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University History

 Subject

Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 804 Collections and/or Records:

Doug Burton Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2020-001
Abstract

This collection contains Doug Burton's papers and memorabilia from a Pratt-funded Virginia Tech engineering trip to the USSR and Finland taken in March 1979. It primarily consists of VT trip handouts, maps, a newspaper, Moscow Olympics souvenirs, some books, and a transcript of Doug Burton's diary.

Dates: 1962, 1977-1979; Majority of material found within ( 1978-1979)

Patrick H. Butler Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2019-015
Abstract

The Patrick H. Butler Collection includes materials from 1911-1990. The collection contains personal papers and photographs relating to Butler’s tenure as a Virginia Tech student and his alumni relationship with the university.

Dates: 1911 - 1990

J.M. Butterworth Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2024-041
Abstract The J. M. Butterworth Family Papers is a collection spanning from 1911-1963 that contains lab notebooks, a scrapbook or report on Japanese culture by Agnes Butterworth, correspondence, and more. Subjects include engineering, math topics, and World War I. Joseph Millard Butterworth (1893-1942) studied mechanical engineering at Virginia Polytechnic Institute (VPI) from 1911 to 1915, while his brother Alvin S. Butterworth studies electrical engineering, also at VPI from 1911 to 1914. They also...
Dates: 1911 - 1963

C. P. "Sally" Miles, Portrait

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: Art-138
Scope and Contents

C.P. 'Sally' Miles, Director of Athletics and Graduate Manager - 25 years

Dates: n.d.

Cadet Uniform,

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: Textile-1993-010
Scope and Content Item: cadet uniform Desc: cadet blouse and trousers Date: ? Color: navy blue blouse and blue gray trousers Material: blouse: wool blend with black satin (?), trousers: white cotton waist band and pockets Manufacturer: Blacksburg: Virginia Polytechnic Uniform Department Donor: Condition: good, three buttons missing from inside of collar, small mend on back of blouse; back left pocket stained inside and worn Special Markings: Black stripe trim. Two stripes up back. Black plastic...
Dates: n.d.

Cadet Uniform Hardware and Insignia

 Collection
Identifier: Textile-2025-004
Abstract

Various Hardware and Insignias relating to Cadet Uniforms.

Dates: c.1877-1952

Edward H. Cahill Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1988-002
Abstract

The Edward H. Cahill Papers contains a copy of a map of part of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute campus drawn by Cahill in 1909, materials from his professional life, and an article in which he is cited. It also includes obituaries.

Dates: 1909 - 1976

William Addison Caldwell Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1988-048
Abstract

Papers associated with William Addison "Add" Caldwell (1856-1910) of Craig County, Virginia, first student enrolled at Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College (VAMC, later Virginia Tech). Includes a letter written by Caldwell in 1910; his 1875 VAMC report card; a Caldwell family photo portrait; Caldwell's obituary; and a Bible given to Caldwell by Mrs. William C. McKemey.

Dates: 1872 - 1910

Records of the Dean of the College, Theodorick Pryor Campbell

 Record Group
Identifier: RG-11-01
Abstract

This collection contains records of Theodorick Pryor Campbell, the dean of the college at Virginia Tech from 1920-1924. This collection consists primarily of correspondence with faculty, educational organizations, parents, presidents Julian A. Burruss and J. D. Eggleston, students, and government entities. Subjects include advertising, budget, disciplinary matters, hazing, and land purchases. Some correspondence dates to 1917-1919 when Campbell was Dean of the Faculty.

Dates: 1917 - 1924

Campus Views, 1938 - 1940

 Collection — Box 1, Folder: 6
Scope and Content From the Collection:

The Guy D. Aydlett Photograph Collection consists of photographic prints from around 1938-1940 taken by Guy D. Aydlett, a former student at Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute (now Virginia Tech). This collection includes photographs of airplanes, VPI Airport, campus views, the Corps of Cadets, Cotillion Club dances, women students, and other student activities.

Dates: 1938 - 1940