Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute (1896-1944)
Organization
Dates
- Usage: 1896 - 1944
Found in 97 Collections and/or Records:
V.P.I. Football Pin
Collection
Identifier: Artifact-016
Abstract
This is a 1.25 inch pink pin inscribed with "V.P.I." Helmet and football pendants are attached with cords.
Please handle with care as the cord is nearly broken.
Dates:
c. 1950s
VPI Hats
Collection
Identifier: Textile-2000-003
Abstract
Various hats from throughout the history of VPI.
Dates:
n.d.
VT Seal Needlework
Collection
Identifier: Artifact-049
Abstract
The needlework depicts the VT Seal on the center of a square needlepoint canvas. The base of the cross stitch is done in a cream color, with a maroon and orange Virginia Tech seal in the center. Some of the details of the seal are stitched in green, yellow, grey, and cream. Around the seal is text that reads "VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE AND STATE UNIVERSITY."
Dates:
n.d.
VT Special Event Banners
Collection
Identifier: Artifact-053
Abstract
Three VT seal banners in maroon, orange, and yellow.
Dates:
n.d.
William G. Wharton VPI Cadet Uniform
Collection
Identifier: Textile-1993-015
Abstract
The William G. Wharton VPI Cadet Uniform consists of three parts: a uniform coat, two pairs of trousers, and a overcoat with attached cape. The uniform coat is navy blue with black lining and is made of a wool blend with a satin lining. There is a black outline down the center, around the collar, along the bottom, and around the sleeve at the bottom. The sleeves also have a single thin stripe above the black strip on each sleeve. There is a "US ROTC" shield shaped patch on the...
Dates:
1920
William H. Byrne VPI Cadet Cape
Collection
Identifier: Textile-1993-014
Abstract
The Cadet cape is navy blue with a red lining, made of wool and possibly wool felt. It is a long standard cape for the time, with a black cord closure that is missing a frog on the right side. There is a label on the inside that reads "Mr. Byrne Capt. (?), measure 49-38-15, date 10-23-14 (William Hale Byrne, class of 1915, East Falls Church, Fairfax)." An additional label states the manufacturer as " Blacksburg: Virginia Polytechnic Institute, J.H. Kelsey, Supt., Uniform Department." There...
Dates:
1914
Records of the Dean of the College, John E. Williams
Record Group
Identifier: RG-11-02
Abstract
This collection contains several series of documents related to Professor John E. Williams's (1867-1943) service as Dean of the College for Virginia Tech between 1924 and 1943. They include correspondence with businesses, governmental organizations, parents, alumni, and other administration members of Virginia Tech. Also included are lists of statistics on enrollment, student organization and university finances, scholarships, as well as reports on the honor and "rat" system. Williams was...
Dates:
1920 - 1940