May 312012
 

Biographical Files Collection, T-V

©2012 Norwich University Archives

Graphics from an 1846 Norwich diploma About the Biographical Files Collection

This collection consists of biographical files documenting alumni, faculty, staff and other affiliates of Norwich University.  This finding aid lists files documenting individuals with last names beginning with letters, T-V (see content listing below). More information about this collection can be found in the full Biographical Files Collection finding aid. More About the Collection…

Apr 132010
 

Records of the Vermont Dairymen’s Association, 1869-1939 (1 Box)

©2010 Norwich University Archives

About the Vermont Dairymen’s Association

The Vermont Dairymen’s Association was established in 1869 with fifty Vermonters attending the organizational meeting on October 27. In the early years of this association, three-day winter meetings were typically held by dairymen from across the state and agricultural topics discussed. For a complete history of the association from 1869-1947, see the control file included in the collection.

About the Collection

The collection includes three bound volumes containing the records of Vermont Dairymen’s Association, its constitution, rosters of trustees, meeting records and membership rosters. Additional information about the collection can be found in the content listing below.

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Jan 252010
 

Henry E. Vanetti Papers, 1918 (2 Files)

©2010 Norwich University Archives

SATC in front of Jackman Hall, 1918 About Henry E. Vanetti

Henry E. Vanetti of Barre, VT, entered Norwich University in 1918. As a member of the Students Army Training Corps (S.A.T.C.), he was mustered out and left the University the same year. Although he did not graduate from Norwich, he was considered a member of the class of 1922.

About the Collection

The collection consists of Henry Vanetti’s notes for a class on the study of international war issues, ca. 1918, and an order for sentinels, S.A.T.C., dated 23 October 1918. Also included is a photograph of cadets or members of S.A.T.C. in front of Jackman Hall, unidentified and undated but almost certainly 1918.

Search Terms

The following subjects are represented in this collection. If you are researching these topics, try using these terms in the library catalog:

  • Vanetti, Henry E. — Archives.
  • Norwich University — History — 20th century.
  • Norwich University — Photographs.
  • United States — Army — Students’ Army Training Corps.

You can also browse for finding aids to the papers of other Norwich University alumni or other members of Henry Vanetti’s class using the Alumni and Class of 1922 categories.

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Feb 082010
 

Richards G. Vedeler Scrapbook, 1917-1921 (1 Volume)

©2010 Norwich University Archives

About Richards G. Vedeler

Richards Vedeler of Allston, MA, pursued a civil engineering course while at Norwich University. He was a member of the glee club and the civil engineering society and also served on the junior week and commencement week committees. He was a recipient of the general standing medal and the Shuttleworth sabre. He was also involved with baseball and served on the editorial staffs of the War Whoop and Reveille. He was a member of the Phi Kappa Delta fraternity. The control file included with the collection contains additional biographical information on Richards Vedeler.

About the Collection

The collection consists of Richards G. Vedeler’s Norwich University scrapbook or “memory book” of photographs and memorabilia from Norwich social events. Topics of interest within the scrapbook include junior week 1919, summer school 1919, Norwich centennial celebrations, S.A.T.C. (Student Army Training Corps) and R.O.T.C.

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You can also browse for finding aids to the papers of other Norwich University alumni or other members of Richards Vedeler’s class using the Alumni and Class of 1921 categories.

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Apr 082010
 

Records of the Vermont Bureau of Industrial Research, 1940-1955 (1 Box)

©2011 Norwich University Archives

About the Vermont Bureau of Industrial Research

The Vermont Bureau of Industrial Research was organized and set up to receive an annual appropriation from the state of Vermont in 1938. The mission of the organization was to provide service to Vermont industries in the fields of engineering, science and business administration. The bureau also sponsored projects to benefit state industries and undertook research and testing for firms that chose to take advantage of the Norwich University research center. The bureau published conference proceedings and technical bulletins. The control file included with the collection contains additional information on the Bureau of Industrial Research.

About the Collection

The collection includes reports, newsletters and other publications produced by the Vermont bureau of industrial research, 1940-1955. Also included are reports from Vermont Wood Products Conferences, 1940-1954, and management aid bulletins. A content listing of items within the collection can be found below.

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Apr 072010
 

Vermont College Records, 1883, 1910-2001 (5 Boxes)

©2010 Norwich University Archives

College Hall lawn, Vermont College campus, 1972 About Vermont College

Vermont College began as Newbury Seminary in 1832. After the Civil War, the school moved from from Newbury to Montpelier, Vermont, and its name changed to Montpelier Seminary. On March 7, 1936, it was decided by the board that the school should become a junior college and the name changed to Vermont Junior College.  The name was changed yet again to Vermont College in the 1950s. Norwich University merged with Vermont College in the spring of 1972. The two remained merged until Vermont College officially became part of Union Institute on September 30, 2001. As of 2008, Vermont College of Fine Arts became an independent  institution located on the campus in Montpelier.

About the Collection

This collection represents materials that were found (in 2003) and artificially assembled under the name of Vermont College. Materials include reports, faculty publications and records of the Vermont College board of trustees. The collection also includes student academic records from Montpelier Seminary, 1910-1945. A content listing of materials within the collection can be found below.

During the period, 1972 to 2001, when Vermont College was a part of Norwich University, records created and compiled by Norwich administrative offices also document the operation of Vermont College.  Most of the Vermont College records created and compiled in this period can be found in their appropriate administrative record group or series throughout the archival collections of the Norwich University Archives (see the Related Materials section for specific collections).

Search Terms

The following subjects are represented in this collection. If you are researching these topics, try using these terms in the library catalog:

  • Norwich University. — Vermont College.
  • Vermont Junior College.
  • Montpelier Seminary (Montpelier, Vt.).
  • College students’ writings, American — Vermont.

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Apr 132010
 

Records of the Vermont Society of Engineers, 1912-1997 (2 Boxes)

©2010 Norwich University Archives

About the Vermont Society of Engineers

The Vermont society of engineers was formed in 1912 with forty-one charter members. Annual meetings were generally held in March, with fall meetings also held. The Vermont society of engineers directories/yearbooks in the collection contain additional historical information.

About the Collection

The collection includes membership applications, board of government records, directories/yearbooks, financial accounts, meeting records, published proceedings, photographs, memberships rosters and record of dues. Additional information on the collection can be found below in the content listing below. These records were donated to the archives on 1 May 1997 per decision of the society’s board of government enacted 2 November 1995.

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Feb 082010
 

George C. Vietheer Papers, 1928-1934 and 1940-1949 (1 Box)

©2010 Norwich University Archives

vietheergeorge About George C. Vietheer

George Vietheer entered Norwich University from Brooklyn, NY. During his time at Norwich, he was a member of the freshman week committee, the N club, the athletic council and the forum council. He also played football and basketball. In addition, Vietheer served as class secretary, as publicity manager for the Pegasus Players and as associate editor for the War Whoop. He was a pistol marksman and member of the Theta Chi fraternity. The control file included with the collection contains additional biographical information on George C. Vietheer.

About the Collection

The collection consists of George C. Vietheer’s Norwich University scrapbook or “memory book” of Norwich photographs and memorabilia. Topics of interest within the scrapbook include photographic portraits, junior week 1931, the summer hike of 1931, athletics and photographs of rook hazing in 1929. The collection also includes seven articles written by George Vietheer in the 1940s, primarily in the area of personnel administration.

Search Terms

You can also browse for finding aids to the papers of other Norwich University alumni or other members of George Vietheer’s class using the Alumni and Class of 1932 categories.

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Apr 292010
 

Vietnam War Collection, 1966 (1 Drawer)

©2010 Norwich University Archives

About the Vietnam War Collection

This collection consists of both manuscript and printed materials pertaining to the Vietnam War. These materials were collected throughout the years prior to development and enforcement of collection development policies and represent collections too small to warrant individual processing and housing. Complete descriptions, in alphabetical order, of the materials in the collection can be found in the content listing below.

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Feb 082010
 

Clarence L. Vitty Scrapbook, 1916-1920 (1 Volume)

©2010 Norwich University Archives

Clarence Vitty, class of 1920 About Clarence L. Vitty

Clarence Vitty of St. Johnsbury, VT, was a chemistry major while attending Norwich University. He played football, baseball and basketball. Vitty was also a member of the freshman hop committee, the glee club, the chemistry club,  the political science club and the Turkey club. He served as an associate editor of the War Whoop and was a member of the Alpha Sigma Pi fraternity. The control file included with the collection contains additional biographical information on Clarence L. Vitty.

About the Collection

The collection consists of Clarence L. Vitty’s Norwich University scrapbook or “memory book,” of photographs and Norwich memorabilia. Topics of interest within the scrapbook include Norwich social events, athletics, band, and photographic portraits of friends and classmates. The collection also contains biographical information on Clarence Vitty.

Search Terms

The following subjects are represented in this collection. If you are researching these topics, try using these terms in the library catalog:

  • Vitty, Clarence L., — 1897-1976 — Archives.
  • Norwich University — History — 20th century.
  • Norwich University — Students — 20th century.
  • Norwich University — Sports.
  • Norwich University — Musical groups.

You can also browse for finding aids to the papers of other Norwich University alumni or other members of Clarence Vitty’s class using the Alumni and Class of 1913 categories.

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