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V.P.I. Memorial Plate , c.1910

 Item — Box: 1

Scope and Content

From the Collection:

The Arthur Hills Warden Collection includes a memorial plate, V.P.I insignia, 1910 commencement program, V.P.I pin, two small V.P.I buttons, small V.P.I. pin with insignia (broken), and Virginia Tech metal tag.

The memorial plate is maroon with a gold rim, with the V.P.I seal in the center in white, gold, and maroon. The back of the plate has a piece of tape with archivist notes as well as a stamp with a seal that reads "SEMI-VITREOUS." The plate is in good condition.

The V.P.I pin is gold in color and reads "V.P.I." in bold letters. It is in good condition, minor discoloration.

The 1910 commencement program is from June 10-15 and is leather bound. A hole has been cut from the first page, otherwise in good condition. A small orange felt V.P.I. flag is tucked into the booklet.

The V.P.I insignia is gold in color with a small screw on the backside. It reads "V.P.I." at the top with two wreath motifs on the sides, seal in the middle. The condition is good.

The buttons are both gold in color and round in shape. One button reads "V.P.I." with stacked lettering, while the other shows a solider design. Both in good condition.

The small V.P.I. insignia is on a web like base with a small circle in the center that shows the V.P.I. seal. The pin has broken off, otherwise in good condition.

The metal tag is silver in color and square in shape with a small slit at the top. The tag reads "VIRGINIA TECH 1910." The condition is good, some discoloration.

Dates

  • c.1910

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

The material in this collection is in English.

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 1.0 Cubic Feet (1 box )

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Repository

Contact:
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308