Named/Individual Photograph Collections
Scope and Content
Each of the Named/Individual Photograph Collections has a description in the inventory. The majority of the collections, however, are from alumni and former faculty and staff, or individuals with ties to campus and the New River Valley. Collections depict campus life and events, railroad history, agricultural extension research, Blacksburg and surrounding areas, and some local families. Each named collection listed has at least one photograph; some subjects have multiple folders or boxes.
In most cases, collections are named for the collector/creator or based on the subject matter.
Dates
- 1890s-present
Language of Materials
The materials in the collection are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for 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.
Extent
4.7 Cubic Feet (11 boxes; 2 oversize boxes)
Abstract
The Named/Individual Photograph Collections include images from alumni and former faculty and staff, or individuals with ties to campus and the New River Valley. Collections (c.1890-present) depict campus life and events, railroad history, agricultural extension research, Blacksburg and surrounding areas, and some local families.
Arrangement
The collection is arranged alphabetically by named collection.
Source of Acquisition
Named/Individual Photograph Collections consist primarily of donations to the Special Collections and University Archives over time.
Rights Statement for Archival Description
The guide to the Named/Individual Photograph Collections 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 Named/Individual Photograph Collections was completed prior to January 2000. Additional processing and description was completed in May 2017 and March 2020.
- Agricultural extension work
- Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
- Photographs
- Railroad
- University History
- Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College (1872-1896)
- Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute (1896-1944)
- Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute. Corps of Cadets (1896-1944)
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Corps of Cadets
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Corps of Cadets (1944-1970)
- Women -- History
- Title
- Named/Individual Photograph Collections, 1890s-present
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- LM Rozema, Archivist, Caroline Harvey, Student Assistant, and Special Collections and University Archives Staff
- Date
- 2020 (CC0 1.0)
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Revision Statements
- 2020-03: Caroline Harvey processed the oversize photographs, and LM Rozema updated the finding aid.
- 2021-02-10: LM Rozema made minor updates.
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