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
Kira A. Dietz, Archivist
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.
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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], Pulaski County, Virginia, Posters, Ms2009-092, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.
Source of Acquisition
The Pulaski County, Virginia, Posters were donated to Special Collections in May 2009.
Processing Information
The processing, arrangement, and description of the Pulaski County, Virginia, Posters commenced and was completed in June 2009.
Scope and Content
The collection consists of more than 80 posters relating to political and social events in Pulaski County, Virginia. Most of the posters break down into one of three series: political advertisements, community activities, or educational institutions. The remainder of the posters come from individual businesses, events, or are not identified. A small selection of the posters are from neighboring areas (for example, Wythe County and the City of Radford).
Arrangement
The collection is arranged by subject matter. The materials are arranged in four folders: Community Event Posters, Education–related Event Posters, Political Posters, and Miscellaneous. Education-related posters may include advertisements for events at educational institutions, as well as the institutions themselves. Materials are not arranged in any particular order within the folders.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
- Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
Rights Statement for Archival Description
The guide to the Pulaski County, Virginia, Posters by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 ( https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/ ).