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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:

William J. Alford, Jr., Papers,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1987-007
Abstract Spanning from 1951-1988, the William J. Alford, Jr., Papers contains NACA and NASA research memoranda and reports; publication drafts; a Langley working paper with associated research notes and patent details; correspondence; award certificates; AIAA (American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics) conference programs; and personnel papers pertaining to William J. Alford's career as an aeronautical engineer. A detailed schematic drawing of "the variable sweep wing configuration tested...
Dates: 1951 - 1988

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)

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: Ms-2001-067
Scope and Content

Meeting programs and master video for 75th Anniversary Luncheon.

Dates: 2001 - 2001

American Work Horse Museum Collection,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2005-013
Abstract

Papers in the American Work Horse Museum Collection include newsletters, newspaper articles, letters, Board of Director meeting minutes, inventories, and receipts.

Dates: 1971 - 1999

A. Moore Anderson Postcard

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1968-009
Abstract

VAMC postcard to A. Moore Anderson announcing the Spring 1878 semester.

Dates: 1877 - 1877

L. C. Angle, Jr., Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2001-043
Abstract Collection consists largely of materials related to the history of the Civil War in Virginia, particularly - but not limited to - copies and transcripts of Civil War letters, personal papers, and manuscripts. The collection also contains Civil War and post Civil War-related printed materials and memorabilia. Includes "Reminiscence of the Years 1861-1865" by Frank S. Robertson, "Battle of Brandy Station or Fleetwood" author unknown, "Robert Edwin Miles of the 21st...
Dates: c.1860-2001

Appalachian Oral History Project

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1993-025
Abstract

Collection contains oral history interview cassette tapes and tape logs for 23 interviews conducted by students with 25 interviewees in the local community. Most interviews were collected as part of a 1991 Appalachian Community Studies class of Professor Jean Speer of the Department of Humanities at Virginia Tech. Unless noted, interviews have not been transcribed. For some interviewees, there is a student paper based on the interview.

Dates: 1986 - 1991

Appalachian Student Organizing Committee Collection

 Collection
Identifier: RG-31-14-10
Abstract The Appalachian Student Organizing Committee (or Appalachian Student Committee) was an approved student organization at the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in the early 1970s. The collection consists primarily of the papers of David Tice and Allan Cox, student organizers of the Appalachian Student Organizing Committee. Materials include correspondence, clippings files, small-press and local publications on Appalachian issues, petitions, and notes and drafts. The...
Dates: 1964 - 1975; Majority of material found within 1971 - 1974

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

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