V.A.M.C. Diploma Printing Plate
Scope and Contents
The Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College diploma printing plate is made of a thin sheet of metal that is mounted onto a wooden frame wth four screws. The metal is a gold/copper hue that has etchings of a standard diploma in reverse. At the top of the plate is the college's seal, followed by text in reverse in the middle, and two crossed rifles at the bottom of the plate. Surrounding the college's seal is text stating "Virgina Argricultural and Mechanical College." The middle of the plate has some standard text in reverse, as well as blank lines for added personalized text and possibly the signatures of the Board of Visitors. Under the two rifles is the name " W.R. Boggs Jr. Del." Signs of age on the plate are minimal, frame is in good condition.
Dates
- c. 1876
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
0.3 Cubic Feet (1 box )
Abstract
The Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College diploma printing plate is a gold/copper hued metal and is mounted on a wooden frame. At the top of the plate is the college's seal, followed by text in reverse in the middle, and two crossed rifles at the bottom of the plate. Surrounding the college's seal is text stating "Virgina Argricultural and Mechanical College." The middle of the plate has some standard text in reverse, as well as blank lines for added personalized text and possibly the signatures of the Board of Visitors.
Source of Acquisition
This collection was acquired by the Special Collections and University Archives prior to 2016.
Rights Statement for Archival Description
The guide to the V.A.M.C. Diploma Printing Plate 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 V.A.M.C. Diploma Printing Plate was completed in June 2025. Preliminary description was completed in 2016.
- Title
- V.A.M.C. Diploma Printing Plate, c. 1876
- 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
- 06/02/2025: Aly Diemel processed the collection
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