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Beattie Family University Memorabilia

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2021-025

Scope and Content

This collection contains Virginia Polytechnic Institute memorabilia from alumni Claibourne Walton Beattie, Sr., and his son Claibourne Walton Beattie, Jr. The collection contains a 1924 graduation invitation and a 1951 commencent program. The collection also includes several programs and bulletins related to events on campus. There are several pieces of a cadet uniform, such as a hat, rat belt, and cords. Attached inside the hat is an event calender for The Lyric Theatre for September 1941. A copy of the Report of the Commissioner of Agriculture for the Year 1875 has a section about VPI.

Dates

  • 1875, 1915-1959

Creator

Language of Materials

The materials in this 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.

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Biographical Note

Claibourne Walton Beattie, Sr. (1896-1971), graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute with the class of 1919. His son Claibourne Walton Beattie, Jr. (1923-1978), was a student at VPI who graduated with the class of 1951 and later joined the U. S. Navy. Both are buried in Westwood Memorial Gardens, Chilhowie, Smyth County, Virginia.

Sources

  1. "Claibourne Walton Beattie Sr." entry, Findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/105960873/claibourne-walton-beattie
  2. "Claibourne Walton Beattie Jr." entry, Findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/65292710/claibourne-walton-beattie

Extent

2.4 Cubic Feet (1 box; 1 oversized folder)

Abstract

This collection contains Virginia Polytechnic Institute memorabilia from Claibourne Walton Beattie, Sr. (1896-1971), class of 1919, and his son Claibourne Walton Beattie, Jr. (1923-1978), class of 1951. The collection contains a 1924 graduation invitation and a 1951 commencent program. The collection also includes several programs and bulletins related to events on campus. There are several pieces of a cadet uniform, such as a hat, rat belt, and cords. Attached inside the hat is an event calender for The Lyric Theatre for September 1941. A copy of the Report of the Commissioner of Agriculture for the Year 1875 has a section about VPI.

Arrangement

This collection is organized by subject.

Source of Acquisition

The Beattie Family University Memorabilia was donated to Special Collections and University Archives in June 2003.

Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the Beattie Family University Memorabilia 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 Beattie Family University Memorabilia were completed in August 2021.

Title
Beattie Family University Memorabilia, 1875, 1915-1959
Status
Completed
Author
Tyler Williams, Student Worker
Date
2021 (CC0 1.0)
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

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