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Lane Hall / Barracks No. 1 Plaque

 Collection
Identifier: Artifact-039

Scope and Content

This collection includes a wooden plaque that reads "1888 VPI LANE HALL VA TECH" with a nail glued on to the bottom left.

Dates

  • 1996

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

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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Administrative History

This plaque was made by Richard C. Jennelle using materials from the Lane Hall cupola in 1996. The materials for the plaque are from 1888 when the building was known as "Barracks No. 1."

Extent

1.0 Cubic Feet (1 box )

Abstract

This collection includes a wooden plaque that reads "1888 VPI LANE HALL VA TECH" with a nail glued on to the bottom left. The plaque was created in 1996 from wood in the Lane Hall cupola. The wood was used in the erection of the building in 1888, when it was known as Barracks No. 1.

Source of Acquisition

This collection was acquired by the Special Collections and University Archive in 1996.

Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the Lane Hall / Barracks No. 1 Plaque 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 Lane Hall / Barracks No. 1 Plaque was completed in June 2025.

Title
Lane Hall / Barracks No. 1 Plaque, 1996
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