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Richard W. Neale VPI Scorpion Club Pin

 Collection
Identifier: Artifact-019

Scope and Content

The gold VPI Scorpion Club pin from Richard W. Neale ('34) has a chain connecting a small pin with "VPI" on it to another small pin with a scorpion. The scorpion pin is circular with a gold scorpion on a black background, surrounded by a gold border with three white beads equidistant from each other, and initials "R.W.N." on the back.

Dates

  • n.d.

Language of Materials

The material in this collecton is in English.

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use

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Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (1 box)

Abstract

The gold VPI Scorpion Club pin from Richard W. Neale ('34) has a chain connecting a small pin with "VPI" on it to another small pin with a scorpion. The scorpion pin is circular with a gold scorpion on a black background, surrounded by a gold border with three white beads equidistant from each other, and initials "R.W.N." on the back.

Source of Acquisition

The collection was acquired by Special Collection and University Archives prior to 2019.

Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the Richard W. Neale VPI Scorpion Club Pin 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 Richard W. Neale VPI Scorpion Club Pin was completed in June 2025.

Title
Richard W. Neale VPI Scorpion Club Pin, n.d.
Subtitle
Richard W. Neale VPI Scorpion Club Pin
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

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