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University History

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 709 Collections and/or Records:

Orrin Rankin Magill Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1975-010
Abstract The collection contains the papers--including correspondence, memoranda, subject files, and printed materials--of Orrin Rankin Magill, graduate of Virginia Polytechnic Institute (class of 1913), VPI professor of philosophy and religion, and active participant in civic and political affairs of Blacksburg and Montgomery County, Virginia. Materials document Magill’s community activities, particularly as a member of the Montgomery County Board of Supervisors and the New River Valley Planning...
Dates: 1945 - 1972; Majority of material found within 1960 - 1972

Frank J. Maher Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1986-004
Abstract

Frank J. Maher (1915-1995) was an engineer specializing in aerodynamic research and taught Engineering Science and Mechanics at Virginia Tech from 1937 to 1978. The collection consists of consulting files for wind tunnel research on a number of projects and extensive correspondence with David B. Steinman, engineer and bridge designer. Other papers include publications, reports, photographs, and blueprints.

Dates: 1948 - 1983

Susan Manero Ephemera Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2022-076
Abstract

This collection contains a copy of the Virginia Tech women's rugby schedule for the spring semester of 1981, an undated flyer advertising an interest meeting for women's rugby, two photographs taken during a women's rugby game, and a card meant to be handed out to raise awareness about the LGBTQ+ community.

Dates: 1979 - 1981

Map, n.d. (Ms2014-010)

 Digital Record
Identifier: Ms2014-010_WeberMark_Map_nd

Marching Virginians' April 16, 2007 Condolence Collection,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2013-084
Abstract

The collection contains the condolence materials received by the Marching Virginians after April 16, 2007. Much of the material pertains to Ryan "Stack" Christopher Clark, baritone and student leader in the Marching Virginians. This collection incorporates a variety of materials and artifacts, including correspondence, posters, banners, an American flag flown on the USS Constitution, scrapbooks, and a band uniform.

Dates: 2007 - 2007

Maroon Corps of Cadet sashes,

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: Textile-2015-002
Scope and Content

Notes attached to box items were found in read: "Corps Maroon Sashes" and "Maroon sashes from the Tailor Shop."

Dates: n.d.

Robert E. Marshak Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1988-060
Abstract The collection consists of Marshak's professional and personal papers, detailing his career as university professor in physics at the University of Rochester and Virginia Tech, member and leader in several scientific institutions, and president of the City College of New York. Materials include Marshak's files on the Shelter Island Conferences (1947-1949) and his administrative and correspondence files on the Rochester Conferences on High-Energy Physics (1950-1957), which he founded. The...
Dates: 1933 - 1995

J. Paxton Marshall Papers,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2012-074
Abstract

The J. Paxton Marshall Papers collection contains papers, reports and publications on land use issues in Virginia and surrounding states, as well as a small amount of biographical material. The documents included relate to Marshall’s tenure in the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics at Virginia Tech (1967-1995), as well as his work with various committees and as a technical representative for the General Assembly of Virginia.

Dates: 1967 - 1996

Arthur B. Massey Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1962-002
Abstract

The collection contains field notes; essays and studies; laboratory course outlines; printed materials; and photographs of trees on the Virginia Tech Campus from Arthur Ballard Massey, plant pathologist, assistant professor of botany at Alabama Polytechnic Institute, professor of biology at Virginia Tech, and member of the Virginia Academy of Science.

Dates: 1902 - 1961

Records of the Maury Literary Society

 Record Group
Identifier: RG-31-14-12
Abstract

This collection includes the written minutes and papers of the Maury Literary Society from 1873 to 1928 and documents related to the personal awards of the society's namesake, Matthew F. Maury. The Maury Literary Society was formed from the split of the Virginia Literary Society in 1873 along with its counterpart the Lee Literary Society. MLS helped create the first student publication, the Gray Jacket, in 1875. The MLS folded in 1928.

Dates: 1873 - 1928