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Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute (1896-1944)

 Organization

Dates

  • Usage: 1896 - 1944

Found in 257 Collections and/or Records:

V.P.I President and Faculty

 Collection — Frame 1
Identifier: Art-076
Scope and Contents

*see picture file

Dates: 1907
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / V.P.I President and Faculty

VT Seal Needlework

 Collection
Identifier: Artifact-049
Abstract

The needlework depicts the VT Seal on the cednter 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.
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / VT Seal Needlework

VT Special Event Banners

 Collection
Identifier: Artifact-053
Abstract

Three VT seal banners in maroon, orange, and yellow.

Dates: n.d.
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / VT Special Event Banners

Joseph F. Ware Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2010-022
Abstract

The collection contains 102 letters from Joseph F. Ware to his wife, Susie, in Blacksburg, Virginia, while he was serving overseas during and after World War I. The other significant portion of this collection contains nearly 200 photographs.

Dates: 1900 - 1971; Majority of material found within 1915 - 1920
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / Joseph F. Ware Collection

James R. Werth Correspondence

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1957-003
Abstract

This collection contains two letters to James R. Werth from friends in 1902 and 1903.

Dates: 1902 - 1903
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / James R. Werth Correspondence

E. C. Wiley Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1960-006
Abstract

The collection includes a letter to E.C. Wiley regarding a job offer (1904), a letter and receipt to Mrs. Wiley regarding the return of a fox fur (1907), and two pieces of letterhead from Wiley's business used as scratch paper.

Dates: 1904, 1907, n.d.
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / E. C. Wiley Papers

Erwin Hoge Will Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1974-004
Abstract

The collection consists of materials regarding the professional, civic, and personal activities of Erwin Hoge Will.

Dates: 1918 - 1973
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / Erwin Hoge Will Papers

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
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / William G. Wharton VPI Cadet Uniform

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
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / William H. Byrne VPI Cadet Cape

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
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / Records of the Dean of the College, John E. Williams

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