McBryde Family Papers, 1859-1920s

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McBryde Family Papers, 1859-1920s

http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vt/viblbv01173.xml

The McBryde Family Papers contains materials concerning Dr. John McLaren McBryde and his family from 1859 through the 1920s. Included in the collection are photographs, newspaper clippings, correspondences, and publications. Additionally included are copies of the correspondence between Dr. John McLaren McBryde and the University of Virginia regarding an offer for its presidency.

0.7 cu. ft.; 2 boxes

eng,

Special Collections, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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SNAC Resource ID: 6338765

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McBryde, Charles Neil, Dr., 1872-1962

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McBryde, James Bolton, 1866-1925

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James Bolton McBryde was born in Virginia in 1866. His father was John McLaren McBryde, President of VAMC from 1891-1907. James Bolton McBryde taught chemistry at VAMC from 1903 until the time of his death in 1925. From the guide to the J. Bolton McBryde Collection, c. early 1900s, (Special Collections, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Va.) ...

McBryde, John McLaren, 1870-1956

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Known as the "father of VPI," McBryde was the first president to have a relatively free hand in developing the academic program, selecting associates, formulating policies, and planning the physical plant of the College. Major accomplishments of his administration included: establishing position of Dean in 1903-04 to aid in administration duties; reorganizing the curriculum and creating seven new 4- year courses leading to Bachelor of Science degrees; introducing a program of gradua...

McBryde, Bolton, Mrs.

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