Appalachian History FilmsAppalachian History Films, 1981-2005, undated Ms.2025.068Kira Dietz, ArchivistSpecial Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech

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This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2025-08-12 07:01:52 -0400.Description is written in: English, Latin script. Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Appalachian History Films Ms.2025.068 2.8 Cubic Feet 2 boxes 1981-2005, undated English . Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

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Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

The bulk of these films are in U-matic format (and one in Beta), which Special Collections and University Archives does not have equipment for. Please contact us if you have questions about viewing/accessing these films.

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Preferred Citation

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Appalachian History Films, 1981-2005, undated, Ms2025-068 Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Source of Acquisition

The films in this collection were transferred to Special Collections and University Archives prior to 2010.

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Appalachian History Films was completed in August 2025.

Scope and Content

This collection consists of 34 films relating to local, regional, and Appalachian history, dating from 1981-2005. The films are in a range of formats and were likely collected by one person before being transferred to Special Collections and University Archives in the early 2000s.

Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the Appalachian History Films by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/).

Local/Regional History and Appalachian South Beta1Solitude Dedication1997CD/DVD/DVD-R1Everlasting Voices (CD)undatedShattering the Silences: the Case for Minority Faculty1997IcyizereundatedU-Matic12Gaventa/Solaman #11981-05-06Gaventa/Solaman #21981-05-06Helen Lewis #1 (2 copies)undatedHelen Lewis #2 (2 copies)undatedHomecoming Egerton and SmithundatedHoward Finster Show1986-05-02John Stevenson Tape 1undatedJohn Stevenson Tape 2undatedJonathan Williams #1 (3 copies)1981-04-06Jonathan Williams #2 (3 copies)1981-04-06Jonathan Williams #3 (3 copies)1981-04-06Patrick County Presentation Tapes 1-5undatedSolitude InterviewsundatedUMW 11981-03-27UMW 21981-03-27UMW 41981-03-27Wildcat StrikeundatedVHS1Appalachian Way Stories Bigger Than News + Tech Tonight1996Historic Lecture Series Solitude Lecture and Tour (2 copies)2005William Ferris: Memory and a Sense of Place2002-03-18