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University Archives

 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:

Records of the Choices and Challenges Forum

 Record Group
Identifier: RG-15-27-01
Abstract The Records of the Choices and Challenges Forum contain correspondence, meeting notes, articles, plays, advertisements, grant applications and reports, videos, audio tapes, and more from the development of the first 22 Choices and Challenges fora, from 1985 to 2003. The Choices and Challenges Forum at Virginia Tech was founded in 1985 by Doris Zallen, who served as its director until 2003. Each forum addresses the ethical and social issues created by advances in science, technology, and...
Dates: 1985 - 2003

Christian Case Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1996-026
Abstract

This collection of materials about accusations in student hazing incident at Virginia Polytechnic Institute, subsequent disciplinary actions by the university's faculty, actions taken by the Board of Visitors, appeal by Judge George L. Christian (father of one of the accused), and proceedings of a joint legislative committee investigating the incident and the college's faculty and administrative practices and policies.

Dates: 1905 - 1906

Clarence Paul Miles Academic Regalia

 Collection
Identifier: Textile-2025-009
Abstract

The hood is black with a red, sliver, and white lining. A tag on the lining near the neck of the hood reads "THE C.E. WARD CO. NEW LONDON, OHIO 3."

The robe is also black in color with dark blue velvet strip details down the front and on the sleeves. A tag inside of the robe reads "R.J.H. INTERCOLLEGIATE BUREAU COTRELLS LEONARD ALBANY, NNY. U.S.A. MAKERS OF THE CAPS, GOWNS AND HOODS TO THE AMERICAN COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES."

Dates: c.1902-1960

Clarence Paul Miles, Portrait

 Collection — Frame 1
Identifier: Art-110
Scope and Contents

Black and white photographic portrait; Clarence Paul Miles, B.S., M.S., LITT.D., Dean of the College, V.P.I. (1943-1950)

Dates: n.d.

Class of 1944 Ring Committee

 Collection
Identifier: Art-164
Scope and Contents

class ring advertisement; Henry J. Dekker, Class President; John E. Hatch, Jr.; Fred L. Showalter

Dates: 1944

Class of 1944 Ring Dance

 Collection — Frame 1
Identifier: Art-166
Scope and Contents

The Famous Composer Maestro Van Alexander and His Orchestra

Dates: 1944

College of Education History Records

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1990-026
Abstract

The College of Education History Records primarily consist of oral history interviews regarding the history of the College of Education at Virginia Tech. Interviews were conducted in November and December of 1989 by the students of Patrick Carlton, Associate Professor of Education at Virginia Tech. The interviewees were faculty at the College of Education.



Dates: 1970 - 1990

College of Education Restructuring Records

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2006-020
Abstract The collection includes publicly circulated e-mails, reports, and meeting handouts that served as major communications during the restructuring of Virginia Tech's College of Education. Also contains transcripts of speeches given by officials as well as some meetings, and field notes by Jan Nespor of meetings with the "task forces." Also contains materials relating to the immediate response to Virginia Tech President Paul Torgersen's decision and the early planning for the merger with the...
Dates: 1979 - 1996

Records of the Coordinating Council for Women's Concerns

 Record Group
Identifier: RG-39-27
Abstract The Records of the Coordinating Council for Women's Concerns (CCWC) contains minutes, correspondence, reports, brochures, and more from May 1988 to August 1992. Subjects include the development of a women's center, equality on campus, affirmative action, history of the group, and more. The CCWC was formed in 1989 to coordinate the work of several programs and groups in the university related to women. The group promoted initiatives against inequality and developed support systems for women...
Dates: 1988 - 1992