Roanoke Historical Clippings Collection , 1921-1980

Access and use

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
Phone: (540) 831-5694
Phone: (540) 831-5701

Summary

Extent:
1.0 Linear feet
Creator:
Abstract:
This collection contains the history of Roanoke and how the area developed from 1921-1980. Information about the schools, hospitals, businesses, public library, social life and customs, and newspapers document the progress Roanoke experienced through reports, pamphlets, and maps. See the full collection on the Radford Archive Website. This collection is held in the Appalachian Collection.
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains the history of Roanoke and how the area developed from 1921-1980. Information about the schools, hospitals, businesses, public library, social life and customs, and newspapers document the progress Roanoke experienced through reports, pamphlets, and maps. The clippings from the newspapers discuss the bicentennial, Wilson's death, health issues like birth control and abortion, the railroad company's start in Roanoke, the annexation of students, and other issues and news about Roanoke.

Biographical / historical:

The town of Roanoke was first established in 1852 as Big Lick, named for the large deposits of salt near the Roanoke River. In 1882 it became the town of Roanoke and in 1884 was chartered as the independent city of Roanoke. The name Roanoke is said to have originated from the Algonquian word for shell money. Roanoke is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Southwest Virginia. Roanoke's location along the Great Wagon Road and later becoming a stop on the Virginia and Tennessee Railroad contributed to the rapid growth of the city and it is today the largest municipality of Southwest Virginia.

Acquisition information:
Arrangement:

Box 1. Information on the History of Roanoke

Box 2. Newspaper Articles

Physical location:
Located in locked compact shelving, level 1, shelf 30F
Physical description:
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