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RG/UA. Record Groups/University Archives

 Record Group
Identifier: RG/UA

Found in 168 Collections and/or Records:

Silver "VA TECH" Belt Buckles

 Collection
Identifier: Artifact-015
Abstract

This collection consists of two Virginia Tech belt buckles. The larger buckle is a silver belt buckle that says "VA. TECH." The back is inscribed "The Pettibone Mfg. Co. Cin'ti.O." The smaller silver belt buckle says, in small caps, "VA TECH".

Dates: n.d.

V.P.I. Football Pin

 Collection
Identifier: Artifact-016
Abstract

This is a 1.25 inch pink pin inscribed with "V.P.I." Helmet and football pendants are attached with cords.

Please handle with care as the cord is nearly broken.

Dates: c. 1950s

VPI Locket and Chain

 Collection
Identifier: Artifact-017
Abstract

This locket is shaped like a heart. The front has a yellow-green chevron background and painted with two pink roses and green leaves. Attached under the roses is circular metal embossed with the seal of VPI and a red circle with the words "Virginia Polytechnic Institute" inside.

Dates: n.d.

VP Boxing Glove Pendant

 Collection
Identifier: Artifact-018
Abstract

The gold pendant is shaped like a boxing glove with initials "VP" on the front. The V is painted maroon, and the P is painted yellow and inside the V.

Dates: n.d.

Richard W. Neale VPI Scorpion Club Pin

 Collection
Identifier: Artifact-019
Abstract

The gold VPI Scorpion Club pin from Richard W. Neale ('34) has a chain connecting a small pin with "VPI" on it to another small pin with a scorpion. The scorpion pin is circular with a gold scorpion on a black background, surrounded by a gold border with three white beads equidistant from each other, and initials "R.W.N." on the back.

Dates: c. 1934

VPI Class Pin

 Collection
Identifier: Artifact-020
Abstract

This VPI class pin is a shield painted half blue and half white with a bottom border of white beads and inscribed in gold "V.P.I. '03" (or possibly "V.P.I. '08"). The top border is a gold eagle holding two crossed swords.

Dates: n.d.

VPI Seal Pin

 Collection
Identifier: Artifact-021
Abstract

The circular VPI seal pin has a maroon border that says "Virginia Polytechnic Institute" surrounding the VPI seal in orange and maroon.

Dates: n.d.

VPI Pin With Ruby or Other Red Stone

 Collection
Identifier: Artifact-022
Abstract

This silver pin is circular with a small handle. It is inscribed "Virginia Polytechnic Institute" in a circular border around a ruby or other red stone. There is also a 2-inch silver chain.

Dates: n.d.

VPI Prom Bangle Bracelet

 Collection
Identifier: Artifact-023
Abstract

The bracelet is a sterling silver, cuff-style bangle with hammered texture (planishing?). A black metal piece is attached in the center. It has an eagle above a ribbon that says "Virginia Polytechnic Institute". Under the ribbon are two flags and a shield that says "Junior Senior Prom 1933-1934".

Dates: 1933 - 1934

Southwestern Presbyterian University Commemorative Medal

 Collection
Identifier: Artifact-024
Abstract This bronze medal commemorates the 50th anniversary of the founding of Southwestern Presbyterian University of Clarksville, TN, and its move to Memphis as well as name change to Southwestern. It is embossed on the front with "SOUTHWESTERN / 1875-1925 / [buiding image of Palmer Hall] / PALMER HALL / JUBILEE AND / INAUGURAL / NOV. 26-28-1925 / -.- / MEMPHIS, TENN." The back has a laurel wreath surrounding the text "TO COMMEMORATE THE FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF SOUTHWESTERN PRESBYTERIAN UNIVERSITY...
Dates: 1925