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Samuel Davis Preston Papers

Collection

Identifier: Ms-1972-003

Abstract

The collection contains personal memorabilia, consisting largely of honors and awards, of Samuel Davis Preston, a graduate of Virginia Tech (class of 1923) and member of the university's board of visitors (1952-1960).

Dates: 1917 - 1972

Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / Samuel Davis Preston Papers

Bertram A. Holtzworth Scrapbook

Collection

Identifier: Ms-2023-095

Abstract

This scrapbook contains photographs and memorabilia dating 1918-1926 from United States Military Academy (West Point) and Virginia Polytechnic Institute (VPI) by Bertram A. Holtzworth, who attended VPI before graduating from West Point in 1927. He served in the U.S. Army from his time as a cadet at West Point until his retirement as Major General in 1963.

Dates: 1918 - 1926

Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / Bertram A. Holtzworth Scrapbook

Carol M. Newman Papers

Collection

Identifier: Ms-1978-003

Abstract

The papers of Carol M. Newman, professor of English at Virginia Tech (1903-1941) and secretary of the university's athletic council (1914-1939), include correspondence, awards and honors, Athletic Council files, speeches and essays, examination questions, and subject files on Virginia Tech, language and literature.

Dates: 1897 - 1958

Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / Carol M. Newman Papers

Henry H. Hill Collection

Collection

Identifier: Ms-1980-003

Abstract

The Henry H. Hill collection consists of historical and genealogical research compiled by Hill during his lifetime in southwest Virginia. Hill (1880-1954) was an alumni and professor at Virginia Polytechnic Institute.

Dates: 1893-1963, n.d.

Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / Henry H. Hill Collection

Charles E. Vawter Family Collection

Collection

Identifier: Ms-2012-057

Abstract

The Charles E. Vawter Family Collection contains a ledger from 1882-1883, two Virginia Polytechnic Institute's Bugle yearbooks from 1900 and 1913, a CDV photo album, and two early daguerreotypes.

Dates: 1882 - 1913

Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / Charles E. Vawter Family Collection

William Martin Johnson Papers

Collection

Identifier: Ms-1982-017

Abstract

The papers in this collection include both personal and professional correspondence, ranging from November 1932 to March 1977. Johnson wrote to representatives at Public Works, American Society of Civil Engineers, the Department of Architectural Engineering at Virginia Polytechnic Institute, and the War Assets Administration, among others.

Dates: 1932 - 1977

Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / William Martin Johnson Papers

Records of the Office of the President, John McLaren McBryde

Record Group

Identifier: RG-02-05

Abstract

John McClaren McBryde served as the fifth president of Virginia Tech (1891-1907). This collection documents his tenure as president, including correspondence, letter books, reports, bids and contracts, and other records.

Dates: 1900 - 1907

Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / Records of the Office of the President, John McLaren McBryde

W. Graham Claytor Papers

Collection

Identifier: Ms-1981-095

Abstract

This collection includes business and personal papers of W. Graham Claytor, a 1906 graduate of Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College (later Virginia Polytechnic Institute) and an executive overseeing the operations of a number of American Gas and Electric Company subsidiaries during the 20th century. It includes correspondence, reports, and printed materials relating to personal financial matters, business operations, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, and ham radio.

Dates: 1912 - 1964

Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / W. Graham Claytor Papers

Hard Times Blues Collection

Collection

Identifier: Ms-2019-038

Abstract The Hard Times Blues Collection contains materials about the play Hard Times Blues by Lucy Sweeney and its production by the Dumas Theatre Troupe in 2003. Items include background research, correspondence, and a 2019 revised copy of the play as well as programs, flyers, photographs, and a newspaper article about the 2003 production. The play is about Blacksburg local and Virginia Tech employee Floyd "Hardtimes"...

Dates: 1966, 2001, 2003, 2019

Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / Hard Times Blues Collection

Earle D. Gregory Collection

Collection

Identifier: Ms-1972-004

Abstract This collection contains the papers of Congressional Medal of Honor winner and VPI alum Earle D. Gregory (1897-1972), documenting his time a member of the 1st Virginia, 29th Regiment of the U.S. Army during World War I. The majority of the materials relate specifically Gregory's impact during his first day of combat at Bois-de-Consenvoye, France for which Gregory was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his heroic actions. In his lifetime, Earle Gregory received several awards and...

Dates: 1915 - 1997

Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / Earle D. Gregory Collection

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Samuel Davis Preston Papers

Bertram A. Holtzworth Scrapbook

Carol M. Newman Papers

Henry H. Hill Collection

Charles E. Vawter Family Collection

William Martin Johnson Papers

Records of the Office of the President, John McLaren McBryde

W. Graham Claytor Papers

Hard Times Blues Collection

Earle D. Gregory Collection

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