A Guide to the Jesse Heard VPI Buttons, 1887
A Collection in
Special Collections
Collection Number
Ms1973-010
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Special Collections, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, Virginia 24061
USA
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Fax: (540) 231-3694
Email: specref@vt.edu
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Processed by: Stephanie Wenger, Student Volunteer, Special Collections
Administrative Information
Access Restrictions
Collection is open for research.
Use Restrictions
Permission to publish material from Jesse Heard VPI Buttons must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.
Preferred Citation
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Jesse Heard VPI Button, Ms1973-010, Special Collections, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Va.
Acquisition Information
This collection was acquired by Newman Library prior to 1973.
Processing Information
The processing, arrangement, and description of the Jesse Heard VPI Buttons was completed in 1973. Additional description was completed in February 2011.
Biographical Note
Jesse T. Heard attended Virginia Agriculture and Mechanical College (now known as Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University) in 1887.
Scope and Content
This collection consists of six uniform buttons belonging to Jesse T. Heard. The buttons are gold in color. They have V.A.M.C. engraved on them, along with a sheaf of wheat, rifle, telescope, book, and plow. These buttons were produced by the Waterbury Button Company.
Index Terms
- Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College
- University Archives