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Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute

 Subject

Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Scope Note: Used for the years 1895-1944

Found in 211 Collections and/or Records:

Aaron Family Collection,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1968-004
Abstract

College memorabilia, including photographs, printed material, and banners collected by John H., Jacob C., and Harry B. Aaron, three Bristol, Virginia brothers who attended Virginia Tech during the early 20th century.

Dates: 1908 - 1927

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

Beulah O. Allen Collection,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2014-002
Abstract The Beulah O. Allen Collection contains a variety of materials from Allen's life. Her papers contain correspondence with a variety of friends and associates, primarily Lucy Lee Lancaster, the first female graduate from Virginia Tech. In addition, the collection also contains Virginia Tech Commencement programs, Cotillion Club Dance programs, resources related to the Virginia Tech Library, newspaper clippings about the construction of the new Newman Library, and a large collection of...
Dates: 1905 - 1992; Majority of material found within 1920 - 1970

William Bradford Alwood Collection,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1960-003
Abstract

Professor of horticulture, entomology, and mycology at Virginia Tech (1891-1904); fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Papers include research papers, theses, brochures, and notebooks on such subjects as cider, wine making, grapes, and pellagra.

Dates: 1854 - 1927

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

Arthur B. Massey Papers, 1902-1961 (Ms1962-002)

 Digital Record
Identifier: Ms1962-002
Dates: 1902 - 1961

Howard S. Avery Papers,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1997-026
Abstract Howard S. Avery graduated from Virginia Tech in 1927 with a B.S. in Mining and Engineering. He worked for the American Brake Shoe Company, later known as the Abex Corporation, as a research metallurgist from 1935 to 1971. The collection consists of Avery's personal papers and photographs related to his student days at Virginia Tech, including photos taken mainly in 1927 while Avery was the photographic editor of the Bugle yearbook. This collection also includes personal papers,...
Dates: 1913 - 1996

Ayre Family Collection,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1963-003
Abstract

College memorabilia of father and son Henry D. and Clayton E. Ayre, both of whom attended Virginia Agricultural & Mechanical College (now Virginia Tech) during the late 19th century. Includes cadet caps, lecture notes, a certificate, and photograph.

Dates: 1871-[1899]

Paul B. Barringer Papers

 Collection
Identifier: RG-02-06
Scope and Content Information This collection contains mainly incoming and outgoing correspondence (1907-13) concerning college activities and issues of Barringer's administration including: academic standards; hazing; Hog Cholera outbreak (1908); fires; prohibition; water/sewage system; refrigeration plant; advantages and dangers of football. A few letters from Barringer are to United States presidents: Theodore Roosevelt; William Howard Taft; Woodrow Wilson. Also included with the collection are the following items:...
Dates: 1913 - 1919

Robert Burns Haldane Begg Collection,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1963-005
Abstract

The collection contains a VPI honor list for 1897-1898, a 1948 Chi Epsilon dinner program, and a 1962 list of living alumni who attended VAMC prior to 1900.

Dates: 1898, 1948, 1962