Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, Virginia 24061
Business Number: 540-231-6308
specref@vt.edu
URL: http://spec.lib.vt.edu
Tyler Williams, Student Worker
Administrative Information
Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use
The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials.
Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction .
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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: [item], [box], [folder], Blacksburg Lions Club Records, Ms2021-022, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.
Source of Acquisition
The Blacksburg Lions Club Records were acquired by Special Collections and University Archives prior to 2012. The songbooks were acquired prior to 2006.
Processing Information
The processing, arrangement, and description of the Blacksburg Lions Club was completed in August 2021.
Administrative History
The Blacksburg Breakfast Lions Club was founded and chartered in 1973. Prior to 1973, the group operated under the name, Blacksburg Lions Club. The organization is heavily involved with many charitable organizations and are most involved with fighting sight-related problems.
Scope and Content
This colleciton contains records from the Blacksburg Lions Club, primarily including documents related to their eye-sight charity from 1962 through 1989. Additional items includes a mailing list, list of members, buget information, and a list of club officers.
Arrangement
The materials in this collection are arranged by subject and then chronologically.
Separated Material
The following song books from the Blacksburg Lions Club have been separated to the Rare Book Collection.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
- Blacksburg (Va.)
- Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
Rights Statement for Archival Description
The guide to the Blacksburg Lions Club Records by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 ( https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/ ).