Virginia Tech Bag

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:

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Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Virginia Tech Bag, c. 1972-1982, Artifact-005, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
1.4 Cubic Feet 1 box
Abstract:
This is a pyramidical maroon and orange bag with "VIRGINIA TECH" (in print or block lettering), "Hokies" (in cursive), and the long-necked Fighting Gobbler emblem on each side. The inside of the bag has a tag that reads "ATCHISON LEATHER INC. ATCHISON, KANSAS."
Language:
The mateial in this collection is in English.
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Virginia Tech Bag, c. 1972-1982, Artifact-005, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

This is a pyramidical maroon and orange bag with "VIRGINIA TECH" (in print or block lettering), "Hokies" (in cursive), and the long-necked Fighting Gobbler emblem on each side. The bag has white stitching and piping along the sides with a zipper closure. The handles are black with metal hardware. The inside of the bag is a white canvas material with a hard corkboard base at the bottom. The inside of the bag has a tag that reads "ATCHISON LEATHER INC. ATCHISON, KANSAS." The conditon of the bag is fair, some minor discoloration/stains.

Biographical / historical:

Atchison Leather INC., also known as the Berger Company today, manufactures leather goods for wholesale. The company was founded in 1908 and had created a wide variety of leather products since then. Some examples of their products include: horse bridles, knife sheaths, and more, stating that they aim to make change as demands change.

Source:

"About Us", Berger Company, https://bergercompany.com/about/, Accessed 06/03/2025

Acquisition information:
This collection was acquired by the Special Collections and University Archives prior to 2019.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Virginia Tech Bag was completed in June 2025. Preliminary description was completed in 2019.