City of Radford Collection , 1925-2005

Location of collection:

Radford University

University Archives

McConnell Library

Radford University

P.O. Box 6881

801 East Main Street

Radford, VA 24142

Contact for questions and access:

POC: Bud Bennett

Email: brbennet@radford.edu

Phone: (540) 831-5694

Email: archives@radford.edu

Phone: (540) 831-5701

Web: www.radford.edu/libraries/archival-materials

Summary

Extent:

3.0 Linear feet

Abstract:

Contains materials related to the City of Radford that were collected in McConnell Library clipping files during the 1970s and 1980s.Includes newspaper clippings, booklets, pamphlets, student papers, correspondence, photographs, programs, documents, magazine articles, maps, and other materials. For more information see the collection finding aid.

Language:

English

Background

Scope and content:

Materials in this collection were gathered from news sources, local organizations, Radford City publications, student research papers, and other materials collected in file cabinets in McConnell Library during the 1970s and 80s. Topically, this collection covers education, schools, local history, businesses, public health, government, local clubs and organizations, churches, the public library, recreation, and other topics related to the City of Radford.

Acquisition information:

Materials in this collection were gathered from news sources, local organizations, Radford City publications, student research papers, and other materials collected in file cabinets in McConnell Library during the 1970s and 80s.

Arrangement:

Arrangement is as follows:

Box 1. Schools and Education

Box 2. History, Health and Business

Box 3. Clubs, Government, Sociology, and General

Box 4. Churches and News

Box 5. Library, Radio, Public, Maps, and History

Box 6. History and Recreation

Physical location:

Located in locked compact shelving, shelf 15A, level 1.

Physical description:

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