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Photograph of a Midnight Feast of the Rockbridge Club
This photograph features J.N. Smith, Rogere, McClung, Wilson, Paxton, Anderson, Deacon, Locker. Gift of Mr. L. Goeller.
Photograph of a typical barracks room
History of the members of the Board of Visitors with a link to the lists
History of the members of the Board of Visitors with a link to the lists. The link in the pdf was updated in 2020 to current site for the Board of Visitors history and archives. This pdf document was created from an existing webpage from the original…
Harvey Black
Photograph of Harvey Black, first rector of the Board of Visitors, 1872-1875
J. Thompson Brown
Photograph of J. Thompson Brown, rector of the Board of Visitors, 1900-1908 and 1912-1921
James L. Chapman, IV
Photograph of James L. Chapman, IV, rector of the Board of Visitors, 2016-2017
Frank Clement
Photograph of Frank Clement, rector of the Board of Visitors, 1975-1978
Ben J. Davenport, Jr.
Photograph of Ben J. Davenport, Jr., rector of the Board of Visitors, 2004-2006
Henry Dekker
Photograph of Henry Dekker, rector of the Board of Visitors, 1996-1997
Guy L. Furr
Photograph of Guy L. Furr, rector of the Board of Visitors, 1956-1962
John R. Lawson, II
Photograph of John R. Lawson, II, rector of the Board of Visitors, 2008-2010
Jacob A. Lutz, III
Photograph of Jacob A. Lutz, III, rector of the Board of Visitors, 2006-2008
Lucius E. Johnson
Photograph of Lucius E. Johnson, rector of the Board of Visitors, 1910-1912
John G. Rocovich, Jr.
Photograph of John G. Rocovich, Jr., rector of the Board of Visitors, 2002-2004
James E. Turner
Photograph of James E. Turner, rector of the Board of Visitors, 1997-2002
George Nolan
Photograph of George Nolan, rector of the Board of Visitors, 2010-2012
Deborah L. Petrine
Photograph of Deborah L. Petrine, rector of the Board of Visitors, 2014-2016
Michael J. Quillen
Photograph of Michael J. Quillen, rector of the Board of Visitors, 2012-2014
C. Eugene Rowe
Photograph of C. Eugene Rowe, rector of the Board of Visitors, 1970-1975
Lee C. Tait
Photograph of Lee C. Tait, rector of the Board of Visitors, 1983-1984
James Hoge Tyler
Photograph of James Hoge Tyler, rector of the Board of Visitors, 1887-1889
William E. Wine
Photograph of William E. Wine, rector of the Board of Visitors, 1948-1952
Harry C. Wyatt
Photograph of Harry C. Wyatt, rector of the Board of Visitors, 1964-1970
List of rectors of the Board of Visitors from 1872 to 2017
Compiled list of rectors of the Board of Visitors from 1872 to 2017. The individual links to rector biographies were removed from the document in 2020 when the exhibit was migrated, and a link was added to current site for the Board of Visitors…
Board of Visitors photograph, 1998-1999
Front row (left to right): Cecil R. Maxson, Jr.; T. Rodman Layman; Susan Phillips Bari; Joseph R. Jenkins - Vice Rector; James E. Turner, Jr. - Rector; Paul E. Torgersen - President; Linda J. Pedigo; Roxene Thompson - Graduate Student Representative;…
Board of Visitors photograph, 2009-2010
Front Row (left to right): Gary Long - Faculty Representative, Sandra Stiner Lowe, John R. Lawson II - Rector, Charles W. Steger - President, George Nolen - Vice Rector, Michele L. Duke. Middle Row (left to right): Kristina Hartman - Undergraduate…
Board of Visitors photograph, 1987
Seated (left to right): Mary Virginia Jones, Robert B. Claytor, W.S. "Pete" White, Jr. (Rector), William E. Lavery (President), Mary Fray. Standing (left to right): Robert J. Gray, Jr., William C. Latham, William G. Broaddus, Bernard L. McGinnis,…
Board of Visitors photograph, 1984
Seated (left to right): Mary Fray, Rhea F. Moore, Jr., William E. Lavery (President), Alexander F. Giacco (Rector), Thomas B. Long, Jr., G. Truman Ward. Standing (left to right): Mary Howe diZerega, Daniel T. Goulson (student), William C. Cranwell,…
Board of Visitors photograph, 1980
Front row ( left to right): James F. Tucker, W. E. Lavery, Parke C. Binkley (rector), Margie W. Thomas (secretary), Charles W. Rector. Back row (left to right): Charles Gordon (vice-rector), Lee C. Tait, William C. Wampler, Mrs. Edsel H. Lester, Ms.…
Board of Visitors photograph, 1972
Board of Visitors photograph, 1954
The Virginia Tech Board of Visitors met at Blacksburg yesterday for its annual meeting. Shown (left to right, front row): Mrs. H. H. Walton, Fredericks Hall; Miss Mary Fred Claytor, Bedford; Mrs. R. L. McConnell, Radford; Mrs. Turner A. Gilmer,…
Board of Visitors photograph, 1942
Members of the V.P.I. board of visitors, which met yesterday in a called session to draw up resolutions in an effort to correct certain conditions at the college, are pictured here together with Governor Colgate W. Darden, Jr., who met with the…
Board of Visitors members, 1887
Rector: J. Hoge Tyler, Belle Hampton, Pulaski Co. (Term expires January 1st, 1892.) Ex-Officio: Dr. John L. Buchanan, Superintendent Public Instruction, Richmond. General Members Honorable Waller R. Staples, Christiansburg; C. E. Vawter, Esq.,…
Board of Visitors members, 1881
Rector: Honorable James C. Taylor. Ex-Officio: Honorable R. R. Farr,Superintendent Public Instruction. General Members: Andrew Broaddus, Esq., Page; W. E. Hubbard, Esq., Buckingham; Dr. L. A. Slater, New Kent; Honorable J. C. Taylor, Montgomery;…
Board of Visitors members, 1872
Rector: Harvey Black, M.D. Ex-Officio: His Excellency, G. C. Walker, Governor of Virginia; Hon. J. C. Taylor, Attorney General; Rev. W. H. Ruffner, D. D., Sup't of Public Instruction; Gen. W. H. F. Lee, President State Agricultural Society. Appointed…
Oral History with Christine P. Price, March 4, 1991 (Ms1991-019)
Christine Paige Price was born in Giles County Virginia on July 21, 1915. Her family moved to the Blacksburg area when Price was young in search of better educational opportunities for Christine and her siblings. Price and her family--the Paige…
Oral History with Homer C. Sherman, March 13, 1991 (Ms1991-019)
Homer C. Sherman was born and raised in Wake Forest, Virginia. Sherman attended a local, one-room school until the eighth grade. After primary school, Homer Sherman went to work in the mines with his father. Lack of work opportunities in the…
Oral History with Ellison A. Smyth, March 5, 1991 (Ms1991-019)
Reverend Dr. Ellison Adger Smyth was born and raised in Blacksburg, Virginia. He attended Blacksburg schools, and he graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute in 1925 with a degree in electrical engineering before answering the call to ministry.…
Oral History with Sarah J. Wade, March 14, 1991 (Ms1991-019)
Sarah J. Wade grew up in Accomack County Virginia, and she moved to Blacksburg, Virginia when she was fourteen years old in search of domestic work opportunities. She married Thomas C. Wade, and they raised their family in Blacksburg. Their son,…
Photograph, Campus Reactor, ca. 1950s
This photo depicts several men working with the campus reactor in the 1950s.
Photograph, First Mascot Costume for the Gobbler, ca. 1960s
This photo depicts the first continuosly-used mascot costume for the Gobbler.
Photograph, V. P. I. Airport, undated
This photo depicts the hangar at the VPI Airpot which was opened in 1931.
Photograph, War Memorial Chapel Dedication, undated
This photo depicts the dedication ceremony of War Memorial Chapel.
Photograph, Cheer Team, 1947
This photo depicts the V. P. I. cheer team in 1947, prior to women being allowed to join.
Photograph, Cheer Team, 1966
Starting in 1955, women were officially allowed to join the cheerleading team. This photo depicts the cheer team in 1966.
Photograph, Hutcheson Hall, 1968
This photo depicts Hutcheson Hall as it was in 1968.
Photograph, Lane Stadium Construction, undated
This photo depicts the construction of the east stands in Lane Stadium.
Photograph, Newman Library Construction, undated
In this photo, Seymour Robb, University Librarian (left) talks with Walter S. Newman, President of VPI (right) in Newman Library during construction. The library was completed in 1955.
Photograph, Post-War Trailer Court, undated
This photo depicts one of the trailer courts that was set-up following World War II to accommodate for the growing number of students at the University.
Photograph, First Northern Virginia Graduate Center Office, undated
This photo depicts five unidentified women in an office at the first Northern Virginia Graduate Center in Reston, Virginia.
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