"Underwater Wonders of Toms Creek" Exhibit

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], "Underwater Wonders of Toms Creek" Exhibit, c. 2022-2023, Ms2024-098, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
c. 2.8 Cubic Feet 2 boxes
Creator:
Scully, Robin E.
Abstract:
The "Underwater Wonders of Toms Creek" Exhibit is a collection of materials and artwork, ranging from watercolor art to exhibit displays focusing on Toms Creek and the Bluehead Chub, a fish that inhabits it.
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], [box], [folder], "Underwater Wonders of Toms Creek" Exhibit, c. 2022-2023, Ms2024-098, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The "Underwater Wonders of Toms Creek" Exhibit is a collection of materials and artwork, ranging from watercolor art to exhibit displays focusing on Toms Creek and the Bluehead Chub, a fish that inhabits it.

Biographical / historical:

The "Underwater Wonders of Toms Creek" Exhibit was developed starting in 2022. The exhibit was housed in the Perspective Gallery in Squires Student Center and was on display from March 14 to May 10, 2023. The project and exhibit were a collaboration with the Virginia Tech Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation and the Virginia Tech Institute of Creativity, Art, and Technology. The exhibit focuses on Toms Creek and the Bluehead Chub, a type of minnow that resides in the creek with the ability to move rocks. The development of the exhibit included community art projects, theater workshops, and educational programs with the goal of creating awareness about local watersheds and inpsiring a connection with nature.

Acquisition information:
The "Underwater Wonders of Toms Creek" Exhibit was donated to Special Collections and University Archives in July 2024.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the "Underwater Wonders of Toms Creek" Exhibit was completed in November 2024.

Arrangement:

The collection is arranged by material type.