Radford University: Public Relations Collection, 1913-2010

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. Collection is open for research. No interlibrary loan.

Terms of access:

There are no restrictions.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Radford University Public Relations Collection, Radford University Archives, McConnell Library, Radford University, Radford, VA. Radford University: Public Relations Collection, Accession # RU 6.2, University Archives, McConnell Library, Radford University

Summary

Extent:
34.5 Linear feet
Creator:
RU Public Relations Department
Abstract:
The Radford University: Public Relations Collection contains press releases, faculty biographies, publicity materials, and other materials generated by the Radford University Public Relations department. See the finding aid for a complete inventory of items.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Radford University Public Relations Collection, Radford University Archives, McConnell Library, Radford University, Radford, VA. Radford University: Public Relations Collection, Accession # RU 6.2, University Archives, McConnell Library, Radford University

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains press releases, faculty biographies, publicity materials, and other materials generated by the Radford University Public Relations department. Not all years are available, and some material is located in notebooks and has not been processed yet. Please note that photographs, negatives, and slides are described in the Public Relations Photo Collection finding aids.

Note: Not all files are available - some years are missing. Press releases are filed chronological by date issued, publications are listed by topic, and faculty profiles are alphabetical by faculty member.

Related Collections

Public Relations Photo Collection, 1980-2001

Public Relations Photo Collection, 1965-1985

RU Public Relations Photo Collection: 1990-2007

Public Relations Photo Collection: Assorted Photos 1980s

RU Public Relations Video Collection

Acquisition information:
Transferred to the Archives in 2010 by RU Public Relations Department.
Processing information:

Processed by Chelsey Slemp, Kim Moore, and Gene Hyde, Summer 2010. Additional Processing and Finding Aid material by Caitlin Johns, Winter 2010, and Andy Bristol Summer 2013.

Arrangement:

Group 1: Boxes 1-39 : Public Relations Office: Faculty Profiles Group 6, Series 2, Subseries 1

Group 2: Public Relations Office: Department Publications Group 6, Series 2, Subseries 2

Group 3: Public Relations Office: Press Releases Group 6, Series 2, Subseries 3

Group 4: Faculty Press Releases, Dean's List, Graduate List, Assorted University papers 1977-79

Group 5: Public Relations Office: Highlander Fest 2001

Group 6: Public Relations Office: Correspondence and Files, 1960s.

Accruals:

Additional accruals are expected.

Physical location:
Located in locked compact shelving, sections 25D & 25E, level 1.
Physical description:
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