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Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)

 Organization

Dates

  • Usage: 1944 - 1970

Found in 278 Collections and/or Records:

John W. Landis Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1969-001
Abstract

The collection contains correspondence, memos, proposals, reports, and other papers relating to Landis' work with nuclear reactor projects and memberships on various committees, including the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors, the Virginia State Chamber of Commerce, and the Virginia Advisory Board on Industrial Development.

Dates: 1949 - 1969
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / John W. Landis Papers

Records of the Office of the Executive Vice-President, William E. Lavery

 Record Group
Identifier: RG-04-03
Abstract This collection contains correspondence and other official records of Lavery during his years as Executive Vice-President (1973-1974) and Vice President of Finance (1968-1973) before becoming President of the University. Collection includes materials concerning budget matters, Board of Visitors, Computing Center, Computer Science, Community Colleges, each of the Colleges, Building Committee, Institutional Research, Task Force for Innovative Approaches to Instruction, University Council and...
Dates: 1968 - 1974
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / Records of the Office of the Executive Vice-President, William E. Lavery

Claudius Lee Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1961-002
Abstract

The collection contains correspondence, photographs, and miscellaneous materials relating to the personal life and university and military service of Claudius Lee, a professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at Virginia Polytechnic Institute.

Dates: 1887 - 1954
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / Claudius Lee Papers

Nelson Liddle Collection,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2012-048
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.

Dates: c.1941-1945
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / Nelson Liddle Collection,

George W. Litton Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1981-099
Abstract The collection contains the papers of George W. Litton, professor of Animal Husbandry at Virginia Polytechnic Institute (V.P.I.) from 1940 to 1970. These papers date from 1927 to 1983 and include poetry, essays, V.P.I.'s Agricultural Extension station reports, notes, lecture material, publications, personal and professional correspondence, photographs from Litton's portrait hanging, and bound compilations like "Foolishness, Poems, and Philosophy" that function similarly to commonplace...
Dates: 1927 - 1983
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / George W. Litton Papers

Nelson M. Magee Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2022-055
Abstract

This collection contains correspondence and personal items belonging to Nelson M. Magee, a 1952 graduate of Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Correspondence includes letters and cards sent to Magee while he was a V.P.I. student from 1948 to 1952.

Dates: 1948 - 1952
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / Nelson M. Magee Collection

Frank J. Maher Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1986-004
Abstract

Frank J. Maher (1915-1995) was an engineer specializing in aerodynamic research and taught Engineering Science and Mechanics at Virginia Tech from 1937 to 1978. The collection consists of consulting files for wind tunnel research on a number of projects and extensive correspondence with David B. Steinman, engineer and bridge designer. Other papers include publications, reports, photographs, and blueprints.

Dates: 1948 - 1983
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / Frank J. Maher Papers

Map of Campus of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute

 Collection — Object 1
Identifier: Map-0359
Abstract

Map is in blueprint, and it shows the VPI campus in 1911.

Dates: 1911
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / Map of Campus of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute

Map of Campus of Virginia Polytechnic Institute

 Collection — Object 1
Identifier: Map-0336
Abstract

Map shows the campus of VPI, along with topography lines and points of triangulation.

Dates: April 1931
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / Map of Campus of Virginia Polytechnic Institute

Map of the Virginia Experiment Station Farm and the Virginia Polytechnic Institute Campus

 Collection — Object 1
Identifier: Map-0357
Abstract

Map shows the Virginia Experiment Station Farm and the Virginia Polytechnic Institute Campus in 1911, with some annotations.

Dates: 1911
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / Map of the Virginia Experiment Station Farm and the Virginia Polytechnic Institute Campus

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