University History
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
African American history
Groove Phi Groove and Sweethearts. available in jpg format only, brought by Miller to Black Alumni Reunion, March 2003.
no creator given
See the finding aid for the Historical Photograph Collection.
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Virginia Tech Alumni and Students
Black History at Virginia Tech
Miller, Yvette Henderson Photograph Collection (Class of 1975)
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English
Photographs
Friends Forever . Image brought by Payne to Black Alumni Reunion, March 2003.
Payne, Jeryl Photograph Collection
Alonzo Freeman, owner of a dry cleaning business in Blacksburg, Virginia
Blacksburg (Va.)
Alonzo Freeman, owner of a dry cleaning business in Blacksburg, Virginia. Mr. Freeman's son, Alonzo Freeman, Jr., was the principal of the elementary school for "colored" children in Blacksburg, Virginia. See Virginia Tech Black History Timeline - http://spec.lib.vt.edu/archives/blackhistory/timeline/pre1950
1919
Edward G. Fenwick and Gail McMillan review Fenwick website
Edward G. Fenwick and Gail McMillan review Fenwick website. Newman Library: Gail McMillan, Director of Digital Library and Archives/Special Collections. Visit by donors, Edward G. Fenwick and Dorthea V. Fenwick, of Fenwick manuscript on July 18, 2000.
Newman Library
Guests in Special Collections Reading Room
Fenwick Visit
Dorthea Vanderslice Fenwick reviews Civil War letters
Dorthea Vanderslice Fenwick reviews Civil War letters. Visit by donors, Edward G. Fenwick and Dorthea V. Fenwick, of Fenwick manuscript on July 18, 2000.
McMillan, Gail
Felder, Marva Commission on Students. yearbook, pg 303
1983 Bugle
1983
Women at Tech
Yearbooks
Felder, Marva, 1983 Bugle. Fourth row, 2nd from left. yearbook, pg 396
Marva Felder, first African-American Homecoming Queen at Virginia Tech
Marva Felder, first African-American Homecoming Queen at Virginia Tech.
1982
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Corps of Cadets
Dr. Robert T. Ellett. Physician at Virginia Agriculture and Mechanical College (1879-1885).
Virginia Tech Board of Visitors and Administrators
Essex Finney on his grandfather's farm. Essex grew up on his grandfather's farm in Macon, Virginia. He is shown here in 1953 with his prized Hereford bull which he exhibited at the Powhatan County Fair. Essex Finney was one of the first Black students at Virginia Tech.
Finney, Essek Collection
One room school attended by Essex Finney
One room school attended by Essex Finney . Photograph of Pine Hill Elementary School in Macon, Georgia where Essex Finney attended school. His grandmother, Fannie Finney, taught there until 1947; then her daughter, Novella Finney Ambrose (shown at far right), taught there until 1957. Essex Finney was one of the first Black students at Virginia Tech.
c 1940s
Essex Finney and his mother Etta B. Finney
Essex Finney and his mother Etta B. Finney. Essex Finney and his mother Etta B. Finney at the Powhatan County Fair in the 1940s. Essex Finney was one of the first Black students at Virginia Tech.
c. 1940s
1968 Homecoming Queen and Court. Photo from 1969 Bugle, p. 81. Left to rt: Jackie Dandridge, Gloria LaGarde, Mary Lynn Hawkins, Nancy Abt (Queen), Heather Cheshire, Patricia McFarland, Courtney Draper.
1968
Walker, Cynthia. brought by Miller to Black Alumni Reunion, March 2003.
Display of awards. Images brought to Black Alumni Reunion by Garfield Cross III in March 2003. Images available JPG format only.
Cross III, Garfield
Late 20th Century
Cross , Garfield III Photograph Collection (Class of 1972)
African American male dancers. Images brought to Black Alumni Reunion by Garfield Cross III in March 2003. Images available JPG format only.
African American male dancer . Images brought to Black Alumni Reunion by Garfield Cross III in March 2003. Images available JPG format only.
African American male dancers. Images brought to Black Alumni Reunion by Garfield Cross III in March 2003. Images available JPG format only. c
Outdoor shot, under exposed. Images brought to Black Alumni Reunion by Garfield Cross III in March 2003. Images available JPG format only.
African American student at his desk with a photograph, possibly Garfield Cross III
African American student at his desk with a photograph, possibly Garfield Cross III. Images brought to Black Alumni Reunion by Garfield Cross III in March 2003. Images available JPG format only.
Cadet and date sitting at a table. Images brought to Black Alumni Reunion by Garfield Cross III in March 2003. Images available JPG format only.
African American student with newspapers
African American student with newspapers. Images brought to Black Alumni Reunion by Garfield Cross III in March 2003. Images available JPG format only
African American student, possible Garfield Cross III
African American student, possible Garfield Cross III. Images brought to Black Alumni Reunion by Garfield Cross III in March 2003. Images available JPG format only.
African American male dancer. Images brought to Black Alumni Reunion by Garfield Cross III in March 2003. Images available JPG format only
African American student sitting at a banquet table
African American student sitting at a banquet table. Images brought to Black Alumni Reunion by Garfield Cross III in March 2003. Images available JPG format only.