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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Historical Photograph Collection
Subject
The topic of the resource
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
An account of the resource
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.
<p>The University Libraries at Virginia Tech recognizes that some of this collection may contain offensive content that does not reflect the University’s “<a href="https://www.inclusive.vt.edu/Programs/vtpoc0.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Principles of Community</a>” 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 <a href="https://vtx.vt.edu/campus-news/statements/unirel-statement-040919.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">University’s statement on offensive photographs</a>.</p>
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
<a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01169.xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See the list of subjects for the Historical Photograph Collection.</a>
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1890s-present
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
<a href="https://omeka.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Permission to publish images from the Historical Photograph Collection must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a>
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Photographs
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Photographs_001
Bibliographic Citation
A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible.
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [image], Historical Photograph Collection, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.
Rights Holder
A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource.
Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials.
Dublin Core
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Identifier
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LHVT0005
Title
A name given to the resource
Essex Finney, right, and Edward Finney
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
c. 1950s
Description
An account of the resource
Essex Finney, right, and Edward Finney. Essex and his cousin, Edward Finney, the high school vocational agriculture teacher, discuss the desirable traits of hogs. Edward took Essex on his first visit to Virginia Tech and provided guidance during his college career. Essex Finney was one of the first Black students at Virginia Tech.
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Photographs
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
no creator given
Subject
The topic of the resource
University History
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Corps of Cadets
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
<a target="_blank" href="https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=oai/VT/repositories_2_resources_3023.xml" rel="noreferrer noopener">See the finding aid for the Historical Photograph Collection.</a>
Is Part Of
A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included.
PHOTOGRAPHS.001
Rights
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This item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s). <a href="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en</a>
Language
A language of the resource
English
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
image/tiff
Rights Holder
A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource.
Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech
Relation
A related resource
Virginia Tech Alumni and Students
Black History at Virginia Tech
Finney, Essek Collection
archived
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
University Songs Record Group, n.d., (RG 40/8)
Subject
The topic of the resource
University Archives
University History
Description
An account of the resource
May include Alma Mater; Songs of VPI; Moonlight and VPI; Tech Triumph; Ut Prosim; Dance bands
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
<a target="_blank" href="https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=oai/VT/repositories_2_resources_3150.xml" rel="noopener">See the finding aid for the University Songs Record Group.</a>
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
n.d.
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
Items in this collection are protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use items in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s). <a target="_blank" href="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/</a>
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
tiff
Language
A language of the resource
English
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
RG 40/8
Bibliographic Citation
A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible.
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], University Songs Record Group, RG 40/8, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.
Rights Holder
A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource.
Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials.
Dublin Core
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Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
VTA0603210824
Title
A name given to the resource
Guidon 1946/47 Book VII - Pep Section
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
c. 1950s
Description
An account of the resource
Guidon 1946/47 Book VII - Pep Section.
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Notes
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
no creator given
Subject
The topic of the resource
University History
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Is Part Of
A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included.
RG 40/8
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
1 page
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
This item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s). <a href="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en</a>
Bibliographic Citation
A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible.
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], University Songs Record Group, RG 40/8, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.
Language
A language of the resource
English
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
image/tiff
Rights Holder
A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource.
Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech
archived
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
University Songs Record Group, n.d., (RG 40/8)
Subject
The topic of the resource
University Archives
University History
Description
An account of the resource
May include Alma Mater; Songs of VPI; Moonlight and VPI; Tech Triumph; Ut Prosim; Dance bands
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
<a target="_blank" href="https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=oai/VT/repositories_2_resources_3150.xml" rel="noopener">See the finding aid for the University Songs Record Group.</a>
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
n.d.
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
Items in this collection are protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use items in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s). <a target="_blank" href="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/</a>
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
tiff
Language
A language of the resource
English
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
RG 40/8
Bibliographic Citation
A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible.
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], University Songs Record Group, RG 40/8, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.
Rights Holder
A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource.
Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials.
Dublin Core
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Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
VTA0603210820
Title
A name given to the resource
Yells for the Hokies - page 35
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
c. 1950s
Description
An account of the resource
Yells for the Hokies - page 35.
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Notes
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
no creator given
Subject
The topic of the resource
University History
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Music--Performance
Is Part Of
A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included.
RG 40/8
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
2 pages
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
This item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s). <a href="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en</a>
Bibliographic Citation
A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible.
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], University Songs Record Group, RG 40/8, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.
Language
A language of the resource
English
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
image/tiff
Rights Holder
A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource.
Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech
archived
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
University Songs Record Group, n.d., (RG 40/8)
Subject
The topic of the resource
University Archives
University History
Description
An account of the resource
May include Alma Mater; Songs of VPI; Moonlight and VPI; Tech Triumph; Ut Prosim; Dance bands
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
<a target="_blank" href="https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=oai/VT/repositories_2_resources_3150.xml" rel="noopener">See the finding aid for the University Songs Record Group.</a>
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
n.d.
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
Items in this collection are protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use items in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s). <a target="_blank" href="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/</a>
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
tiff
Language
A language of the resource
English
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
RG 40/8
Bibliographic Citation
A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible.
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], University Songs Record Group, RG 40/8, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.
Rights Holder
A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource.
Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials.
Dublin Core
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Identifier
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VTA0603201556
Title
A name given to the resource
Book VII- Pep Section, Songs of Alma Mater, page 73-80
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
c. 1950s
Description
An account of the resource
Book VII- Pep Section, Songs of Alma Mater, page 73.
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Songs
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
no creator given
Subject
The topic of the resource
University History
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Music--Performance
Is Part Of
A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included.
RG 40/8
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
8 pages: pg.73-80
Rights
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This item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s). <a href="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en</a>
Bibliographic Citation
A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible.
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], University Songs Record Group, RG 40/8, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.
Language
A language of the resource
English
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
image/tiff
Rights Holder
A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource.
Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech
archived
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Historical Photograph Collection
Subject
The topic of the resource
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
An account of the resource
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.
<p>The University Libraries at Virginia Tech recognizes that some of this collection may contain offensive content that does not reflect the University’s “<a href="https://www.inclusive.vt.edu/Programs/vtpoc0.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Principles of Community</a>” 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 <a href="https://vtx.vt.edu/campus-news/statements/unirel-statement-040919.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">University’s statement on offensive photographs</a>.</p>
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
<a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01169.xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See the list of subjects for the Historical Photograph Collection.</a>
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1890s-present
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
<a href="https://omeka.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Permission to publish images from the Historical Photograph Collection must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a>
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Photographs
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Photographs_001
Bibliographic Citation
A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible.
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [image], Historical Photograph Collection, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.
Rights Holder
A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource.
Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials.
Dublin Core
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Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
03VTA0023
Title
A name given to the resource
Drill Field looking toward War memorial Chapel and Newman Library, 1950s
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
c. 1950s
Description
An account of the resource
Photo taken of the Drillfield, War Memorial Chapel, and Newman Library during the winter.
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Photographs
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
no creator given
Subject
The topic of the resource
Blacksburg (Va.)
University History
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
<a target="_blank" href="https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=oai/VT/repositories_2_resources_3023.xml" rel="noreferrer noopener">See the finding aid for the Historical Photograph Collection.</a>
Is Part Of
A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included.
PHOTOGRAPHS.001
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
This item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s). <a href="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en</a>
Bibliographic Citation
A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible.
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Virginia Tech campus views and maps collection, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.
Language
A language of the resource
No script-based materials
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
tiff
Rights Holder
A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource.
Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech
archived
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Historical Photograph Collection
Subject
The topic of the resource
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
An account of the resource
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.
<p>The University Libraries at Virginia Tech recognizes that some of this collection may contain offensive content that does not reflect the University’s “<a href="https://www.inclusive.vt.edu/Programs/vtpoc0.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Principles of Community</a>” 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 <a href="https://vtx.vt.edu/campus-news/statements/unirel-statement-040919.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">University’s statement on offensive photographs</a>.</p>
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
<a href="http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01169.xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See the list of subjects for the Historical Photograph Collection.</a>
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1890s-present
Rights
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.vt.edu/files/thumbnails/spec_forms/PubPermission.doc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Permission to publish images from the Historical Photograph Collection must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.</a>
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Photographs
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Photographs_001
Bibliographic Citation
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Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [image], Historical Photograph Collection, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.
Rights Holder
A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource.
Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials.
Dublin Core
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Identifier
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NEWADD0001
Title
A name given to the resource
Reading Room in Carol Newman Library
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
c. 1950s
Description
An account of the resource
Photo of an interior reading room in Newman Library.
Creator
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unknown
Subject
The topic of the resource
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Architecture
Source
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<a target="_blank" href="https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=oai/VT/repositories_2_resources_3023.xml" rel="noreferrer noopener">See the finding aid for the Historical Photograph Collection.</a>
Is Part Of
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PHOTOGRAPHS.001
Rights
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This item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s). <a href="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en</a>
Bibliographic Citation
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Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Historical Photograph Collection, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.
Language
A language of the resource
No script-based materials
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
tiff
Rights Holder
A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource.
Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech
Relation
A related resource
Library Building
archived
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https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/original/8cb78896614d508212c34b016fcb39a2.tif
6875ce5c26e7c57ec3a04d111e4edc2b
Dublin Core
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Title
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Jean Roth Driskel Architectural Collection, 1949-1958, 1968-1971
Subject
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Architecture
International Archive of Women in Architecture (IAWA)
Architects--California
Description
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Fellow of the American Institute of Architects, member of the Union Internationale des Femmes Architectes, and national president (1954-1956) of the Association of Women in Architecture. Designer of residential, commercial, and industrial buildings in Pasadena, California. Collection includes notebook of material relating to Driskel and her career, including a photograph, correspondence regarding her membership in the American Institute of Architects (1949-1958), news clippings (1968-1971), and obituaries, donated by the Association for Women in Architecture.
Creator
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no creator given
Source
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<a target="_blank" href="https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=oai/VT/repositories_2_resources_2473.xml" rel="noopener">See the finding aid for the IAWA Small Collections, 1907-2013.</a>
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1949-1958, 1968-1971
Rights
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Items in this collection are protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use items in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s). <a target="_blank" href="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/</a>
Format
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image/jpg
Language
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No script-based materials, English
Identifier
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Ms2009-054-Driskel
Bibliographic Citation
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Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], IAWA Small Collections, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.
Rights Holder
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Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech
Dublin Core
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Title
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Jean Roth Driskel
Subject
The topic of the resource
International Archive of Women in Architecture (IAWA)
Description
An account of the resource
Black and white image portraying Jean Roth Driskel.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Unknown
Source
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<a target="_blank" href="https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=oai/VT/repositories_2_resources_2473.xml">See the finding aid for the IAWA Small Collections, 1907-2013.</a>
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
c. 1950s
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
This item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s). <a href="https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en" target="_blank">https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/?language=en</a>
Relation
A related resource
International Archive of Women in Architecture Biographical Database
Is Part Of
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Ms2009-054
Format
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tiff
Language
A language of the resource
No script-based materials
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Photographs
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
IAWANEWS0005
Bibliographic Citation
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Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], IAWA Small Collections, 1907-2013, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.
Rights Holder
A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource.
Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech
archived