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Local/Regional History and Appalachian South

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Scope Note: Use this for collections relating to Blacksburg, Montgomery County, Southwest Virginia, West Virginia, and Appalachia.

Found in 1954 Collections and/or Records:

Virginia Tech and Local History Mounted Clippings

 Collection
Identifier: VerticalFile-006
Abstract

In general, the Virginia Tech and Local History Mounted Clippings include newspaper clippings, photocopies, ephermera, unpublished and/or informal publications, and other papers relating to a specific subject area. Files in this collection relate to Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, and the activities of members of the community or university. The collection was primarily collected by library staff through the 1960s.

Dates: c. 1870s-c. 1960s

Virginia Tech April 16, 2007 Archives of the University Libraries

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2008-020
Abstract

The Virginia Tech April 16, 2007 Archives of the University Libraries consists mainly of condolence items received by the university in the wake of April 16, 2007 in which 32 faculty and students were killed. The subseries organization is by type of item. The bulk of materials were received in the first few months following April 16, 2007. There also is a very small series with items specifically sent to or relating to those killed, which is organized alphabetically by name.

Dates: 2007 - 2010

Virginia Tech Barrier-Free Circulation System

 Collection — Object 1
Identifier: Map-0316
Abstract

Map shows various routes around VPI that are barrier free. It also shows handicapped parking, elevators, and chair lifts.

Dates: 1981

Virginia Tech Black History Oral History Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2003-011
Scope and Contents

This collection includes oral history transcripts and cassette tapes from various African Americans with experience at Virginia Tech and/or in the Blacksburg area between the 1950s and the early 2000s.These oral history interviews were conducted by the former university archivist between 1996 and 2003.

Dates: 1996 - 2003

Virginia Tech Buildings Architectural Collection

 Record Group
Identifier: RG-06-03-02e
Abstract

Collection consists of architectural drawings, blueprints, and floorplans of selected campus buildings located on the campus of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, VA.

Dates: 1907 - 2011; Majority of material found within ( 1953-1996)

[Virginia Tech Campus]

 Collection — Object 1
Identifier: Map-0317
Abstract

Map shows the VPI campus, with Squires Student Center, Donaldson-Brown Center, and Eggleston Hall highlighted in green.

Dates: 1974

[Virginia Tech Campus]

 Collection — Object 1
Identifier: Map-0318
Abstract

Map shows the VPI campus, with Squires Student Center, Donaldson-Brown Center, and Eggleston Hall highlighted in brown.

Dates: ca. 1976/1977

[Virginia Tech Campus]

 Collection — Object 1
Identifier: Map-0326
Abstract

Map shows the VPI campus, with color-coded buildings.

Dates: ca. 1980s

Virginia Tech Campus Guide

 Collection — Object 1
Identifier: Map-0319
Abstract

Map is part of a larger Campus Guide for Virginia Tech. The guide includes a campus map with index, as well as a map of Blacksburg, Virginia, and information about the university.

Dates: ca. 1988

Virginia Tech Campus Guide

 Collection — Object 1
Identifier: Map-0779
Abstract

Campus Guide, Virginia Tech. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, [2003]. 16 x 18 in. [FOLDER E-4]

Dates: [2003]