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 Subject

Subject Source: Local sources

Scope Note: If you use this subject heading, please use "University History," too.

Found in 521 Collections and/or Records:

Jubal A. Early Letter,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1955-005
Abstract

The collection consists of a letter written by Jubal A. Early to General Ran William H. Payne of Warrenton, Virginia regarding Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical Collection (now Virginia Tech).

Dates: 1872 - 1872

Edgemont Farm Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2003-022
Abstract

Edgemont Farm record books, papers, and correspondence relating to the history, operations, and sale of Edgemont Farm in Halifax County, Virginia, and to the Barksdale and Hutcheson families, former owners of the farm. The collection includes correspondence between John R. Hutcheson and T. B. Hutcheson, Jr., as well as other correspondence of Thomas B. Hutcheson, Jr.; maps, correspondence, and Deed of Trust with David Barksdale regarding the sale of the farm.

Dates: 1925 - 1998

Joseph D. Eggleston Collection,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2009-128
Abstract

The collection contains publications and pamphlets authored by or including articles authored by and about Joseph D. Eggleston. Materials relate Eggleston's tenure with VPI and Hampden-Sydney College, as well as local religious and social causes. Several of the articles contain Eggleston's marginalia.

Dates: 1896-1949, n.d.; Majority of material found within 1905 - 1920

Records of Joseph Dupuy Eggleston

 Collection
Identifier: RG-02-07
Scope and Content Information The bulk of the collection consists of correspondence (1913-19) including: letters to and from state and national political figures; correspondence signed by Eggleston as Acting Director of the Extension Division (1913-16); correspondence between Eggleston and principals, board members and others of various agricultural high schools relating to financial requests, personnel, etc. (1916-19); correspondence with county agents and state and national personnel connected with agricultural...
Dates: 1913 - 1919

Herschel Gustave Anderson Elarth Papers,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1984-182
Abstract

Papers of Herschel G. A. Elarth, professor of architecture, including correspondence, subject files, class materials, photographs, printed materials, artwork, scrapbooks, and ephemera chronicling Elarth's personal life, teaching and military careers, private practice, and participation in various architectural organizations.

Dates: 1885 - 1988

Wilhelmina Van Ingen Elarth Papers,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1969-004
Abstract

A collection of correspondence, diaries, postcards, heirlooms, original artwork (including sketches attributed to Henry van Ingen), ancient Greek and pre-Columbian artificacts, and photographs from Wilhelmina van Ingen Elarth, a professor of art history and classical studies who taught at the University of Michigan, Wheaton College (Massachusetts), and the University of Manitoba.

Dates: 1862 - 1971

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Records,

 Collection
Identifier: RG-06-04-05
Abstract

The collection contains materials relating to Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (EO/AA) at Virginia Tech from 1986-2006. It includes EO/AA minutes, affirmative action plans, proposals, grants, executive orders, and information on faculty recruitment, the Family Friendly Policy Task Force, and awards. It also contains materials relating to various events, including Black Alumni Reunions, and areas of concern as well as information regarding the work force and lists of black alumni.

Dates: 1986 - 2006

Essay, Ann Goette, "Matthew: If a Tree Should Fall" n.d. (Ms2014-010)

 Digital Record
Identifier: Ms2014-010_WeberMark_EssayAnnGoette_nd
Dates: n.d.

Event Poster, Lambda Horizon, n.d. (Ms2014-010)

 Digital Record
Identifier: Ms2014-010_WeberMark_PosterLambdaHorizonEvents_nd
Dates: n.d.

Faculty Senate Records,

 Collection
Identifier: RG-30-03
Scope and Content The minutes of the Faculty Senate, 1969 to 1990, make up the core of this collection. The minutes and reports of the Faculty Senate Steering Committee, 1967-69, also are included in this collection. Other materials, 1966-80, include: annual reports of the Senate presidents, cabinet minutes, constitutions and bylaws, correspondence, memoranda, minutes and reports of various committees and subcommittees, reports, and Senate rosters. Also included are scattered minutes and other materials...
Dates: 1966 - 1990