Subseries C: Dick Clark, 1953 - 2006, bulk: (bulk 1980s-2000s)
Scope and Content
The second series contains files created, collected, or maintained by people affiliated with the RATC, both officers and individual members, about the history and operation of the RATC. It is divided into eight sub-series by person and in chronological order. Each subseries is organized based on topic, and original order is maintained where possible.
Dates
- 1953 - 2006
- Majority of material found in ( 1980s-2000s)
Creator
- From the Collection: Roanoke Appalachian Trail Club (Roanoke, Va.) (Organization)
Language of Materials
The materials in the collection are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research, except Box 22 which contains restricted materials. Restricted folders are identified within the inventory. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for more information.
Biographical Note
Dick Clark has served in numerous positions in the RATC from the 1980s to 2010s, including hikemaster (1984-1994), vice president (1998-2000), president (2000-2003), and counselor (2003-2015).
Clark was appointed by the Roanoke City Council to serve on the Mill Mountain Advisory Committee from 1999 to 2014, and he served as vice chair during his tenure.
Sources:
Box 13, Folder 44, "RATC Board Members and Ancillaries, 1932-99 compiled by Diana Christopulos and Pam Wolsey, 2023-24," of this collection
Box 3, Trail Blazer newsletters, of this collection
Trail Blazer newsletters, Roanoke Appalachian Trail Club, https://www.ratc.org/newsletter/, accessed Oct. 2, 2025.
Matt Chittum, "Mountain advisers up for an upgrade," The Roanoke Times, p. B1, April 6, 2014, accessed online from NewsBank on October 2, 2025.
Matt Chittum, “Fancier Franklin bridge suggested,” The Roanoke Times, p. B1, June 3, 2014, accessed online from NewsBank on October 2, 2025.
Extent
From the Collection: 27.5 Cubic Feet (23 boxes)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Repository
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308
specref@vt.edu