John K. Copenhaver Collection
Scope and Content
The John Kelly Copenhaver Collection contains two leather bound commencement invitation and programs, one dating from 1919 and the other from 1921; a photograph of the reunion of the Class of 1920; and cadet uniform pins and buttons.
Dates
- 1919 - 1921
Creator
- Copenhaver, John K., b. abt.1898 (Person)
Language of Materials
The materials in the collection are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open to research.
Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use
The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.
Biographical Note
John Kelly Copenhaver was born c. 1898 in Seven Mile Ford, Virginia. Copenhaver graduated with a degree in Electrical Engineering from the Virginia Polytechnic Institute in 1920. While attending VPI Copenhaver played on the football team and was injured in a game against Norfolk in November 1919.
Extent
0.2 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Abstract
John Kelly Copenhaver graduated from the Virginia Polytechnic Institute with a degree in Electrical Engineering in 1920. Collection includes leather bound commencement invitations and programs from 1919 and 1921, as well as a photograph from the reunion of the class of 1920. Pins and buttons from a VPI cadet uniform are also included.
Arrangement
The collection is arranged by material type.
Source of Acquisition
The John Kelly Copenhaver Collection was donated to Special Collections in 1969.
Rights Statement for Archival Description
The guide to the John K. Copenhaver Collection by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/).
Processing Information
The processing, arrangement and description of the John Kelly Copenhaver Collection was completed in July 2009.
- Title
- John K. Copenhaver Collection, 1919-1921
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Jennifer Mitchell, Archivist
- Date
- 2009 (CC0 1.0)
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Repository
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308
specref@vt.edu