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 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
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Found in 380 Collections and/or Records:

John E. McDonald VPI Cadet Blouse

 Collection
Identifier: Textile-1993-009
Abstract This cadet blouse is navy blue with black lining, and sleeves lined with off white. It is possibly made of wool and cotton. The blouse has a black stripe trim with plastic black buttons on the right, and hooks on the left. There are two gold pins on the collar of the blouse. One pin has "VPI" with guns crossing above. The other pin has "ROTC" with flames between "RO" and "TC." There is a five pointed star on the lower right sleeve and three thin black stripes above, a wide black stripe on...
Dates: c.1920s
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / John E. McDonald VPI Cadet Blouse

John R. Hutcheson Portrait

 Collection — Object 1
Identifier: Art-221
Scope and Contents

Signed: Foster 1945

Dates: 1945
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / John R. Hutcheson Portrait

John S. White VPI Coat and Cape

 Collection
Identifier: Textile-1993-013
Abstract The coat is navy blue with black lining, with red lining under the cape. There are gold diagonal stripes on the lower sleeves and six gold "VPI" buttons on the coat. There are eight smaller but identical buttons on the cape. Along the inside of the back of the collar is a small silver chain, and on the front of the inside of the collar are two silver hooks. There is a rectangular pocket on the left side of the coat lining. A label inside the jacket reads "John Stephen White 52-38-31-39-19...
Dates: c. 1950
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / John S. White VPI Coat and Cape

Records of the Office of the Dean of Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, Cynda Ann Johnson

 Record Group
Identifier: RG-46-01-01
Abstract

This collection contains office files from Cynda Ann Johnson, the founding dean of the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine (VTCSOM). This collection includes office information, travel information, the School of Medicine's class information, reports and magazines, plaques, and personal papers, cards, and correspondence.

Dates: 2008 - 2018
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / Records of the Office of the Dean of Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, Cynda Ann Johnson

J. Ambler Johnston Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1974-012
Abstract The J. Ambler Johnston Papers pertains to his many activities throughout his professional and personal life, especially his involvement with the Civil War Round Table (CWRT) and Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Materials consist of correspondence, publications and ephemera, organizational and committee reports, and photographs, relating to Johnston's involvement with historical and civic organizations including the Sons of Confederate Veterans, Society of the Sons of the Revolution, Virginia...
Dates: 1901 - 1974
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / J. Ambler Johnston Papers

Joseph Lonsdale Hunter Mechanical Drawing Set

 Collection
Identifier: Artifact-032
Abstract The Joseph Lonsdale Hunter Mechanical Drawing Set collection is housed in a small wooden box with a key hole. On the top of the box is a small gold plate, likely meant to be engraved but never was. Inside the box is a blue velvet lined tray that holds eight mechanical drawing tools. The lid of the box is lined with purple velvet. On the sides of the tray are two purple ribbons that lift the tray out of the box. Under the tray are two booklets, "Tables for Measuring Timber" and "Log Rule and...
Dates: c. 1900
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / Joseph Lonsdale Hunter Mechanical Drawing Set

Nancy Kelly Denim Day Clippings and Ephemera

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2018-035
Abstract

Ephemera and clippings related to Gay Awareness Week Denim Day held in January 1979 at Virginia Tech.

Dates: 1979 - 1980
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / Nancy Kelly Denim Day Clippings and Ephemera

Bertram Y. Kinzey, Jr., Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2023-057
Abstract

This collection contains architecural drawings, papers, publications, thesis, correspondence, and a sketchbook from Bertram Y. Kinzey, Jr. (1921-2019), a student and faculty member at Virginia Polytechnic Institute's College of Architecture in the 1940s and 1950s.

Dates: c. 1940-1955
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / Bertram Y. Kinzey, Jr., Papers

Christopher Kraft and Neil Armstrong Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2024-064
Abstract

This collection consists of two signed event programs made out to Sheila D. Johnston. One, signed by VT alum and NASA administrator Christopher Kraft, is for the opening of the Christopher C. Kraft, Jr. Collection at Virginia Tech Special Collections in Newman Library in 1986. The other is the Virginia Tech 114th Annual Commencement program, signed by astronaut Neil Armstrong, who spoke at the ceremony in 1986.

Dates: 1986
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / Christopher Kraft and Neil Armstrong Collection

Records of the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs and the Office of the Vice President for Special Projects, Alfred Krebs

 Record Group
Identifier: RG-05-01-02.01
Abstract The collection consists primarily of the correspondence and other materials of Alfred Krebs in his capacity as Vice President for Special Projects (1975-1976). The collection also includes materials from his period as Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs (1972-1975). His duties as Vice President for Special Projects included university financial functions, chairmanship of the Computer Committee, Systems Development, Institutional Research, and the coordination of the Equal Employment...
Dates: 1963 - 1976
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / Records of the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs and the Office of the Vice President for Special Projects, Alfred Krebs

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