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], V.P.I. Hats, n.d., Textile2000-003, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Source of Acquisition

Artifacts in this collection were acquired by the Special Collections and University Archive between 1973 and 2025.

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the V.P.I. Hats was completed in July 2025.

Scope and Content

V.P.I. Cadet Hat: Navy blue VPI cadet hat with gold VPI insignia on front. Black bill with confederate flag on the underside. The condition is good.

V.P.I Cadet Hat: This cadet hat has a smaller bill and is also Navy blue with gold VPI insignia on front. A gold strap is fastened above the bill of the hat with gold buttons. The condition is good.

V.A.M.C Hat: Black structured hat with small bill, gold buckle, and gold metal "VAMC" on the front. The condition is fair, signs of age and discoloration.

VPI Gobblers Hat: Orange baseball cap with orange and maroon patch on the front that reads "VPI GOBBLERS." The underside of the bill is green and the back of the hat has an orange plastic adjuster. The condition is fair, discoloration and loose patch.

Graduation Cap: Black graduation cap with gold tassel. The condition is good.

Separated Material

Centennial reproduction caps were moved to Textile1993-004.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• 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-)
• Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Corps of Cadets
• Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Corps of Cadets (1944-1970)

Rights Statement for Archival Description

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