Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use

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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], University Memorabilia, c.1909-2020, Artifact-056, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Source of Acquisition

Artifacts in this collection were acquired in numerous accessions by Special Collections and University Archives from 2014 to 2021.

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the University Memorabilia was completed in July 2025.

Scope and Content

Items in this collection include: Assorted VPI/VT pinback buttons, lapel pins, VT alumni coaster, ribbons, VAMC cadet coaster, Commemorative Baseball, printed with "Chuck Hartman VT 1979-2006", Dr. Pepper Commemorative Bottle for 1981 Peach Bowl (VT vs Miami of Florida), RC Commemorative Bottle for 2000 Nokia Sugar Bowl (VT vs Florida State), Buruss Hall plate, Virginia Tech "Old Guard" plate, and Alumni Association/class pin, Turkey Coin Bank, VPI Banner, VT wallet.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• Students and alumni
• University Archives
• University History
• Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute (1896-1944)
• Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)
• Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)

Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the University Memorabilia by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 ( https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/ ).