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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:

Bernard L. Parsons Papers and Photographs

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: Ms-1992-053
Scope and Content

Collection includes pamphlets, books and reports relating to soil erosion, land drainage, and other agricultural issues.

Dates: 1918 - 1942

Charles K. Payne Papers,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1949-003
Abstract

This collection consists of a letter from Payne to Walter S. Newman, VPI President (1947-1962), a letter from Newman to Miss Elizabeth Woolwine in the library, and a completed questionnaire regarding VAMC in the 1870s and 1880s.

Dates: 1949 - 1949

Perspective View, Suggested Ultimate Development of the War Memorial Group at the Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Blacksburg, Virginia

 Collection — Object 1
Identifier: Map-0349
Abstract

Map shows an illustrated perspective view of the suggested plan for the War Memorial Group at VPI.

Dates: 1931
Found in Agents:  Virginia Polytechnic Institute

Jean Phillips Papers

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: Ms-1998-026
Scope and Content

Professor of Human Nutrition and Foods, 1969-85, Recipient of Wine Award for Excellence in Teaching. Papers include correspondence with editors, professional correspondence, advertisements and information about her monographs, and a paper written about Phillips by Evelyn Wight.

Dates: 1966 - 1986

Plan for Future Development, Virginia Polyechnic Institute.

 Collection — Object 1
Identifier: Map-0331
Abstract

Blueprint map shows plans for VPI, including notes relevant to the future of the university.

Dates: 1950
Found in Agents:  Virginia Polytechnic Institute

Dan H. Pletta Papers,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1982-006
Scope and Content Collection includes treatises, transcripts of talks and correspondence dealing with all aspects of the field of engineering, but especially with the role of education in producing a professional engineer, qualifications for practice, the public purpose of engineering, ethics, and whistleblowing. Other topics include the Department of Engineering at Virginia Tech, the American Society of Civil Engineers, National Society of Professional Engineers, the Virginia Society of Professional...
Dates: 1958 - 1996

Portion of Campus, Virginia Polytechnic Institute

 Collection — Object 1
Identifier: Map-0344
Abstract

Map shows the VPI campus circa 1922.

Dates: ca. 1922
Found in Agents:  Virginia Polytechnic Institute

Portrait of Kendall Weisiger

 Digital Record
Identifier: Ms1961-002_WeisigerKendall
Dates: 1899 or 1900

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

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.