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Aaron Family Collection

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Identifier: Ms-1968-004
Abstract

This collection contains college memorabilia, including photographs, printed material, and banners collected by John H., Jacob C., and Harry B. Aaron, three Bristol, Virginia brothers who attended Virginia Tech during the early 20th century.

Dates: 1908 - 1927

T. Tunstall Adams, Jr., Letter

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Identifier: Ms-1959-003
Abstract

THe collection contains a letter from Tunstall to Mrs. H.O. Lyne, dated June 26, 1959, regarding his father's attendance at Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College (VAMC).

Dates: 1959

Homer Allison Jewelry

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Identifier: Artifact-057
Abstract

This collection contains four charms and one pin formerly belonging to VPI student Homer Allison, possibly class of 1959. The charms are inscribed "INAUGURAL PARADE", possibly from 1957; "BAND" and "V.P.I."; "VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE" above "1959", possibly Allison's class year; and "VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE" and "INTRAMURAL". The pin says "SPQR, R, LATIN CLUB", "HOMER ALLISON", and "55."

Dates: ca. 1955-1959

Annotated List of Virginia Flora

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Identifier: Ms-2022-005
Abstract

This collection contains a typed list of Virginia flora, with handwritten annotations, processed for the Virginia Agricultural Experiment Station, possibly by A. B. Massey.

Dates: undated

Arthur Hills Warden Collection

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Identifier: Artifact-051
Abstract

The Arthur Hills Warden Collection includes a memorial plate, V.P.I insignia, 1910 commencement program, V.P.I pin, two small V.P.I buttons, small V.P.I. pin with insignia (broken), and Virginia Tech metal tag.

Dates: C.1910

Howard S. Avery Papers

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Identifier: Ms-1997-026
Abstract Howard S. Avery graduated from Virginia Tech in 1927 with a B.S. in Mining and Engineering. He worked for the American Brake Shoe Company, later known as the Abex Corporation, as a research metallurgist from 1935 to 1971. The collection consists of Avery's personal papers and photographs related to his student days at Virginia Tech, including photos taken mainly in 1927 while Avery was the photographic editor of the Bugle yearbook. This collection also includes personal papers,...
Dates: 1913 - 1996

Ayre Family Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1963-003
Abstract

This collection contains college memorabilia of father and son Henry D. and Clayton E. Ayre, both of whom attended Virginia Agricultural & Mechanical College (now Virginia Tech) during the late 19th century. It includes cadet caps, lecture notes, a certificate, and photograph.

Dates: 1871-[1899]

Adolph Samuel Bair Photographs

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Identifier: Ms-2023-137
Abstract

The Adolph Samuel Bair Photographs were taken on the campus of the Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute (VPI) during the 1920s. The photographs depict Bair, the campus, and the VPI Corps of Cadets. Bair (1902-1988) graduated from VPI in 1924.

Dates: ca. 1920s

Walter H. Beal, Sr., Speeches

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Identifier: Ms-1988-074
Abstract

The collection contains two speeches by Walter H. Beal, Sr., in 1886, a valedictory address to the class of 1886 and a farewell address to the Lee Literary Society.

Dates: 1886

Beattie Family University Memorabilia

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Identifier: Ms-2021-025
Abstract This collection contains Virginia Polytechnic Institute memorabilia from Claibourne Walton Beattie, Sr. (1896-1971), class of 1919, and his son Claibourne Walton Beattie, Jr. (1923-1978), class of 1951. The collection contains a 1924 graduation invitation and a 1951 commencent program. The collection also includes several programs and bulletins related to events on campus. There are several pieces of a cadet uniform, such as a hat, rat belt, and cords. Attached inside the hat is an event...
Dates: 1875, 1915-1959

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Burke, J. A., Jr. (Jerry Allen) 1
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Butterworth, J. M. (Joseph Millard), 1893-1942 1
Cahill, Edward 1
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Carpenter, C. Hunter (Caius Hunter), 1883-1953 1
Carr, Francis Lewis, 1920-2015 1
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Carver, George Washington, 1864?-1943 1
Cawley, Harry Baker, 1900-1946 1
Christian, George L. 1
Claytor, W. Graham (William Graham), 1886-1971 1
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French, Chapman J. (Chapman Johnston) 1
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German Club (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University). Alumni Foundation 1
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