Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute (1896-1944)
Dates
- Usage: 1896 - 1944
Found in 51 Collections and/or Records:
Harvey E. Shepherd Collection
The collection consists of a scrapbook prepared by Harvey E. Shepherd, class of 1932, as a Cadet and graduate student at Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Also included are loose materials and a white belt with no buckle marked H.E. Shepherd Co. B, which were in the scrapbook.
Arthur Sibold Collection
The Arthur Sibold Collection includes VPI reunion materials. There is a VPI statistical data book, four postcards to Sibold, a 1914 class roster, a reunion news bulletin, and a letter directed to the alumni.
John H. Squires Papers
The collection contains papers relating to John H. Squires' will with affidavits, notes regarding stocks, correspondence, his diplomas from Virginia Tech and Cornell University, and a certificate from the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine.
Horatio Seymour Stahl Papers
The Horatio Seymour Stahl Papers, 1881-1937, undated, consist of Stahl's radio talks and diplomas, VPI commencement programs and student lists, a piece written by Annie Stahl, a business ledger for W. S. Stahl, and a tribute for Chester L. Stahl.
Henry Stewart Papers
The collection consist of a typescript copy of a glossary of English-Spanish Nautical Terms, compiled by Henry Stewart.
W. L. Taylor, Jr., Practice Book
The collection contains a "Lessons in Lettering" practice book that belonged to W. L. Taylor, Jr. The exercises are completed and graded.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Dance Cards
Collection includes dance cards for various dances, including ring dances and dances sponsored by the German Club, Cotillion Club, and sectional clubs.
Joseph F. Ware Collection
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.
James R. Werth Correspondence
This collection contains two letters to James R. Werth from friends in 1902 and 1903.
E. C. Wiley Papers
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.