In 1962, the Engineering Extension became simply General Extension and then became part of the University-wide Extension Division in 1966. The Bureau of Community Development was one of three bureaus of the Engineering Extension Division that were started in 1929. Its purpose was to assist cities and Chambers of Commerce in making industrial surveys and other studies for industrial development, as well as advising on municipal engineering projects and providing library services for municipal affairs. In 1937, all three bureaus ceased to exist as separate operations, but their activities were continued by the Engineering Extension Division as a whole. Records, 1928-31 1.0 cu.
Arrangement is sometimes different as well.
Theses survey were directed by Reuben Lee Humbert, who was manager of the Bureau of Community Development from 1929-36. There is no author indicated on the manuscript. As stated previously, the Agricultural Extension began with the passage of the Smith- Lever Act in 1914, but can trace its roots back to 1906 when extension work in agriculture and home economics began in Virginia. Records, 1914-80 3.4 cu. Highlights of the Virginia Cooperative Extension Service, 1914-1980.