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University History

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 788 Collections and/or Records:

Virginia Tech Fighting Gobblers Felt Banner

 Collection
Identifier: Artifact-045
Abstract

The banner is made of maroon felt with an orange lining stitched around the edges. Printed across the banner in orange is text that reads "VIRGINIA TECH" with a VPI fighting gobbler logo below it in white and orange.

Dates: c.1920-2010s

Virginia Tech LGBTQ Oral History Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2015-007
Scope and Content

This collection consists of oral history interviews with influential members of the LGBTQ community at Virginia Tech, both past and present. Interviews were conducted by Tamara Kennelly, University Archivist, David Cline, Assistant Professor of History and Director of the Graduate Certificate in Public History, and students of Professor David Cline's Oral History class.

Dates: 2014 - 2015

Virginia Tech Plate

 Collection
Identifier: Artifact-050
Abstract

White plate with a gold rim, in the center is the Virginia Tech seal in gold, black, maroon, orange, green, and various other colors that make up the details of the seal. Underneath the seal in maroon reads "Virginia Tech."

Dates: c.1975

Virginia Tech "Rat" Belt

 Collection
Identifier: Textile-2025-006
Abstract

The belt is made of a cream colored fabric with a metal belt buckle and belt hook. Hand written near the buckle and hook is "1952." In the center of the belt is "LAST RAT BELT 52/ALL BAND COMAPNY JUNE '4' 1949." written in pen. There are various other hand written phrases and signatures on belt.

Dates: 1949-06-04

Virginia Tech Rescue Squad Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1996-022
Abstract

The Virginia Tech Rescue Squad Papers contains the minutes of the Rescue Squad's executive board, which span the years 1970-1994.

Dates: 1970 - 1994

Virginia Tech Ring and Class Collections

 Record Group
Identifier: RG-31-13-03
Abstract

The Virginia Tech Ring and Class Collections document the work of the Ring Design Committee, Ring Dance Committee, and individual classes at VPI, including their reunions. Items include ring design proposals and collection brochures, invitations and flyers for ring dances, and memorabilia for graduating classes and class reunions.

Dates: 1910 - 2015

Virginia Tech Space Industry Symposium Audiocassette Tapes

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2024-061
Abstract

This collection consists of two audiocassette tapes containing the proceedings of the Virginia Tech Space Business Symposium, "Space: The Final Frontier for U.S. Business," on March 27, 1992. The symposium was Virginia Tech's first on short-term profits, research and development, and U.S. competitiveness. Panelists discuss the commercialization of space technologies and the business potential for Virginia.

Dates: 1992

Virginia Tech Union Scrapbooks

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2013-018
Abstract

A collection of scrapbooks that document the campus events organized by the Virginia Tech Union during the academic years from 1969 to 2009.

Dates: 1969 - 2011

Virginia Tech University Libraries Photocopying Services Card

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2022-067
Abstract

This collection contains a photocopying services card from sometime between 1980 and 2009 that could be used to pay for photocopies at Virginia Tech University Libraries.

Dates: ca. 1980s-2000s

Records of the Virginia Tech University Libraries

 Record Group — Multiple Containers
Identifier: RG-23
Abstract

This collection includes minutes, correspondence, meeting notes, and more from departments, committees, and individuals in the Virginia Tech University Libraries.

Dates: 1925 - 2006