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Faculty and staff

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Scope Note: If you use this subject heading, please use "University History," too.

Found in 237 Collections and/or Records:

Dan H. Pletta Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1982-006
Abstract

The Dan H. Pletta Papers includes treatises, transcripts of talks and correspondence dealing with all aspects of the field of engineering, but especially with the role of education in producing a professional engineer, qualifications for practice, the public purpose of engineering, ethics, and whistleblowing. Pletta (1903-1996) was professor of Engineering Science and Mechanics at Virginia Tech (1932-1972) and department head from 1958-1970.

Dates: 1942 - 1996

Portrait of Kendall Weisiger

 Digital Record
Identifier: Ms1961-002_WeisigerKendall

Harvey Lee Price Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1975-001
Abstract

The Harvey Lee Price Papers contain handwritten notes and genealogies of various Montgomery County families which Price used to write his four volume series Outlines of Montgomery County Families. Also included are Price's subject files on the county and Virginia and his diplomas from VPI.

Dates: 1853, 1898, 1900, 1927-1949, n.d.

Lingan S. Randolph Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1979-007
Abstract

The Lingan S. Randolph Papers includes papers with specifications for the details of labor and materials for the installation of a steam heating system at Sweet Briar Institute, Amherst, Virginia.

Dates: undated

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In general, vertical files at Special Collections include newspaper clippings, photocopies, ephemera, unpublished and/or informal publications, and other papers relating to a specific subject area.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)

Henry B. "Puss" Redd Collection,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2013-017
Abstract

This collection contains the papers of Henry B. "Puss" Redd. The collection contains photographs, clippings, and VPI alumni material as well as a large amount of material related to Redd's position as a faculty member and a coach for the VPI football team.

Dates: 1930 - 1984

Allan Hines Reid Landscape Gardening Radio Talks,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2012-082
Abstract

Transcripts of 15 radio talks given by Allen Hines Reid (Assistant Professor, landscape design, 1928-1929 and 1932-1933). The talks cover various tips for residential landscaping and flower arranging.

Dates: 1932 - 1933

Review Records

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1991-002
Abstract

Records of the literary journal Review include correspondence, working papers, newspaper clippings, and promotional materials.

Dates: 1977 - 1986

Robert C. Price, Portrait

 Collection — Frame 1
Identifier: Art-101
Scope and Contents

unframed; Robert C. Price, Professor of Chemistry, 1890-1904

Dates: 1942

James I. Robertson Jr. Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1994-021
Abstract

This collection includes research notes, manuscripts, typescript drafts, working copies and galley proofs for books and articles written by Virginia Tech's Alumni Distinguished Professor of History James I. Robertson Jr., 1982-2001. Large collection of notes, papers, and correspondence relateing to Virginia Civil War counties and units. Also contains a small set of general materials which includes items related to the preservation of lands adjacent to Manassas National Battlefield Park.

Dates: 1849 - 2011