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Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, Virginia 24061
Business Number: 540-231-6308
specref@vt.edu
URL: http://spec.lib.vt.edu
Jennifer Mitchell, Archives Assistant
Administrative Information
Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use
The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials.
Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction . Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication . Please contact Special Collections and University Archives ( specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.
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], Virginia Tech Buildings Architectural Collection, RG 6/3/2e, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.
Source of Acquisition
The collection was transferred to Special Collections and University Archives over numerous accruals from the 1960s thru 2016.
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
See also Carneal and Johnston Architectural Drawings, Ms2001-008 , and Carneal and Johnston Glass Plate Negatives, Ms2014-016 , at Virginia Tech Special Collections and University Archives.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
- Architectural drawings (visual works)
- Blacksburg (Va.)
- Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
- Montgomery County (Va.)
- 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 Virginia Tech Buildings Architectural Collection by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 ( https://creativecommons.org/share-your- work/public-domain/cc0/ ).
Container List
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1994
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1996
- box 2
Renovation1988, 2002
- box-folder 1 folder: 8
Renovationsc.2004?
- box-folder 19 folder: 8 folder 13
Renovationsc.2004?
- box 6
Plans1966
- box 2
Alterations
- folder 7
Plans
- box 10
1986
- box 8
Volume 11987
- box 2
Volume 1a1987
- box 9
Volume 21987
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1989
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Roof Detail1991
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Phase II1992
Please note: The first two pages of this set of drawings is missing.
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1971
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1974
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Carol M. Newman Library1951-2011
- folder 5
Additions and Renovations1951-1994
- box 12
September 1953
- folder 11
PlansJune 7, 1971
- folder 12
PlansJanuary 2, 1973 & Revised June 15, 1973
- folder 9
PlansJanuary 2, 1973 & Revised March 15, 1978
- folder 6
Furniture Plans, Additions and Renovations1973
- folder 8
Laminated Plans, Renovation and Addition1973
- box 12
Proposed renovations1985
- box 12
Proposed renovationJune 1986
- box 12
Floor plans and proposed renovations
- box folder: 3
Group Study Lounge, Fourth Floor
- folder 4
Lighting Changes
- box-folder 19 folder: 7 box-folder 19 folder: 9 folder 2
Special Collections Renovations
- box-folder 19 folder: 1 box-folder 19 folder: 2 box-folder 19 folder: 3 box-folder 19 folder: 4 box-folder 19 folder: 5 box-folder 19 folder: 6 folder 1
Study Cafe/ Coffee Lounge for First Floor Newman Library
- folder 5
- folder 10
Library Storage Facility
- box 12
Newman Library Plaza
VARC was an off-campus graduate facility, located in Newport News, Virginia, sponsored by Virginia Tech, the College of William and Mary, and the University of Virginia, in cooperation with the Langley Research Center of NASA. It specialized in applied aerospace research and other basic research in related areas.