Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use

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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], VPI Shot Glass, Circa 1980s, Artifact-010, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Source of Acquisition

The collection was acquired by Special Collection and University Archives prior to 2019.

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the VPI Shot Glass was completed in June 2025.

Scope and Content

This collection includes a large VPI shot glass with the university seal in maroon and orange on the front. Underneath the seal are the words "Virginia Polytechnic Institute." On the back side of the shot glass are four lines in orange with Virginia sports team names. The following names are listed: Hokies, Mountianeers, VMI Keydets, and Cavaliers. On the side of the shot glass is the orginal price sticker from the University Bookstore at Virginia Tech.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• History of Food and Drink
• University Archives
• University History
• Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)
• Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)

Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the VPI Shot Glass by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 ( https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/ ).