Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute (1896-1944)
Organization
Dates
- Usage: 1896 - 1944
Found in 87 Collections and/or Records:
Lewis A. Hall Papers
Collection
Identifier: Ms-1983-009
Abstract
This collection includes the papers of Lewis A. Hall, a 1924 graduate of Virginia Tech, consisting largely of memorabilia from his time at the university and as an active alumnus. Includes programs, certificates, textiles, and photographs, as well as drawings for engineering class assignments.
Dates:
1921 - 1977
Hard Times Blues Collection
Collection
Identifier: Ms-2019-038
Abstract
The Hard Times Blues Collection contains materials about the play Hard Times Blues by Lucy Sweeney and its production by the Dumas Theatre Troupe in 2003. Items include background research, correspondence, and a 2019 revised copy of the play as well as programs, flyers, photographs, and a newspaper article about the 2003 production. The play is about Blacksburg local and Virginia Tech employee Floyd "Hardtimes"...
Dates:
1966, 2001, 2003, 2019
Bertram A. Holtzworth Scrapbook
Collection
Identifier: Ms-2023-095
Abstract
This scrapbook contains photographs and memorabilia dating 1918-1926 from United States Military Academy (West Point) and Virginia Polytechnic Institute (VPI) by Bertram A. Holtzworth, who attended VPI before graduating from West Point in 1927. He served in the U.S. Army from his time as a cadet at West Point until his retirement as Major General in 1963.
Dates:
1918 - 1926
Stanley A. Huffman Jr. Papers
Collection
Identifier: Ms-1991-056
Abstract
The collection consists of professional papers compiled over the course of Huffman's career at Virginia Tech (1971-1991).
Dates:
1917 - 1991
Records of the Office of the President, John Redd Hutcheson
Record Group
Identifier: RG-02-09
Abstract
The Records of the Office of the President, John Redd Hutcheson consist of correspondence and records, from 1917 to 1962. This collection contains official records from Hutcheson's tenure as president of VPI as well as his personal papers. John R. Hutcheson graduated from Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute (VPI) with a B.S. in Agriculture in 1907 and a M.S. in 1909. He later received a PhD from Clemson College in 1937. Hutcheson was employed as...
Dates:
1917 - 1962
Insurance Survey of Virginia Polytechnic Institute Records
Collection — Box 1
Identifier: Ms-1995-029
Scope and Contents
Insurance Survey of the buildings of Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Blacksburg, Virginia, prepared in 1931 by Charles Lunsford & Sons, Roanoke, Va.; Insurance Company of North America, Philadelphia, Pa.; and F. Wharton Baker, engineer. Collection consists of 88 photographs and of buildings, faculty dwellings, barns, and storage lots at Virginia Polytechnic Institute covered by the policy; recommendations for coverage and for fire protection of these buildings; estimated insurable value...
Dates:
1931
James William McClelland V.P.I. Tableware
Collection
Identifier: Artifact-040
Abstract
The James William McClelland V.P.I. Tableware collection consists of one small plate, one medium sized plate, and a tea/coffee cup. The small plate is white with a maroon wreath in the center. In the middle of the wreath in yellow is a "VPI" overlapping letter logo with two crossing guns beneath it. Stamped into the bottom of the plate is "GREENWOOD CHINA TRENTON N.J." The medium sized plate is also white in color with "V.P.I.' printed on the rim of the plate in an...
Dates:
c.1902-1904
John E. McDonald VPI Cadet Blouse
Collection
Identifier: Textile-1993-009
Abstract
This cadet blouse is navy blue with black lining, and sleeves lined with off white. It is possibly made of wool and cotton. The blouse has a black stripe trim with plastic black buttons on the right, and hooks on the left. There are two gold pins on the collar of the blouse. One pin has "VPI" with guns crossing above. The other pin has "ROTC" with flames between "RO" and "TC." There is a five pointed star on the lower right sleeve and three thin black stripes above, a wide black stripe on...
Dates:
c.1920s
John S. White VPI Coat and Cape
Collection
Identifier: Textile-1993-013
Abstract
The coat is navy blue with black lining, with red lining under the cape. There are gold diagonal stripes on the lower sleeves and six gold "VPI" buttons on the coat. There are eight smaller but identical buttons on the cape. Along the inside of the back of the collar is a small silver chain, and on the front of the inside of the collar are two silver hooks. There is a rectangular pocket on the left side of the coat lining. A label inside the jacket reads "John Stephen White 52-38-31-39-19...
Dates:
c. 1950
J. Ambler Johnston Papers
Collection
Identifier: Ms-1974-012
Abstract
The J. Ambler Johnston Papers pertains to his many activities throughout his professional and personal life, especially his involvement with the Civil War Round Table (CWRT) and Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Materials consist of correspondence, publications and ephemera, organizational and committee reports, and photographs, relating to Johnston's involvement with historical and civic organizations including the Sons of Confederate Veterans, Society of the Sons of the Revolution, Virginia...
Dates:
1901 - 1974