Rudolph Carl Brauer Memorabilia

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
Newman Library
Virginia Tech
P.O. Box 90001
560 Drillfield Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24062-9001
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (540) 231-6308
Fax: (540) 231-3694
Restrictions:

The collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

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. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.

Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Rudolph Carl Brauer Memorabilia, Ms1982-011, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Creator:
Brauer, Rudolph C.
Abstract:
The collection contains correspondence, campus pictures, bulletins, and programs collected by Rudolph Brauer, graduate of the VPI class of 1915.
Language:
The materials in the collection are in English.
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Rudolph Carl Brauer Memorabilia, Ms1982-011, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection contains correspondence, campus pictures, bulletins, and programs collected and compiled by Brauer while a student at VPI. The collection also includes several artifacts: a saber, VPI tie pin, and VPI fountain pen.

Biographical / historical:

Rudolph Carl Brauer was in VPI class of 1915 where he studied mechanical engineering. During his senior year he was made Captain Band, President of Cotillion Club, President of the Senior Prom, Chairman Student Branch A.S.M.E., Science club, and he was the Editor-in-Chief of The Bugle, 1914-1915.

Acquisition information:
The Rudolph Carl Brauer Memorabilia was acquired prior to 1982.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Rudolph Carl Brauer Memorabilia was completed in 1982. Additional information was completed in April 2011.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard