Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech
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Special Collections and University Archives Staff
Repository
Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech
Identification
RG.31.14.09
Title
Records of the Virginia Tech Amateur Radio Association 1913-2000
Quantity
0.8 Cubic Feet, 2 boxes
Creator
Virginia Tech Amateur Radio Association
Language
The materials in the collection are in English.
Abstract
The collection documents the history of the Virginia Tech Amateur Radio Association since its founding in 1913 to encourage
an understanding of and an interest in amateur radio, to provide a station for the uses of club members, and to provide emergency
and public service communications. The collection consists of certificates, logs, membership lists, correspondence, publications,
violations, registration forms, yearly recollections, and copies of radio licenses. There are also photographs and negatives,
including items removed from a scrapbook.
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Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials.
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Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
Preferred Citation
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder],
Records of the Virginia Tech Amateur Radio Association, RG 31/14/9, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia
Tech, Blacksburg, Va.
Source of Acquisition
The Records of the Virginia Tech Amateur Radio Association were donated to Special Collections and University Archives in
2006.
Processing Information
The processing, arrangement and description of the Records of the Virginia Tech Amateur Radio Association commenced in March
2006 and was completed in April 2006.
Appraisal
The scrapbook of photographs was taken apart, and items were labeled on the back with their order number.
The Virginia Tech Amateur Radio Association began in 1913 but has been officially associated with the college since 1922.
The club also has a sister club in Russia. The club's purpose is to encourage an understanding of and an interest in amateur
radio, to provide a station for the uses of club members, and to provide emergency and public service communications.
The Records of the Virginia Tech Amateur Radio Association collection consists of certificates, logs, membership lists, correspondence,
publications, violations, registration forms, yearly recollections, and copies of radio licenses. There are also photographs
and negatives, including items removed from a scrapbook.