Virginia Tech 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], Virginia Tech Plate, c.1975, Artifact-050, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
1.0 Cubic Feet 1 box
Creator:
Temple, Harry Downing
Abstract:
White plate with a gold rim, in the center is the Virginia Tech seal in gold, black, maroon, orange, green, and various other colors that make up the details of the seal. Underneath the seal in maroon reads "Virginia Tech."
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 Plate, c.1975, Artifact-050, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

White plate with a gold rim, in the center is the Virginia Tech seal in gold, black, maroon, orange, green, and various other colors that make up the details of the seal. Underneath the seal in maroon reads "Virginia Tech."

On the back of the plate is tape with archivist notes written on it, as well as a stamped logo for "Dec. American Inc."

The plate is in good condition.

Acquisition information:
This collection was donated to Special Collections and University Archives in September 1975.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Virginia Tech Plate was completed in July 2025.