Historic Radford College Publications , 1914-1971

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. All materials in the collection are available for research. No interlibrary loan.

Terms of access:

There are no restrictions.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Historic Radford College Publications, Radford University Archives, McConnell Library, Radford University, Radford, VA. Historic Radford College Publications , Accession # RU 8.4, University Archives, McConnell Library, Radford University

Summary

Extent:
2.5 Linear feet
Creator:
M'Ledge Moffett
Abstract:
The Historic Radford College Publications Collection contains recruitment flyers, college bulletins, pamphlets, pictorial display booklets, programs, and other materials published between 1914-71. See the complete collection inventory in the Radford University Archive finding aid for this collection.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Historic Radford College Publications, Radford University Archives, McConnell Library, Radford University, Radford, VA. Historic Radford College Publications , Accession # RU 8.4, University Archives, McConnell Library, Radford University

Background

Scope and content:

The Historic Radford College Publications Collection contains recruitment flyers, college bulletins, pamphlets, pictorial display booklets, programs, and other materials published between 1914-71. Records show that many of the materials were collected by M'Ledge Moffett, who served as the school's Dean of Women from 1920-62. Box 1 holds publications from 1914 - 1926 such as State Normal School Bulletins from Feb-Oct 1924, The State Teacher's College Motto Christmas Card from 1924 and a State Teachers College Interesting and Attractive Features pamphlet for the 1929-1930 session.

Box 2 holds publications from 1927 - 1934 such as State Teacher's College Bulletins from 1927-1932, flyers with program information regarding the 1932 Commencement ceremonies, and a schedule of debates for1932. Box 3 covers the years 1935 - 1971 and includes, but is not limited to, presentation of a portrait of President David Peters in 1949, a program for the Convocation of the 53rd Annual Session of Radford College in 1965 and a Radford College Office of Admissions Recruitment Booklet from October of 1971.

Box 4 contains undated material such as miscellaneous clippings and pictures from recruitment bulletins, a program for The Great European Passion play and a bumper sticker with the slogan "Yes I am Radford College". Box 5 holds duplicate material of the other four boxes in the collection.

Acquisition information:
M'Ledge Moffett
Custodial history:

The publications found in this collection were originally a part of a group of miscellaneous M'Ledge Moffett papers.

Processing information:

Processed by David Atkins, Spring 2013.

Arrangement:

Box 5 holds dated folders with any duplicate copies of the publications located in the first four boxes of the collection.

Box 1: Historic Radford College Publications 1914-1926

Box 2: Historic Radford College Publications 1926-1934

Box 3: Historic Radford College Publications 1935 - 1971

Box 4: Historic Radford College Publications, Undated

Box 5: Historic Radford College Publication Extras

Accruals:

Additional Accruals are not expected.

Physical location:
Located in locked compact shelving, Level 1, shelf 21A.
Physical description:
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