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Drawing of bridge designed by McNairy, Claflin & Company
Dawing for a bridge designed by McNairy, Claflin & Company of Cleveland, Ohio.
VPI Campus Scenes, 1930’s
Presents a detailed look at Virginia Polytechnic Institute's buildings and groun ds as they were during the 1930's. Short glimpses of 'downtown' Blacksburg, the surrounding countryside and automobiles of that time are provided.
Marching Musicians
The Virginia Tech Regimental Band marches around the drill field in timeless fashion, but the background scenes suggest the mid-sixties. Home movie style footage remains unedited.
Full Dress Uniform
Shows corpsmen greeting each other after summer break. Then, in full dress uniform, Virginia Tech's entire corps is shown marching during half-time at the VPI vs VMI game. Later, back at Tech, the troops display their marching talents on the drill…
In Practice on Campus
The Virginia Tech ROTC Regimental Band marches around the mall, drill field and Miles Stadium. Shows scenes of campus in November 1963 in the background. Foot age is rough cut, but provides unique nostalgia.
At Home With the Corps
The Corps' Regimental Band is shown marching in and around Blacksburg in this home-movie style footage. Scenes include parade style marching on Main Street, a half-time show in Miles Stadium, the folding of the flag in front of Lane Hall, and the…
Unity, Dedication, Precision
In May 1965, the Virginia Tech Regimental Band attended the Norfolk Azalea Festival in Norfolk, VA. With unity, dedication and precision they marched and played as guests of the city.
Homecoming Parade, 1957
The homecoming parade of 1957 was captured on film by several home-movie takers attending the ceremony. Scenes include many floats, warm-up exercises for the t eam and a look around the campus after the game.
Tech Territory
Includes views of academic and recreational activities at Virginia Tech and the surrounding country
Impressions of a University
Views of academic and recreational activities at Virginia Tech and the surrounding countryside.
Moulder of Men
The VPI&SU Corps of Cadets. Development of a cadet from a freshman to senior company captain and winner of the Beverly Parrish Award for the best all around company
Alice, Volume 1, No. 1, May 18, 1968
An underground progressive newspaper published by The Blacksburg Free Press between 1968 and 1970. The articles were written mainly by Virginia Tech students and members of the Blacksburg community.
Position Paper: Alternative to Approval of Gay Student Alliance, May 5, 1976 (RG 5/1/2/1, Records of the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs and the Office of the Vice President for Special Projects, Alfred Krebs)
A statement by Alfred H. Krebs, Vice President for Special Projects, on the rationale for rejecting the approval of the Gay Student Alliance as an official Virginia Tech student group, written on May 5, 1976.
Letter to Vice President for Student Affairs Regarding Recognition of the Gay Alliance of Virginia Tech, May 13, 1971 (RG 5/1/2 Office of Academic Affairs, 1961-1977)
A letter from the Dean for Student Programs Martha Harder to Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. James W. Dean regarding the vote of the Student Constitutional Affairs Board on May 12, 1971, to recognize the Gay Alliance of Virginia Tech as an…
Constitution of the Gay Alliance at Virginia Tech, 1971 (RG 4/2, Records of the Office of the Executive Vice-President, William James McKeefery)
The constitution of the Gay Alliance at Virginia Tech, the first openly gay student group at Virginia Tech, 1971. This document was given to Vice President William McKeefery and included in a file with documentation regarding the decision to accept…
Generations of Women Leaders at Virginia Tech
A booklet published in 1996 commemorating the 75th anniversary of female enrollment at Virginia Tech. The booklet includes a history and profiles of many early female graduates.
