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 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 159 Collections and/or Records:

Norfolk & Western Railway Company Construction Site Photographs

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1997-027
Abstract

The Norfolk & Western Railway Company Construction Site Photographs includes approximately 360 photographs (and in some cases, photocopies of photographs) of railroad construction in Southwest Virginia. The majority of images date from 1967-1981.

Dates: 1967-1981, n.d.
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / Norfolk & Western Railway Company Construction Site Photographs

Norfolk & Western Ledger

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2023-078
Abstract

The Norfolk & Western Ledger contains summaries for all districts covered by the Norfolk & Western Railway.

Dates: 1880 - 1941
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / Norfolk & Western Ledger

E. B. Norris Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1981-103
Abstract

E. B. Norris was Dean of Engineering at Virginia Polytechnic Institute from 1928-1952, and his papers include reports concerning the agriculture and engineering departments, reports on individual development, newspaper clippings, catalogues, brochures, and correspondence, particularly regarding then-President Burruss.

Dates: 1928-1955, n.d.
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / E. B. Norris Papers

Nuclear Pioneers: Conference on Nuclear Developments, Videotapes and Papers

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: Ms-1993-004
Scope and Contents Collection consists of seven videotapes recorded at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (or Virginia Tech) in August 1991 of interviews with six nuclear pioneers: Sigvard Eklund, Bertrand Goldschmidt, Robert E. Marshak, Glenn T. Seaborg, Gerald F. Tape, and Herbert F. York. Five of the tapes cover four main topics in nuclear history during the period from about 1945 through 1965: weapons and the arms race, civilian vs. military control in post-World War II United States,...
Dates: 1991
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / Nuclear Pioneers: Conference on Nuclear Developments, Videotapes and Papers

Osborne 1 Microcomputer

 Collection
Identifier: Artifact-004
Abstract

Osborne 1 microcomputer, c. 1982, with boot disk for CP/M operating system, WordStar word processing software, Boardroom Graphics (Ver. 3.0) analytical software, and additional 5.25" floppy disks.

Dates: c. 1982
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / Osborne 1 Microcomputer

C. Wayne Ottinger Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1992-038
Abstract

This collection contains of a draft of a proposal, "Concept Proposal for Preservation of Aerospace Technology Project (PAT) [Improving Technology Preservation Processes]" written by C. Wayne Ottinger and others. Also includes an executive summary, cover letter, and slides of proposal presentation.

Dates: 1992
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / C. Wayne Ottinger Papers

Thornton L. Page Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1983-002
Abstract

This collection consists of the papers of astronomer Thornton L. Page, including biographical material, drafts and published versions of papers, and texts of speeches.

Dates: 1936 - 1983
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / Thornton L. Page Papers

James J. Pandapas Audiotape and Papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Ms-1997-011
Scope and Contents Resident of Blacksburg, Virginia, born in Peabody, Massachusetts. Played a large role in the development of business and residential housing in Blacksburg by establishing Blacksburg's first industry, Electro-Tec, in 1947, and Poly-Scientific Corporation, in 1953, both manufacturers of electroplated slip-rings for radar antennae. Also developed various neighborhoods in Blacksburg, including Airport Acres (established in 1942) and Highland Park (1945). In 1948 Pandapas purchased a 500 acre...
Dates: 1966-1988, 1997
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / James J. Pandapas Audiotape and Papers

Records of the Office of the Vice-President, Louis A. Pardue

 Record Group
Identifier: RG-03-03
Abstract This collection consists primarily of correspondence relating to Dr. Louis A. Pardue's duties both as Vice-President and Director of Graduate Studies. Materials consist of general correspondence, general reports, financial reports, enrollment statistics, commencement and inaugural reports, minutes, and departmental information collected by Pardue from 1950 through 1963. There are extensive correspondence and other material of the Oak Ridge Institute of Nuclear Science (ORINS), of which VPI...
Dates: 1950 - 1963
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / Records of the Office of the Vice-President, Louis A. Pardue

Otis Jerome Parker Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1987-065
Abstract

This collection includes the technical publications and internal communications from NASA's Langley Research Center, largely relating to Parker's work on "jet shoes" and other devices designed for extravehicular activity propulsion and maneuverability during the Apollo and Skylab projects.

Dates: 1963 - 1975
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / Otis Jerome Parker Papers

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