V.A.M.C. Diploma Printing Plate

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.A.M.C. Diploma Printing Plate , c. 1876, Artifact-002, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.3 Cubic Feet 1 box
Abstract:
The Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College diploma printing plate is a gold/copper hued metal and is mounted on a wooden frame. At the top of the plate is the college's seal, followed by text in reverse in the middle, and two crossed rifles at the bottom of the plate. Surrounding the college's seal is text stating "Virgina Argricultural and Mechanical College." The middle of the plate has some standard text in reverse, as well as blank lines for added personalized text and possibly the signatures of the Board of Visitors.
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.A.M.C. Diploma Printing Plate , c. 1876, Artifact-002, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College diploma printing plate is made of a thin sheet of metal that is mounted onto a wooden frame wth four screws. The metal is a gold/copper hue that has etchings of a standard diploma in reverse. At the top of the plate is the college's seal, followed by text in reverse in the middle, and two crossed rifles at the bottom of the plate. Surrounding the college's seal is text stating "Virgina Argricultural and Mechanical College." The middle of the plate has some standard text in reverse, as well as blank lines for added personalized text and possibly the signatures of the Board of Visitors. Under the two rifles is the name " W.R. Boggs Jr. Del." Signs of age on the plate are minimal, frame is in good condition.

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.A.M.C. Diploma Printing Plate was completed in June 2025. Preliminary description was completed in 2016.