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University History

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 730 Collections and/or Records:

Patrick A. Bowmaster Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1994-037
Abstract Three papers written by Patrick A. Bowmaster while a graduate student in history at Virginia Tech: "A Confederate Cavalryman at War: the Diary of Sergeant Jasper Hawse of the 14th Regiment Virginia Militia, the 17th Virginia Cavalry Battalion, and the 11th Virginia Cavalry;" "Occupation - 'Soldier:' the Life of 1st Sgt. Emanuel Stance of the 9th U. S. Cavalry 'Buffalo Soldiers,' the First African-American to Win the Congressional Medal of Honor for Action in the Post-Civil War Period;" "A...
Dates: 1994 - 1995

Henry B. Boynton Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1992-002
Abstract

This collection contains the papers of architect Henry B. Boynton. The bulk of the materials consists of financial and organizational material for the firm of Smithey & Boynton, and awards and honors bestowed on Boynton.

Dates: 1931 - 1991

Records of the Office of Vice-President and the Office of Executive Vice-President, Warren W. Brandt

 Record Group
Identifier: RG-03-04
Abstract This collection consists primarily of the correspondence of Warren W. Brandt in his capacity as Vice-President of Academic Affairs (1966-1968). However, it also includes many of his files from his period as Executive Vice-President (1968-1969) as well as material from his term as Vice-President and Dean of the Graduate School (1963-1965). There is material and correspondence concerning budget matters, Center for Research in College Instruction of Science and Math, Corps of Cadets, the Dean...
Dates: 1958 - 1969

Rudolph Carl Brauer Memorabilia

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1982-011
Abstract

The collection contains correspondence, campus pictures, bulletins, and programs collected by Rudolph Brauer, graduate of the VPI class of 1915.

Dates: 1915 - 1916

Broad Channel: The Vorticella Polyptych Working Papers

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: Ms-1992-016
Scope and Contents

Mural created by Ray Kass, professor of Art and Art History at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, and the Mountain Lake Workshop in April 1991. Mural located in Newman Library on the Virginia Tech campus. Working papers consist of drawings and sketches of the mural. 

Dates: 1991

Henry Brooke Letter and Flyer

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1949-001
Abstract

The collection consists of a letter written March 1893 from Brooke to Editor Colliery Engineer about an article written by Otto C. Burkhart.

Dates: 1893, c.1909

Ralph Minthorne Brown Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1970-002
Abstract

This collection contains the papers of Ralph Minthorne Brown, Virginia Tech head librarian (1926-1947), amateur historian, and naturalist. It includes materials on Virginia Tech and local history, including typed transcripts of sources gathered for an intended history of Virginia Tech. Also included are Brown's Blacksburg ornithological and weather observations, a bibliography of Matthew Fontaine Maury, and other writings.

Dates: 1872 - 1947

Budget Request, Lambda Horizon, March 1987 (Ms2014-010)

 Digital Record
Identifier: Ms2014-010_WeberMark_BudgetRequests_1987_03

Budget Request, Lambda Horizon, October 1986 (Ms2014-010)

 Digital Record
Identifier: Ms2014-010_WeberMark_BudgetRequests_1986_10

Budget Requests, Lambda Horizon, January 1986 (Ms2014-010)

 Digital Record
Identifier: Ms2014-010_WeberMark_BudgetRequests_1986_01