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University History

 Subject

Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 449 Collections and/or Records:

Oral History with Shelli Fowler, November 13, 2014, 2014-11-13

 Item
Identifier: Ms2015-007_VTLGBTQ_FowlerShelli
Scope and Content

In her oral history, Fowler discusses her upbringing in Southern California, her academic career, the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors' refusal to approve her spousal hire and coming together with members of the Virginia Tech community to fight for equality and policy change. The interview was recorded on November 13, 2014 at the Graduate Life Center on the Virginia Tech campus. Samantha Shires was the interviewer and Carmen Bolt was the technical assistant.

Dates: 2014-11-13

Oral History with Tom Brobson, November 6, 2014

 Digital Record
Identifier: Ms2015-007_VTLGBTQ_BrobsonTom
Dates: 2014-11-06

Oral History with Tom Brobson, November 6, 2014, 2014-11-06

 Item
Identifier: Ms2015-007_VTLGBTQ_BrobsonTom
Scope and Content In this oral history interview, Brobson discusses his life as an undergraduate student and work as a fundraiser at Virginia Tech. He recounts stories of discrimination and threats he felt while an out gay student, discrimination and challenges he's faced at the university, and his activism while an employee, including helping to found the LGBT Caucus and to support Lambda Horizons. The interview was recorded on November 6, 2014 in Major Williams Hall on the Virginia Tech campus. The...
Dates: 2014-11-06

Oral History with Tori Elmore, October 24, 2014

 Digital Record
Identifier: MS2015-007_VTLGBTQ_ElmoreTori
Dates: 2014-10-24

Oral History with Tori Elmore, October 24, 2014, 2014-10-24

 Item
Identifier: MS2015-007_VTLGBTQ_ElmoreTori
Scope and Content

In this oral history interview, Elmore discusses her struggle with depression, the transition process, playing on a Roller Derby team, coming out at work and gaining acceptance in a blue collar Appalachian community. The interview was recorded on October 24, 2014 in Major Williams Hall on the Virginia Tech campus. Ellen Boggs was the interviewer and David Atkins was the technical assistant.

Dates: 2014-10-24

Louis O'Shaughnessy Letters,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1993-010
Abstract

The collection contains 1903 to 1905 letters from Louis O'Shaughnessy to his future wife, Ida Surface, and one letter from O'Shaughnessy to G. T. Surface.

Dates: 1903 - 1905

Overcoat with Attached Cape,

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: Textile-1993-016
Scope and Content Item: overcoat with attached cape Date: [1920] Color: navy [cadet] blue, red on underside of cape, darker blue lining except in sleeves (black) Material: [wool blend], [cotton] lining in coat, [satin] lining in sleeves Manufacturer: Condition: white strings coming through the lining, a few very small worn spots and stains, gold strip coming off right sleeve, small holes near inner pocket Special Markings: silver colored metal chain sewn into the interior back of the collar, 8 gold...
Dates: 1920 - 1920

Office of the Vice-President, Louis A. Pardue Records

 Collection
Identifier: RG-03-03
Abstract

Collection contains 1,072 folders consisting of general correspondence, general reports, financial reports, enrollment statistics, commencement and inaugural reports, minutes, and departmental information collected by Dr. Louis A. Pardue from 1950 through 1963 while holding the offices of Vice-President and Director of Graduate Studies. There is also correspondence relating to the Oak Ridge Institute of Nuclear Science (ORINS)

Dates: 1950 - 1963

William MacFarland Patton Papers,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1954-001
Abstract

Papers of William MacFarland Patton, civil engineer and professor at Virginia Agricultural & Mechanical College (now Virginia Tech). Includes a partial draft of Patton's book,

Dates: 1896 - 1896

Charles K. Payne Papers,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1949-003
Abstract

This collection consists of a letter from Payne to Walter S. Newman, VPI President (1947-1962), a letter from Newman to Miss Elizabeth Woolwine in the library, and a completed questionnaire regarding VAMC in the 1870s and 1880s.

Dates: 1949 - 1949