Lane Hall / Barracks No. 1 Plaque Lane Hall / Barracks No. 1 Plaque, 1996 Artifact.039

Lane Hall / Barracks No. 1 Plaque, 1996 Artifact.039


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Repository
Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech
Identification
Artifact.039
Title
Lane Hall / Barracks No. 1 Plaque 1996
Quantity
1.0 Cubic Feet, 1 box
Language
The material in this collection is in English.
Abstract
This collection includes a wooden plaque that reads "1888 VPI LANE HALL VA TECH" with a nail glued on to the bottom left. The plaque was created in 1996 from wood in the Lane Hall cupola. The wood was used in the erection of the building in 1888, when it was known as Barracks No. 1.

Administrative Information

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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], Lane Hall / Barracks No. 1 Plaque, 1996, Artifact-039, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Source of Acquisition

This collection was acquired by the Special Collections and University Archive in 1996.

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Lane Hall / Barracks No. 1 Plaque was completed in June 2025.


Administrative History

This plaque was made by Richard C. Jennelle using materials from the Lane Hall cupola in 1996. The materials for the plaque are from 1888 when the building was known as "Barracks No. 1."

Scope and Content

This collection includes a wooden plaque that reads "1888 VPI LANE HALL VA TECH" with a nail glued on to the bottom left.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

  • University Archives
  • University History
  • Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)

Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the Lane Hall / Barracks No. 1 Plaque by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 ( https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/ ).

Container List

box 1
Lane Hall / Barracks No. 1 plaque
1996