Beattie Family University 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:

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Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [item], [box], [folder], Beattie Family University Memorabilia, Ms2021-025, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
2.4 Cubic Feet 1 box; 1 oversized folder
Creator:
Beattie, Claibourne Walton, Jr., 1923-1978 and Beattie, Claibourne Walton, Sr., 1896-1971
Abstract:
This collection contains Virginia Polytechnic Institute memorabilia from Claibourne Walton Beattie, Sr. (1896-1971), class of 1919, and his son Claibourne Walton Beattie, Jr. (1923-1978), class of 1951. The collection contains a 1924 graduation invitation and a 1951 commencent program. The collection also includes several programs and bulletins related to events on campus. There are several pieces of a cadet uniform, such as a hat, rat belt, and cords. Attached inside the hat is an event calender for The Lyric Theatre for September 1941. A copy of the Report of the Commissioner of Agriculture for the Year 1875 has a section about VPI.
Language:
The materials in this collection are in English.
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [item], [box], [folder], Beattie Family University Memorabilia, Ms2021-025, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains Virginia Polytechnic Institute memorabilia from alumni Claibourne Walton Beattie, Sr., and his son Claibourne Walton Beattie, Jr. The collection contains a 1924 graduation invitation and a 1951 commencent program. The collection also includes several programs and bulletins related to events on campus. There are several pieces of a cadet uniform, such as a hat, rat belt, and cords. Attached inside the hat is an event calender for The Lyric Theatre for September 1941. A copy of the Report of the Commissioner of Agriculture for the Year 1875 has a section about VPI.

Biographical / historical:

Claibourne Walton Beattie, Sr. (1896-1971), graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute with the class of 1919. His son Claibourne Walton Beattie, Jr. (1923-1978), was a student at VPI who graduated with the class of 1951 and later joined the U. S. Navy. Both are buried in Westwood Memorial Gardens, Chilhowie, Smyth County, Virginia.

Sources
  1. "Claibourne Walton Beattie Sr." entry, Findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/105960873/claibourne-walton-beattie
  2. "Claibourne Walton Beattie Jr." entry, Findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/65292710/claibourne-walton-beattie
Acquisition information:
The Beattie Family University Memorabilia was donated to Special Collections and University Archives in June 2003.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Beattie Family University Memorabilia were completed in August 2021.

Arrangement:

This collection is organized by subject.