Virginia Tech Banner

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 Banner, n.d., Artifact-036, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
3.0 Cubic Feet 1 box
Abstract:
The banner is white with three large grommet holes along the top and bottom for hanging purposes. In the top right and left corners of the banner are two different versions of the Virginia Tech logo in orange and maroon. In the middle of the banner is a "VPI" logo with a fightin' gobbler head and the text "FIGHTIN' GOBBLER" below it. On either side of the "VPI" logo are different versions of the Hokie Bird.
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], Virginia Tech Banner, n.d., Artifact-036, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The banner is white with three large grommet holes along the top and bottom for hanging purposes. In the top right and left corners of the banner are two different versions of the Virginia Tech logo in orange and maroon. In the middle of the banner is a "VPI" logo with a fightin' gobbler head and the text "FIGHTIN' GOBBLER" below it. On either side of the "VPI" logo are different versions of the Hokie Bird. On the back top left corner of the banner is a label that reads "SIGN WORKS 428-2525" The condition of the banner is fair, it has stains and some discoloration.

Acquisition information:
This collection was acquired by the Special Collections and University Archive prior to 2015.
Processing information:

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