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Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Preferred Citation

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], V.A.M.C. Diploma Printing Plate , c. 1876, Artifact-002, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Source of Acquisition

This collection was acquired by the Special Collections and University Archives prior to 2016.

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the V.A.M.C. Diploma Printing Plate was completed in June 2025. Preliminary description was completed in 2016.

Scope and Contents

The Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College diploma printing plate is made of a thin sheet of metal that is mounted onto a wooden frame wth four screws. The metal is a gold/copper hue that has etchings of a standard diploma in reverse. At the top of the plate is the college's seal, followed by text in reverse in the middle, and two crossed rifles at the bottom of the plate. Surrounding the college's seal is text stating "Virgina Argricultural and Mechanical College." The middle of the plate has some standard text in reverse, as well as blank lines for added personalized text and possibly the signatures of the Board of Visitors. Under the two rifles is the name " W.R. Boggs Jr. Del." Signs of age on the plate are minimal, frame is in good condition.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• Students and alumni
• University Archives
• University History
• Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College (1872-1896)

Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the V.A.M.C. Diploma Printing Plate by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 ( https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/ ).