HokieBird Bobblehead

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. This item is fragile, especially at its neck, so please handle with care.

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], HokieBird Bobblehead, Artifact-007, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.3 Cubic Feet 1 box
Abstract:
The collection contains a HokieBird Bobblehead with its hand raised to represent the number one. Presumably made by the company PPi Sports, the bobblehead likely dates from the 2000s or 2010s.
Language:
Materials in this collection are in English.
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], HokieBird Bobblehead, Artifact-007, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection contains a HokieBird Bobblehead that is primarily maroon with orange beak and feet as well as tailfeathers that are white with light streaks of yellow and pink. Its right hand is raised with its index finger extended, representing the number one. It stands on a green pedastal with the words "VIRGINIA TECH" in black on the front. The bobblehead is undated, but is likely from the 2000s or 2010s. A gold sticker on the bottom of the pedastal includes a logo for "PPi Sports," the web address "www.gamedaymarketing.com," and the phrase "Made in China."

Acquisition information:
The collection was acquired by Special Collections and University Archives prior to 2018.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the HokieBird Bobblehead was completed in August 2021.