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Women -- History

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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 388 Collections and/or Records:

Elizabeth Kent Adams Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1990-045
Abstract Papers of Elizabeth Kent Adams (1908-1994), resident of Radford, Virginia and local historian. Correspondence, newspaper clippings, genealogical charts, essays, and other materials related to the history of Southwest Virginia and of her ancestral lines, especially the Cloyd, Kent, McGavock and Putnam families. Includes photocopy of the handwritten autobiography of A. W. Putnam, photocopies of James Randal Kent's will and inventory of debts, and photocopies and originals of other family...
Dates: 1922 - 1987
Found in: Special Collections, Virginia Tech

Adelaide A. Claflin Letters

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: Ms-1992-005
Scope and Content

Resident of Quincy, Massachusetts, and speaker on the right of suffrage for women. Two letters written in November 1884 from Claflin to Mrs. Hollander referring to Claflin's speaking at an upcoming lecture about the women's suffrage question.

Dates: 1884 - 1884
Found in: Special Collections, Virginia Tech

Ella G. Agnew Papers,

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: Ms-1989-026
Scope and Content

Educator, social worker, and home demonstration agent (1914-1919) for Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College (Virginia Tech). Collection consists of a monthly library report, Virginia Tech commencement exercises program for 1914, six weekly field reports made by Ms. Avie Phillips of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and a receipt to Agnew in payment for a correspondence course, “Library of Home Economics” through the American School of Home Economics.

Dates: 1914 - 1916
Found in: Special Collections, Virginia Tech

Iris Alex Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2002-026
Abstract Development Administrator for Facilities Development Corporation of the State of New York, building consultant for the Young Women's Christian Association, and Fellow of the American Institute of Architects. Active from the 1950s until 1991. The collection includes both volumes of A Building Manual for the YWCA, written by Alex as well as some biographical information and articles about her work. Also contains correspondence between Alex and other architects...
Dates: 1956 - 2002
Found in: Special Collections, Virginia Tech

Dorothy Alexander Architectural Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2008-089
Abstract Dorothy Alexander was educated at the McGill University Architectural School in Montreal. She worked for several firms including Wurster, Bernardi, and Emmons Architects before starting her own firm in 1961. The collection consists primarily of drawings, sketches, and building specifications for buildings designed by the architect Dorothy Alexander. Projects include remodeling work for the Arriflex Corporation, Lowel-Light Manufacturing, as well as several houses designed and built in...
Dates: 1939 - 1994
Found in: Special Collections, Virginia Tech

Alleghany Chapter, National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Records,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1995-019
Abstract The Daughters of the American Revolution (D.A.R.) was formed in 1890 as an organization to perpetuate the memory and spirit of the men and women who achieved American Indepedence, to encourage historical research in relation to the Revolution, and to promote the celebration of all patriotic anniversaries. The records consist of rosters, D.A.R. magazines, contitutions and by–laws, minutes and membership ledgers, yearbooks, scrapbooks, news bulletins, obituaries of members, and the original...
Dates: 1890 - 2016
Found in: Special Collections, Virginia Tech

American Association of University Women (AAUW)

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: Ms-2001-067
Scope and Content

Meeting programs and master video for 75th Anniversary Luncheon.

Dates: 2001 - 2001
Found in: Special Collections, Virginia Tech

American Association of University Women (AAUW) Records, Virginia Tech Chapter,

 Collection
Identifier: RG-30-05a
Abstract

This collection consists of official records and periodicals from the AAUW, Virginia Tech Chapter and the National AAUW including minutes, administrative records, state and national convention programs, awards and scholarships, publications, and other materials concerning community outreach from 1926-2008.

Dates: 1926 - 2008
Found in: Special Collections, Virginia Tech

Appalachian Quilt Project Cassette Tapes

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Ms-1981-097
Scope and Content

Oral history project conducted by the Department of Clothing, Textiles, and Related Art at Virginia Tech. Collection consists of recorded interviews with forty-three quilt makers in Floyd and Washington counties, Virginia. Transcripts available.

Dates: 1978 - 1979
Found in: Special Collections, Virginia Tech

Architectural Drawing [in pencil], Melita Rodeck, Vienna, Austria, 1931 (Ms1992-028)

 Digital Record
Identifier: Ms1992-028_MelitaRodeck_MC15D3F5_ArchitecturalDrawing_1931
Dates: 1931
Found in: Special Collections, Virginia Tech

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