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Roanoke Committee for Clothes Collection Flyer,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2011-077

Scope and Content

The collection includes a flyer (c.1945) advertising the collection of clothes and shoes for World War II efforts. The flyer includes information about program sponsors (Roanoke Committee for Clothes Collection for Our Allies), as well as drop off locations and collection periods for the county and city of Roanoke.

The flyer is missing two corners from previously sustained damage.

Dates

  • c.1945

Creator

Access Restrictions

Collection is open for research.

Use Restrictions

Permission to publish material from Roanoke Committee for Clothes Collection Flyer must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.

Historical Note

During World War II, the Roanoke Committee for Clothes Collection for Our Allies set up sites in Roanoke County and the City of Roanoke to collect donations of clothes and shoes. Participants could leave donations at local schools, churches and the YMCA or YWCA.

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The collection includes a flyer (c.1945) advertising the collection of clothes and shoes for World War II efforts.

Arrangement

The collection is arranged by material type.

Acquisition Information

The Roanoke Committee for Clothes Collection Flyer was purchased by Special Collections in August 2011.

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Roanoke Committee for Clothes Collection Flyer was completed in September 2011.

Title
Roanoke Committee for Clothes Collection Flyer, c.1945
Status
Completed
Author
Kira A. Dietz, Archivist
Date
© 2011 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. All rightr reserved.
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