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VT Stories Oral History with Chris and Maria Kappas 6/6, May 13, 2019 (Ms2016-015)
In this final installment of an oral history series, Chris Kappas is joined by his wife, Maria Kappas, to talk about their life working in the restaurant industry and raising a family in Blacksburg.
In this interview, Maria recounts emigrating…
In this interview, Maria recounts emigrating…
VT Stories Oral History with Chris Kappas 5/6, December 6, 2018 (Ms2016-015)
The fifth oral history interview in a series about the Greek community in Blacksburg, local history, and the restaurant industry with Chris Kappas.
In this interview, Kappas talks about establishing Souvlakis in the Blacksburg community as a…
In this interview, Kappas talks about establishing Souvlakis in the Blacksburg community as a…
VT Stories Oral History with Chris Kappas 4/6, August 31, 2018 (Ms2016-015)
The fourth oral history interview in a series with Chris Kappas, longtime Blacksburg local and restauranteur.
In this interview, Chris Kappas talks about becoming principal partner in the Greek's restaurant with his father's former business…
In this interview, Chris Kappas talks about becoming principal partner in the Greek's restaurant with his father's former business…
VT Stories Oral History with Chris Kappas 3/6, August 20, 2018 (Ms2016-015)
The third installment of a series of oral history interviews with Blacksburg local, restauranteur, and active community member Chris Kappas.
This oral history interview begins with Chris talking about his childhood growing up in war-torn Greece.…
This oral history interview begins with Chris talking about his childhood growing up in war-torn Greece.…
VT Stories Oral History with Chris Kappas 2/6, August 7, 2018 (Ms2016-015)
The second session in a series of oral history interviews with Chris Kappas, local Blacksburg restaurateur and land lord.
In this interview, Chris Kappas recounts his early life growing up in the Greek countryside during World War II while…
In this interview, Chris Kappas recounts his early life growing up in the Greek countryside during World War II while…
VT Stories Oral History with Chris Kappas 1/6, July 30, 2018 (Ms2016-015)
The first in a special series of interviews with Chris Kappas, a local Blacksburg businessman, land lord, and restaurateur. Born in Greece in 1938, Chris Kappas is the son of Nick Kappas, early Greek immigrant and restaurateur in Southwest Virginia.…
Maps of Blacksburg and Montgomery County
Maps of Blacksburg and Montgomery County, published in 1980 by Noonkester Real Estate.
Blacksburg Street Map
Street map of the town of Blacksburg, prepared for the Blacksburg Engineering Department in 1982.
VPI Development Plan
Campus view of VPI development plan, printed in 1927.
Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College: Its History and Organization
A book describing the history of Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College, including its formation as a land grant university and its proposed education model.
Map of the Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College Farm and Grounds
A map of the Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College campus.
VPI Campus Map Panorama
Panoramic map of VPI campus with buildings numbered and labeled.
Fries Textile Mill Oral Histories Oral History with Willie Wilson, August 29, 2022 (Ms2019-045)
Willie Wilson, born just outside of Fries in Fallville, Va. moved back to Fries in 1965 to work for the Washington Mills Co. Textile Mill. He started in the gardener shop, then moved into the weave room as a doffer, which he remained as for decades…
Sesquicentennial Time Capsule Invitation
Digital invitation for the time capsule sealing event, created for the Virginia Tech Sesquicentennial (150 year) celebration in 2022.
Fries Textile Mill Oral Histories Oral History with Kevin Combs, May 20, 2020 (Ms2019-045)
Kevin Combs grew up just outside of Fries, Va., and spent his summers working in the mill as a doffer. His family has history with the town, as his grandfather was the minister of the Baptist Church until 1945, and his father similarly grew up in the…
Fries Textile Mill Oral Histories Oral History with Dennis Hines, (Ms2019-045)
An oral history interview with Dennis Hines, who, despite descending from generations of textile mill workers, never worked in the mill. In this interview, Dennis talks about his family's history with the town, growing up in Fries, and what happened…
Fries Textile Mill Oral Histories Oral History with Chris Cooper, April 4, 2022 (Ms2019-045)
An oral history interview with Christine "Chris" Beamer Cooper, a Fries native who grew up in the Hollow, a small neighborhood within Fries. After moving to Galax in the 1960s, she worked for the Roses department store for forty years and settled in…
Fries Textile Mill Oral Histories Oral History with Roger Hines, August 3, 2022 (Ms2019-045)
An oral history interview with Roger Hines, a former worker in the Fries textile mill. He began working in the card room in the 1970s, and worked intermittently in the slash room, as a spare hand, and on the interdraft. In this interview, Roger…
Fries Textile Mill Oral Histories Oral History with Melva Anders, November 26, 2022 (Ms2019-045)
An oral history interview with Melva Anders, a former worker of the Fries textile mill. She began in 1966 working in the spool room, and during her years long career would also work weaving, creeling, cloth inspection, and production. In this…
"Mountain" Rick Boucher 1998 Campaign Ad
Campaign ad created for Rick Boucher's 1998 congressional race in Virginia's Ninth Congressional District.
"Showcasing" Rick Boucher 2000 Campaign Ad
Campaign ad created for Rick Boucher's 2000 congressional race in Virginia's Ninth Congressional District.
"Values" Rick Boucher 1994 Campaign Ad
Campaign ad created for Rick Boucher's 1994 congressional race in Virginia's Ninth Congressional District.
"Tourism" Rick Boucher 1994 Campaign Ad
Campaign ad created for Rick Boucher's 1994 congressional race in Virginia's Ninth Congressional District.
"Showcasing" Rick Boucher 1994 Campaign Ad
Campaign ad created for Rick Boucher's 1994 congressional race in Virginia's Ninth Congressional District.
"Tobacco" Rick Boucher 2000 Campaign Ad
Campaign ad created for Rick Boucher's 2000 congressional race in Virginia's Ninth Congressional District.
"Seniors" Rick Boucher 2000 Campaign Ad
Campaign ad created for Rick Boucher's 2000 congressional race in Virginia's Ninth Congressional District.
"Best To Come" Rick Boucher 2000 Campaign Ad
Campaign ad created for Rick Boucher's 2000 congressional race in Virginia's Ninth Congressional District.
"Showcasing (1992)" Rick Boucher 1994 Campaign Ad
Campaign ad created for Rick Boucher's 1994 congressional race in Virginia's Ninth Congressional District.
"Jobs (1994 version)" Rick Boucher 1994 Campaign Ad
Campaign ad created for Rick Boucher's 1994 congressional race in Virginia's Ninth Congressional District.
"Hometown" Rick Boucher 1994 Campaign Ad
Campaign ad created for Rick Boucher's 1994 congressional race in Virginia's Ninth Congressional District.
"Hiker Rev" Rick Boucher 1994 Campaign Ad
Campaign ad created for Rick Boucher's 1994 congressional race in Virginia's Ninth Congressional District.
"GOTV" Rick Boucher 1994 Campaign Ad
Campaign ad created for Rick Boucher's 1994 congressional race in Virginia's Ninth Congressional District.
"Fiber Optics" Rick Boucher 1994 Campaign Ad
Campaign ad created for Rick Boucher's 1994 congressional race in Virginia's Ninth Congressional District.
"Showcasing" Rick Boucher 1992 Campaign Ad
Campaign ad created for Rick Boucher's 1992 congressional race in Virginia's Ninth Congressional District.
"Service" Rick Boucher 1992 Campaign Ad
Campaign ad created for Rick Boucher's 1992 congressional race in Virginia's Ninth Congressional District.
"Jobs" Rick Boucher 1992 Campaign Ad
Campaign ad created for Rick Boucher's 1992 congressional race in Virginia's Ninth Congressional District.
"Electronic Classroom" Rick Boucher 1992 Campaign Ad
Campaign ad created for Rick Boucher's 1992 congressional race in Virginia's Ninth Congressional District.
"Roots" Rick Boucher 1998 Campaign Ad
Campaign ad created for Rick Boucher's 1998 congressional race in Virginia's Ninth Congressional District.
"Only Beginning" Rick Boucher 1998 Campaign Ad
Campaign ad created for Rick Boucher's 1998 congressional race in Virginia's Ninth Congressional District.
"Only Beginning" Rick Boucher 1994 Campaign Ad
Campaign ad created for Rick Boucher's 1994 congressional race in Virginia's Ninth Congressional District.
"Jobs" Rick Boucher 1994 Campaign Ad, Alternate Version
Campaign ad created for Rick Boucher's 1994 congressional race in Virginia's Ninth Congressional District.
"Fiber Optic" Rick Boucher 1994 Campaign Ad
Campaign ad created for Rick Boucher's 1994 congressional race in Virginia's Ninth Congressional District.
"New Beginning" Rick Boucher 1988 Campaign Ad
Campaign ad created for Rick Boucher's 1988 congressional race in Virginia's Ninth Congressional District.
"Leader" Rick Boucher 1988 Campaign Ad
Campaign ad created for Rick Boucher's 1988 congressional race in Virginia's Ninth Congressional District.
"Hard Work" Rick Boucher 1988 Campaign Ad
Campaign ad created for Rick Boucher's 1988 congressional race in Virginia's Ninth Congressional District.
"Government Work" Rick Boucher 1988 Campaign Ad
Campaign ad created for Rick Boucher's 1988 congressional race in Virginia's Ninth Congressional District.
Rick Boucher 2004 Campaign Radio Ad
Campaign ad created for Rick Boucher's 2004 congressional race in Virginia's Ninth Congressional District.
"Veteran's Cemetery" Rick Boucher 2008 Campaign Ad (Alternate Version)
Campaign ad created for Rick Boucher's 2008 congressional race in Virginia's Ninth Congressional District.
"Jobs" Rick Boucher 2004 Campaign Ad
Campaign ad created for Rick Boucher's 2004 congressional race in Virginia's Ninth Congressional District.
"Veteran's Cemetery" Rick Boucher 2008 Campaign Ad
Campaign ad created for Rick Boucher's 2008 congressional race in Virginia's Ninth Congressional District.