Books, Strings & Things 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:

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], Books, Strings & Things Poster, n.d., Art-383, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
1.2 Cubic Feet Poster mounted on foamboard.
Abstract:
This collection consists of a small poster for Books, Strings and Things, a local bookstore that has since closed.
Language:
The material in this collection is in English.
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Books, Strings & Things Poster, n.d., Art-383, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of a small poster for Books, Strings and Things, a local bookstore that has since closed. The poster has a drawn image of an older gentlemen reading a book with text next to him. The text reads "For the curious at heart, we're simply second nature. Books, Strings & Things. A wall-to-wall gold mine of good reading and good listeing that makes bypassing our store seem like an unnatural thing to do. Because whether you're looking for that ceritan title or you just feel like browsing- we're the perfect place to delight in thousands of books for every age, on any topic. Our huge selection of albums, tapes, and compact discs is unbeatable. And so are our prices! We're proud of what we've brought to out customers in Blacksburg for over 22 years. Soon. we'll also be on the Market in downtown Roanoke. And we promise leaving our stores will never be as easy as entering. BOOKS STRINGS & THINGS INCORPORATED 214 Draper Road Downtown Blacksburg" The condition is good.

Acquisition information:
This collection was acquired by the Special Collections and University Archive prior to 2025.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Books, Strings & Things Poster was completed in July 2025.

Dimensions:
14x17

Indexed terms

Subjects:
Books
Places:
Blacksburg (Va.)