to Henry J. Dekker's tenure as rector of Board of Visitors, service on Pamplin Advisory Council, and interest in Pamplin College of Business. Papers include, but are not limited to, education material, university development material, minutes, correspondence with the President, council material, major gifts campaign, publications, director dividends, correspondence with the Dean, College of Education material, VT Foundation material, VT magazine, campaign for Virginia Tech material, university plan, model land grant university material, land grant material, comparisons of tuition and fees, education statistics, programs and reports, photographs and newspaper clippings, as well as an interview with Dr. Newman.
Arrangement
The collection is arranged by the subject, and includes an audio cassette tape in Box 2.
University Archives
University History
Record Group 1 - Board of Visitors
Newman, Walter S. (Walter Stephenson), 1895-1978
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Board of Visitors
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. College of Business (1972-1995)
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)
Board of Visitors: Education Material11Board of Visitors: University Development 12Board of Visitors: Minutes13Board of Visitors: Correspondence with the President14Virginia Business Higher Education Council (2 folders)15-6Pamplin College of Business: Major Gifts Campaign17Pamplin College of Business: Advisory Council18Pamplin College of Business: Publications19Pamplin College of Business: Director Dividends (2 folders)110-11Pamplin College of Business: Correspondence with the Dean112College of Education113Virginia Tech Foundation114Virginia Tech Magazine115Campaign for Virginia Tech116University Plan117Model Land Grant University118Land Grant Material119Comparison Tuition and Fees120Education Statistics121Programs and Reports122Photographs and Newspaper Clippings123The Family Tree by Mary Preston Gray (2 folders)198021-2Newman Inauguration Material194923Newspaper Clippings1940s-1980s24Newspaper Clippings on Newman1940s-1980s25Pamplin Pamphlet, McComas Inauguration, and Poem1989, 2009, n.d.26Center for European Studies and Architecture27Founder's Week Material199728Handwritten Reception Plans1947, 1951, n.d.29Newman Interview (audio cassette tape)1968210