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Guide to Record Groups in the University Archives

 Record Group
Identifier: RG-Guide

Dates

  • Creation: 1872-present

About the University Archives

Special Collections and University Archives aims to document the history and development of the university, its various components, and the relationships with the community. We are actively engaged in bringing new materials to tell the story of the university and reflect the diverse contributions of the students, staff, faculty, and alumni.

We collect, preserve, and provide access to numerous types of materials:

  1. University Archives (see more below);
  2. Professional and personal papers of faculty, staff, students, and alumni;
  3. Theses, dissertations, and faculty publications;
  4. Historical photographs and campus maps;
  5. Oral histories of alumni and employees; and
  6. Vertical files containing ephemera and newspaper clippings.

The University Archives collects, preserves, and provides access to materials documenting the history and development of the university and its various components.

University Archives contain the official records and publications of the university:

  1. Records of the university president and Board of Visitors;
  2. Publications, papers, and born digital materials from departments, offices, and centers of the university;
  3. Publications and reports by the university and its components;
  4. Historical photographs and campus maps; and
  5. Vertical files containing ephemera and newspaper clippings.

Visit the University Archives page for more information.

For assistance locating materials about the history of Virginia Tech, please visit the Virginia Tech History Resources and University Archives research guide or contact us.

Full Extent

ca. 10,000+ Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

English

Title
Guide to Record Groups in the University Archives
Status
Completed
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

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