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Robert S. and Martha C. Radspinner Collection,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2014-004
Abstract

The Robert S. and Martha C. Radspinner Collection contains memorabilia scrapbooks, photograph albums, Virginia Tech newspapers, concert programs, and other ephemera related to VPI. The material documents Robert S. (class of 1941) and Martha C. (class of 1942) Radspinner's time at VPI and dates from 1937 to 1942.

Dates: 1937-1942; 1988

Record Group Vertical Files

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: VerticalFile-005
Abstract

In general, vertical files at Special Collections include newspaper clippings, photocopies, ephemera, unpublished and/or informal publications, and other papers relating to a specific subject area. Files in this collection relate to Virginia Tech and its history. Topics may include, but are not limited to, colleges and departments, student organizations, administrative offices, centers and other campus units, and athletics.

Dates: ca. 1870s-present; Majority of material found in ( 1960s-present)

Frank L. Robeson Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2015-014
Abstract

The collection includes papers from Frank L. Robeson's tenure as a student at Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute, Columbia University, and Johns Hopkins University, as well as subject and research files from his nearly 50 years as an instructor and professor at VPI, dating from 1899 to 1954.

Dates: 1899-1954, undated

Harvey E. Shepherd Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2003-020
Abstract

The collection consists of a scrapbook prepared by Harvey E. Shepherd, class of 1932, as a Cadet and graduate student at Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Also included are loose materials and a white belt with no buckle marked H.E. Shepherd Co. B, which were in the scrapbook.

Dates: 1928 - 1932

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

Vaiden A. Thornton Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2010-049
Abstract

The collection contains account books, dairy building blueprints designed by Virginia Polytechnic Institute, and various work-related papers created between 1930 and 1953. A few of the items are undated. Thornton ran a dairy and ice operation in Stony Creek, Virginia, in addition to his job as an insurance company medical examiner.

Dates: 1930-1953, n.d.

Uniform Cape,

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: Textile-1993-007
Scope and Content

Item: uniform cape Desc: original VAMC cape Date: Nov. 5, 1914 Color: navy with red lining Material: wool cape and lining Manufacturer: Blacksburg: Virginia Polytechnic Institute Donor: Condition: fair; moth holes in cape and lining; stains Special Markings: label: T.J. {Thomas Jefferson} Rowe ‘15 {Hampton, Elizabeth City}; measure: 53; J.H. Kelsey, Supt. Uniform Dept.

Dates: 1914 - 1914

Uniform/Trousers and Jacket [may not be a match],

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: Textile-1993-012
Scope and Content Item: Uniform/ trousers and jacket (may not be a match) Date: ? Color: blue gray Material: wool, off white cotton lining around waist and for interior pockets of trousers, blue cotton lining on underside of pocket flaps on the jacket and has the number 261 written underneath Donor: Condition and Special Markings: special markings for trousers: wide black strip down the side, black plastic buttons instead of a zipper; special markings on jacket: gray buttons exposed down the center...
Dates: n.d.

Records of the University Club

 Record Group
Identifier: RG-29-04
Abstract

The collection consists of papers detailing the founding, construction, administration, finances, and membership of the University Club at Virginia Tech.

Dates: 1925 - 2000

VA. TECH. Matchbook

 Collection
Identifier: Artifact-044
Abstract

Orange and maroon matchbook with "VA. TECH.", VPI seal, and Gobbler icon on the front cover, "TECH Win or Lose" on the top, image of Burruss Hall over the words "Administration Building V.P.I." on the back, and "Universal Match Corp., St. Louis" on the bottom. The inside has a drawing of Rexall drugstore above the words "Corner Drug Store, The Rexall Store, Phone 4321 ... Blacksburg, VA."

Dates: c.1940s

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Names
Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970) 42
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-) 30
Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College (1872-1896) 8
Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute. Corps of Cadets (1896-1944) 8
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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Corps of Cadets 4
McBryde, John McLaren, 1841-1923 3
Brown, Ralph Minthorne, 1878-1958 2
Carneal and Johnston (Richmond, Va.) 2
Hutcheson, John Redd, 1886-1962 2
Virginia Agricultural Experiment Station 2
Virginia Cooperative Extension Service 2
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. University Libraries 2
Allen, Beulah O. (Beulah Oyama), 1905-1992 1
Bailey, Ilena M. 1
Barringer, Paul B. 1
Beazley, W. R. 1
Bechanan, H. Gordon 1
Burruss, Julian Ashby, 1876-1947 1
Campbell, Theodorick Pryor, 1862-1928 1
Carnahan, Samuel Edwin, 1884-1970 1
Christian, George L. 1
Cottrell, Benjamin, d.1972 1
Coulter, John A., 1953- 1
Counselman, J. S. (John Sanders) 1
Drinkard, Alfred Washington, Jr. 1
Edgemont Farm 1
Eggleston, J. D. (Joseph Dupuy), 1867-1953 1
Farrier, Paul H. (Paul Henry), b.1894 1
Farrier, Pence 1
Friend, Anne H. 1
Gaujot family 1
Gaujot, Antoine August Michel, 1878-1936 1
Gaujot, Julian Edmond Victor, 1874-1938 1
Gherman, Paul M. 1
Guthrie, John Dennett 1
Holtzworth, Bertram Arthur, 1904-1971 1
Huffman, Stanley A., Jr. 1
Hunter, Joseph Lonsdale 1
Hutcheson, T. B. (Thomas Barksdale), 1882-1950 1
Johnston, J. Ambler (James Ambler), 1885-1974 1
Kinzey, Bertram Y., Jr. (Bertram York) (1921-2019) 1
Lee Literary Society (1873-1928) 1
Lee, Claudius, 1872-1962 1
Maury Literary Society (1873-1928) 1
McBryde family 1
McBryde, Charles Neil, Dr., 1872-1962 1
McBryde, Larry 1
Miles, Clarence Paul, 1879-1966 1
Moore, Robert Garrett, 1897-1925 1
Newman, J. Preston (James Preston), 1913-1982 1
O'Shaughnessy, Louis 1
Paul H. Farrier family 1
Pence, Myrvin Lafe, 1898-1996 1
Pitt, Sarah 1
Quesenberry, Robert 1
Radford College 1
Radspinner, Martha C. Snidow, 1921-2013 1
Radspinner, Robert S., 1919-2011 1
Robb, Seymour, 1901-1961 1
Robeson, Frank Leigh, 1884-1974 1
Rudolph, Gerald A. 1
Shepherd, Harvey E. (Harvey Earl) 1
Shirk, Frank 1
Spear, Carrie Gudheim 1
Taylor, Vena Hunter, Mrs. 1
Temple, Harry Downing 1
Thornton, Vaiden A. 1
Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute. Office of the Dean of the College (1919-1944) 1
Virginia Cooperative Extension (1995-) 1
Virginia Engineering Experiment Station 1
Virginia Military Institute 1
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Distance Learning 1
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Extension Division 1
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Learning Resources Center 1
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Office of the President 1
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Research Division 1
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. University Club (1925-) 1
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. University Libraries. Special Collections Department 1
Virginia Polytechnic Institute. College of Architecture 1
Virginia Tech Alumni Association 1
Virginia Tech Amateur Radio Association 1
Virginia Tech Gobblers (Football team) 1
Virginia Truck Experiment Station (1907-1967) 1
Williams, John Edward, 1867-1943 1
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