Special Collections, Virginia Tech,
Blacksburg, Va.
Collection Number
RG 31/14/9
Title
Records of the Virginia Tech Amateur Radio Association, 1913-2000
Physical Characteristics
0.8 Cubic Feet;
2 boxes
Creator
Virginia Tech Amateur Radio Association
Language
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.
Permission to publish material from Records of the Virginia Tech Amateur Radio
Association must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.
Preferred Citation
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information:
Records of the Virginia Tech Amateur Radio Association, RG 31/14/9, Special Collections,
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Va.
Acquisition Information
The Records of the Virginia Tech Amateur Radio Association were donated to Special
Collections in 2006.
Appraisal
The scrapbook of photographs was taken apart, and items were labeled on the back with
their order number.
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.
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.