V.M.I.-V.P.I. Thanksgiving Trophy

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], V.M.I.-V.P.I. Thanksgiving Trophy, 1931-1933, Artifact-001, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
1.4 Cubic Feet 1 box
Abstract:
The trophy is made up of two parts, the body/base of the trophy, and a small lid that rests on top. On the front of the trophy it reads "THE THANKSGIVING TROPHY FOR V.M.I-V.P.I. GAME TO REMAIN PERMANENTLY WITH THE SCHOOL WINNING THE THIRD TIME." The back of the trophy reads "WON BY V.P.I. - 1931 V.P.I - 1932 TIE- 1933."
Language:
The material in this collection is in English.
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], V.M.I.-V.P.I. Thanksgiving Trophy, 1931-1933, Artifact-001, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The trophy is made up of two parts, the body/base of the trophy, and a small lid that rests on top. Majority of the trophy is made of metal, while the bottom base is made of black plastic. The metal shows signs of aging but is still in good conditon.The trophy has three handles on the body of the trophy. On the front of the trophy it reads "THE THANKSGIVING TROPHY FOR V.M.I-V.P.I. GAME TO REMAIN PERMANENTLY WITH THE SCHOOL WINNING THE THIRD TIME." The back of the trophy reads "WON BY V.P.I. - 1931 V.P.I - 1932 TIE- 1933."

Acquisition information:
This collection was acquired by the Special Collections and University Archives prior to 2016.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the V.M.I.-V.P.I. Thanksgiving Trophy was completed in June 2025. Preliminary description was completed in 2016.