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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], Framed V.P.I. Science Hall Plate, c.1987, Artifact-052, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Source of Acquisition

This collection was acquired by the Special Collections and University Archive prior to 2025.

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Framed V.P.I. Science Hall Plate was completed in July 2025.

Scope and Content

A gold square shaped frame with a light green matting. Held in the center of the frame with three clear plastic prongs is a small plate, around the size of a tea cup saucer. The plate has a light pink boarder with a repeating floral motif in gold. A light green boarder is inside of the pink boarder. The center of the plate has an image of the Science Hall with grass infront and a blue sky behind. A maroon ring is around this image. Text below the building reads "SCIENCE HALL, V.P.I., BLACKSBURG VA." The frame is in good condition, minor scrapes near the corners. The plate is also in good condition, some loss of color/discoloration around the image of the Science Hall. A label on the backside of the frame reads "frame works gallery 511 State Street Bristol, VA 24201 Telephone 703/466-6329." Hand written in pen on the label is "SIW JAN 1987." Above the label is a wire for hanging.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• Memorabilia
• 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-)

Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the Framed V.P.I. Science Hall Plate by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 ( https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/ ).