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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], Rudolph Carl Brauer Memorabilia, Ms1982-011, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Source of Acquisition

The Rudolph Carl Brauer Memorabilia was acquired prior to 1982.

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Rudolph Carl Brauer Memorabilia was completed in 1982. Additional information was completed in April 2011.

Biographical Note

Rudolph Carl Brauer was in VPI class of 1915 where he studied mechanical engineering. During his senior year he was made Captain Band, President of Cotillion Club, President of the Senior Prom, Chairman Student Branch A.S.M.E., Science club, and he was the Editor-in-Chief of  The Bugle , 1914-1915.

Scope and Content

The collection contains correspondence, campus pictures, bulletins, and programs collected and compiled by Brauer while a student at VPI. The collection also includes several artifacts: a saber, VPI tie pin, and VPI fountain pen.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• Memorabilia
• Students and alumni
• University History
• Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute (1896-1944)

Rights Statement for Archival Description

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