VPI Hats
Scope and Content
VPI Cadet Hat: Navy blue VPI cadet hat with gold VPI insignia on front. Black bill with confederate flag on the underside. The condition is good.
VPI Cadet Hat: This cadet hat has a smaller bill and is also Navy blue with gold VPI insignia on front. A gold strap is fastened above the bill of the hat with gold buttons. The condition is good.
VAMC Hat: Black structured hat with small bill, gold buckle, and gold metal "VAMC" on the front. The condition is fair, signs of age and discoloration.
VPI Gobblers Hat: Orange baseball cap with orange and maroon patch on the front that reads "VPI GOBBLERS." The underside of the bill is green and the back of the hat has an orange plastic adjuster. The condition is fair, discoloration and loose patch.
Graduation Cap: Black graduation cap with gold tassel. The condition is good.
Dates
- n.d.
Language of Materials
The material in this collection is in English.
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use
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Extent
2.0 Cubic Feet (1 box)
Abstract
Various hats from throughout the history of VPI.
Source of Acquisition
Artifacts in this collection were acquired by the Special Collections and University Archives between 1973 and 2025.
Separated Materials
Centennial reproduction caps were moved to Textile1993-004.
Rights Statement for Archival Description
The guide to the VPI Hats 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 VPI Hats was completed in July 2025.
- University Archives
- University History
- Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute (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)
- Title
- VPI Hats, n.d.
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Aly Diemel, Volunteer, and Special Collections and University Archives Staff
- Date
- 2025 (CC0 1.0)
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Revision Statements
- 2025-07-17: adiemel: Addition of VPI hat, VAMC hat, and VPI Gobblers hat
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