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Virginia Tech Fighting Gobblers Felt Banner

 Collection
Identifier: Artifact-045

Scope and Content

The banner is made of maroon felt with an orange lining stitched around the edges. Printed across the banner in orange is text that reads "VIRGINIA TECH" with a VPI fighting gobbler logo below it in white and orange. On the back of the banner is a tag that reads "COLLEGIATE MANUFACTURING COMPANY Collegiate Mig. Co. Ames Iowa 100% wool Designers and Makers of Distinctive College and School Merchandise." The condition is fair, some holes and discoloration.

Dates

  • c.1920-2010s

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

1.0 Cubic Feet (1 box)

Abstract

The banner is made of maroon felt with an orange lining stitched around the edges. Printed across the banner in orange is text that reads "VIRGINIA TECH" with a VPI fighting gobbler logo below it in white and orange.

Source of Acquisition

This collection was acquired by the Special Collections and University Archive in September 2017.

Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the Virginia Tech Fighting Gobblers Felt Banner 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 Virginia Tech Fighting Gobblers Felt Banner was completed in June 2025.

Title
Virginia Tech Fighting Gobblers Felt Banner, c.1920-2010s
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