Virginia Train Collectors Association records, 1976-2018
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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Collection is open to research.
- Terms of access:
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There are no restrictions.
- Preferred citation:
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Virginia Train Collectors Association records, 1976-2018. Organization records collection, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia.
Collection context
Summary
- Extent:
- 12 cubic feet (16 boxes)
- Creator:
- Virginia Train Collectors Association
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
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Virginia Train Collectors Association records, 1976-2018. Organization records collection, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia.
Background
- Scope and content:
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Records, 1976-2018, of the Virginia Train Collectors Association (VTCA) containing by-laws, membership lists and rosters, magazines, and newsletters documenting the organization, history, and activities of the association and its interests in tinplate model trains. Includes club car models issued annually to members of the association.
- Biographical / historical:
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Virginia Train Collectors Association was founded to provide a forum for the exchange of ideas and articles relating to the collecting, study, operation, and preservation of tinplate trains.
- Acquisition information:
- Gift of the Virginia Train Collectors Association
- Arrangement:
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This collection is arranged
- Series I: By-laws and membership directories, lists, and rosters, 1976-2018
- Series II: The Observation magazine, 1980-2006
- Series III: Newsletters, 1977-2018
- Series IV: Club cars
- Physical location:
- Library of Virginia
- Physical description:
- .