A Guide to the Virginia State Reading Association records, 1967-2010 Virginia State Reading Association records, 1967-2010 44849

A Guide to the Virginia State Reading Association records, 1967-2010

A Collection in
the Library of Virginia
Accession Number 44849


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Repository
The Library of Virginia
Accession Number
44849
Title
Virginia State Reading Association records, 1967-2010
Extent
14.4 cu. ft. and 32 boxes
Creator
Virginia State Reading Association
Language
English

Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Use Restrictions

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Preferred Citation

Virginia State Reading Association records, 1967-2010. Accession 44849. Organization records collection, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia.

Acquisition Information

Gift of the Virginia State Reading Association

Historical Information

The Virginia State Reading Association was established in 1967 and its goal is to promote literacy in Virginia through collaboration, advocacy, and professional development. It is part of the International Reading Association which was founded in 1956 to promote worldwide literacy.

Scope and Content

Records, 1967-2010, of the Virginia State Reading Association consisting of agendas, budgets, bylaws, correspondence, directories, financial records, flyers, forms, journals, lists, minutes, newsletters, notes, pamphlets, programs, questionnaires, reports, rosters, and other papers concerning the operations and objectives of the organization promoting literacy in Virginia, working as a member council of the International Reading Association.

Arrangement

This collection is arranged into the following series:

Series I: Board of Directors, 1967-2010 Series II: Executive Board/Governing Council, 1978-2010 Series III: Leadership Workshops/Conferences, 1985-1987, 1994-1999 Series IV: Delegates Assemblies, 1980-2010 Series V: Conferences, 1970-2005 Series VI: Financial Records, 1968-2008 Series VII: Committees, 1974-2003 Series VIII: Bylaws and Policies, 1970-2009 Series IX: Correspondence, 1972-2003 Series X: Job Announcements and Positions, 1995-2004 Series XI: Directories, 1987-2009 Series XII: Local Councils Series XIII: Awards, Honor/Merit Council, 1986-2000 Series XIV: International Reading Association, 1983-1999 Series XV: Publications, 1969-2006 Series XVI: General Subjects

Contents List

Series I: Board of Directors , 1967-2010 .
Boxes 1-11
Extent: 11 boxes.

Board of Directors, 1967-2010, contains agendas, budgets, bylaws, correspondence, financial records, flyers, forms, lists, minutes, newsletters, notes, pamphlets, questionnaires, reports, rosters, and other records concerning the meetings of the board of directors. Papers include some records relating to leadership workshops/conferences. Up until 1978, the board of directors was called the executive board. In 1978, the name was changed to board of directors and a new executive board was created.

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Series II: Executive Board/Governing Council , 1978-2010 .
Boxes 11-17
Extent: 7 boxes.

Executive Board/Governing Council, 1978-2010, contains agendas, budgets, bylaws, correspondence, financial records, flyers, forms, lists, minutes, newsletters, notes, pamphlets, questionnaires, reports, rosters, and other records concerning the meetings of the executive board and governing council. Papers include some records relating to leadership conferences. Up until 1978, the board of directors was called the executive board. In 1978, the name was changed to board of directors and a new executive board was created. In 1997 the executive board became the governing council.

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Series III: Leadership Workshops/Conferences , 1985-1987, 1994-1999 .
Boxes 18
Extent: 1 box.

Leadership Workshops/Conferences, 1985-1987, 1994-1999, contains agendas, correspondence, financial records, flyers, lists, memorandums, minutes, reports, rosters, surveys, and other papers regarding the organization and operation of leadership workshops and conferences.

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Series IV: Delegates Assemblies , 1980-2010 .
Box 18
Extent: 1 box.

Delegates Assemblies, 1980-2010, consists of agendas, bylaws, correspondence, financial records, minutes, and notes concerning the annual delegates assemblies held by the VSRA.

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Series V: Conferences , 1970-2005 .
Boxes 19-23
Extent: 5 boxes.

Conferences, 1970-2005, contains agendas, bookings, booklets, brochures, budgets, correspondence, financial records, flyers, forms, lists, minutes, programs, proposals, registration forms, rosters, schedules, and other papers concerning the booking, planning, and arranging of the conferences, as well as the conference itself.

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Series VI: Financial Records , 1968-2008 .
Boxes 23-25
Extent: 3 boxes.

Financial Records, 1968-2008, contains audits, balance sheets, budgets, financial statements, ledgers, payment authorizations, receipts, reports, and other documents regarding the financial operations of the Virginia State Reading Association.

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Series VII: Committees , 1974-2003 .
Boxes 25-26
Extent: 2 boxes.

Committees, 1974-2003, consists of ballots, brochures, correspondence, directories, flyers, forms, lists, memorandums, minutes, newsletters, objectives, recommendations, reports, rosters, and other papers detailing the organization and function of the committees of the Virginia State Reading Association. Includes the president's and state coordinator's reports.

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Series VIII: Bylaws and Policies , 1970-2009 .
Boxes 26-27
Extent: 2 boxes.

Bylaws and Policies, 1970-2003, contains bylaws, policy manuals and handbooks, and mission and goal statements of the Virginia State Reading Association.

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Series IX: Correspondence , 1972-2003 .
Box 27
Extent: 1 box.

Correspondence, 1972-2003, contains letters discussing and detailing the operations and goals of the Virginia State Reading Association, as well as its relationship with the International Reading Association and with local councils.

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Series X: Job Announcements and Positions , 1995-2004 .
Box 28
Extent: 1 box.

Job Announcements and Positions, 1995-2004, contains information on the positions of administrative assistant, administrative secretary for membership, conference headquarters registrar, executive secretary, and legislative advocate.

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Series XI: Directories , 1987-2009 .
Box 28
Extent: 1 box.

Directories, 1987-2009 contain contact information for board members and officers, committee chairs, local council heads, and other officials of the Virginia State Reading Association.

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Series XII: Local Councils .
Box 28
Extent: 1 box.

Local Councils contain articles, brochures, conference registration forms, correspondence, flyers, newsletters, programs, reports, and other papers concerning the organization and operation of local councils.

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Series XIII: Awards, Honor/Merit Council , 1986-2000 .
Boxes 28-29
Extent: 2 boxes.

Awards and Honor/Merit Councils, 1986-2000, contains papers relating to awards both given and received by the Virginia State Reading Association, and papers relating to honor/merit designations to local councils by the Virginia Reading Association and the International Reading Association.

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Series XIV: International Reading Association , 1983-1999 .
Box 29
Extent: 1 box.

International Reading Association, 1983-1999, contains brochures, catalogs, charts, correspondence, forms, newspapers, programs, minutes, statements, and other papers concerning the International Reading Association. The Virginia State Reading Association is an affiliated council.

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Series XV: Publications , 1969-2006 .
Boxes 30-31
Extent: 2 boxes.

Publications, 1969-2006, consist of Virginia State Reading Association newsletter, Reading in Virginia journal, Journal of the Virginia College Reading Educators, GWRC Journal, and brochures.

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Series XVI: General Subjects .
Boxes 31-32
Extent: 2 boxes.

General subjects contain articles, artwork, books, directories (non-organization), essays, guidelines, notebooks, packets, position papers, programs, proposals, and other papers. Includes tote bag and magnets.

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