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 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Scope Note: If you use this subject heading, please use "University History," too.

Found in 328 Collections and/or Records:

Department of Biochemistry Oral History Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2003-009
Abstract The oral history interviews in the Department of Biochemistry Oral History Collection were conducted by current and retired faculty as part of the Virginia Tech department's 50th anniversary celebration. Interviews were conducted in the period from October 2001 to June 2002 with department heads, faculty, and staff who played an important role in the founding and development of the Department of Biochemistry at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Oral history interviews were...
Dates: 2001 - 2005

Records of Karen DePauw, Vice President and Dean of Graduate Education

 Collection
Identifier: RG-22-01-01
Abstract

Dr. Karen DePauw has served as Virginia Tech Vice President and Dean of Graduate Education since 2002. The collection includes artifacts given to DePauw on international trips while at Virginia Tech. Items are from Asia, the Middle East, Europe, South America, and Africa.

Dates: ca. 2000s-2010s

Diploma Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2019-039
Abstract This collection contains university diplomas for various people related to Virginia Tech, both alumni and faculty. This collection includes 16 Bachelors, Masters, and Doctorate degrees awarded between 1877 and 1964, with 15 from Virginia Tech. Diplomas are for William S. Adkisson, Katherine Sue Arrington, R.E.L. Aylor, John Poindexter Billingsley, William Mayo Brodie, J.M. Carrington, Calvert Lewis Estill, Howard Rucker Keister Jr., Howard Rucker Keister Sr., Harvey B. McDonald, Charles...
Dates: 1877 - 1964

Directory of Administrators and New Faculty 1998 Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2005-004
Abstract

The collection consists of one-page vitas and photographs of administrators and new faculty in 1988 at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.

Dates: 1988

Document, Proposal to Establish a Pride Resource Center at Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va., March 31, 2015 (RG 8/16)

 Digital Record
Identifier: RG08_16_Proposal_to_Establish_A_Pride_Resource_Center_at_Virginia_Tech_2015_03_31

Peter C. Dodge Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2011-012
Abstract

The collection contains VT student memorabilia, ca. 1938-1948.

Dates: ca. 1938-1948

Drum Major's Mace

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: Artifact-003
Scope and Contents

Drum major's mace used at Virginia Tech. Approximately three feet long, wrapped in orange and maroon ribbon.

Dates: 1917

John E. Duberg Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1990-056
Scope and Contents Aeronautical engineer, NASA administrator. Received B.S. at Manhattan College (1938); M.S., Virginia Tech (1940); Ph.D. in Structural Engineering, University of Illinois (1948). Aeronautical research scientist, National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (1943-46 and 1948-1952); research engineer, Standard Oil Company (1948); chief, structural research division, NACA (1952-1956); research engineer, Aeroneutronics Systems (1956-1957); professor of structural engineering, University of...
Dates: 1940 - 1980

Edgemont Farm Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2003-022
Abstract

The collection consists of Edgemont Farm record books, papers, and correspondence relating to the history, operations, and sale of Edgemont Farm in Halifax County, Virginia, and to the Barksdale and Hutcheson families, former owners of the farm. The collection includes correspondence between John R. Hutcheson and T. B. Hutcheson, Jr., as well as other correspondence of Thomas B. Hutcheson, Jr.; maps, correspondence, and Deed of Trust with David Barksdale regarding the sale of the farm.

Dates: 1925 - 1998

Joseph D. Eggleston Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2009-128
Abstract

The collection contains publications and pamphlets authored by or including articles authored by and about Joseph D. Eggleston. Materials relate to Eggleston's tenure with Virginia Polytechnic Institute and Hampden-Sydney College, as well as local religious and social causes. Several of the articles contain Eggleston's marginalia.

Dates: 1896-1949, n.d.; Majority of material found within 1905 - 1920