Named/Individual Photograph Collections

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: [image,] [named collection], Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
4.7 Cubic Feet 11 boxes; 2 oversize boxes
Abstract:
The Named/Individual Photograph Collections include images from alumni and former faculty and staff, or individuals with ties to campus and the New River Valley. Collections (c.1890-present) depict campus life and events, railroad history, agricultural extension research, Blacksburg and surrounding areas, and some local families.
Language:
The materials in the collection are in English.
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [image,] [named collection], Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

Each of the Named/Individual Photograph Collections has a description in the inventory. The majority of the collections, however, are from alumni and former faculty and staff, or individuals with ties to campus and the New River Valley. Collections depict campus life and events, railroad history, agricultural extension research, Blacksburg and surrounding areas, and some local families. Each named collection listed has at least one photograph; some subjects have multiple folders or boxes.

In most cases, collections are named for the collector/creator or based on the subject matter.

Acquisition information:
Named/Individual Photograph Collections consist primarily of donations to the Special Collections and University Archives over time.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Named/Individual Photograph Collections was completed prior to January 2000. Additional processing and description was completed in May 2017 and March 2020.

Arrangement:

The collection is arranged alphabetically by named collection.