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Robert P. Merchant Collection
Collection
Identifier: Ms-2023-091
Abstract
This collection contains Virginia Polytechnic Institute (VPI) memorabilia and ephemera.
Dates:
1938 - 1944
Named/Individual Photograph Collections
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Photographs-002
Abstract
The Named/Individual Photograph Collections include images from alumni and former faculty and staff, or individuals with ties to campus and the New River Valley. Collections (c.1890-present) depict campus life and events, railroad history, agricultural extension research, Blacksburg and surrounding areas, and some local families.
Dates:
1890s-present
Overcoat with Attached Cape,
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: Textile-1993-016
Scope and Content
Item: overcoat with attached cape
Date: [1920]
Color: navy [cadet] blue, red on underside of cape, darker blue lining except in sleeves (black)
Material: [wool blend], [cotton] lining in coat, [satin] lining in sleeves
Manufacturer:
Condition: white strings coming through the lining, a few very small worn spots and stains, gold strip coming off right sleeve, small holes near inner pocket
Special Markings: silver colored metal chain sewn into the interior back of the collar, 8 gold...
Dates:
1920 - 1920
Harry Downing Temple Jr., Papers
Collection
Identifier: Ms-1988-039
Abstract
The Harry Downing Temple, Jr., Papers contains materials related to Temple's personal life, interest in heraldry and insignia, and his research and publications on the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets. Materials date from about 1872 to 2004.
Dates:
1872 - 2004; Majority of material found within 1930 - 2001
VPI Cape,
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: Textile-1993-014
Scope and Content
Item: cape (VPI)
Date: 10-23-14
Color: navy blue with red lining
Material: wool felt (?) lining - wool
Manufacturer: Blacksburg: Virginia Polytechnic Institute, J.H. Kelsey, Supt., Uniform Department
Donor:
Condition: fair, stains and holes in lining as well as exterior, [frog] on right side is missing
Special Markings: label reads: Mr. Byrne Capt. (?), measure 49-38-15, date 10-23-14 (William Hale Byrne, class of 1915, East Falls Church, Fairfax), inside piece of cloth that buttons...
Dates:
1914 - 1914
VPI Cape,
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: Textile-1993-017
Scope and Content
Item: cape (VPI)
Date: ? first capes in 1897
Color: navy blue with raspberry liner
Material: [wool felt] lining [wool]
Manufacturer:
Condition: a few small holes and stains appear in the liner
Special Markings: black cord [frog] on exterior connecting sides, two metal hooks at collar. 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. Inside on the bottom right-hand corner of the liner was what appears...
Dates:
n.d. (not before 1897)
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