University History

This collection contains an agent’s book for Olin and Preston Institute, five copies of reports from the Committee on Seminaries, and programs from the Alpha Literary Society and Preston Literary Society.

Dates: 1852-1871, n.d.

Found in: Special Collections, Virginia Tech

Samuel Davis Preston Papers,

Collection

Identifier: Ms-1972-003

Abstract

Personal memorabilia, consisting largely of honors and awards, of Samuel Davis Preston, a graduate of Virginia Tech (class of 1923) and member of the university's board of visitors (1952-1960).

Dates: 1917 - 1972

Found in: Special Collections, Virginia Tech

Harvey Lee Price Papers

Collection

Identifier: Ms-1975-001

Scope and Content This collection consists of notes and outlines of various Montgomery County families which Price used to write his four volume series "Outlines of Montgomery County Families" which is available in the Special Collections department of Virginia Tech. Material in the Harvey Lee Price collection include Price's own background research, notes, transcribed historical documents, and correspondence with numerous families with historical connections to Montgomery County. Also included are...

Dates: 1853, 1927-49, n.d.

Found in: Special Collections, Virginia Tech

Lawrence Priddy Collection

Collection

Identifier: Ms-1972-009

Abstract Lawrence Priddy graduated with the Class of 1897. Collection includes photographs from Priddy's time as a student at the Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute (VPI). The majority of the collection is composed of newspaper clippings and speeches relating to Priddy's activities as an alumnus. Priddy campaigned heavily for the construction of the YMCA building on campus as well as raising funds for the construction of War Memorial Hall. The speech Priddy gave at...

Dates: 1894 - 1936

Found in: Special Collections, Virginia Tech