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Jesse Heard VPI Buttons,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1973-010

Scope and Content

This collection consists of six uniform buttons belonging to Jesse T. Heard. The buttons are gold in color. They have V.A.M.C. engraved on them, along with a sheaf of wheat, rifle, telescope, book, and plow. These buttons were produced by the Waterbury Button Company.

Dates

  • Creation: 1887 - 1887

Creator

Access Restrictions

Collection is open for research.

Use Restrictions

Permission to publish material from Jesse Heard VPI Buttons must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.

Biographical Note

Jesse T. Heard attended Virginia Agriculture and Mechanical College (now known as Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University) in 1887.

Full Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

This collection consists of six uniform buttons belonging to Jesse T. Heard.

Acquisition Information

This collection was acquired by Newman Library prior to 1973.

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Jesse Heard VPI Buttons was completed in 1973. Additional description was completed in February 2011.

Title
A Guide to the Jesse Heard VPI Buttons, 1887
Status
Completed
Subtitle
A Collection in Special Collections
Author
Stephanie Wenger
Date
© 2011 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. All rights reserved.
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections, Virginia Tech Repository

Contact:
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308