A Guide to the Virginia Tech Buildings Architectural Collection, 1907-2011 (bulk 1953-1996)
A Collection in
Special Collections
Collection Number RG
6/3/2e
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Special Collections, Virginia Tech
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: Jennifer Mitchell, Special Collections
Administrative Information
Access Restrictions
Collection is open for research.
Use Restrictions
Permission to publish material from Virginia Tech Buildings Architectural Collection must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.
Preferred Citation
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Virginia Tech Buildings Architectural Collection, RG 6/3/2e, Special Collections, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Va.
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.
Scope and Content
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.
Arrangement
Collection is arranged in alphabetical order by building name.
Related Material
Carneal and Johnston Architectural Drawings, Ms2001-008. Finding aid available online .
Carneal and Johnston Glass Plate Negatives, Ms2014-016
Index terms
- Blacksburg (Va.)
- Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
- Montgomery County (Va.)
- University Archives
- University History
- Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
- Architectural drawings
- Carneal and Johnston
Subjects:
Genre and Form Terms:
Corporate Names:
Contents List
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1994
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1996
- Box 2
Renovation, 1988, 2002
- Box-Folder 19-8Folder 13
Renovations, c.2004?
- Box 6
Plans, 1966
- Box 2
Alterations
- Folder 7
Plans
- Box 10
1986
- Box 8
Volume 1, 1987
- Box 2
Volume 1a, 1987
- Box 9
Volume 2, 1987
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1989
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Roof Detail, 1991
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Phase II, 1992
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Carol M. Newman Library, 1951-2011
- Folder 5
Additions and Renovations, 1951-1994
- Box 12
September 1953
- Folder 11
Plans, June 7, 1971
- Folder 12
Plans, January 2, 1973 & Revised June 15, 1973
- Folder 9
Plans, January 2, 1973 & Revised March 15, 1978
- Folder 6
Furniture Plans, Additions and Renovations, 1973
- Folder 8
Laminated Plans, Renovation and Addition, 1973
- Box 12
Proposed renovations, 1985
- Box 12
Proposed renovation, June 1986
- Box 12
Floor plans and proposed renovations
- Box folder: 3
Group Study Lounge, Fourth Floor
- Folder 4
Lighting Changes
- Box-Folder 19-7Box-Folder 19-9Folder 2
Special Collections Renovations
- Box-Folder 19-1 to 19-6
Study Cafe/ Coffee Lounge for First Floor Newman Library
- Folder 5
- Folder 10
Library Storage Facility
- Box 12
Newman Library Plaza
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