Historical Photograph Collection
Dublin Core
Title
Historical Photograph Collection
Subject
Agricultural extension work
Blacksburg (Va.)
Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
Montgomery County (Va.)
University History
Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College
Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Corps of Cadets
Description
The photograph collection at Special Collections consists primarily of historical photographs of Virginia Tech, dating back to the 1890s. Subjects include, but are not limited to: athletics, the Corps of Cadets, campus views and buildings, events and celebrations, Agricultural Extension sites/work, and candid images of students and campus groups. A alphabetically organized photograph collection of faculty and staff from the university is maintained separately.
The collection is also home to historic images of Blacksburg, Montgomery County, the New River Valley, and Southwest Virginia in general. Subjects include, but are not limited to: historic sites and buildings, Blacksburg views and buildings, scenes from surrounding towns/cities/counties, agriculture activities, and candid images of people.
The collection is also home to historic images of Blacksburg, Montgomery County, the New River Valley, and Southwest Virginia in general. Subjects include, but are not limited to: historic sites and buildings, Blacksburg views and buildings, scenes from surrounding towns/cities/counties, agriculture activities, and candid images of people.
The University Libraries at Virginia Tech recognizes that some of this collection may contain offensive content that does not reflect the University’s “Principles of Community” and its commitment to inclusion and diversity. The University Libraries present the following content in its original and unaltered form for the purpose of research, study, and personal reading. Providing online access to these historical records does not endorse any attitudes, prejudices, or behaviors depicted. The University Libraries is committed to upholding the principle of equal and free access to unaltered historical information and supports the University’s statement on offensive photographs.
Date
1890s-present
Type
Photographs
Identifier
Photographs_001
Bibliographic Citation
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [image], Historical Photograph Collection, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.
Rights Holder
Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech
Collection Items
Wayne R smith with 1st plane
Wayne R smith with 1st plane. Wayne R Smith, Sr. with first plane that he built, circa 1912
Wayne R Smith, SR. with third plane
Wayne R Smith, SR. with third plane. Wayne R. Smith, Sr. with third plane that he built. Taken October, 1931, two weeks before his death in this airplane on November 14, 1931.
Cadets Smith and Currick
Cadets Smith and Currick. Cadet John Currick (right) and Cadet Wayne Smith (left)
1916-17 Richmond Club
1916-17 Richmond Club. left to right (Sitting) Mayre, Williams, Carpenter, Watkins, Peple, Clift, Ware, Whitmore, (Kneeling) Turner, Lancaster, Blincos, Sabler, Southall, (Standing) Smith, Gaines, Lathrop, Cevarich, Arron, Powers, Douglas, Wharto,…
Capt. Taylor, Company F
Capt. Taylor, Company F. Cadet Captain Taylor, company commander of Company F, Wayne R. Smith's compnay.
Collection Tree
- Historical Photograph Collection