Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: Used for the years 1895-1944Found in 211 Collections and/or Records:
Cadet Uniform,
Cadet Uniform Blouse,
Edward H. Cahill Papers,
The collection contains a copy of a map of part of the VPI campus drawn by Cahill in 1909, materials from his professional life, and an article in which he is cited. It also includes obituaries.
William Addison Caldwell Papers
Samuel Edwin Carnahan Diploma
Samuel Edwin Carnahan graduated from VPI in 1907 with a BA in Mechanical Engineering. Carnahan's diploma is signed by VAMC president John McBryde, as well as the Board of Visitors.
Carneal and Johnston Architectural Drawings,
The collection contains detail drawings, sketches, and tracings of several campus buildings. Items include 1934 drawings of 1934 Faculty Dormitory and Campus Soical Center, 1939 drawings of Agricultural Hall, 1952 and 1959 drawings of the Academic Science building, 1959 and 1961 drawings of the Engineering building, and 1961 and 1968 sketches of dorm buildings. The collection also contains original detail drawings and tracings of the Biology, Geology, and Education building.
Christian Case Papers
Collection of materials about accusations in student hazing incident at Virginia Polytechnic Institute, subsequent disciplinary actions by the university's faculty, actions taken by the board of visitors, appeal by Judge George L. Christian (father of one of the accused), and proceedings of a joint legislative committee investigating the incident and the college's faculty and administrative practices and policies.
W. Graham Claytor Papers,
Business and personal papers of W. Graham Claytor, a 1906 graduate of Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College (later Virginia Polytechnic Institute) and an executive overseeing the operations of a number of American Gas and Electric Company subsidiaries during the 20th century. Includes correspondence, reports, and printed materials relating to personal financial matters, business operations, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, and ham radio.