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University History

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 776 Collections and/or Records:

James F. Johnson Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2003-025
Abstract

Thisc collection includes speeches and outlines of speeches given by James F. Johnson while with the Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE). Most were made while he was director of VCE (1989-1992).

Dates: 1979 - 1992

William Martin Johnson Papers

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Identifier: Ms-1982-017
Abstract

The William Martin Johnson Papers 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. Johnson (1904-1991) graduated from VPI in 1928 and worked as a Civil Engineer for Wiley and Wilson in Lynchburg, Virginia.

Dates: 1932 - 1977

G. Burke Johnston Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1983-005
Abstract

This collection consists of papers--including correspondence, subject files, printed materials, and photographs--of George Burke Johnston, literary scholar and faculty member / administrator at Virginia Tech and the University of Alabama; U.S. Army officer; poet; author; artist; and printer.

Dates: 1900 - 1993

J. Ambler Johnston Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1974-012
Abstract The J. Ambler Johnston Papers pertains to his many activities throughout his professional and personal life, especially his involvement with the Civil War Round Table (CWRT) and Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Materials consist of correspondence, publications and ephemera, organizational and committee reports, and photographs, relating to Johnston's involvement with historical and civic organizations including the Sons of Confederate Veterans, Society of the Sons of the Revolution, Virginia...
Dates: 1901 - 1974

J. Christopher Jones Papers

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Identifier: Ms-1989-023
Scope and Content This collection contains photocopies of the compiled writings of designer J. Christopher Jones. The collection includes copies of published articles, unpublished manuscripts, internal reports, and proposals concerning such subjects as streamlining, implications of automation, human error and accidents, and mechanization and design. The fifth volume in the series, titled "Dear Architects," consists of a set of open letters in which Jones addresses questions raised by students during his time...
Dates: 1950 - 1975

James Bernard Jones Memorabilia

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1968-006
Abstract

The James Bernard Jones Memorabilia contains several pieces of ephemera related to Virginia Polytechnic Institute: a pamphlet on the programs of study available at VPI (ca. 1913), a Thanksgiving menu (1917), and a commencement program (1922). It also includes a certificate of Jones' Sunday school attendance (1916).

Dates: 1913 - 1922

Samuel D. Jones Letter to Henry C. Wysor

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2024-051
Abstract

The Samuel D. Jones Letter to Henry C. Wysor is a letter written on March 10, 1893, from Jones (1856-1930) in Glade Spring, Virginia, to Wysor (1847-1927) in Dublin, Virginia. The letter details a payment for an insurance policy and is written on Southwest Virginia Institute for Young Ladies letterhead. Jones was principal of the institute, and Wysor was an agent for the New-York Life Insurance Company.

Dates: 1893

Joseph Lonsdale Hunter Mechanical Drawing Set

 Collection
Identifier: Artifact-032
Abstract The Joseph Lonsdale Hunter Mechanical Drawing Set collection is housed in a small wooden box with a key hole. On the top of the box is a small gold plate, likely meant to be engraved but never was. Inside the box is a blue velvet lined tray that holds eight mechanical drawing tools. The lid of the box is lined with purple velvet. On the sides of the tray are two purple ribbons that lift the tray out of the box. Under the tray are two booklets, "Tables for Measuring Timber" and "Log Rule and...
Dates: c. 1900

George W. L. Kabrich Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2019-013
Abstract The George W. L. Kabrich Family Papers, 1850-1947 [bulk 1850-1904], contain correspondence, legal records, financial records, and religious documents. The collection documents the personal and professional life of George W. L. Kabrich, who taught school and Sunday school, worked as Overseer of the Poor for Blacksburg Township, and was on church councils for local Lutheran churches. Items also relate to George’s father-in-law John Surface, his daughter Effie Kabrich, and others. An item of...
Dates: 1850 - 1947; Majority of material found within ( 1850-1904)