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RG/UA. Record Groups/University Archives

 Record Group
Identifier: RG/UA

Found in 168 Collections and/or Records:

VT Seal Cross Stitch

 Collection
Identifier: Artifact-041
Abstract

The Virginia Tech Cross stitch is mounted on cardboard with staples, the edges of the fabric sealed with tape. 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." In maroon stitching in the bottom right hand corner is the text "THW '70."

Dates: c.1960-1970

F.F. Carr Medal

 Collection
Identifier: Artifact-043
Abstract

The F.F. Carr Medal collection includes a keychain, a red, white and blue ribbon attached to a safety pin, and a medal.

Dates: c.1932

Nelson Conrad and Birdie Thomas Love Token

 Collection
Identifier: Artifact-044
Abstract

The collection includes a love token, reading "Birdie Thomas, Blacksburg, Va., 1882" on one side and "Nelson Conrad VAMC 1882" on the other side.

Dates: 1882

Virginia Tech Fighting Gobblers Felt Banner

 Collection
Identifier: Artifact-045
Abstract

The banner is made of maroon felt with an orange lining stitched around the edges. Printed across the banner in orange is text that reads "VIRGINIA TECH" with a VPI fighting gobbler logo below it in white and orange.

Dates: c.1920-2010s

Carbon Coal Corporation Embosser

 Collection
Identifier: Artifact-046
Abstract

A small silver aluminum handheld embosser. Embosser reads "CARBON COAL CORPORATION ROANOKE, VIRGINIA 1917."

Dates: c.1917

Pilgrim Coal Company Embosser

 Collection
Identifier: Artifact-047
Abstract

Black embosser that embosses "PILGRIM COAL COMPANY PILGRIM KENTUCKY CHARTERED NOVEMBER 29,1902."

Dates: c.1902

Ed Whaley's Master's Hood

 Collection
Identifier: Textile-2025-008
Abstract

Black masters hood with yellow velvet and red satin lining that formerly belonged to Ed Whaley.

Dates: 1949

Fighting Gobbler Needlepoint Canvas Patterns

 Collection
Identifier: Artifact-048
Abstract

This collection includes two needlepoint canvas's with hand drawn Gobbler bird designs in orange and maroon. On one canvas above the Gobbler it reads "VPI." Printed on the tape border it reads "E.B. Orginals." On the other canvas it reads "VA. TECH." above the bird and "The Fighting Gobbler" below the bird.

Both canvas's are templates for needlepoint, neither have been used.

Dates: n.d.

Clarence Paul Miles Academic Regalia

 Collection
Identifier: Textile-2025-009
Abstract

The hood is black with a red, sliver, and white lining. A tag on the lining near the neck of the hood reads "THE C.E. WARD CO. NEW LONDON, OHIO 3."

The robe is also black in color with dark blue velvet strip details down the front and on the sleeves. A tag inside of the robe reads "R.J.H. INTERCOLLEGIATE BUREAU COTRELLS LEONARD ALBANY, NNY. U.S.A. MAKERS OF THE CAPS, GOWNS AND HOODS TO THE AMERICAN COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES."

Dates: c.1902-1960

VT Seal Needlework

 Collection
Identifier: Artifact-049
Abstract

The needlework depicts the VT Seal on the center 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.