University History
Found in 788 Collections and/or Records:
William MacFarland Patton Papers
This collection contains papers of William MacFarland Patton, civil engineer and professor at Virginia Agricultural & Mechanical College (now Virginia Tech). It includes a partial draft of Patton's book, A Practical Treatise on Foundations and draft of an unpublished textbook on civil engineering, together with patent documentation for two inventions.
Alfred C. Payne Collection
Papers of Alfred C. Payne (1916-2003), assistant to the dean of students and counselor for religious affairs at Virginia Tech from 1964 to 1981. Included are personal papers (biographical files, correspondence, and photographs); public addresses and writings; and subject files, all relating to Payne's work and personal interests.
Charles K. Payne Papers
This collection consists of a letter from Payne to Walter S. Newman, VPI President (1947-1962), a letter from Newman to Miss Elizabeth Woolwine in the library, and a completed questionnaire regarding VAMC in the 1870s and 1880s.
Myrvin Lafe Pence Scrapbook and Class Photograph,
The Myrvin Lafe Pence Scrapbook and Class Photograph contains photographs, newspaper clippings, tickets, and other memorabilia from Pence's time as a student at Virginia Tech from 1918 to 1922.
Carter Perkins, Jr., Papers
Thomas David Perry Collection
The Thomas David Perry Collection includes the papers relating to the history of Patrick County, Virginia, and native son James Ewell Brown "Jeb" Stuart, a Confederate General during the American Civil War, particularly Stuart's genealogy and birthplace, Laurel Hill.
Jean Phillips Papers
Papers--including professional correspondence, book promotional materials, and two biographical essays--of Jean Allen Phillips, professor (1969-1985) of human nutrition and foods at Virginia Tech.
Records of the Department of Philosophy and Religion and Department of Religion and Culture
H. L. Phlegar Report of Scholarship
The H. L. Phlegar Report of Scholarship is a report card for Phlegar from Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College in October 1882. The report is signed by V. E. Shephard, secretary of the faculty at the college.