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University History

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 744 Collections and/or Records:

John Paul Jackson Papers

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: Ms-2005-015
Scope and Contents

Student at Virginia Polytechnic Institute in the class of 1924. Papers consist of materials from John Paul Jackson's student days, including a Solar Ephemeris for 1922, a notebook for a course in Structures, Physical Laboratory Reports, and a color postal card of Shirley Mason.

Dates: c.1922

Henry Morgan Jacocks Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1992-008
Abstract

This collection contains the papers of Henry Morgan Jacocks, graduate of Virginia Tech (class of 1900), assistant superintendent at Mathieson Alkali Works (Saltville, Virginia), independent businessman, and Virginia State Highway Department employee. Correspondence, trade catalogs, instructional booklets, blueprints, and drawings from Jacocks' years at Mathieson Alkali Works. Also includes a set of drafting standards for the Virginia Bridge and Iron Company and several photographs.

Dates: 1898 - 1919

Jean Elliott Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2016-014
Abstract

The Jean Elliott Papers includes documents and correspondece relating to Jean Elliott's work within the LGBTQ community at Virginia Tech.

Dates: 1999 - 2015

William Horace Jeffress Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1988-043
Abstract

Papers of William Horace Jeffress, 1934 graduate of Virginia Polytechnic Insstitute, particularly relating to his role as class manager for the VPI Alumni Fund.

Dates: 1932 - 1939

Sidney B. Jeffreys Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1986-007
Abstract

This collection contains the Virgina Tech-related papers of Sidney B. Jeffreys (1909-1986), a 1931 graduate who, as an alumnus, played an active role in promoting and developing the university. The collection contains coursework, extracurricular ephemera, correspondence, reports, and printed materials. Some of the letters are from a number of university and alumni association officials, including H. B. "Puss" Redd, Paul Deering, Paul Torgersen, T. Marshall Hahn, and William E. Lavery.

Dates: 1927 - 1985

Leslie Wallace Jerrell Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1972-005
Abstract

The collection contains the papers (including correspondence, grade reports, receipts, photographs, and textbooks) of Leslie Wallace Jerrell, a student and instructor at Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College (now Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University).

Dates: 1881, 1890-1898

John E. McDonald VPI Cadet Blouse

 Collection
Identifier: Textile-1993-009
Abstract This cadet blouse is navy blue with black lining, and sleeves lined with off white. It is possibly made of wool and cotton. The blouse has a black stripe trim with plastic black buttons on the right, and hooks on the left. There are two gold pins on the collar of the blouse. One pin has "VPI" with guns crossing above. The other pin has "ROTC" with flames between "RO" and "TC." There is a five pointed star on the lower right sleeve and three thin black stripes above, a wide black stripe on...
Dates: c.1920s

John H. Squires Bachelor of Science Diploma

 Digital Record
Identifier: Ms1970-003_Bachelor_of_Science_Diploma

John H. Squires Doctor of Philosophy Diploma

 Digital Record
Identifier: Ms1970-003_Doctor_of_Philosophy_Diploma

John H. Squires Master of Science Diploma

 Digital Record
Identifier: Ms1970-003_Master_of_Science_Diploma