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Benjamin Cottrell Papers
Collection
Identifier: Ms-1994-035
Abstract
This collection contains the papers, photographs, diplomas, certificates, correspondence, and scrapbooks of Benjamin Cottrell from 1910-1983. Cottrell, a 1916 VPI graduate with a degree in Civil Engineering, spent part of his career working on railroads and highways in Central and South America.
Dates:
1910 - 1983
Cottrell Family Collection
Collection
Identifier: Textile-1994-001
Abstract
This collection consists of a cape, sabre, and pipe. The cape is made of wool/wool felt and is navy blue with a red lining. Across the chest there are black cord frogs that connect on the exterior. At the collar there are two metal hooks. Each side has what appears to be a pocket, only after looking closer do you realize the “pockets” are holes to the inside of the cape. One label reads "Mr. [Cottrell G. (?)], Date ________, 40-39-[14 1/2]." The second label reads "Virginia...
Dates:
c. 1916-1922
John A. Coulter Collection on Richard T. Shea, Jr.
Collection
Identifier: Ms-2000-090
Abstract
The collection contains information gathered by Lieutenant Colonel John A. Coulter II while he was researching the life and military service of Richard T. Shea, Jr. The materials include biographical information about Shea from the 1940's and 1950's and writings from the second half of the 20th century about him and the Battle of Pork Chop Hill.
Dates:
1944 - 2001; Majority of material found within ( 1944-1955)
Clinton H. Cowgill Collection
Collection
Identifier: Ms-1978-009
Abstract
The Clinton H. Cowgill Collection contains selected personal and professional correspondence, writing, incomplete architectural drawings, and career documentation of the founder of Virginia Polytechnic Institute's architecture program, Clinton H. Cowgill (1890-1975).
Dates:
1916 - 1977
K. S. Culnan and C. A. O'Neale Typescript Book
Collection
Identifier: Ms-1992-001
Abstract
Typescript book entitled "Space Structure Building Systems Applied to a Housing Complex and an Airport Terminal Facility," presented by Virginia Tech architecture students K. S. [Kenneth S.] Culnan and C. A. [Carol A.] O'Neale in 1970.
Dates:
1970
Leonard J. Currie Papers,
Collection
Identifier: Ms-2007-028
Abstract
Please note: this collection is currently being processed. Portions of the collection which are fully processed are listed in this finding aid. This includes photographs and negatives, flat files and oversize drawings from personal and professional projects, and a few artifacts. As more materials are processed, additional series and subseries will be published. Other portions of the collection may be available for research--contact Special Collections...
Dates:
1920 - 2001
Detail Sketch of V.P.I. Campus
Collection — Object: 1
Identifier: Map-0360
Abstract
Map shows the VPI campus, dated February 9, 1908. Two copies of the same map in the same scale, with one cropped smaller than the other. The smaller map contains hand-written annotations, including names of faculty residents.
Dates:
February 9, 1908
Diploma Collection
Collection
Identifier: Ms-2019-039
Abstract
This collection contains university diplomas for various people related to Virginia Tech, both alumni and faculty. This collection includes 16 Bachelors, Masters, and Doctorate degrees awarded between 1877 and 1964, with 15 from Virginia Tech. Diplomas are for William S. Adkisson, Katherine Sue Arrington, R.E.L. Aylor, John Poindexter Billingsley, William Mayo Brodie, J.M. Carrington, Calvert Lewis Estill, Howard Rucker Keister Jr., Howard Rucker Keister Sr., Harvey B. McDonald, Charles...
Dates:
1877 - 1964
Alfred Washington Drinkard, Jr. Diary
Collection
Identifier: Ms-1996-019
Abstract
Daily 1947 diary of Alfred Washington Drinkard, Jr., assistant director of Virginia Agricultural Experiment Station, 1946-1948 (and previous director, 1916-1946), mentioning people and events associated with the experiment station, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, and Blacksburg, Virginia.
Dates:
1947
Drum Major's Mace
Collection
Identifier: Artifact-003
Abstract
This Drum Major's Mace was previously owned by Ralph Edward Hughes and was possibly given to him by Sherman Edmond Seelinger. The mace is approxamately three feet long and is wrapped in orange and maroon ribbon, with excess ribbon hanging off of one end. On the opposite end of the mace is a rounded wooden top that has been painted gold.
Dates:
1917
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