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Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.\u003c/p\u003e"],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use"],"userestrict_tesim":["The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. ","Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form:  http://bit.ly/scuareproduction . Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form:  http://bit.ly/scuapublication . Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form."],"abstract_html_tesm":["\u003cabstract id=\"aspace_c272a7cc9c2e37ce46252f779cc90068\" label=\"Abstract\"\u003eThe Pulaski Theater Oral History Project contains 13 interview cassette tapes and 12 interview transcripts compiled by Dr. April Allen. In addition, the collection also includes the field notes and dissertation completed by Dr. Allen.\u003c/abstract\u003e"],"abstract_tesim":["The Pulaski Theater Oral History Project contains 13 interview cassette tapes and 12 interview transcripts compiled by Dr. April Allen. 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