Rick Boucher Papers (Ms2021-048)
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Title
Rick Boucher Papers (Ms2021-048)
Subject
Virginia, Southwest
Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
Politicians -- United States
Description
The Rick Boucher Papers, 1968-2017 (bulk 1975-2011), document his career in the Virginia State Senate, 1975-1982, and in the United States Congress as the Representative of Virginia's 9th District, 1983-2011. The collection consists of press releases, Boucher's writings, mailers he distributed, information about his campaigns and elections, scripts of speeches he gave, news clippings about him and issues he worked on, correspondence, information about grants that he worked on, and audiovisual materials including photographs, VHS tapes, video reels, audio cassettes, DVDs, awards, and digital files. Materials primarily span from the beginning of his political career in 1975 to his retirement from Congress in 2011.
Creator
Boucher, Rick, 1946-
Date
1968- 2017
Rights
The copyright status of this collection is owned by Rick Boucher. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials.
Access Rights
The collection is open for research.
Identifier
Ms2021-048
Bibliographic Citation
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Rick Boucher Papers, Ms2021-048, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.
Rights Holder
Boucher, Rick
Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech
Collection Items
Oral History with Rick Boucher Part 1, June 28, 2023 (Ms2021-048)
Frederick C. Boucher, better known as Rick, was born on August 1st, 1946 in Abingdon, Virginia.
Rick's long career in law and public service was heavily influenced by his upbringing and parents. His mother, Dorothy Buck Boucher, was a pioneer of…
Rick's long career in law and public service was heavily influenced by his upbringing and parents. His mother, Dorothy Buck Boucher, was a pioneer of…
Compulsory License Bill Statement
Statement given by Boucher about the introduction of a bill to create compulsory license rules for media
Commission on the Future of Southwest Virginia Statement
Statement given by Boucher about the creation of a commission to help develop the region
Virginia Creeper Trail Statement
Statement given by Boucher about developing ecological tourism in the region
Blacksburg Electronic Village Statement
Statement given by Boucher about developing electronic spaces for community members
Advanced Metering Statement
Statement given by Boucher on the use of advanced electricity metering for consumers
Fair Use Bill Statement
A statement given by Boucher in support of fair use exemptions to copyright law
Out-Of-State Waste Statement
A statement given by Boucher about the possibility of importing waste from other states
Lee County Prison Statement
A marked up draft of a statement given by Boucher announcing the building of a new federal prison in Lee County
Whitetop Station Groundbreaking Statement
Statement given by Boucher about the building of the Whitetop Station
Fisher Peak Center Funding
Statement given by Boucher about funding the construction of the Fisher Peak Center
Telecommunications Statement
Statement given by Boucher showing his support for electric utilities being allowed on the internet
Communication by Computer Statement
Statement given by Boucher about the Internet and future of communication
Copyright Protection Statement
Statement given by Boucher on the status of copyright protections in the United States
Telemedicine Project
Statement given by Boucher about a new telemedicine project in Southwest Virginia
Public Radio Station Statement
Statement given by Boucher about federal money to open a public radio station at Clinch Valley College
New Jobs Statement
Statement given by Boucher in Smyth County announcing a new manufacturing plant coming to the area
C and P Telephone Plan
Boucher reviews a plan for C and P Telephone with Hugh Stallard during a Showcasing Southwest Virginia visit in Pulaski
Boucher with Electric Co-Op
Boucher speaks to a group of people from the Powell Valley Electric Co-Op
Collection Tree
- Regional History and the Appalachian South
- Rick Boucher Papers (Ms2021-048)