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Record Group Vertical Files,

 Collection
Identifier: VerticalFile-005

Scope and Content

In general, vertical files at Special Collections include newspaper clippings, photocopies, ephemera, unpublished and/or informal publications, and other papers relating to a specific subject area.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 Virginia Tech and its history. Topics may include, but are not limited to, colleges and departments, student organizations, administrative offices, centers and other campus units, and athletics.

Dates

  • Creation: 1960s-present

Access Restrictions

Collection is open for research.

Use Restrictions

Permission to publish material from Record Group Vertical Files must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.

Full Extent

50.4 Cubic Feet (36 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement

Vertical files in this collection are arranged by record group. Within each record group, files are arranged by subgroup.

Acquisition Information

Newman Library staff began collection materials for vertical files during the 1960s. Special Collections staff add to existing files and continue to create new files as the need arises.

Related Materials

Please note: Vertical files do not include official records of the university. For more information about official records in the University Archives, consult the online guide or contact Special Collections.

Related Vertical Files:
  • Blacksburg Vertical Files
  • Montgomery County/Christiansburg Vertical Files
  • Southwest Virginia Vertical Files
  • Biographical Vertical Files (mostly relating to Virginia Tech and/or local history)
  • Virginia Tech and Local History Mounted Clippings (precursor to the vertical files, with materials dating back to the 1870s)

Separated Materials

The Library Newsletter, Newman News has been separated to Rare Books.

Title
Record Group Vertical Files, 1960s-present
Status
Completed
Author
Laurel Rozema and other Special Collections Staff
Date
© 2015 Virginia Tech. All rights reserved.
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections, Virginia Tech Repository

Contact:
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308