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Memorabilia

 Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Collected objects of various kinds with historical, personal, or locational interest, used generally.

Found in 24 Collections and/or Records:

Greenwood H. Nowlin, Jr. Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1962-008
Abstract

This collection contains five photographs, thirteen stereo views, a leather bound pocket notepad, and twenty receipts covering Greenwood H. Nowlin Jr.'s time at Virginia Agriculture and Mechanical College (now Virginia Tech).

Dates: 1896 - 1898

Herbert Reed Pollard Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1991-028
Abstract

This collection contains three items collected by Herbert Reed Pollard, a graduate of Virginia Polytechnic Institute, and related to the Virginia Polytechnic Institute Corps of Cadets, including a 1933 ROTC dinner program, a photograph of the 1934 officers of the Corps' Company E, and a photocopied newspaper clipping of the Corps marching in Norfolk, Virginia.

Dates: 1933 - 1934

R. K. Allison, Jr. Memorabilia

 Collection
Identifier: Artifact-031
Abstract This collection consists of a V.P.I. belt buckle and a Christian symbol medallion. The belt buckle is a rectangular shape with horizontal stripes. In the center of the buckle is a circular logo with the V.P.I. seal. Surrounding the seal in curved text is "VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE" AND "UT PROSIM" right below the seal. A half circle floral motif curves from the bottom of the buckle. Small triangle cut outs on either side of the seal. Pin closure system on the back of the...
Dates: n.d.

Silver "VA TECH" Belt Buckles

 Collection
Identifier: Artifact-015
Abstract

This collection consists of two Virginia Tech belt buckles. The larger buckle is a silver belt buckle that says "VA. TECH." The back is inscribed "The Pettibone Mfg. Co. Cin'ti.O." The smaller silver belt buckle says, in small caps, "VA TECH".

Dates: n.d.

Leon Dalmain Simmons Memorabilia

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: Ms-1998-030
Scope and Contents

Member of the Engineering Class of 1934. Collection includes plaques and certificates awarded to Simmons, including a plaque from the Century Club and the Alumni Association.

Dates: 1933 - 1987

VPI Class Pin

 Collection
Identifier: Artifact-020
Abstract

This VPI class pin is a shield painted half blue and half white with a bottom border of white beads and inscribed in gold "V.P.I. '03" (or possibly "V.P.I. '08"). The top border is a gold eagle holding two crossed swords.

Dates: n.d.

VPI Corps of Cadets Belt Buckle

 Collection
Identifier: Artifact-013
Abstract

This bronze VPI Corps of Cadets belt buckle (n.d.) given to Henry Wiss by Nelson Price is engraved with an eagle holding arrows and an olive branch in its talons and a banner in its beak that reads "E PLURIBUS UNUM" over its head. The eagle has a shield on its torso and stars and stripes radiate around it. There is a silver-colored laurel branch on the buckle under the eagle.

Dates: n.d.

V.P.I. Football Pin

 Collection
Identifier: Artifact-016
Abstract

This is a 1.25 inch pink pin inscribed with "V.P.I." Helmet and football pendants are attached with cords.

Please handle with care as the cord is nearly broken.

Dates: c. 1950s

VPI Locket and Chain

 Collection
Identifier: Artifact-017
Abstract

This locket is shaped like a heart. The front has a yellow-green chevron background and painted with two pink roses and green leaves. Attached under the roses is circular metal embossed with the seal of VPI and a red circle with the words "Virginia Polytechnic Institute" inside.

Dates: n.d.

VPI Medal

 Collection
Identifier: Artifact-027
Abstract

This bronze medal has a handle at the top, probably for attaching to a ribbon. The front is embossed with a laurel wreath at the bottom. In the center are the letters VPI intertwined and painted orange and maroon.

Dates: n.d.