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University History

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 677 Collections and/or Records:

Virginia Agricultural & Mechanical College Receipt to W. C. Franklin,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2014-006
Abstract

The collection consists of a receipt received by W. C. Franklin on March 8, 1876, from the Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College.

Dates: March 8, 1876

William E. Franklin Memorabilia

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1985-019
Abstract

The collection includes memorabilia from William E. Franklin's student years (1872-1875) at Virginia Agriculture and Mechanical College: a program from the 1875 commencement exercises, an undated photo of the Cadet Corps, and an 1879 letter from Charles Martin, a professor of English.

Dates: 1873 - 1879

G. Preston Frazer Artwork

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: Ms-1992-055
Scope and Contents

Artist and former professor of architecture at Virginia Tech. Collection consists of twenty-two sketches and drawings done by Frazer of nudes and scenes of Blacksburg, Virginia, and the southwest Virginia region. Images available online.

Dates: 1940s-1950s

G. Preston Frazer Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2009-098
Abstract

The collection contains correspondence between G. Preston Frazer and Marcus L. Oliver. Additional materials include photocopies of newspaper articles, a signed Sixteen Pencil Impressions from Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.A. booklet, and Frazer's obituary.

Dates: 1939 - 2003

Records of the Office of the Vice-President, Charles Clement French

 Record Group
Identifier: RG-03-02
Abstract

Charles Clement French served as Vice-President of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute from January 1949 through August 1950. The collection contains primarily correspondence but also travel vouchers, budget materials, and materials related to the American Chemical Society of Virginia, American Council on Education, Board of Control of Southern Regional Education; Educational Policy and Program Committee; General Education Board; and student alcohol consumption.

Dates: 1949 - 1950

F. E. Garnett Letter

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1987-056
Abstract

The collection contains one letter by F. E. Garnett to General Gabriel Wharton dated August 30, 1878, inquirying about Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College for the potential education of his nephews.

Dates: 1878

William E. Garnett Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1973-011
Abstract

The William E. Garnett Papers consist of field notes, surveys, reports, class notes, letters to the editors of Montgomery County, Virginia, newspapers, and reprints of publications.

Dates: 1936-1969, n.d.

Antoine Gaujot and Julien E. Gaujot Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1992-046
Abstract

The Antoine Gaujot and Julien E. Gaujot Papers contains the papers of two brothers who both attended Virginia Tech and received the U. S. Medal of Honor. The collection includes articles, correspondence, military documents, and research from about 1840-1999.

Dates: 1840 - 1999

Anne H. Giles Paper

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1983-010
Abstract

The collection consists of a paper by Anne H. Giles titled, "Interviews with Women Graduates of Virginia Tech."

Dates: 1983

Joseph Allen Gills Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1992-054
Abstract

The collection includes an undated invitation to commencement, the cover to a Virginia Polytechnic Institute Department of Chemistry lab book, and a 1928 record book for "Supervised Home Practice in Agriculture."

Dates: 1928, n.d.