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Ed Whaley's Master's Hood

 Collection
Identifier: Textile-2025-008

Scope and Content

Black masters hood with yellow velvet and red satin lining formerly belonging to Ed Wharely. Tag on the inside yellow lining reads "THE C.E. WARD CO NEW LONDON, OHIO O Va. Poly. Inst." Small black cords help attach to robe.

Dates

  • 1949

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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Biographical Note

Edward P. Whaley attended Virginia Tech for his undergraduate degree and later pursued his Master's at Washington and Lee University, graduating in 1949. This hood is from when he graduated with his Master's degree.

Extent

2.0 Cubic Feet (1 box )

Abstract

Black masters hood with yellow velvet and red satin lining that formerly belonged to Ed Whaley.

Source of Acquisition

This collection was acquired by the Special Collections and University Archive in October 1980.

Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the Ed Whaley's Master's Hood 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 Ed Whaley's Master's Hood was completed in June 2025.

Title
Ed Whaley's Master's Hood, 1949
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