Bobby Foushee Collection,

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:

Collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

Permission to publish material from Bobby Foushee Collection must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.

Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Bobby Foushee Collection, Ms2011-030, Special Collections, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Abstract:
The collection includes yearbook photos of Foushee; receipt from purchase of 1956 Bugle, and a letter and envelope. The letter is missing the bottom third, but appears to be from the Civilian Student Body and is addressed to "Dear Senator."
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Bobby Foushee Collection, Ms2011-030, Special Collections, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection includes yearbook photos of Foushee; receipt from purchase of 1956 Bugle, and a letter and envelope. The letter is missing the bottom third, but appears to be from the Civilian Student Body and is addressed to "Dear Senator."

The letter explains the suspension and punishment of 104 male students who apparently raided the rooms of female Radford College students. In order to cover the cost of lost articles for the immediate future, the author requests permission to use treasury funds until the VPI students can repay the money the following semester. The identity of the "Dear Senator" is unknown, as is the writer of letter.

Biographical / historical:

Bobby Ray Fouschee was a member of the V.P.I. Class of 1956, with a degree in Chemical Engineering. He is from Martinsville, Virginia. While at V.P.I., he was a member of AICE, DKE, Seminole Club, Intramurals, and Ring Dance Favor Committee.

Acquisition information:
Bobby Foushee Collection was donated to Special Collections in 2010.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Bobby Foushee Collection was completed in March 2011.