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University History

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 779 Collections and/or Records:

Herschel Gustave Anderson Elarth Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1984-182
Abstract

The papers of Herschel G. A. Elarth, Virginia Tech professor of architecture, includes correspondence, subject files, class materials, photographs, printed materials, artwork, scrapbooks, and ephemera chronicling Elarth's personal life, teaching and military careers, private practice, and participation in various architectural organizations.

Dates: 1885 - 1988

Wilhelmina Van Ingen Elarth Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1969-004
Abstract

A collection of correspondence, diaries, postcards, heirlooms, original artwork (including sketches attributed to Henry van Ingen), ancient Greek and pre-Columbian artificacts, and photographs from Wilhelmina van Ingen Elarth, a professor of art history and classical studies who taught at the University of Michigan, Wheaton College (Massachusetts), and the University of Manitoba.

Dates: 1862 - 1971

Emily Pillsbury Davis Cadet Uniform

 Collection
Identifier: Textile-2015-001
Abstract

The Emily Pillsbury Davis Cadet Uniform collection consists of a blue blouse, blue blazer, blue trousers, a white skirt, and a blue skirt.

Dates: c. 1973-1977

Emily Pillsbury Davis Oral History

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2025-025
Abstract This collection consists of two audio cassette tapes and one digital cassette tape containing an oral history interview with Emily Pillsbury Davis that was conducted on November 11, 1998 in the Media Building sound booth on the campus of Virginia Tech. Pillsbury was the "L" Squadron commander in the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets in 1975-1976. This interview was conducted and published in celebration of the 125th anniversary of the university. The collection also includes a printed...
Dates: 1998-11-17

Emmett Russell Price Scrapbooks

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1987-011
Abstract

This collection contains the scrapbooks of Emmett Russell Price, professor of Agricultural Journalism at Virginia Polytechnic Institute (VPI), from 1910-1944. The scrapbooks consist of newspaper clippings about Blacksburg and VPI.

Dates: 1910 - 1943

Records of the Office of Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action

 Record Group
Identifier: RG-06-04-05
Abstract The collection contains materials from Michele Holmes relating to Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (EO/AA) at Virginia Tech from 1986 through 2006. It includes EO/AA minutes, affirmative action plans, proposals, grants, executive orders, and information on faculty recruitment, the Family Friendly Policy Task Force, and awards. It also contains materials relating to various events, including Black Alumni Reunions, and areas of concern as well as information regarding the work force...
Dates: 1986 - 2006

Essay, Ann Goette, "Matthew: If a Tree Should Fall" n.d. (Ms2014-010)

 Digital Record
Identifier: Ms2014-010_WeberMark_EssayAnnGoette_nd

Event Poster, Lambda Horizon, n.d. (Ms2014-010)

 Digital Record
Identifier: Ms2014-010_WeberMark_PosterLambdaHorizonEvents_nd

Facebook Live Recordings, Thomas Hall Demolition, Blacksburg, VA, October 26, 2017 ()

 Digital Record
Identifier: _ThomasHallDemolition_FacebookLiveRecording_2017_1026

Records of the Faculty Senate

 Record Group
Identifier: RG-30-03
Abstract

This collection documents the work of the Faculty Senate from 1966 until 1995, including minutes, correspondence, constitutions and by-laws, and reports from the Senate president, committees, subcommittees, university commissions, and the Student Government Association. The Faculty Senate was founded in 1969 in order to "articulate faculty views on campus policies and procedures."

Dates: 1966 - 1995