University Archives
Subject Source: Local sources
Scope Note: If you use this subject heading, please use "University History," too.Found in 395 Collections and/or Records:
VPI Hat
VPI Hats
Various hats from throughout the history of VPI.
VPI Locket and Chain
This locket is shaped like a heart. The front has a yellow-green chevron background and painted with two pink roses and green leaves. Attached under the roses is circular metal embossed with the seal of VPI and a red circle with the words "Virginia Polytechnic Institute" inside.
VPI Medal
This bronze medal has a handle at the top, probably for attaching to a ribbon. The front is embossed with a laurel wreath at the bottom. In the center are the letters VPI intertwined and painted orange and maroon.
VPI Pin With Ruby or Other Red Stone
This silver pin is circular with a small handle. It is inscribed "Virginia Polytechnic Institute" in a circular border around a ruby or other red stone. There is also a 2-inch silver chain.
VPI Prom Bangle Bracelet
The bracelet is a sterling silver, cuff-style bangle with hammered texture (planishing?). A black metal piece is attached in the center. It has an eagle above a ribbon that says "Virginia Polytechnic Institute". Under the ribbon are two flags and a shield that says "Junior Senior Prom 1933-1934".
VPI Seal Pin
The circular VPI seal pin has a maroon border that says "Virginia Polytechnic Institute" surrounding the VPI seal in orange and maroon.
VPI Sentinel Planner
The VPI Sentinel Planner Collection contains a VPI planner used by a student in 1951.
VPI Shot Glass
This collection includes a large VPI shot glass with the university seal in maroon and orange on the front. On the back side of the shot glass are four lines in orange with Virginia sports team names. The following names are listed: Hokies, Mountianeers, VMI Keydets, and Cavaliers.
VT Alumni Bag
The VT Alumni Bag is a white tote bag printed with the university logo of the pylons and "1872" and the words "Virginia Tech Alumni."