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Dublin Core
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Title
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VT Stories Oral History Collection (Ms2016-015)
Subject
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University history
Identifier
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Ms2016-015
Rights
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<a href="https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Permission to publish material from the VT Stories Oral History Collection must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a>
Rights Holder
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<a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a>
Description
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Initiated in 2015 by the President’s Office and managed by faculty and staff in History, English, TLOS, VT Libraries, and the Alumni Association, the VT Stories Oral History Project collects and examines stories, memories, tall tales, tragedies, and triumphs of all members of the Hokie community to help us know our shared history and to make sense of it. At the heart of the project is Hokies interviewing Hokies—largely student-staffed and trained by oral historians, interviewers engage with VT Alumni to learn their history and to make mentoring connections that go beyond the student experience. As we seek to understand why Virginia Tech is top rated in its success in engaging alumni, we highlight the exciting, memorable, historic moments in Hokie lives that have forged strong and enduring connections.
Any questions regarding this collection should be directed to Ren Harman, Oral History Projects Archivist, harman07@vt.edu
Is Referenced By
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<a href="http://vtstories.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">VT Stories</a>
Oral History
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Interviewer
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Ren Harman
David Cline
Location
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The Russell residence, Blacksburg, VA
Duration
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01:14:53
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OHMS
Narrator
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Buddy Russell
Frances Russell
Dublin Core
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Title
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VT Stories Oral History with Buddy and Frances Russell, May 15, 2015 (Ms2016-015)
Type
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Oral histories
Identifier
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Ms2016-015_BuddyRussell
Subject
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University History
Description
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Virginia Tech has always been an integral part of the life of George Edwin Russell, Class of 1952. Russell, known to most as Buddy, grew up on a country farm working with pigs, dairy cows, and beef cattle. This led Russell to join the 4H club as a young boy and inspired him to study Animal Sciences at Virginia Tech.
Buddy’s father had also dreamed about attending Virginia Tech, but due to the passing of his father (Buddy’s grandfather), he had to stay home and take over the family farm.
Always a bright student, Russell graduated high school at the age of sixteen and started school at Virginia Tech soon thereafter. At the time, the university had started to grow dramatically. Russell was in awe of the size and scale of his new home. Following graduation, Russell went on to earn his Master’s Degree in Agricultural Education at the University of Maryland in 1959 and his Doctorate in Extension Education at the University of Wisconsin in 1964. However, the mountains of southwest Virginia called him back home as he joined the Alumni Association and served as director in 1968. During his tenure the growth of alumni expanded to nearly 130,000 before his retirement in 1995. Russell also held positions as the former president of the Old Guard, member of the Virginia Tech Corp of Cadets Board of Directors, and currently the Vice President Emeritus for Alumni Relations.
The relationship between Virginia Tech and Buddy Russell is as strong as the Hokie Stone. In the same vein, Russell see’s a similar bond between the surrounding community and the university. Virginia Tech is truly home for Buddy Russell and his dedication and passion for the university is felt throughout his story.
Date
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2015-05-15
Rights
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<a href="https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank">Permission to publish material from the VT Stories Oral History Collection must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a>
Is Referenced By
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<a href="http://vtstories.org/2016/10/23/buddy-russell/" target="_blank">Buddy Russell, VT Stories</a>
Rights Holder
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<a href="http://spec.lib.vt.edu" target="_blank">Special Collections, University Libraries, Virginia Tech</a>