New River Valley Environmental Coalition, 1990-1997

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. Due to inaccessibility of equipment, floppy disks cannot be viewed.

Terms of access:

There are no restrictions.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], New River Valley Environmental Coalition Collection, Appalachian Collection, McConnell Library, Radford University, Radford, VA. New River Valley Environmental Coalition, Accession # AC 005, University Archives, McConnell Library, Radford University

Summary

Extent:
2.0 Linear feet
Abstract:
The New River Valley Environmental Coalition (NRVEC) was a non-profit organization that was active from 1990-1997 that promoted environmental preservation by performing environmental surveys and reviewing the environmental impact of legislation. Contains papers, and correspondence,1990-1997. View the full collection here.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], New River Valley Environmental Coalition Collection, Appalachian Collection, McConnell Library, Radford University, Radford, VA. New River Valley Environmental Coalition, Accession # AC 005, University Archives, McConnell Library, Radford University

Background

Scope and content:

Contains papers, correspondence, and one 5 1/4" floppy disk. (Note: the archives do not have the equipment to read the floppy disk.)

Biographical / historical:

The New River Valley Environmental Coalition (NRVEC) was a non-profit organization that was active from 1990-1997 that promoted environmental preservation by performing environmental surveys and reviewing the environmental impact of legislation. The members of the NRVEC gave important testimony regarding zoning issues, the Smart Road, and the 765 KV Power Line. They worked with the Blue Ridge Environmental Network, Virginia Environmental Network, and the Sierra Club, and participated in regional conferences including the New River Round Table at Concord College in Athens, WV where they advocated for the preservation of rivers. The NRVEC also lobbied local government on regional environmental issues.

Acquisition information:
Donated by Dr. Richard Roth.
Custodial history:

The New River Valley Environmental Coalition Papers were donated to the RU Archives by Dr. Richard Roth.

Processing information:

Processed and Finding Aid by Caitlin Johns, Winter 2010.

Arrangement:

Box 1. Internal Governance

Box 2. Issues, Supporting Documents

Box 3: Other Environmental Groups, Newsletters, and Newspaper Clippings

Box 4: Smart Road Issue

Accruals:

No additional materials are expected.

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