F.F. Carr Medal

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], F.F. Carr Medal, c.1932, Artifact-043, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 box
Abstract:
The F.F. Carr Medal collection includes a keychain, a red, white and blue ribbon attached to a safety pin, and a medal.
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], F.F. Carr Medal, c.1932, Artifact-043, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The F.F. Carr Medal is housed in a small rectangular green box. Text on the inside lid of the box reads "Club, College and Class Pins and Rings R. HARRIS & CO. COR. 7TH & D.N.W. WASHINGTON D.C. DESIGNERS AND MAKERS OF MEDALS, JEWELS, BADGES, CUPS, ETC. For Prize and Presentation." Inside the box is a keychain, a red, white and blue ribbon attached to a safety pin, and a medal. The keychain has a gold chain with a lobster claw clasp that connects to a ring. A gold charm hangs off the chain with a black and gold "AZ" design. On the back of the charm is the text "F.F. Carr Virginia 10-27-32." The medal is a bronze color with a man running on it. Around the man is the text "VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE." On the back of the metal it reads ""Shot Put 3rd Annual State Agricultural High School Track Meet Miles Field, Blacksburg, Virginia." The collection is in good condition, minor signs of age.

Acquisition information:
This collection was acquired by the Special Collections and University Archive in July 2021.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the F.F. Carr Medal was completed in June 2025.