Virginia Polytechnic Institute

Subject

Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Scope Note: Used for the years 1944-1970

Found in 254 Collections and/or Records:

C. David Loeks Papers

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: Ms-1988-091

Scope and Content Professor and Chairman, Graduate Programs in Urban Affairs and Regional Planning, Virginia Tech, 1980-present. President and chief executive (1966-80) of Mid-Hudson Pattern, Inc., a non-profit regional planning and research corporation. Executive director (1959-66) of the Twin Cities [Minnesota] Metropolitan Planning Commission. Director of Planning (1952-58) of the City of St. Paul, Minnesota. Received B.S.L.A. from Michigan State in 1948 and M.C.P. from Michigan Institute of Technology in...

Dates: 1950 - 1980

Found in: Special Collections, Virginia Tech

Orrin Rankin Magill Papers,

Collection

Identifier: Ms-1975-010

Abstract

Papers--including correspondence, memoranda, subject files, and printed materials--of Orrin Rankin Magill, graduate of Virginia Polytechnic Institute (class of 1913), VPI professor of philosophy and religion, and active participant in civic and political affairs of Blacksburg and Montgomery County, Virginia. Materials document Magill’s community activities, particularly as a member of the Montgomery County Board of Supervisors and the New River Valley Planning Commission.

Dates: 1945 - 1972; Majority of material found within 1960 - 1972

Found in: Special Collections, Virginia Tech

Frank J. Maher Papers

Collection — Box 1, Folder: 4

Identifier: Ms-1986-004

Scope and Contents Engineer specializing in aerodynamic research. Received B.S. degree from Manhattan College (1936) and M.S. in Civil Engineering at Virginia Tech (1937). Taught Applied Mechanics, Engineering Science and Mechanics at VPI from 1937 to 1978. Papers include consulting files for wind tunnel research on a number of projects, including the North Carolina National Bank (Charlotte), William Preston Lane Memorial Bridge (Maryland), and Hollins College Chapel. Also included is an extensive...

Dates: 1948 - 1983

Found in: Special Collections, Virginia Tech

Map of Campus of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute

Collection — Object 1

Identifier: Map-0359

Abstract

Map is in blueprint, and it shows the VPI campus in 1911.

Dates: 1911

Found in: Special Collections, Virginia Tech

Found in Agents: Virginia Polytechnic Institute

Map of Campus of Virginia Polytechnic Institute

Collection — Object 1

Identifier: Map-0336

Abstract

Map shows the campus of VPI, along with topography lines and points of triangulation.

Dates: April 1931

Found in: Special Collections, Virginia Tech

Found in Agents: Virginia Polytechnic Institute

Map of the Main Campus of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute

Collection — Object 1

Identifier: Map-0353

Abstract

Map is a photostat of the topography of the VPI main campus in 1915. It contains a legend, along with some hand-written notes.

Dates: March 5, 1915

Found in: Special Collections, Virginia Tech

Found in Agents: Virginia Polytechnic Institute

Map of the Virginia Experiment Station Farm and the Virginia Polytechnic Institute Campus

Collection — Object 1

Identifier: Map-0357

Abstract

Map shows the Virginia Experiment Station Farm and the Virginia Polytechnic Institute Campus in 1911, with some annotations.

Dates: 1911

Found in: Special Collections, Virginia Tech

Found in Agents: Virginia Polytechnic Institute

Map of Virginia Tech Campus, Administrative and Teaching Directory

Collection — Object 1

Identifier: Map-0332

Abstract

Map is part of the Administrative and Teaching Directory, with also contains information about buildings on campus.

Dates: 1954

Found in: Special Collections, Virginia Tech

Found in Agents: Virginia Polytechnic Institute

Map of V.P.I. Campus

Collection — Object 1

Identifier: Map-0339

Abstract

Map shows the VPI campus circa 1938.

Dates: ca. 1938

Found in: Special Collections, Virginia Tech

Found in Agents: Virginia Polytechnic Institute

Maroon Corps of Cadet sashes,

Collection — Box 1

Identifier: Textile-2015-002

Scope and Content

Notes attached to box items were found in read: "Corps Maroon Sashes" and "Maroon sashes from the Tailor Shop."

Dates: n.d.

Found in: Special Collections, Virginia Tech