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V.A.M.C. Diploma Printing Plate 0.3 Cubic Feet 1 box

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.
  1. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Virginia Tech and Local History Mounted Clippings 64 Cubic Feet 147 boxes

In general, the Virginia Tech and Local History Mounted Clippings include newspaper clippings, photocopies, ephermera, unpublished and/or informal publications, and other papers relating to a specific subject area. Files in this collection relate to Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, and the activities of members of the community or university. The collection was primarily collected by library staff through the 1960s.
  1. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

William Addison Caldwell Collection 0.2 Cubic Feet 1 box

Caldwell, William Addison
Papers associated with William Addison "Add" Caldwell (1856-1910) of Craig County, Virginia, first student enrolled at Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College (VAMC, later Virginia Tech). Includes a letter written by Caldwell in 1910; his 1875 VAMC report card; a Caldwell family photo portrait; Caldwell's obituary; and a Bible given to Caldwell by Mrs. William C. McKemey.
  1. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

William Bradford Alwood Collection 1.9 Cubic Feet 5 boxes and 6 oversized folders

Alwood, William Bradford, 1859-1946
William Bradford Alwood was a professor of horticulture, entomology, and mycology at Virginia Tech (1891-1904) and fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. His collection includes research papers, theses, brochures, and notebooks on such subjects as cider, wine making, grapes, and pellagra.
  1. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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