Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use

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Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research. This item is fragile, especially at its neck, so please handle with care.

Preferred Citation

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], HokieBird Bobblehead, Artifact-007, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Source of Acquisition

The collection was acquired by Special Collections and University Archives prior to 2018.

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the HokieBird Bobblehead was completed in August 2021.

Scope and Content

The collection contains a HokieBird Bobblehead that is primarily maroon with orange beak and feet as well as tailfeathers that are white with light streaks of yellow and pink. Its right hand is raised with its index finger extended, representing the number one. It stands on a green pedastal with the words "VIRGINIA TECH" in black on the front. The bobblehead is undated, but is likely from the 2000s or 2010s. A gold sticker on the bottom of the pedastal includes a logo for "PPi Sports," the web address "www.gamedaymarketing.com," and the phrase "Made in China."

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University -- Mascots
• University Archives
• University History
• Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)

Rights Statement for Archival Description

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