Record Group 31 - Student Organizations and Publications

Scope and content:

May include Maury Literary Society; National Residence Hall Honorary; Psi Chi (psychology); Virginia Tech Odysseey of the Mind

Biographical / historical:

The first student organization at Virginia Tech was the Virginia Literary Society, formed in 1872, which was the forerunner of both the Lee and Maury Literary Societies. The Lee and Maury Literary Societies were responsible for the first student publication, the Gray Jacket, which was published sporadically between 1875 and 1906. Since those early days, there have been many student organizations and student publications, of various types.

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
Newman Library
Virginia Tech
P.O. Box 90001
560 Drillfield Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24062-9001
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (540) 231-6308
Fax: (540) 231-3694
Parent restrictions:
The collection is open for research.
Parent terms of access:

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