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…

Bankruptcy Reform Bill Remarks
Handwritten remarks given by Boucher at the introduction of the 1999 Bankruptcy Reform Bill

Compulsory License Bill Statement
Statement given by Boucher about the introduction of a bill to create compulsory license rules for media

Copyright Statement
Statement given by Boucher about proposed modifications to patent length

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

Class Action Law Reform Statement
Handwritten statement given by Boucher on the House Floor about changes to Class Action Law

Blacksburg Electronic Village Statement
Statement given by Boucher about developing electronic spaces for community members

Media Institute Agenda Speech
Handwritten speech given by Boucher about the future of media

Satelite Home Viewer Act Speech
Handwritten speech given by Boucher about consumer satelite dish service

Local Into Local Speech
Handwritten speech given by Boucher about access to cable in homes

Digital TV Transition Speech
Handwritten speech given by Boucher at CEA about the switchover from analog to digital TV

Broadband Plan Hearing Speech
Handwritten speech given by Boucher about a proposed plan for broadband internet

Plug and Play Speech
Speech given by Boucher about the necessity for cable box installation to be simplified

Fiber to the Home Speech
Handwritten speech given by Boucher about a program intended to bring fiber optic lines to Southwest Virginia homes

Rules for Telecommunication Companies Speech
Handwritten speech given by Boucher outlining rules that telecommunications companies must follow

Advanced Metering Statement
Statement given by Boucher on the use of advanced electricity metering for consumers

Fair Use and the DMCA Remarks
Handwritten remarks given by Boucher about the effects of the Digital Millenium Copyright Act on fair use

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

Energy Summit Speech
Handwritten speech given by Boucher at a summit on energy sources

EEI Conference Speech
Handwritten speech given by Boucher at an EEI Conference

ERRI Speech
Handwritten speech given by Boucher about ERRI

Digital Fair Use Statement
Marked up statement given by Boucher about fair use in digital media

Fair Use Speech
A marked up copy of a speech given by Boucher about the fair use exception to copyright law

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

Smart Road Statement
Statement given by Boucher about the Smart Road at Virginia Tech

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

Veterinary School Speech
Speech given by Boucher to a veterinary school

Boucher and Constituent
Boucher meets with residents of Floyd County

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

Tobacco Farmers
Boucher speaks with tobacco farmers on a visit

Coal Miner
Boucher talks to a coal miner on a visit

Discussion of Agriculture Issues
Boucher talks to farmers

Boucher Gives a Speech
Boucher stands at a podium, giving a speech

Boucher Listening
Boucher talking with two other men

Boucher and Danny Bird
Boucher stands in a parking lot with Danny Bird

Boucher Campaigns
Boucher shakes hands with a shop owner in Washington County

Boucher and Mother
Boucher stands near his seated mother, Dorothy Boucher

Boucher Campaigns
Boucher campaigning in Smyth County

Planning Meeting
Boucher speaks to Warner Lambert about land use plans

Boucher with Electric Co-Op
Boucher speaks to a group of people from the Powell Valley Electric Co-Op

Western Factory Visit
Boucher visits a factory
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