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F.F. Carr Medal

 Collection
Identifier: Artifact-043

Scope and Content

The F.F. Carr Medal is housed in a small rectangular green box. Text on the inside lid of the box reads "Club, College and Class Pins and Rings R. HARRIS & CO. COR. 7TH & D.N.W. WASHINGTON D.C. DESIGNERS AND MAKERS OF MEDALS, JEWELS, BADGES, CUPS, ETC. For Prize and Presentation." Inside the box is a keychain, a red, white and blue ribbon attached to a safety pin, and a medal. The keychain has a gold chain with a lobster claw clasp that connects to a ring. A gold charm hangs off the chain with a black and gold "AZ" design. On the back of the charm is the text "F.F. Carr Virginia 10-27-32." The medal is a bronze color with a man running on it. Around the man is the text "VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE." On the back of the metal it reads ""Shot Put 3rd Annual State Agricultural High School Track Meet Miles Field, Blacksburg, Virginia." The collection is in good condition, minor signs of age.

Dates

  • c.1932

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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Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (1 box )

Abstract

The F.F. Carr Medal collection includes a keychain, a red, white and blue ribbon attached to a safety pin, and a medal.

Source of Acquisition

This collection was acquired by the Special Collections and University Archive in July 2021.

Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the F.F. Carr Medal 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 F.F. Carr Medal was completed in June 2025.

Title
F.F. Carr Medal, c.1932
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