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Appalachian History Films

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2025-068

Scope and Content

This collection consists of 34 films relating to local, regional, and Appalachian history, dating from 1981-2005. The films are in a range of formats and were likely collected by one person before being transferred to Special Collections and University Archives in the early 2000s.

Dates

  • 1981-2005, undated

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.

Extent

2.8 Cubic Feet (2 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

The bulk of these films are in U-matic format (and one in Beta), which Special Collections and University Archives does not have equipment for. Please contact us if you have questions about viewing/accessing these films.

We can facilite viewing of the films in VHS, DVD, and CD-Rom format in our reading room.

Source of Acquisition

The films in this collection were transferred to Special Collections and University Archives prior to 2010.

Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the Appalachian History Films by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/).

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Appalachian History Films was completed in August 2025.

Title
Appalachian History Films, 1981-2005, undated
Status
Completed
Author
Kira Dietz, Archivist
Date
2025 (CC0 1.0)
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