Heidi Hartwiger Papers: Highland Summer Conference Collection, 1995-2007

Access and use

Location of collection:
Radford University
University Archives
McConnell Library
Radford University
P.O. Box 6881
801 East Main Street
Radford, VA 24142
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Bud Bennett
Phone: (540) 831-5694
Phone: (540) 831-5701
Restrictions:

An appointment for research is required. The collection is open for research. No interlibrary loan.

Terms of access:

There are no restrictions.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Heidi Hartwiger Papers, Appalachian Collection, McConnell Library, Radford University, Radford, VA. Heidi Hartwiger Papers: Highland Summer Conference Collection, Accession # AC 002 04, University Archives, McConnell Library, Radford University

Summary

Extent:
2.0 Linear feet
Creator:
Heidi Hartwiger
Abstract:
This collection contains books, magazines, journals, photobook, and copies of Beacon. The full inventory can be found here.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Heidi Hartwiger Papers, Appalachian Collection, McConnell Library, Radford University, Radford, VA. Heidi Hartwiger Papers: Highland Summer Conference Collection, Accession # AC 002 04, University Archives, McConnell Library, Radford University

Background

Scope and content:

The Heidi Hartwiger Collection holds works by that author. Included are books such as The Secrets of Indian Knob, All Join Hands and A Gift of Herbs. As well as the magazine Ohio Valley Parent with issues ranging from 2001-2010. Other magazines contained in this collection are Baby Guide and Summer Survival Guide. The journal present in this collection is Alcalines in which Hartwiger contributed an article called The Backyard Flying School. Thank you notes, a Selu Sisters Photobook, and correspondence between Hartwiger and Five Corners Publications are also present. Lastly, are copies of the Beacon, a creative arts magazine from the Center for Community Learning at Christopher Newport University, which span the years 1998-2001.

Biographical / historical:

Heidi Hartwiger is a storyteller, teacher, and editor. A member of the "Selu Sisters" of writers associated with Radford University. The Selu Sisters are associated with the farm at Selu in which those in the Appalachian Studies Program interpret farm and home life of a 1930's homestead. Born in Ohio and raised in West Virginia, she writes books and articles about Appalachia and natural topics.

Acquisition information:
The collection was donated by the author, Heidi Hartwiger.
Arrangement:

The arrangement of the collection is as follows:

Items are arranged by category in chronological order beginning with books, then magazines, journals, photographs and the Beacon.

Accruals:

No further accruals are expected.

Physical location:
Located in locked compact shelving, level 1.
Physical description:
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