Robert P. Merchant Collection

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
Restrictions:

The collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials.

Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction.

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Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Robert P. Merchant Collection, 1938-1944, Ms2023-091, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.8 Cubic Feet 1 box
Creator:
Merchant, Robert P., Lt. Col. (USA Ret.)
Abstract:
This collection contains Virginia Polytechnic Institute (VPI) memorabilia and ephemera.
Language:
The material in this collection is in English.
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Robert P. Merchant Collection, 1938-1944, Ms2023-091, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains Virginia Polytechnic Institute (VPI) memorabilia and ephemera. Some items included are a 1938 Cadet Corps belt with VPI buckle; VPI buttons, pins and spoon; programs for plays; Techgram memorabilia; and a photo album with identification notes.

Biographical / historical:

Lt. Col. Robert Prescott (1919-2009), was an alumnus of Virginia Polytechnic Institute (VPI) and served in Egypt, England, and France in World War II. After his twenty-two year military career, he used his mechanical engineering degree from VPI to teach automotive mechanics at the Community College of Northern Virginia. After moving to Lynchburg in 1974, He began teaching at Central Virginia Community College. He coordinated the curricula for automotive, engineering design, inustruial electricity, and electronic technology in Lynchburg in 1986 and 1987.

External source:

"LTC Robert Prescott "Peck" Merchant", findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/39008784/robert-prescott-merchant, accessed on August 16, 2023.

Acquisition information:
The Robert P. Merchant Collection was donated to Special Collections and University Archives prior to 2015.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Robert P. Merchant Collection was completed in August 2023.

Arrangement:

This collection is arranged by material type.