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Ms2009-110_Photo6.jpg
A photograph of a tenant farmer known as Aaron with a horse. Taken around 1930, while Aaron was working a piece of land on the John T. Lewis, Jr., estate in Clarksville, Virginia.

Ms2009-110_Photo5.jpg
This photograph shows a tenant farmer known as Aaron and two other unidentified people on the front porch of a tenant house on the John T. Lewis, Jr., estate in Clarksville, Virginia. Taken around 1930.

Ms2009-110_Photo4.jpg
A photograph of a tenant farmer known as Aaron working a piece of land on the John T. Lewis, Jr., estate in Clarksville, Virginia. Taken around 1930.

Ms2009-110_Photo3.jpg
This photograph depicts the house of a tenant farmer known as Aaron working a piece of land on the John T. Lewis, Jr., estate in Clarksville, Virginia. Taken around 1930.

Ms2009-110_Photo2.jpg
This photograph depicts the tenant house of a tenant farmer known as Aaron working a piece of land on the John T. Lewis, Jr., estate in Clarksville, Virginia. Taken around 1930.

Ms2009-110_Photo1.jpg
Photograph of the home of a tenant farmer known as Aaron working a piece of land on the John T. Lewis, Jr., estate in Clarksville, Virginia. Taken around 1930.

RG_4_2_McKeeferyWilliam_Records_B19_F766_1971_GayAllianceConstitution.pdf
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…

RG_5_1_2_OfficeAcademicAffairs_B23_f3_1971_0513.pdf
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…

B-8 Moulder of Men.mp4
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

Ms2008_024_BookReceipts_001.jpg
The Book for Receipts is a recipe book written in England in 1731. At least two owners added to this work (the names of owners remain unknown) because the handwriting changes in the last third of text. Some recipe contributors are named, such as:…

Ms2008_023_CookingRecipes_001.jpg
Cooking Recipes is a book filled with hand-written recipes. A hand-painted image of a girl with a duck adorns the cover of "Cooking Recipes." Within the book's pages exist a variety of recipes for soups, salads, puddings, cookies, cakes, icings, and…

E-190 Tech Territory.mp4
Includes views of academic and recreational activities at Virginia Tech and the surrounding country

A-227 Homecoming Parade 1957.mp4
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.

A-226 Unity, Dedication Precision.mp4
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.

A-225 At Home with the Corps.mp4
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…

A-222 In Practice on Campus.mp4
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.

A-224 Full Dress Uniform.mp4
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…

A-217 Marching Musicians.mp4
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.

A-87 VPI Campus Scenes.mp4
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.

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Letter from a soldier named Jonathan (the last name is illegible) to "Sallie," about her desire to visit him, the poor health of soldiers in his regiment, and their impending advance to Washington, DC.

Bridge_Drawing.jpg
Dawing for a bridge designed by McNairy, Claflin & Company of Cleveland, Ohio.

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Thirteen Colony flag

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Confederate Flag

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Maroon Sash

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Corps Vinyl Records

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Tan colored bag

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Blue Jacket horizontal threading

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Blue Jacket

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Maroon sweatshirt VTCC

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White VTCC shirt

http://spec.lib.vt.edu/pickup/omekavtcc/00_030107.jpg
Whitepants

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White Uniform

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White Uniform

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White Uniform

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White vest

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White dress unifrom VPI pins on collar

http://spec.lib.vt.edu/pickup/omekavtcc/00_030101.jpg
White Shirt

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Green Army Jacket

http://spec.lib.vt.edu/pickup/omekavtcc/00_030099.jpg
Khaki Army Jacket

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Brown Wool winter jacket

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Green Wwi style wool winter jacket

http://spec.lib.vt.edu/pickup/omekavtcc/00_030096.jpg
green wool jacket

http://spec.lib.vt.edu/pickup/omekavtcc/00_030095.jpg
blue jacket

http://spec.lib.vt.edu/pickup/omekavtcc/00_030094.jpg
gray long sleeve shirt (2)

http://spec.lib.vt.edu/pickup/omekavtcc/00_030093.jpg
blue jacke with salmon cord

http://spec.lib.vt.edu/pickup/omekavtcc/00_030092.jpg
overcoat

http://spec.lib.vt.edu/pickup/omekavtcc/00_030091.jpg
Green army jcket

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White Pants

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Blue Jacket (4 jackets 2 vests)
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