Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434) 560 Drillfield Drive Newman Library, Virginia Tech Blacksburg, Virginia 24061 Business Number: 540-231-6308 specref@vt.edu URL: http://spec.lib.vt.edu
Jennifer Mitchell, Archives Assistant
Repository
Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech
Identification
RG.06.03.02e
Title
Virginia Tech Buildings Architectural Collection 1907-2011 (bulk 1953-1996)
Quantity
19.3 Cubic Feet, 19 boxes and 13 oversize folders
Creator
Carneal and Johnston (Richmond, Va.)
Language
The materials in the collection are in English.
Abstract
Collection consists of architectural drawings, blueprints, and floorplans of selected campus buildings located on the campus
of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, VA.
The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University
Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials.
Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization
form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction . Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition
form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication . Please contact Special Collections and University Archives ( specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
Preferred Citation
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder],
Virginia Tech Buildings Architectural Collection, RG 6/3/2e, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg,
Va.
Source of Acquisition
The collection was transferred to Special Collections and University Archives over numerous accruals from the 1960s thru 2016.
Processing Information
The processing, arrangement, and description of the Virginia Tech Buildings Architectural Collection was completed in June
2011. Additional drawings were transferred from the Art & Architecture Library in December 2011 and added in January 2012.
In November 2016, the contents of another existing collection of drawings, primarily of Carol M. Newman Library, were added.
The collection consists of architectural drawings, blueprints, and floorplans of selected campus buildings located on the
campus of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, VA. Dated drawings are from 1907 to 2011,
though many are undated. A list of buildings is available in the "Contents List" below.
Study Cafe/ Coffee Lounge for First Floor Newman Library
folder 10
Library Storage Facility
box 12
Newman Library Plaza
box 15
Utility Building
1934
box 15
Veterinary Medicine Clinic
box 16
Virginia Tech Bookstore
1973
folder 7
Virginia Tech History Musuem
box 18
Virginia Associated Research Center (VARC)
1964
Historical Note
VARC was an off-campus graduate facility, located in Newport News, Virginia, sponsored by Virginia Tech, the College of William
and Mary, and the University of Virginia, in cooperation with the Langley Research Center of NASA. It specialized in applied
aerospace research and other basic research in related areas.
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