Guide to Record Groups in the University Archives
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:
- University Archives (see more below);
- Professional and personal papers of faculty, staff, students, and alumni;
- Theses, dissertations, and faculty publications;
- Historical photographs and campus maps;
- Oral histories of alumni and employees; and
- 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:
- Records of the university president and Board of Visitors;
- Publications, papers, and born digital materials from departments, offices, and centers of the university;
- Publications and reports by the university and its components;
- Historical photographs and campus maps; and
- 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
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308
specref@vt.edu