Virginia State Reading Association records, 1967-2010
Access and use
- Location of collection:
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The Library of Virginia800 East Broad StreetRichmond, VA 23219
- Contact for questions and access:
- POC: Archives Reference ServicesEmail: archdesk@lva.virginia.govPhone: (804) 692-3888Web: www.lva.virginia.gov
- Restrictions:
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There are no restrictions.
- Terms of access:
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There are no restrictions.
- Preferred citation:
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Virginia State Reading Association records, 1967-2010. Accession 44849. Organization records collection, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia.
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Virginia State Reading Association
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
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Virginia State Reading Association records, 1967-2010. Accession 44849. Organization records collection, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia.
Background
- Scope and content:
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Records, 1967-2010, of the Virginia State Reading Association consisting of agendas, budgets, bylaws, correspondence, directories, financial records, flyers, forms, journals, lists, minutes, newsletters, notes, pamphlets, programs, questionnaires, reports, rosters, and other papers concerning the operations and objectives of the organization promoting literacy in Virginia, working as a member council of the International Reading Association.
- Biographical / historical:
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The Virginia State Reading Association was established in 1967 and its goal is to promote literacy in Virginia through collaboration, advocacy, and professional development. It is part of the International Reading Association which was founded in 1956 to promote worldwide literacy.
- Acquisition information:
- Gift of the Virginia State Reading Association
- Arrangement:
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This collection is arranged into the following series:
- Series I: Board of Directors, 1967-2010
- Series II: Executive Board/Governing Council, 1978-2010
- Series III: Leadership Workshops/Conferences, 1985-1987, 1994-1999
- Series IV: Delegates Assemblies, 1980-2010
- Series V: Conferences, 1970-2005
- Series VI: Financial Records, 1968-2008
- Series VII: Committees, 1974-2003
- Series VIII: Bylaws and Policies, 1970-2009
- Series IX: Correspondence, 1972-2003
- Series X: Job Announcements and Positions, 1995-2004
- Series XI: Directories, 1987-2009
- Series XII: Local Councils
- Series XIII: Awards, Honor/Merit Council, 1986-2000
- Series XIV: International Reading Association, 1983-1999
- Series XV: Publications, 1969-2006
- Series XVI: General Subjects
- Physical description:
- 14.4 cu. ft. and 32 boxes