Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech
Southwest Virginia Vertical Files (List of Subjects),
VerticalFile.003
14 Cubic Feet
10 boxes
1960s-present
The materials in the collection are in English.
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The collection is open for research.
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Preferred Citation
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [folder title], Southwest Virginia Vertical Files, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.
Source of Acquisition
Newman Library staff began collection materials for vertical files during the 1960s. Special Collections and University Archives staff add to existing files and continue to create new files as the need arises.
Scope and Content
In general, vertical files at Special Collections and University Archives include newspaper clippings, photocopies, ephemera, unpublished and/or informal publications, and other papers relating to a specific subject area. Files in this collection relate to the New River Valley and counties and locations throughout Southwest Virginia. Each topic below has at least one folder and many include cross references.
Arrangement
Vertical files are arranged alphabetically by subject.
Related Materials
See the following collections at Virginia Tech Special Collections and University Archives:
- Blacksburg Vertical Files
- Montgomery County/Christiansburg Vertical Files
- Biographical Vertical Files (mostly relating to Virginia Tech and/or local history)
- Record Group Vertical Files (history of Virginia Tech colleges, departments, administrative units, and organizations)
- Virginia Tech and Local History Mounted Clippings (precursor to the vertical files, with materials dating back to the 1870s)
Rights Statement for Archival Description
The guide to the Southwest Virginia Vertical Files by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your- work/public-domain/cc0/).
Women -- History
Vertical files
Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
Agriculture (2 folders) (see also Food and Foodways)Airport - RoanokeAlcohol and DrugsAlleghany CountyAmishAppalachian MountainsAppalachian Power CompanyAppalachian TrailArcheology Art Museum of Western VirginiaArts, Crafts, Etc. (2 folders)Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities Atlantic Coast PipelineAwards and RankingsBarter TheaterBath CountyBedford County (2 folders)Beer and BreweriesBell, TheBlack History (see also Race Relations; Racial and Ethnic Minorities)Bland CountyBland County - History Blue Ridge Folk FestivalBlue Ridge ParkwayBotetourt CountyBotetourt County - HistoryBoy ScoutsBreweries (see Beer and Breweries)BristolBuchanan CountyBuchanan County - HistoryBuildings and Houses Business and Industry (4 folders)Cable TVCarroll CountyCarroll County - HistoryCascades (see also Mountain Lake)CavesCenter in the SquareCharities (see Community Organizations and Programs)Child AbuseChurch of the BrethrenChurches (see also names of specific churches; Religion)Civil War (2 folders)Claytor LakeCloyd's MountainClubs Coal Mines (4 folders)Coal Mines - StrikesCoal Mines - Strikes - Pittstone Strike (1989-1990) (3 folders)CommunicationsCommunity Colleges (see also New River Community College)Community Organizations and ProgramsConcerts and Plays (see also Performing Arts)ConservationCounty OrganizationCovered BridgesCoyotes (see Wildlife)Craig CountyCraig County - HistoryCrime and Law EnforcementCripple CreekDams Demonstrations (see Political Activism and Demonstrations)Dickenson CountyDickenson County - HistoryDisastersDisasters - Blizzard of 1993Dublin, VirginiaEconomy and Economic Development (4 folders)Education (2 folders) (see Education, Higher; Schools)Education, HigherEnergyEntertainment (see Recreation and Entertainment)Environment (see also Wildlife) (2 folders)Explore Project (see Roanoke River Foundation)Fairy StonesFestivals (see also Blue Ridge Folk Festival; Floydfest)FishFlood ControlFloods (1985)Floods (1987 - present)FloraFloyd CountyFloyd County - Arts and CraftsFloyd County - Buildings and HousesFloyd County - Business and IndustryFloyd County - HistoryFloyd County - RecreationFloyd County - Rural LivingFloyd County - SchoolsFloydfest (2 folders)Folklore (see Ghosts and Folklore)Food and Foodways (see also Agriculture)Forest FiresFortsFour Wheel ClubFranklin CountyFranklin County - HistoryFrench and Indian WarFry-Jefferson MapGardens and Gardening (see Agriculture)Gay and Lesbian Groups (see LGBTQ+)Genealogical Research - GeneralGeologyGhosts and FolkloreGiles County (3 folders)Giles County - HistoryGrayson CountyGrayson County - HistoryGreenfieldGround ZeroHarrison Heritage and Cultural CenterHealth (2 folders)Henry CountyHenry County - HistoryHillsville Flea MarketHistoric Garden WeekHistoric Homes Historic PreservationHome Shopping Network (see Business and Industry)HomesteadHospitals (2 folders)Hot SpringsHotel RoanokeHousingIndians (see Indigenous Peoples)Indigenous PeoplesIndustrial Parks and DevelopmentIngles FerryIvanhoeJackson Ferry Shot Tower (see Shot Tower - Wytheville)Jefferson National ForestKu Klux KlanLaborLandfills (see also New River Resource Authority)Lee CountyLee County - HistoryLGBTQ+LibrariesLiteracy Volunteers of the New River Valley"Long Way Home, The"LotteryMcCormick FarmMelungeonsMental HealthMerger (see Roanoke Merger)MilitaryMiller & Rhoads - RoanokeMillsMount RogersMountain Lake (3 folders)Mountain Valley Pipeline (see MVP) MuseumsMusic and Musicians (see also Performing Arts)MVP (Mountain Valley Pipeline) (4 folders) (see also Oil and Gas)NAACPNarrowsNative Americans (see Indigenous Peoples)Natural Disasters (see Disasters)Natural History Museum (see Virginia Museum of Natural History)New River (2 folders)New River Community Action, Inc.New River Community CollegeNew River Historical SocietyNew River Resource AuthorityNew River TrailNew River Valley AirportNew River Valley Development CorporationNew River Valley FairNew River Valley Planning DistrictNew River Wildlife CenterNewbernNewportNewport - HistoryNewspapers and MagazinesNorfolk and Western Railway (see also Norfolk Southern Corporation; Railroads)Norfolk and Western Railway Demonstration TrainNorfolk Southern Corporation (2 folders) (see also Norfolk and Western Railway; Railroads)Oil and Gas (see also MVP (Mountain Valley Pipeline))Patrick CountyPatrick County - HistoryPeace Movements (see Protests and Peace Movements)Performing Arts (2 folders) (see also Concerts and Plays; Music and Musicians)Pioneer and Frontier LifePlanning, Zoning and DevelopmentPolitical Activism and Demonstrations (see also Protests and Peace Movements)Politics (see also Voting and Elections)PopulationPrisons - see Crime and Law EnforcementProtests and Peace Movements (see also Political Activism and Demonstrations)Pulaski - HistoryPulaski - RenovationPulaski County (4 folders)Pulaski County - HistoryRace Relations (see also Black History; Racial and Ethnic Minorities)Racial and Ethnic Minorities (2 folders) (see also Black History; Race Relations)Radio StationsRailroads (2 folders) (see also Norfolk and Western Railway; Norfolk Southern Corporation)Recreation and Entertainment (2 folders)Religion (see also Churches)Religion - HistoryRescue Squad / Fire Dept.RestaurantsRevolutionary WarRoads (2 folders)Roanoke, 1980-1989Roanoke, 1990- (2 folders)Roanoke - Merger (see Roanoke County / Roanoke Merger)Roanoke - Gainsboro Road ControversyRoanoke - MuseumsRoanoke County, 1951-1989Roanoke County, 1990-Roanoke County - HistoryRoanoke County / Roanoke MergerRoanoke River Foundation (2 folders)Roanoke River ParkwayRussell County - HistorySt. AlbansSalemSaltvilleSchools (2 folders)Scott CountyScott County - HistorySenior CitizensSeptember 11 AttacksShot TowerSlavery (see Black History)Smith Mountain LakeSmyth CountySmyth County - HistorySnowvilleSocial Services"Southwest Corner" IndexSpringsState Museum of Natural History (see Virginia Museum of Natural History)Tazewell CountyTazewell County - HistoryTelecommunicationsTelevisionTheatersTop 10 Stories of the YearTourism (2 folders)TransportationUFOs (see Wythe County)Virginia Museum of Natural HistoryVirginia Museum of TransportationVoting and Elections (see also Politics)Washington CountyWashington County - HistoryWater SupplyWeatherWilderness RoadWildlife (see also Environment)Wine and WineriesWise CountyWise County - HistoryWomenWomen's Resource CenterWythe County (2 folders)Wythe County - HistoryYMCAZinc Mines