University History
Subject Source: Local sources
Found in 804 Collections and/or Records:
Doug Burton Papers
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.
Patrick H. Butler Collection
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.
J.M. Butterworth Family Papers
C. P. "Sally" Miles, Portrait
C.P. 'Sally' Miles, Director of Athletics and Graduate Manager - 25 years
Cadet Uniform,
Cadet Uniform Hardware and Insignia
Various Hardware and Insignias relating to Cadet Uniforms.
Edward H. Cahill Papers
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.
William Addison Caldwell Collection
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.
Records of the Dean of the College, Theodorick Pryor Campbell
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.
Campus Views, 1938 - 1940
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.