Virginia Tech Fighting Gobblers Felt Banner
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.
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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.
Source
- Virginia Tech Alumni Association (Organization)
- 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
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