Roanoke Committee for Clothes Collection Flyer,
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
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