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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], Carrie Gudheim Spear Women's Basketball Jersey, c.1926, Textile2025-007, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Source of Acquisition

This collection was acquired by the Special Collections and University Archive in Feburary 1993.

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Carrie Gudheim Spear Women's Basketball Jersey was completed in June 2025.

Biographical Note

Carrie Gudheim Spear graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute in 1928. She was a member of the first women's basketball team at VPI in 1926.

Scope and Content

Maroon sweater vest with orange trim with "Va Tech" in orange on front. Worn by members of the first Women's Basketball Team at Virginia Tech in 1926. A tag on the inside of the collar reads "The Sutcliffe Co. LOUISVILLE, KY." The condition is fair, the sweater vest has moth holes and discoloration.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• Basketball
• Spear, Carrie Gudheim
• Spear, Carrie Gudheim
• Students and alumni
• University Archives
• University History
• Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute (1896-1944)

Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the Carrie Gudheim Spear Women's Basketball Jersey by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 ( https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/ ).