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Virginia Tech Bag

 Collection
Identifier: Artifact-005

Scope and Contents

This is a pyramidical maroon and orange bag with "VIRGINIA TECH" (in print or block lettering), "Hokies" (in cursive), and the long-necked Fighting Gobbler emblem on each side. The bag has white stitching and piping along the sides with a zipper closure. The handles are black with metal hardware. The inside of the bag is a white canvas material with a hard corkboard base at the bottom. The inside of the bag has a tag that reads "ATCHISON LEATHER INC. ATCHISON, KANSAS." The conditon of the bag is fair, some minor discoloration/stains.

Dates

  • c. 1972-1982

Language of Materials

The mateial in this collection is 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.

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Historical

Atchison Leather INC., also known as the Berger Company today, manufactures leather goods for wholesale. The company was founded in 1908 and had created a wide variety of leather products since then. Some examples of their products include: horse bridles, knife sheaths, and more, stating that they aim to make change as demands change.

Source:

"About Us", Berger Company, https://bergercompany.com/about/, Accessed 06/03/2025

Extent

1.4 Cubic Feet (1 box)

Abstract

This is a pyramidical maroon and orange bag with "VIRGINIA TECH" (in print or block lettering), "Hokies" (in cursive), and the long-necked Fighting Gobbler emblem on each side. The inside of the bag has a tag that reads "ATCHISON LEATHER INC. ATCHISON, KANSAS."

Source of Acquisition

This collection was acquired by the Special Collections and University Archives prior to 2019.

Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the Virginia Tech Bag 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 Virginia Tech Bag was completed in June 2025. Preliminary description was completed in 2019.

Title
Virginia Tech Bag, c. 1972-1982
Subtitle
Virginia Tech Bag
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

  • 06/03/2025: Aly Diemel processed the collection.

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Repository

Contact:
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308