Richmond Club of VPI Poster,

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 Richmond Club of VPI Poster must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.

Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Richmond Club of VPI Poster, Ms2011-097, Special Collections, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 oversize folder
Abstract:
The Richmond Club of VPI Poster consists of one poster advertising a dance hosted by the Richmond Club of VPI.
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Richmond Club of VPI Poster, Ms2011-097, Special Collections, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of one poster from the Richmond Club of VPI which was advertising a "cabaret style, informal" dance. It was hosted in the Virginia Room of the John Marshall Hotel. "Jimmy Hamner & Orchestra" provided the music. Admission cost $2.50, with or without reservations. While the poster lists Dec. 28 as the date of the dance, the exact year is unknown; however, December 28th occurred on a Wednesday in 1949 and 1955, making either a likely candidate.

Acquisition information:
Special Collections purchased the Richmond Club of VPI Poster in October 2010.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Richmond Club of VPI Poster was completed in October 2011.

Arrangement:

The collection is arranged by material type.