M. Rupert Cutler Papers (Ms2020-005)

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Title

M. Rupert Cutler Papers (Ms2020-005)

Subject

Roanoke (Va.)
Roanoke County (Va.)

Description

The M. Rupert Cutler Papers include personal and professional correspondence, records of Cutler's participation in a variety of clubs, boards, and committees, documents pertaining to local Roanoke issues and events, speeches, articles, and other writings by Cutler, news clippings pertaining to Cutler's interests, photographs, audio cassettes, CDs, VHS cassettes, and awards and certificates. The collection provides a comprehensive history of the personal and professional activities of M. Rupert Cutler from 1981-2021, and also contains some records from 1962-1980. Most records from before 1977 are housed at the Bentley Historical Library at the University of Michigan. Records from his service in the Carter Administration, 1977-1981, are housed at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library in Atlanta. This exhibit was created as part of a project funded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).

Creator

M. Rupert Cutler

Date

1962-2021

Rights

The copyright for this collection is owned by Dr. M. Rupert Cutler. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials.

Language

English

Type

Correspondence
Certificates
Clippings
Articles
Awards
Invitations
Newsletters
Photographs

Identifier

Ms2020-005_CutlerMRupertPapers

Bibliographic Citation

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], M. Rupert Cutler Papers, Ms2020-005, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Rights Holder

M. Rupert Cutler; Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech

Collection Items

Oral History with M. Rupert Cutler, November 28, 2023 (Ms2020-005)
M. Rupert Cutler was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan in 1933. Following his father's alma mater, he attended the University of Michigan and received his Bachelor's degree in Wildlife Management in 1955. His love for environmentalism and resource…

Explore Park Spring 1992
A video taken of site selection and barn raising on Explore Park property in Spring of 1992.

Blue Ridge Nightline on Explore Park
An interview conducted with Dr. Cutler talking about Explore Park and its services. First aired May 5, 1996.

Explore Park Video 10 Minutes
A promotional video created to advertise Explore Park in Roanoke, Virginia.

Bicycling Advocacy Award
An award presented by the Blue Ridge Bicycle Club to Cutler to acknowledge his work on the Roanoke City Council to make Roanoke more bicycle friendly

Roanoke Kiwanis Club Members
Dr. Cutler and other Roanoke Kiwanis Club members display their white containers with hearts on them

Explore Park Map
Dr. Cutler points to a map of Explore Park during a speech

Michigan State University Alumni Event
A detailed itinerary for an event honoring the alumni of Michigan State University

Hollins University Event
Dr. Cutler stands with the president of Hollins University Pareena Lawrence at a University event

20th Anniversary of Cutler Hall Speech
A copy of the speech given by Dr. Cutler at the ceremony celebrating the 200th Aniversary of a building named after his ancestor Manasseh Cutler at Ohio University.

Cutler Hall 200th
A photograph of Dr. Cutler giving a speech at the 200th Aniversary event for a building named after his ancestor Manasseh Cutler at Ohio University.

Natchez Trace Trip Itinerary
A detailed itinerary of events for the Natchez Trace trip taken by Dr. Cutler and Brenda McDaniels

Taubman Art Musem Event
Dr. Cutler poses with other galley attendees at an event at the Taubman Art Museum

Roanoke Kiwanis Club Former Presidents
Dr. Cutler poses with two other former presidents of the Roanoke Kiwanis Club

William Preston Memorial Project Event Award Presentation
Dr. Cutler poses with the certificate and medal recognizing his work on the William Preston Memorial Project

Amalfi Coast Trip Itinerary
A detailed itinerary of events for the Alumni Campus Abroad trip to the Amalfi Coast

Certificate of Achievement
An award presented to Dr. Cutler for completing the Alumni Campus Abroad Program.

Amalfi Coast Trip
A picture of Dr. Cutler on the Amalfi Coast during a vacation.

Amalfi Coast Trip
A picture of Dr. Cutler and Brenda McDaniel on the Amalfi Coast during a vacation

William Preston Memorial Project Event
Dr. Cutler stands at a podium and gives a high five to another member of the Sons of the American Revolution

William Preston Memorial Project Event
Dr. Cutler stands with two other members of the Sons of the American Revolution at the Phase I completion celebration

Program for the Phase I Completion of the William Preston Memorial Project
The program for the event celebrating the completion of Phase I of the William Preston Memorial Project

William Preston Memorial Status Report
A status report given by Dr. Cutler to members of the Daughters of the American Revolution, who helped to fundraise for the William Preston Memorial

Remarks Given at the Completion of the First Phase of the William Preston Memorial Project
A script of Dr. Cutler's remarks at the ceremony commemorating the completion of Phase I of the Willaim Preston Memorial Project

Rupert Cutler and Brenda McDaniel Marry
A photograph taken after the marriage of Rupert Cutler and Brenda McDaniel.

Rupert Cutler and Brenda McDaniel Marry
A photograph taken after the marriage of Rupert Cutler and Brenda McDaniel.

Roanoke Greenways Event
Dr. Cutler and Liz Belcher stand together at an event celebrating the Roanoke Greenways

Pacific Northwest Trip Itinerary
A detailed itinerary of Dr. Cutler and Brenda McDaniel's trip to the Pacific Northwest

William Preston Memorial Groundbreaking Event
A group photo of members of the Sons of the American Revolution who were involved in the William Preston Memorial Project

National Forest Service Presentation
Dr. Cutler giving a presentation to members of the National Forest Service

Certificate of Appreciation
A certificate of appreciation for Dr. Cutler's service on the Roanoke Valley Area Metropolitan Planning Organization

Roanoke Arts Commission Agenda
A marked up agenda for the Roanoke Arts Commission

Blue Ridge Land Conservancy Presentation
A script for a presentation to the Roanoke City COuncil on behalf of the Blue Ridge Land Conservancy

Local Hero Award
A certificate for the nomination of Dr. Rupert Cutler for the Community School's Local Hero Award

Feral Cats Correspondence
Correspondence between Dr. Cutler and another Roanoke resident about the feral cat issue in the City of Roanoke.

Saint Mary's Wilderness
Dr. Cutler stands with the sign for the Saint Mary's Wilderness area of the George Washington National Forest

Roanoke Kiwanis Club Cleanup Day
A group photo of Roanoke Kiwanis Club members who participated in a clean up event in the city

Keep the Ban Sticker
An anti-uranium mining sticker

Keep the Ban Pamphlet
A pamphlet produced to educate Virginians about the potential dangers of uranium mining in the state

Map of the Carvin's Cove Trail System
A map of the nature trails established in the Carvins Cove area of Roanoke.

Donation of Money Towards the "Bridging the Gap" Campaign
A resolution passed by Roanoke City Council approving funding to connect the Bridge Street and Salem sections of the Roanoke River Greenway.

River Greenway Status Report
Notes made by Dr. Cutler during a meeting with a City of Roanoke Engineer about the Roanoke River Greenway.

Roanoke Greenways "Bridging the Gap"
A report on the status of the greenways in the City of Roanoke.

Roanoke Kiwanis Club Presidential Reception
Rupert Cutler and Pam Kestner at the reception for the Kiwanis International president

Tree Plaque
The plaque associated with the commemmorative tree planted in honor of Dr. Cutler's service on the Board of Trustees of the Virginia Outdoors Foundation

Birdwatching in the Park
Dr. Cutler stands with another man by the sign for Brown-Robertson Park, where they had been birdwatching

Sons of the American Revolution Virginia Chapter Service Medal Certificate
A certificate awarded to Dr. Cutler for his service to the chapter and the Roanoke community

Councilman Cutler
Dr. Cutler gives a speech as a Roanoke City Council member

The Gathright Wildlife Management Area
Dr. Cutler stands by the sign of the Gathright Wildlife Management Area, where he was birdwatching

Rupert Cutler Holds a Tree
Dr. Cutler stands holding onto a tree in the woods
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