Radford College - V.P.I. Merger Documents , 1928-1957

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:

0.5 Linear feet

Creator:

Abstract:

Contains reports, correspondence, publications, and newspaper clippings related to the merge of Radford University with Virginia Polytechnic Institute in 1944, becoming Radford College, the Women's Division of Virginia Polytechnic Institute, a formal arrangement that lasted until 1964. For more information see the finding aid on the University Archives website.

Language:

English

Background

Scope and content:

This collection includes preliminary studies about the merger, letters from Governor Colgate Darden, enrollment studies, newspaper clippings pertaining to the merger, correspondence and internal memos related to curricular and structural logistics and problems related to the merger, reports to the Board of Visitors, and detailed studies about the impact of the merger on the Home Economics Departments at both schools.

Biographical / historical:

In 1943 a merger was proposed between Radford and nearby Virginia Polytechnic Institute as part of a statewide effort to consolidate higher education institutions and give students the most adequate opportunity for a broad professional and technical education. As the Women's Division of V.P.I., Radford students would have the opportunity to pursue the same programs available to men and duplicate courses were eliminated between the two schools.Radford College was merged with Virginia Polytechnic Institute in 1944, becoming Radford College, the Women's Division of Virginia Polytechnic Institute, a formal arrangement that lasted until 1964.

Acquisition information:

Arrangement:

Box 1 Various Documentation of VPI merge with Radford Universtiy

Physical location:

Locked in compact shelving, Level 1, Row 18.

Physical description:

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