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Beattie, Claibourne Walton, Sr., 1896-1971

 Person

Biographical Note

Claibourne Walton Beattie, Sr. (1896-1971), graduated from the university with the class of 1919. He is buried in Westwood Memorial Gardens, Chilhowie, Smyth County, Virginia.

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  1. "Claibourne Walton Beattie Sr." entry, Findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/105960873/claibourne-walton-beattie

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Beattie Family University Memorabilia

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2021-025
Abstract This collection contains Virginia Polytechnic Institute memorabilia from Claibourne Walton Beattie, Sr. (1896-1971), class of 1919, and his son Claibourne Walton Beattie, Jr. (1923-1978), class of 1951. The collection contains a 1924 graduation invitation and a 1951 commencent program. The collection also includes several programs and bulletins related to events on campus. There are several pieces of a cadet uniform, such as a hat, rat belt, and cords. Attached inside the hat is an event...
Dates: 1915 - 1951