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Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)

 Organization

Dates

  • Usage: 1944 - 1970

Found in 261 Collections and/or Records:

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

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

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

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

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

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

Map of Virginia Tech Campus, Administrative and Teaching Directory

 Collection — Object 1
Identifier: Map-0332
Abstract

Map is part of the Administrative and Teaching Directory, with also contains information about buildings on campus.

Dates: 1954

Map of V.P.I. Campus

 Collection — Object 1
Identifier: Map-0339
Abstract

Map shows the VPI campus circa 1938.

Dates: ca. 1938

Maroon Corps of Cadet sashes,

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: Textile-2015-002
Scope and Content

Notes attached to box items were found in read: "Corps Maroon Sashes" and "Maroon sashes from the Tailor Shop."

Dates: n.d.

J. Paxton Marshall Papers,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2012-074
Abstract

The J. Paxton Marshall Papers collection contains papers, reports and publications on land use issues in Virginia and surrounding states, as well as a small amount of biographical material. The documents included relate to Marshall’s tenure in the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics at Virginia Tech (1967-1995), as well as his work with various committees and as a technical representative for the General Assembly of Virginia.

Dates: 1967 - 1996