Ed Whaley's Master's Hood

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], Ed Whaley's Master's Hood, 1949, Textile2025-008, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
2.0 Cubic Feet 1 box
Abstract:
Black masters hood with yellow velvet and red satin lining that formerly belonged to Ed Whaley.
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], Ed Whaley's Master's Hood, 1949, Textile2025-008, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

Black masters hood with yellow velvet and red satin lining formerly belonging to Ed Wharely. Tag on the inside yellow lining reads "THE C.E. WARD CO NEW LONDON, OHIO O Va. Poly. Inst." Small black cords help attach to robe.

Biographical / historical:

Edward P. Whaley attended Virginia Tech for his undergraduate degree and later pursued his Master's at Washington and Lee University, graduating in 1949. This hood is from when he graduated with his Master's degree.

Acquisition information:
This collection was acquired by the Special Collections and University Archive in October 1980.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Ed Whaley's Master's Hood was completed in June 2025.

Indexed terms

Names:
Washington and Lee University