Records of the Virginia Tech Amateur Radio Association

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:

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Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Records of the Virginia Tech Amateur Radio Association, RG 31/14/9, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.8 Cubic Feet 2 boxes
Creator:
Virginia Tech Amateur Radio Association
Abstract:
The collection documents the history of the Virginia Tech Amateur Radio Association since its founding in 1913 to encourage an understanding of and an interest in amateur radio, to provide a station for the uses of club members, and to provide emergency and public service communications. The collection consists of certificates, logs, membership lists, correspondence, publications, violations, registration forms, yearly recollections, and copies of radio licenses. There are also photographs and negatives, including items removed from a scrapbook.
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], Records of the Virginia Tech Amateur Radio Association, RG 31/14/9, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The Records of the Virginia Tech Amateur Radio Association collection consists of certificates, logs, membership lists, correspondence, publications, violations, registration forms, yearly recollections, and copies of radio licenses. There are also photographs and negatives, including items removed from a scrapbook.

Biographical / historical:

The Virginia Tech Amateur Radio Association began in 1913 but has been officially associated with the college since 1922. The club also has a sister club in Russia. The club's purpose is to encourage an understanding of and an interest in amateur radio, to provide a station for the uses of club members, and to provide emergency and public service communications.

Acquisition information:
The Records of the Virginia Tech Amateur Radio Association were donated to Special Collections and University Archives in 2006.
Appraisal information:

The scrapbook of photographs was taken apart, and items were labeled on the back with their order number.

Processing information:

The processing, arrangement and description of the Records of the Virginia Tech Amateur Radio Association commenced in March 2006 and was completed in April 2006.

Arrangement:

The collection is arranged alphabetically by subject matter. In each folder, the contents are organized chronologically.