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University History

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 767 Collections and/or Records:

VPI Shot Glass

 Collection
Identifier: Artifact-010
Abstract

This collection includes a large VPI shot glass with the university seal in maroon and orange on the front. On the back side of the shot glass are four lines in orange with Virginia sports team names. The following names are listed: Hokies, Mountianeers, VMI Keydets, and Cavaliers.

Dates: Circa 1980s

VT Alumni Bag

 Collection
Identifier: Textile-2021-002
Abstract

The VT Alumni Bag is a white tote bag printed with the university logo of the pylons and "1872" and the words "Virginia Tech Alumni."

Dates: ca. 1990s

VT Men's Basketball Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Textile-1995-001
Abstract The VT Men's Basketball collection consists of Delwyn Dillard's basketball uniform and a NIT t-shirt. The basketball uniform consists of two parts, a jersey and shorts. The jeresy is orange with white and maroon trim around the collar and sleeves. The front of the jersey has text that is white with a maroon border that reads "VIRGINIA 5 TECH." The back of the jersey also has text that is white with a maroon border that reads "DILLARD 5." The sides of the jeresy have have 5 inch...
Dates: c.1994-1995

VT Seal Cross Stitch

 Collection
Identifier: Artifact-041
Abstract

The Virginia Tech Cross stitch is mounted on cardboard with staples, the edges of the fabric sealed with tape. The base of the cross stitch is done in a cream color, with a maroon and orange Virginia Tech seal in the center. Some of the details of the seal are stitched in green, yellow, grey, and cream. Around the seal is text that reads "VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE AND STATE UNIVERSITY." In maroon stitching in the bottom right hand corner is the text "THW '70."

Dates: c.1960-1970

VT Stories Oral History Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2016-015
Content Description

A collection of oral history interviews with Virginia Tech's alumni, faculty, and staff, focusing on the Hokie community and alumni involvement. Orginally initiated in 2015 and managed by faculty and staff across the university, the core of the project was student involvement, Hokies interviewing Hokies, to document past experiences that created enduring connections between alumni and university.

Dates: Majority of material found within 2015 - 2021

VTCC Squadron A Guidon

 Collection
Identifier: Artifact-028
Abstract

Guidon for the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets Squadron A. The top is orange with "VTCC" in maroon, and the bottom is maroon with "A in gold or light orange. The guidon is in poor condition, with tears along the corners.

Dates: n.d.

Walter S. Newman, Sr.

 Collection — Frame 1
Identifier: Art-163

Records of War Memorial Chapel

 Record Group
Identifier: RG-06-03-09
Abstract

The Records of War Memorial Chapel contain architectural records, posters, photographs, and prints pertaining to Virginia Tech’s War Memorial Chapel - including the Memorial Court, pylons, and cenotaph - and its construction in the 1950s and early 1960s. There are also a few pamphlets detailing the dedication and commemoration of the chapel, as well as records from the chapel after it was opened.

Dates: 1949-1985, 2001, undated

Joseph F. Ware Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2010-022
Abstract

The collection contains 102 letters from Joseph F. Ware to his wife, Susie, in Blacksburg, Virginia, while he was serving overseas during and after World War I. The other significant portion of this collection contains nearly 200 photographs.

Dates: 1900 - 1971; Majority of material found within 1915 - 1920