Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech
University Memorabilia
Artifact.056
1.0 Cubic Feet
3 boxes
c.1909-2020
This collection includes a variety of memorabilia from various years of Virginia Tech history. Some examples of artifacts in this collection include but are not limited to pins, buttons, koozies, and coasters.
The material in this collection is in English.
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use
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Preferred Citation
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], University Memorabilia, c.1909-2020, Artifact-056, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.
Source of Acquisition
Artifacts in this collection were acquired in numerous accessions by Special Collections and University Archives from 2014 to 2021.
Processing Information
The processing, arrangement, and description of the University Memorabilia was completed in July 2025.
Scope and Content
Items in this collection include: Assorted VPI/VT pinback buttons, lapel pins, VT alumni coaster, ribbons, VAMC cadet coaster, Commemorative Baseball, printed with "Chuck Hartman VT 1979-2006", Dr. Pepper Commemorative Bottle for 1981 Peach Bowl (VT vs Miami of Florida), RC Commemorative Bottle for 2000 Nokia Sugar Bowl (VT vs Florida State), Buruss Hall plate, Virginia Tech "Old Guard" plate, and Alumni Association/class pin, Turkey Coin Bank, VPI Banner, VT wallet.
Rights Statement for Archival Description
The guide to the University Memorabilia by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/).
University Archives
Students and alumni
University History
Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute (1896-1944)
Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)
Ribbons Red and Maroon Ribbonn.d.1Red Ribbon n.d.1Pins and Pinback ButtonsSquires Wellness Fair Button 19931Virginia Tech Bradley Department of Electrical Engineering Buttonc.19911Misc. Virginia Tech Related Buttons c.1992-19971Virginia Tech Women Buttons c.19961Virginia Tech Class Reunion Buttons c.1986-20021Virginia Tech Celebratory Buttonsn.d.1Framed VT and HokieBird Buttons n.d.3Ellison A. Williams V.P.I. Pinc.19091Lapel Pin From VTAA19961James P. Green Small Double Pinc.19691Old Guard Pin Presented to VT Alumni at their 50th Reunion n.d.1VT 10 Pinn.d.1Gold VT Pins n.d.1Tom Tillar VT Pins n.d.1Gold and Maroon "Va Tech" Pins n..d1Orange and Maroon "HOKIES" Pinsn.d.1Maroon and Gold VT Seal Pinn.d.1Black and Gold "V.I.P." Pinn.d.1Commemorative Plates Burruss Hall Plate c.1960s1Virginia Tech "Old Guard" Platen.d.1Coasters Virginia Tech Alumni Association Coastern.d.1VAMC Cadet Coastern.d.1AssortedLeather V.P.I. Junior Senior Prom Banner19351Chuck Hartman Commemorative Baseball c.20062VT Reunion Weekend 2020 Koozies 20201Virginia Tech Walletn.d.1Small Ceramic Turkey Coin Bank n.d.1