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Additional posters were integrated in February 2019.\u003c/p\u003e"],"processinfo_heading_ssm":["Processing Information"],"processinfo_tesim":["The processing, arrangement, and description of the Virginia Tech Ring and Class Collections was completed in June 2015. Additional posters were integrated in February 2019."],"relatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eSee also the \u003ca href=\"http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01186.xml\" show=\"new\"\u003eRecord Group Vertical Files\u003c/a\u003e at Virginia Tech Special Collections and University Archives.\u003c/p\u003e"],"relatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Related Archival Materials"],"relatedmaterial_tesim":["See also the  Record Group Vertical Files  at Virginia Tech Special Collections and University Archives."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe Virginia Tech Ring and Class Collections document the work of the Ring Design Committee, Ring Dance Committee, and individual classes at VPI. 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There are also printed materials and memorabilia from class reunions and a poster about the history of the Virginia Tech Class Ring Tradition.","Although this cap has a \"VA TECH 44\" patch, it is likely from a reunion for the Class of 1944 in the 1980s or 1990s, due to its good condition."],"separatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eTwo framed Class of 1944 Ring and Ring Dance posters are part of the Art Collection.\u003c/p\u003e"],"separatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Separated Materials"],"separatedmaterial_tesim":["Two framed Class of 1944 Ring and Ring Dance posters are part of the Art Collection."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. 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Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (\u003ca href=\"mailto:specref@vt.edu\"\u003especref@vt.edu\u003c/a\u003e or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.\u003c/p\u003e"],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use"],"userestrict_tesim":["The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. ","Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form:  http://bit.ly/scuareproduction . Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form:  http://bit.ly/scuapublication . 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