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Radford University

University Archives
McConnell Library
Radford University
P.O. Box 6881
801 East Main Street
Radford, VA 24142
Primary Collecting Areas:
Institutional Archives, Appalachian Collections, Regional History Collections
Description:
The McConnell Library Archives and Special Collections supports the teaching, research and public service missions of McConnell Library by collecting, preserving, organizing, and making accessible unique primary source materials that document the history of Radford University, Southwest Virginia, and Appalachia.
POC: Bud Bennett
Phone: (540) 831-5694
Phone: (540) 831-5701
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Across the Way Productions, Inc., 2002-2016

9.5 Linear feet, 1,090 photographs, 3 mini discs, 6 videotapes, 5 linear feet of C.D's
Across the Way Productions Inc. was founded in 2002 by Kris Hodges and Erika Johnson. The two wished to create a world music festival in Floyd, Virginia and thus Floyd Fest began in September of 2002. This collection features materials from the events Floyd Fest, Floyd Fandango, Vintage Virginia Wine and Food Festival, Virginia Wine Festival, Capital City Carnival and Microbrew Fest, Totally Rad Roanoke Star City Concert Series and The Phoenix all created by Across the Way Productions, Inc. Materials include advertising/promotional items, graphic design elements, the organization and logistics of the events, newspaper clippings, photographs, videos, live discs and mini discs of the events.
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Academic Affairs - Accreditation Materials, 1962-1985

3.0 Linear feet
Official documents, papers, and reports related to the accreditation in/of the following areas: National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), Computing Services, Dance, Nursing, Music Therapy, Recreation and Leisure Service, and Social Work. For the full collection details see the finding aid.
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Academic Affairs - Accreditation Materials, 1962-1985 3.0 Linear feet

Radford University Academic Affairs Office
Official documents, papers, and reports related to the accreditation in/of the following areas: National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), Computing Services, Dance, Nursing, Music Therapy, Recreation and Leisure Service, and Social Work. For the full collection details see the finding aid.
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Academic Affairs: Curricula Materials - Assorted, 1934-1979

8.5 Linear feet
The Academic Affairs Collection holds official documents and other papers relating to the Graduate School, Music, History, and Home Economics Departments. The full collection finding aid can be viewed here.
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Academic Affairs: Curricula Materials - Assorted, 1934-1979 8.5 Linear feet

Radford University Academic Affairs
The Academic Affairs Collection holds official documents and other papers relating to the Graduate School, Music, History, and Home Economics Departments. The full collection finding aid can be viewed here.
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Academic Affairs - Vice President For Academic Affairs Office Records- 1960s - 1990s , 1968-1988

17.5 Linear feet
Contains various reports generated by the Vice President for Academic Affairs' office during the 1970s and 1980s. Includes reports on faculty salaries, "Writing Across the Curriculum" information, faculty and staff information, faculty/staff handbooks, tenure information, various departmental reports, reports on various incentives and programs, correspondence, budget information, and other related materials produced by the VPAA's office. The full inventory can be found here.
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Academic Affairs - Vice President For Academic Affairs Office Records- 1960s - 1990s , 1968-1988 17.5 Linear feet

Office of Academic Affairs/VPAA Office
Contains various reports generated by the Vice President for Academic Affairs' office during the 1970s and 1980s. Includes reports on faculty salaries, "Writing Across the Curriculum" information, faculty and staff information, faculty/staff handbooks, tenure information, various departmental reports, reports on various incentives and programs, correspondence, budget information, and other related materials produced by the VPAA's office. The full inventory can be found here.
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Academic Affairs - Vice President for Academic Affairs Records - Dr. Charles W. Owens , 1972-1990

1.5 Linear feet
This collection contains various reports generated by the office of Charles W. Owens, VP for Academic Affairs. Includes reports on faculty salaries, retirement plans, recruitment, affirmative action, and EEO reports. Also includes Writing Across the Curriculum information, SCHEV data and reports, Virginia Plan academic information for 1979-81, and other reports. The full details are available through the collection finding aid.
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Academic Affairs - Vice President for Academic Affairs Records - Dr. Charles W. Owens , 1972-1990 1.5 Linear feet

Office of Charles W. Owens, VP for Academic Affairs of Radford University
This collection contains various reports generated by the office of Charles W. Owens, VP for Academic Affairs. Includes reports on faculty salaries, retirement plans, recruitment, affirmative action, and EEO reports. Also includes Writing Across the Curriculum information, SCHEV data and reports, Virginia Plan academic information for 1979-81, and other reports. The full details are available through the collection finding aid.
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Alumni Records and Materials , 1919-1963

3.5 Linear feet
The Alumni Records and Materials Collection contains alumnae lists, alumnae budget books, official records, correspondence, and other information about the Alumnae Association of Radford College, Radford State Teachers College, and Radford State Normal School from 1919-1963. See the full extent of this collection by viewing the online finding aid.
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Alumni Records and Materials , 1919-1963 3.5 Linear feet

Dr. M'Ledge Moffett
The Alumni Records and Materials Collection contains alumnae lists, alumnae budget books, official records, correspondence, and other information about the Alumnae Association of Radford College, Radford State Teachers College, and Radford State Normal School from 1919-1963. See the full extent of this collection by viewing the online finding aid.
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Virginia Anti-Saloon League Collection, 1835-1937

2.5 linear feet (3 archival boxes)
John Preston McConnell, first President of Radford University, was an avowed prohibitionist and served as President of the Virginia Anti-Saloon League from 1922-1930. After resigning his post as President of the Virginia Anti-Saloon League he continued as a member of its Executive Committee. McConnell served as a strong financial and moral supporter of the movement until his resignation from the office of President at Radford due to failing health. This collection contains correspondence between McConnell and various Prohibition leaders, politicians, civic and religious leaders, educators, and average citizens as well as newspaper articles, pamphlets, and other publications relating to Prohibition and the activities of the Virginia Anti-Saloon League.
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Appalachian Coal, Labor, and Activism Book & Pamphlet Collection , 1876-1990

3.5 Linear feet
This collection contains various pamphlets, documents, reports, and other materials related to coal mining and labor unions, primarily in the southern Appalachian coal fields. To see the full collection click here
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Arthur J. Goldberg Manuscript Collection, 1961 - 1987

10.5 linear feet
Arthur Jospeh Goldberg (1908-1990) served as Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court (1962-65), U. S. Secretary of Labor (1961-62), U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations(1965-68), and Distinguished VIsiting Professor at Radford University (1987-89). In the summer of 2000, the family of Arthur J. Goldberg donated his books from his personal working library, a selection of his papers (mostly speeches and articles) from the 1960s to the 1980s, and other items to Radford University's McConnell Library and the Radford University Archives. More than 1600 books, government publications, and periodicals from Arthur J. Goldberg's personal working library have been designated as the Goldberg Collection in McConnell Library's online catalog . The Arthur J. Goldberg Manuscript Collection contains writings and speeches by Justice Goldberg and his wife Dorothy.
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Arthur J. Goldberg Manuscript Collection, 1961 - 1987 10.5 linear feet

Goldberg, Arthur J., 1908-1990
Arthur Jospeh Goldberg (1908-1990) served as Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court (1962-65), U. S. Secretary of Labor (1961-62), U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations(1965-68), and Distinguished VIsiting Professor at Radford University (1987-89). In the summer of 2000, the family of Arthur J. Goldberg donated his books from his personal working library, a selection of his papers (mostly speeches and articles) from the 1960s to the 1980s, and other items to Radford University's McConnell Library and the Radford University Archives. More than 1600 books, government publications, and periodicals from Arthur J. Goldberg's personal working library have been designated as the Goldberg Collection in McConnell Library's online catalog . The Arthur J. Goldberg Manuscript Collection contains writings and speeches by Justice Goldberg and his wife Dorothy.
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Billy Edd Wheeler "John Brown" Collection, 1974

1.0 Linear Feet (1 archival box)
Billy Edd Wheeler is a noted playwright and songwriter. He was born in 1932 in Boone County, West Virginia, and attended Warren Wilson College, Berea College, and Yale Drama School. Contains play, correspondence, and commentary originally bound in a metal-tabbed binder. The documents have been removed from the binder and place in folders. The binder is also included in this collection.
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Billy Edd Wheeler "John Brown" Collection, 1974 1.0 Linear Feet (1 archival box)

Wheeler, Billy Edd
Billy Edd Wheeler is a noted playwright and songwriter. He was born in 1932 in Boone County, West Virginia, and attended Warren Wilson College, Berea College, and Yale Drama School. Contains play, correspondence, and commentary originally bound in a metal-tabbed binder. The documents have been removed from the binder and place in folders. The binder is also included in this collection.

Corrrespondence and other materials 1974 Box 1, Folder 2

19 pages of meeting minutes and correspondence relating to the possible production and staging of the play. Correspondents include C. Leslie Golliday, President of the Eastern Panhandle Historical Drama Association; Fred T. Newbraugh, Secretary of the Association; Ewel Cornett, composer and member of the Board of Directors of the WV Historical Drama Association (Beckley); and actor Don Somers, a member of the Reading Committee. Also included are minutes of an October 10,1974 meeting between the Board of Directors of the Eastern Panhandle Historical Drama Association and the West Virginia Historical Drama Association of Beckley.

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