Norfolk and Western Railway Paper Cups

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:

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Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Norfolk and Western Railway Paper Cups, n.d. , Artifact-012, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 box
Abstract:
This collection consists of three Norfolk and Western Railway Paper Cups, like that used for holding snacks or baking muffins or cupcakes. The first cup is printed with a Greek fret design and leaves around the internal sides and "N&WR'y" on the internal bottom. The other two cups in the collection are identical.There are two maroon stripes around the sides. On the bottom is a circle of the words "The Powhatan Arrow", a drawing of a Native woman's head, the words "The Pocahontas", and a drawing of a Native man's head. Inside the circle is "N&WRY".
Language:
The materials in this collection are in English.
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Norfolk and Western Railway Paper Cups, n.d. , Artifact-012, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of three Norfolk and Western Railway Paper Cups, like that used for holding snacks or baking muffins or cupcakes. The first cup is printed with a Greek fret design and leaves around the internal sides and "N&WR'y" on the internal bottom.

The other two cups in the collection are identical.There are two maroon stripes around the sides. On the bottom is a circle of the words "The Powhatan Arrow", a drawing of a Native woman's head, the words "The Pocahontas", and a drawing of a Native man's head. Inside the circle is "N&WRY".

Acquisition information:
The collection was acquired by Special Collection and University Archives prior to 2019.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Norfolk and Western Railway Paper Cups was completed in June 2025.