John K. Copenhaver Collection,
Scope and Content
The collection consists of two leather bound commencement invitation and programs, one dating from 1919 and the other from 1921. Also included is a photograph of the reunion of the Class of 1920. Cadet uniform pins and buttons were also donated.
Dates
- Creation: 1919 - 1921
Creator
- Copenhaver, John K., b. abt.1898 (Person)
Access Restrictions
Collection is open to research.
Use Restrictions
There are no restrictions.
Biographical Information
John Kelly Copenhaver was born c.1898 in Seven Mile Ford, Virginia. Copenhaver graduated with a degree in Electrical Engineering from the Virginia Polytechnic Institute in 1920. While attending VPI Copenhaver played on the football team and was injured in a game against Norfolk in November 1919.
Full Extent
0.2 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
John Kelly Copenhaver graduated from the Virginia Polytechnic Institute with a degree in Electrical Engineering in 1920. Collection includes leather bound commencement invitations and programs from 1919 and 1921, as well as a photograph from the reunion of the class of 1920. Pins and buttons from a VPI cadet uniform are also included.
Arrangement
The collection is arranged by material type.
Acquisition Information
The John Kelly Copenhaver Collection was donated to Special Collections in 1969.
General Physical Description note
1 folder; 0.2 cu. ft.
Processing Information
The processing, arrangement and description of the John Kelly Copenhaver Collection was completed in July 2009.
- Title
- A Guide to the John K. Copenhaver Collection, 1919-1921
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Jennifer Mitchell
- Date
- © 2009 By Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. All rights reserved.
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- Description is in 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