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Virginia Veterinary Medical Association Records

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1988-032

Scope and Content

This collection contains the records of the Virginia Veterinary Medical Association. Included are such materials as meeting minutes, programs, and printed materials. The majority of the collection is comprised of a series of records books, presumably maintained by the organization's secretary. In addition to meeting minutes, the books include the organization's articles of incorporation, constitution and bylaws, programs, resolutions, correspondence, and speech texts. The collection also includes the minutes of the board of censors; a history of the association, written by Dr. George C. Faville in 1931; a handbook issued in 1981; and a few issues of the association's publication, The Virginia Veterinarian.

Dates

  • 1894 - 1983

Creator

Language of Materials

The materials in the collection are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use

The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.

Historical Note

The Virginia State Veterinary Medical Association was founded in Richmond on February 6, 1894, "with a view to the advancement of veterinary medical knowledge throughout the State of Virginia." The association was incorporated by the General Assembly two days later. At its initial meeting (March 22, 1894), the 12 charter members adopted a constitution and bylaws and elected officers, with W. H. Harbaugh serving as the first president. Through its regular meetings, the association provided an avenue for the sharing of knowledge among members. It also pursued legislation that would regulate the practice of veterinary medicine throughout Virginia. An amended constitution, approved by the membership in 1954, changed the organization's name to the Virginia Veterinary Medical Association. The VVMA continues to be active today (2013).

Extent

0.7 Cubic Feet (2 boxes)

Abstract

This collection includes records--including meeting minutes, programs, bylaws, and printed materials--of the Virginia Veterinary Medical Association.

Arrangement

The collection is arranged by document type, then chronologically.

Source of Acquisition

The Virginia Veterinary Medical Association Records were donated to Special Collections in 1988.

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Virginia Veterinary Medical Association Records commenced and was completed in May 2013.

Title
Virginia Veterinary Medical Association Records, 1894-1983
Status
Completed
Author
John M. Jackson, Archivist
Date
2013 (CC0 1.0)
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Repository

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