Pulaski County, Virginia, Posters

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
Newman Library
Virginia Tech
P.O. Box 90001
560 Drillfield Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24062-9001
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (540) 231-6308
Fax: (540) 231-3694
Restrictions:

The collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

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.

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Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Pulaski County, Virginia, Posters, Ms2009-092, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
4 Linear Feet 4 oversize folders
Abstract:
The collection consists of more than 80 posters relating to political and social events in Pulaski County, Virginia.
Language:
The materials in the collection are in English.
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Pulaski County, Virginia, Posters, Ms2009-092, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of more than 80 posters relating to political and social events in Pulaski County, Virginia. Most of the posters break down into one of three series: political advertisements, community activities, or educational institutions. The remainder of the posters come from individual businesses, events, or are not identified. A small selection of the posters are from neighboring areas (for example, Wythe County and the City of Radford).

Acquisition information:
The Pulaski County, Virginia, Posters were donated to Special Collections in May 2009.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Pulaski County, Virginia, Posters commenced and was completed in June 2009.

Arrangement:

The collection is arranged by subject matter. The materials are arranged in four folders: Community Event Posters, Education–related Event Posters, Political Posters, and Miscellaneous. Education-related posters may include advertisements for events at educational institutions, as well as the institutions themselves. Materials are not arranged in any particular order within the folders.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard