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Scope and Content Note
This collection contains college memorabilia of father and son Henry D. and Clayton E. Ayre, who attended Virginia Agricultural & Mechanical College (now Virginia Tech) in the late 19th century. The collection contains the elder Ayre's notes from various lectures and an examination certificate of proficiency. The collection also includes Henry Ayre's drawing of a shop engine and an "1876" armband, probably used by him during a school reunion or other function. From Clayton Ayre, the collection contains two cadet kepis and a photograph of the school's shop class, circa 1899.
Dates
- Creation: ca. 1899
Creator
- From the Collection: Ayre, Henry D., 1856-1939 (Person)
- From the Collection: Ayre, Clayton E., 1880-1967 (Person)
Access Restrictions
Collection is open for research.
Full Extent
From the Collection: 0.6 Cubic Feet (2 boxes; 1 folder)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections, Virginia Tech Repository
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308
specref@vt.edu