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Found in 165 Collections and/or Records:

Curtis W. Roane History of Plant Pathology in Virginia and Biographies of Plant Pathologists Papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Ms-1999-008
Scope and Contents Collection consists of "A History of Plant Pathology in Virginia" and biographies of individual plant pathologists written by Professor Emeritus Curtis W. Roane from the Department of Plant Pathology at Virginia Tech. The history covers the period from 1888-1974 and is divided into eras: "The Pre-Alwood Era," "The Alwood Era (1888-1904)," "The Reed Era (1908-1915)," "The Fromme Era (1915-28)," "The Wingard Era (1928-1964)," "The Couch Era (1965-74)," "The Foy Era, (July 1, 1974 to August 30,...
Dates: 1993 - 1999
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / Curtis W. Roane History of Plant Pathology in Virginia and Biographies of Plant Pathologists Papers

Curtis W. Roane History of Plant Pathology in Virginia and Biographies of Plant Pathologists Papers

 Digital Record
Identifier: Ms1999_008_RoaneCurtisPlantPathology_Website
Dates: 1993 - 1999
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech

James Dean Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2003-061
Abstract

The collection consists of reference material NASA artist James Dean used in producing the artwork for astronaut Michael Collins' book Liftoff: The Story of America's Adventure in Space and Dean's book Journey into Space.

Dates: 1961 - 1988
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / James Dean Collection

Edward D'Invilliers Report

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1959-002
Abstract

The collection consists of a typescript carbon copy of a geological report on the Virginia Anthracite Coal Company property, Price and Brush Mountains in Montgomery County, Virginia by Edward d'Invilliers.

Dates: 1905
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / Edward D'Invilliers Report

Drawings for bridge designed by McNairy, Claflin & Company, n.d.

 Digital Record
Identifier: Ms1954-001_bridgedrawing
Dates: n.d.
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech

John E. Duberg Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1990-056
Abstract The John E. Duberg Papers span from 1927 to 1980 and include a wide variety of materials reflecting Duberg's career as a research scientist and National Committee for Aeronautics (NACA)/National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) administrator. The bulk of this collection consists of publications and reports. These include reports by Duberg himself and his colleagues, publications by others in the field, and government organizations. The papers also include copies of Duberg's M.S....
Dates: 1927 - 1980
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / John E. Duberg Papers

G. Grahame Duce Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1987-005
Abstract This collection contains the papers of G. Grahame Duce (1916-1952), aeronautical enthusiast and president of Duce Aeronautical Research in Baltimore, Maryland. The collection includes various airplane notes and characteristics from 1920 to 1939, an approved aircraft index from 1947, and manuscript drafts of articles discussing subjects such as new paratroop devices, the fastest long-ranger, the Martin XB-48, the building of XB-48, airlines in the red, pilot judgment, air races, the Boeing...
Dates: 1920 - 1947
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / G. Grahame Duce Papers

Richard Faraday Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1984-177
Abstract

The Richard Faraday Collection consists of photocopies of a formula book for making lead shot at the Shot Tower in Wythe County, Virginia. The collection also includes genealogical notes on Faraday's family.

Dates: 1816
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / Richard Faraday Collection

Cyrus W. Field Cable Section and Letter

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1989-053
Abstract

Section (4.5 in.) cut from first (1858) trans-Atlantic telegraph cable, accompanied by a photocopied letter of authenticity from Cyrus West Field, co-founder of Atlantic Telegraph Company.

Dates: 1858
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / Cyrus W. Field Cable Section and Letter

Junius Blair Fishburn Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1958-001
Abstract

The papers include a typescript report on the Fishburn Price Mountain coal property in Montgomery County, Virginia, and a letter by Fishburn regarding the property.

Dates: 1940 - 1947
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / Junius Blair Fishburn Papers

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