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Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open to research.

Preferred Citation

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], League of Women Voters of Montgomery County, Virginia Records, Ms1997-016, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Source of Acquisition

Initials materials from the League of Women Voters of Montgomery County, Virginia Records were donated to Special Collections in September 1997. Additional materials were donated between 1998 and 2002 and in 2003/2004.

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the initial donation of League of Women Voters of Montgomery County, Virginia Records commenced and was completed in October 1998. Later donations were processed in November 2012 and January 2013.

Historical Note

The National League of Women Voters was established in 1920, as women in the United States were granted the right to vote, to educate women on how best to exercise their new political rights and responsibilities. Although the programs and priorities have changed over the years, the league is still committed to the following basic purposes: to foster citizen involvement and develop citizen leaders, to help people understand public issues and how government works, to promote discussion of government policies, and to influence public policy.

The League of Women Voters of Montgomery County, Virginia, was established on March 28, 1974, with its purpose to promote political responsibility through informed and active participation of citizens in government. Their policy is that they do not support or oppose any political party or candidate, but to take positions on certain issues and support or oppose legislative measures. Any person is eligible for membership who subscribes to the purpose and policy of the league. Voter services include providing information on registration and voting, giving public forums to present candidates, and supplying candidate questionnaire information for news organizations.

Scope and Contents

The League of Women Voters of Montgomery County, Virginia, records, is composed of correspondence, chapter and national league literature and publications, bulletins, candidate questionnaires, meeting minutes and agendas, budget and financial information, bank statements, returned checks, and treasurer's reports. Topics covered in the records include the Equal Rights Amendment, women in the workforce, natural resources, poverty in Montgomery County, education, and recycling. The records span between 1961 and 2001, which the majority between 1968 and 1988.

Arrangement

The collection is arranged chronologically. Undated materials are at the end.

Related Material

Mary Fessler Papers, c.1940-2001 (Bulk 1967-1984). Ms2001-012. Finding aid available on the Virginia Heritage database.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• League of Women Voters. Montgomery County (Va.)
• Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
• Montgomery County (Va.)
• Women -- History

Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the League of Women Voters of Montgomery County, Virginia Records by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 ( https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/ ).