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Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, Virginia 24061
Business Number: 540-231-6308
specref@vt.edu
URL: http://spec.lib.vt.edu
Kira A. Dietz, Archivist
Administrative Information
Use Restrictions
Permission to publish material from Virginia Tech Young Democrats Scrapbook must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.
Access Restrictions
Collection is open for research.
Preferred Citation
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Virginia Tech Young Democrats Scrapbook, Ms2014-005, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.
Acquisition Information
The Virginia Tech Young Democrats Scrapbook was donated to Special Collections in March 2014.
Processing Information
The processing, arrangement, and description of the Virginia Tech Young Democrats Scrapbook was completed in April 2014.
Historical Note
The Virginia Tech Young Democrats began prior to 1985. The club held speakers series, sponsored and worked on service projects, campaigned for political officials, and attended conventions. As of 2014, the club continues to be active on the Virginia Tech campus.
Scope and Content
The collection includes a scrapbook from the Young Democrats at Virginia Tech dating from 1986-1987. The scrapbook contains administrative information, memorabilia and photographs from the Virginia Young Democrats Convention, materials from service projects, invites to club events/programs, and items from the 1986 state and national elections, and newsclippings. The administrative information includes bylaws, the Constitution, and a list of officers. Many of the items in the scrapbook are flyers and informational pamphlets about speaker series, projects, and events sponsored by the club. The collection also features an award to the club in recognition of the "Best Small Young Democrat Club" in 1986.
Separated Material
The donation included three issues of The Virginia Tech Young Democrat (Vol 1, Nos. 1-3), a monthly newsletter. These were removed from the collection and cataloged for the Special Collections Rare Book Collection.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
- University History
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)
- Virginia Tech Young Democrats