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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], Virginia Tech Fighting Gobblers Felt Banner, c.1920-2010s, Artifact-045, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Source of Acquisition

This collection was acquired by the Special Collections and University Archive in September 2017.

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Virginia Tech Fighting Gobblers Felt Banner was completed in June 2025.

Scope and Content

The banner is made of maroon felt with an orange lining stitched around the edges. Printed across the banner in orange is text that reads "VIRGINIA TECH" with a VPI fighting gobbler logo below it in white and orange. On the back of the banner is a tag that reads "COLLEGIATE MANUFACTURING COMPANY Collegiate Mig. Co. Ames Iowa 100% wool Designers and Makers of Distinctive College and School Merchandise." The condition is fair, some holes and discoloration.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• University Archives
• University History
• Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute (1896-1944)
• Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)
• Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)
• Virginia Tech Alumni Association

Rights Statement for Archival Description

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