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.
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
"Ut Prosim" seal o f Virginia Polytechnic Institute Corps of Cadets
!["Ut Prosim" seal o f Virginia Polytechnic Institute Corps of Cadets](https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/square_thumbnails/18b77d7eb15e82d013d352432568a6c9.jpg ""Ut Prosim" seal o f Virginia Polytechnic Institute Corps of Cadets")
"Ut Prosim" seal o f Virginia Polytechnic Institute Corps of Cadets.
!["The Bugle," after publication of annual](https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/square_thumbnails/8074e8082183bc39c7898bb319258482.jpg ""The Bugle," after publication of annual")
"The Bugle, " before publication of annual
!["The Bugle, " before publication of annual](https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/square_thumbnails/3f310ed4538875b00b541950ba4ebe7e.jpg ""The Bugle, " before publication of annual")
Photo of "The Bugle, " before publication of annual copy.
!["Keeping warm" from 1919 calendar, V.P.I.](https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/square_thumbnails/c519db11690a5a5b670a68718184a1d1.jpg ""Keeping warm" from 1919 calendar, V.P.I.")
"As we used to end the year" from 1919 calendar, V.P.I.
!["As we used to end the year" from 1919 calendar, V.P.I.](https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/square_thumbnails/752acb0fb783bea1f5cde25d2a5f6375.jpg ""As we used to end the year" from 1919 calendar, V.P.I.")
Photo, "As we used to end the year," used in the 1919 calendar.
"The campus beautiful" from 1919 calendar, V.P.I.
!["The campus beautiful" from 1919 calendar, V.P.I.](https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/square_thumbnails/decd3a0888ba0eef6036b664bd199d25.jpg ""The campus beautiful" from 1919 calendar, V.P.I.")
Photo, "The campus beautiful," used in the 1919 calendar.
!["A shady walk" from 1919 calendar, V.P.I.](https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/square_thumbnails/60ce20c961428dc385cf39eac18bf295.jpg ""A shady walk" from 1919 calendar, V.P.I.")
"The campus beautiful" from 1919 calendar, V.P.I.
!["The campus beautiful" from 1919 calendar, V.P.I.](https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/square_thumbnails/f190e29aeba435745c012d0a50644610.jpg ""The campus beautiful" from 1919 calendar, V.P.I.")
Photo, "This campus beautiful," used in the 1919 calendar.
"What we want once more" from 1919 calendar, V.P.I.
!["What we want once more" from 1919 calendar, V.P.I.](https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/square_thumbnails/2c2749329f8d0443a0695515b69fce56.jpg ""What we want once more" from 1919 calendar, V.P.I.")
Photo, "What we want once more," used in the 1919 calendar.
"What we want once more" from 1919 calendar, V.P.I.
!["What we want once more" from 1919 calendar, V.P.I.](https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/square_thumbnails/9b06d56c5fb7685151847fe1d82fc9b1.jpg ""What we want once more" from 1919 calendar, V.P.I.")
Photo, "What we want once more," used in the 1919 calendar.
"The squad in action" from 1919 calendar, V.P.I.
!["The squad in action" from 1919 calendar, V.P.I.](https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/square_thumbnails/997cf687332b1729e0262aa49096111a.jpg ""The squad in action" from 1919 calendar, V.P.I.")
Photo, "The squad in action," used in the 1919 calendar.
"Football Squad-lost not a single game" from 1919 calendar, V.P.I.
!["Football Squad-lost not a single game" from 1919 calendar, V.P.I.](https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/square_thumbnails/5f0f66882ff6bd2a238baf44d99b49d4.jpg ""Football Squad-lost not a single game" from 1919 calendar, V.P.I.")
Photo, "Football Squad-lost not a single game," used in the 1919 calendar.
!["Our Baby Brook" from 1919 calendar, V.P.I.](https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/square_thumbnails/f3dcc550bd0453b88aac8f29cee56bf7.jpg ""Our Baby Brook" from 1919 calendar, V.P.I.")
!["Our Shops" from 1919 calendar, V.P.I.](https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/square_thumbnails/6201868b306fda7f99386de9c5932c4f.jpg ""Our Shops" from 1919 calendar, V.P.I.")
"Life at Plattsburg" from 1919 calendar, V.P.I.
!["Life at Plattsburg" from 1919 calendar, V.P.I.](https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/square_thumbnails/1438a32faab48eecd3c570ff16fc8b09.jpg ""Life at Plattsburg" from 1919 calendar, V.P.I.")
Photo, "Life at Plattsburg," used in the 1919 calendar.
"Life at Plattsburg" from 1919 calendar, VPI
!["Life at Plattsburg" from 1919 calendar, VPI](https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/square_thumbnails/09cc5f0bd5b59d3cc3439ca0c58da591.jpg ""Life at Plattsburg" from 1919 calendar, VPI")
Photo, "Life at Plattsburg," used in the 1919 calendar.
"Life at Plattsburg," from 1919 calendar, V.P.I.
!["Life at Plattsburg," from 1919 calendar, V.P.I.](https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/square_thumbnails/bc196c779340fa69cffbea0e657c2d81.jpg ""Life at Plattsburg," from 1919 calendar, V.P.I.")
Photo, "Life at Plattsburg," used in the 1919 calendar.
"Target Practice" from April 1919 calendar, VPI
!["Target Practice" from April 1919 calendar, VPI](https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/square_thumbnails/d4f16ca5749ae0691d0507857ad326c4.jpg ""Target Practice" from April 1919 calendar, VPI")
Photo, "Target Practice" used in the April 1919 calendar.
"Life at Plattsburg,"photograph from 1919 calendar, V.P.I.
!["Life at Plattsburg,"photograph from 1919 calendar, V.P.I.](https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/square_thumbnails/0012d4cc68befe791dfe54ea0ae0d107.jpg ""Life at Plattsburg,"photograph from 1919 calendar, V.P.I.")
Photo, "Life at Plattsburg," used in the 1919 calendar.
1913 Calendar - campus in winter
Photo of Virginia Tech campus during the winter, used in the 1913 calendar.
1913 Calendar - railroad tracks, people on tracks
Photo of people on railroad tracks, used in the 1913 calendar.
Fence, gate, yard, and staff in front of college infirmary
Photo of the infirmary, later known as Henderson Hall, and staff in 1910.
VAMC & PI College Infirmary and staff
Photo of the infirmary, later known as Henderson Hall, and staff in 1905.
Cheds, Storage facility for Newman Library
Photo of Cheds, a storage facility for Newman Library. Cheds was originally a discount department store. When it went out of buisness, the library leased it and usd it for many years as a storage facility. Photograph is a gift from Jim Presgraves,…
Seymour Robb, Head Librarian, Carol M. Newman Library
Photo of Seymour Robb, the head librarian, in Carol M. Newman Library.
Seymour Robb in unfinished Carol M. Newman Library
Photo of Seymour Robb in unfinished Carol M. Newman Library.
Seymour Robb, "Fisher," unidentified student from Alpha Zeta and portrait of Carol M. Newman
![Seymour Robb, "Fisher," unidentified student from Alpha Zeta and portrait of Carol M. Newman](https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/square_thumbnails/6a2ae6cb7442b02b038a7986ef68c947.jpg "Seymour Robb, "Fisher," unidentified student from Alpha Zeta and portrait of Carol M. Newman")
Photo of Seymour Robb, "Fisher," unidentified student from Alpha Zeta and portrait of Carol M. Newman. Student presents check for $100.00 for purchasing agriculture books.
Cataloging Department, Carol M. Newman Library
Photo of the cataloging department in Newman Library.
Cadets on Drill Field
Photo of cadets on the drill field. Burruss Hall on right and Patton Hall on left of photograph. Newman Library photographs are a gift of Jeanne Pritchard, daughter of Seymour Robb, Library Director, 1947-1961.
Collection Tree
- Historical Photograph Collection