Susan Manero Ephemera 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:

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], [folder], Susan Manero Ephemera Collection, ca. 1970s-1980s, Ms2022-076, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Abstract:
This collection contains a copy of the Virginia Tech women's rugby schedule for the spring semester of 1981, an undated flyer advertising an interest meeting for women's rugby, two photographs taken during a women's rugby game, and a card meant to be handed out to raise awareness about the LGBTQ+ community.
Language:
The materials in this collection are in English.
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [folder], Susan Manero Ephemera Collection, ca. 1970s-1980s, Ms2022-076, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains a copy of the Virginia Tech women's rugby schedule for the spring semester of 1981, an undated flyer advertising an interest meeting for women's rugby, two photographs taken during a women's rugby game, and a card meant to be handed out to raise awareness about the LGBTQ+ community.

Biographical / historical:

The first Virginia Tech women's rugby team was formed in 1979 and included multiple lesbians who had previously played flag football. Since the early 1990s, women's rugby at Virginia Tech has been a club sport competing in the Blue Ridge Conference at the Division 1 level.

Source: Virginia Tech Women's Rugby

Acquisition information:
The Susan Manero Ephemera Collection was donated to Special Collections and University Archives in 2019.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Susan Manero Ephemera Collection commenced and completed in November 2022.