Virginia Tech Fighting Gobblers Felt 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 Fighting Gobblers Felt Banner, c.1920-2010s, Artifact-045, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
1.0 Cubic Feet 1 box
Creator:
Virginia Tech Alumni Association
Abstract:
The banner is made of maroon felt with an orange lining stitched around the edges. Printed across the banner in orange is text that reads "VIRGINIA TECH" with a VPI fighting gobbler logo below it in white and orange.
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 Fighting Gobblers Felt Banner, c.1920-2010s, Artifact-045, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The banner is made of maroon felt with an orange lining stitched around the edges. Printed across the banner in orange is text that reads "VIRGINIA TECH" with a VPI fighting gobbler logo below it in white and orange. On the back of the banner is a tag that reads "COLLEGIATE MANUFACTURING COMPANY Collegiate Mig. Co. Ames Iowa 100% wool Designers and Makers of Distinctive College and School Merchandise." The condition is fair, some holes and discoloration.

Acquisition information:
This collection was acquired by the Special Collections and University Archive in September 2017.
Processing information:

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