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 Subject

Subject Source: Local sources

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

Found in 395 Collections and/or Records:

Cottrell Family Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Textile-1994-001
Abstract This collection consists of a cape, sabre, and pipe. The cape is made of wool/wool felt and is navy blue with a red lining. Across the chest there are black cord frogs that connect on the exterior. At the collar there are two metal hooks. Each side has what appears to be a pocket, only after looking closer do you realize the “pockets” are holes to the inside of the cape. One label reads "Mr. [Cottrell G. (?)], Date ________, 40-39-[14 1/2]." The second label reads "Virginia...
Dates: c. 1916-1922

J. S. Counselman Letter

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: Ms-1993-009
Abstract

Letter from John Sanders Counselman, assistant professor of mathematics and civil engineering and assistant football coach at the Georgia School of Technology (today Georgia Tech) to Virginia Tech Professor Louis O'Shaughnessy, relating to a mathematical problem and to Counselman's experiences in, and views of, the game of football.

Dates: 1906

Cowgill Hall Plaza

 Collection
Identifier: Art-350

Craig L. Brians Papers

 Collection — Box 1-7
Identifier: UA-2026-012
Abstract

The Craig L. Brians Papers include materials collected and created by Brians. The majority of the papers relate to Brians's time as an associate professor of political science in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences at Virginia Tech (1998-2013) and his contributions to the field of political science.

Dates: 1992 - 2013

Henry J. Dekker Papers,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2012-055
Abstract

The collection consists of papers relating to Henry Dekker's tenure as rector of Board of Visitors, service on Pamplin Advisory Council, interest in Pamplin College of Business, and the history of Virginia Tech.

Dates: 1949 - 2009

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