This is the preprint of an article published in the Smithfield Review by Faith Skiles on the first two years of the Julian Burruss administration (1921-1923).
This is a 1996 interview with Marguerite Laurette Harper Scott covering her childhood and her experiences at Virginia Tech as one of the first six black women at admitted in 1966. It includes the audio file and a transcript.
In 2015, Special Collections was asked to bring a display of materials to the Virginia Tech Women's Weekend. As part of the display, two archivists on staff created a slideshow of women's "firsts" on campus, including images and facts.
William M. Priddy's letter to President Burruss includes his views on a number of issues relating to campus. On page 2, there is a paragraph addressing concerns about allowing women to attend VPI.
This study is an investigation of Dr. Laura Jane Harper's tenure, achievements, and contributions to Virginia Tech from 1949-1980. Throughout Virginia Tech's history, examples of leadership, scholarship, and service have been recorded about students,…