A Guide to the Correspondence and Subject Files of the Virginia Secretary of Education, 1973-1997. Virginia.31310, 32012, 32651, 34742, 35868, 36184, 37781

A Guide to the Correspondence and Subject Files of the Virginia Secretary of Education, 1973-1997.

A Collection in
the Library of Virginia
Accession Number 31310, 32012, 32651, 34742, 35868, 36184, 37781


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Repository
The Library of Virginia
Identification
31310, 32012, 32651, 34742, 35868, 36184, 37781
Title
Education, Virginia Secretary of, Correspondence and Subject files 1973-1997.
Extent
137 cubic feet
Creator
Virginia. Secretary of Education

Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Correspondence and Subject Files of the Virginia Secretary of Education [cite specific date and Accession number used], State records collection, The Library of Virginia, Archives Branch, Richmond, Va. 23219.

Acquisition Information

Accession 31310 was transferred by the Virginia Secretary of Education, January 14, 1982.

Accession 32012 was transferred by the Virginia Secretary of Education, XX.

Accession 32651 was transferred by the Virginia Secretary of Education, February 18, 1986.

Accession 34742 was transferred by the Virginia Secretary of Education, XX.

Accession 35868 was transferred by the Virginia Secretary of Education, June 16, 1998.

Accession 36184 was transferred by the Virginia Secretary of Education, XX.

Accession 37781 was transferred by the Virginia Secretary of Education, XX.

Processing Information

This collection has been processed using minimal processing standards: the original arrangement has been maintained, the container list is brief and simple, and the records have not been refoldered and fasteners have not been removed.


Biographical/Historical Information

In 1970, the Governor's Management Commission Study recommended the creation of six "Deputy Governors" assist the Chief Executive in his managerial duties, compatible functions of government were grouped under these administrative heads, who would serve as the Governor's top management team or "secretariats," as they are called now. The General Assembly in 1972 created six Secretariats positions initially. As government reorganized, that number fluctuated when government agencies expanded or consolidated.

The Secretary of Education assists the Governor in the development and implementation of the state's education policy. The secretary provides guidance to 16 colleges and universities, the Virginia Community College System, five higher education and research centers, the Department of Education, the state-supported museums, and other agencies in the Education Secretariat. All secretaries are appointed by the governor and serve at his will.

Scope and Content

The correspondence and subject files of the Secretary of Education document the development, establishment and implementation of educational and cultural policy in the Commonwealth. These files consist of incoming and outgoing correspondence with the Governor's Office, state and federal agencies, educational institutions, and the private sector; reports, minutes, memoranda, budget documents, legislative materials and other related materials.

These records were created or collected during the administrations of the following Secretaries of Education: Earl J. Shiflet, 1972-1974; Carter O. Lowrance, 1974-1976 (Acting Secretary); Robert R. Ramsey, 1976-1978; J. Wade Gilley, 1978-1982; John T. Casteen, III, 1982-1985; Donald Finley, 1985-1990; James W. Dyke, Jr., 1990-1993; Karen Petersen, 1993-1994; and Beverly Sgro, 1994-1998.

Arrangement

Various arrangements. Records have been kept in their original order.

Contents List

Secretary's correspondence and subject files (Accession 31310) , 1980 .
Extent: 3 cubic feet (3 boxes)

These records consist of 3 cu. ft. and were created and collected during the administration of Governor John Dalton (1978-1981). J. Wade Gilley served as Secretary of Education, 1978-1982.

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Secretary's correspondence and subject files (Accession 32012) , 1977-1981 .
Extent: 21 cubic feet (21 boxes)

These records consist of 21 cu. ft. and were created and collected during the administrations of Governor Mills Godwin (1974-1978) and Governor John Dalton (1978-1981). Robert R. Ramsey served as Secretary of Education, 1976-1978 and J. Wade Gilley served as Secretary of Education, 1978-1982.

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Secretary's correspondence and subject files (Accession 32651) , 1975-1985 (bulk 1982-1984) .
Extent: 29 cubic feet (29 boxes)

These records consist of 29 cu. ft. and were created and collected during the administations of Governor Mills Godwin (1974-1978), Governor John Dalton (1978-1981) and Governor Chuck Robb (1982-1985), with the bulk of the records covering 1982-1984. Robert R. Ramsey served as Secretary of Education, 1976-1978, J. Wade Gilley served as Secretary of Education, 1978-1982, and John T. Casteen, III, served as Secretary of Education, 1982-1985. Governor Godwin's Chief of Staff served as Acting Secretary of Education, 1974-1976.

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Secretary's correspondence and subject files (Accession 34742) , 1990-1994 .
Extent: 52 cubic feet (52 boxes)

These records consist of 52 cu. ft. and were created or collected during the administration of Governor Lawrence Douglas Wilder, 1990-1994, though some records may pre-date this time frame. During the Wilder Administration, James W. Dyke, Jr., served as Secretary of Education, 1990-1993, and Karen Petersen served as Secretary of Education, 1993-1994.

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Secretary's correspondence and subject files (Accession 35868) , 1994-1997 .
Extent: 3 cubic feet (3 boxes)

These records consist of 3 cu. ft. and were created or collected during the administration of Governor George Allen (1994-1998). Beverly Sgro served as Secretary of Education, 1994-1998.

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Secretary's correspondence and subject files (Accession 36184) , 1973-1978 .
Extent: 24 boxes.

These records consist of 24 cu. ft. and were created or collected during the administrations of Governor Linwood Holton (1970-1973), Governor Mills Godwin (1974-1978) and Governor John Dalton (1978-1981). Earl J. Shiflet served as Secretary of Education, 1972-1974, and Robert R. Ramsey served as Secretary of Education, 1976-1978. Governor Godwin's Chief of Staff served as Acting Secretary of Education, 1974-1976.

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Secretary's correspondence and subject files (Accession 37781) , 1980-1983 .
Extent: 5 cubic feet (5 boxes)

These records consist of 5 cu. ft. and were created or collected during the administrations of Governor John Dalton (1978-1981) and Governor Chuck Robb (1982-1986). J. Wade Gilley served as Secretary of Administration, 1978-1982 and John T. Casteen, III, served as Secretary of Education, 1982-1985.

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