McConnell Library Archives and Special Collections
Douglas Covington Official Papers
RU 2.5
President of Radford University 1995-2005
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- McConnell Library Archives and Special Collections
- Title
- Douglas Covington Official Papers
- ID
- RU 2.5
- Date [bulk]
- Bulk, 1995-2005
- Date [inclusive]
- 1949-2011
- Extent
- 12.0 Linear feet
- Physical Description
- Contains reports, publications, VHS video tapes, and documents.
- Location
- Located in locked compact shelving, level 1.
- Language
- English
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Douglas Covington Official Papers, Radford University Archives, McConnell Library, Radford University, Radford, VA.
Biographical note
A native of Winston-Salem, N.C., Dr. Douglas Covington was President of Radford University from 1995 to 2005. He was a graduate of Central State University and held both Master's and Ph.D. degrees from Ohio State University. Before coming to Radford he was president of Cheyney University in Pennsylvania, the nation's first historically Black educational institution. Covington also served as chancellor at Winston-Salem State University and president of Alabama A&M University. At RU, Covington was awarded tenure jointly in the departments of psychology and special education and the faculty rank of Professor of Psychology and Education. He retired from office in June of 2005.
Arrangement note
Contains official papers of President Douglas Covington during his administration of Radford University. Boxes 1-5 contain materials concerning the Presidency at Radford University including speeches, reports, and other related papers. Box 6 contains the Inauguration Greetings as the 5th President of Radford University. Boxes 7-19 contain materials primarily from before his inauguration at Radford, including Degrees, Letters, Reports, Scrapbooks, Newspaper Clippings, Speeches & Correspondence. Although these boxes also have some material the Covington took with him when he left Radford so some of the material is from 1995-2005.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
McConnell Library Archives and Special Collections
McConnell LibraryPO Box 6881
Radford, Virginia
540-831-5692
archives@radford.edu
Custodial History note
Boxes 1-5 were received from his office after retirement from Radford University. Boxes 7-19 were received from his estate after his death.
Processing Note
Processed by Aaron Spelbring and Gene Hyde, and Andy Bristol Summer 2013.
Collection Inventory
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Box 1: Speeches and event programs |
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Folder 1: Commencement Programs 1994-95 |
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Folder 1-A: Commencement Programs 1996-97 |
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Folder 2: Commencement Programs 1998-99 |
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Folder 3: Commencement Programs 2000-01 |
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Folder 4: Commencement Programs 2002-2004 |
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Folder 4-A: Commencement program script, 2003 |
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Folder 5: Commencement Address - 1995 |
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Folder 6: Fall Convocation speeches - 1995-2003 |
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Folder 7: Founders Day Convocation Programs - 1996-2003 |
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Folder 8: Founders Day Convocation notes, remarks, October 1999 |
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Folder 9: Inauguration address, September 29, 1995 |
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Folder 10: Annual reports, 1995-2000 |
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Box 2: Reports to Board of Visitors |
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Folder 1: Annual Reports, 2001-2002 |
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Folder 2: Reports from the Office of the President - 1995-2000 |
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Folder 3: Presidential Reports to Board of Visitors - 1995-1996 |
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Folder 4: Presidential Reports to Board of Visitors -1997 |
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Folder 5: Presidential Reports to Board of Visitors - 1998 |
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Folder 6: Presidential Reports to Board of Visitors - 1999 |
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Folder 7: Presidential Reports to Board of Visitors - 2000 |
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Folder 8: Presidential Reports to Board of Visitors - 2001 |
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Folder 9: Presidential Reports to Board of Visitors - 2002 |
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Folder 10: Presidential Reports to Board of Visitors -2003 |
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Folder 11: Presidential Reports to Board of Visitors -2004 (missing) |
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Box 3: Restructuring and other reports |
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Folder 1: RU Restructuring Plan Progress Report, October 1995 |
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Folder 2: RU Restructuring Plan Progress Report, October 1996 |
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Folder 3: RU Restructuring Plan Progress Report, October 1997 |
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Folder 4: Reports - Strategic Plan, October 1996 |
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Folder 5: Administrative Organizational Chart, August 1997 |
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Folder 6: Biographical Material |
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Folder 7: Inaugural Program |
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Folder 8: Memos, University Strategic Plan forum, November 2000 |
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Folder 9: Naming Ceremony, Cook Hall, November 1999 |
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Folder 10: Memorial service program for Beatrice Covington, March 2005 |
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Additional material: 2 copies of "Voices: Four Students, Four Stories," promotional videotape for RU. VHS. |
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Box 4: Various Publications and Materials |
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Folder 1: Admissions 1998-99 |
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Folder 2: RU News, April 1997 |
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Folder 3: Commencement Address, 1997 |
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Folder 4: Class schedules, 1990s |
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Folder 5: RU flyers and pamphlets |
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Folder 6: Heritage Newsletter |
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Folder 7: Assorted newsletters |
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Folder 8: Informational flyers |
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Folder 9: Various reports |
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Box 5: Reports and publications |
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Folder 1: Various reports and publications |
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Folder 2: Sports publications |
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Folder 3: Greetings, invitations, and events |
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Folder 4: Gaelic- RU Literary Arts Magazine - 7 issues |
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Folder 5: 1999 reports on grants, contracts, and foundation scholarships |
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Folder 6: Graduate School information |
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Folder 7: College of Fine Arts information |
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Folder 8: Dedication ceremonies |
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Folder 9: Assorted Presidential Office memos, etc. |
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Box 6: Inauguration Correspondence and Materials |
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Box 7: Honorary Degrees, Strategic Plans, and Reports |
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Folder 1: Honorary Awards and Degrees |
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Folder 2: Honorary Greetings as President of Cheyney University |
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Folder 3: Guest Registry at Hickory Hill |
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Folder 4: A Shared Commitment To Excellence - A Strategic Plan - 1997 & 2003 |
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Folder 5: Business Technology Park |
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Folder 6: Annual Reports 1987, 1995-1996, 2003-2004 |
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Folder 7: A Celebration of the Lives of Bea and Dr. Douglas Covington |
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Folder 8: A Living Legend - Cheyney University - includes: Book, Clippings & Papers |
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Folder 9: Letters from the Governor |
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Folder 10: Covington Center Plans |
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Folder 11: Building A Legacy - May 13, 2006 |
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Box 8: Inauguration Greetings, Speeches, Newspaper Clippings & Correspondence |
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Folder 1: Inauguration Greetings & Celebrations |
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Folder 2: Radford University Correspondence |
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Folder 3: Covington - Newspaper Clippings |
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Folder 4: Miscellaneous brochures |
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Folder 5: Resignation Letter to Cheyney University - Includes Resignation Speech |
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Folder 6: Virginia Business - Higher Education Council - November 13, 2001 |
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Folder 7: Shelby State Community College Annual Report 1989-1990 |
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Folder 8: RU Appalachian Regional Studies Center - Master Plan - June 15, 1993 |
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Folder 9: brochure - A Guide to Radford University - Circa 2000 |
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Folder 10: The Highlander Family Newsletter - Message From the President - Fall 2001 |
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Folder 11: Deferred Compensation Agreement 2002-2005 |
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Folder 12: Resignation from the Office of President of Radford University |
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Folder 13: Miscellaneous Speeches |
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Folder 14: Miscellaneous Correspondence |
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Folder 15: RU Magazine - Summer 2002 |
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Folder 16: Last Will & Testament of Helon H. Covington |
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Box 9: Business Plans, Speeches & Papers |
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Folder 1: Oath of Office at WSSU |
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Folder 2: President Emeritus at Radford University |
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Folder 3: Wellington Exempted Village School Commencement - May 29, 1953 |
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Folder 4: Bea's Commencement from Central State College - June 8, 1958 at 5:00 |
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Folder 5: Alabama A & M University Summer Commencement - July 24, 1987 at 10:30 |
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Folder 6: Official Sponsored Programs - Cheyney University - October 11, 1994 |
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Folder 7: Senate Joint Resolution No. 299 - January 20, 2005 |
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Folder 8: Equal Employment Opportunity and Equal Access At Radford University - April 22, 2003 |
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Folder 9: The RU Strategic Plan - Biennial Update for 2000-2002 - April 1999 |
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Folder 10: Professional Organizational Speeches |
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Folder 11: Virginia Retirement System |
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Folder 12: Radford University's Goals and Performance Objectives 2005 - February 15, 2000 |
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Folder 13: Personal Poems & Documents |
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Folder 14: Strategic Plan Renewal Process |
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Folder 15: Radford University Capital and Major Projects |
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Folder 16: Academic Affairs Business Plan for the RU-WTO - October 15, 2002 |
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Folder 17: Radford University Business Industry Council - 1996 |
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Folder 18: The RU Solution |
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Folder 19: College of Information Science & Technology Accomplishments to Date - August 28, 2001 |
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Folder 20: Chancellor's Annual Report - Winston-Salem State University -- 1982-1983 |
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Folder 21: Cheyney Spirit Vol. 1, No. 1 - Summer 1993 |
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Folder 22: 75 Anniversary - The Alabama A & M College booklet |
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Folder 23: Faulkner University October 18, 2001 |
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Box 10: Speeches and Papers |
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Folder 1: Inauguration Speeches |
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Folder 2: Black History Month Celebrations |
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Folder 3: AAMU Budget Request 1986-1987 |
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Folder 4: Miscellaneous Speeches |
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Box 11: Inauguration Greetings, Correspondence, Speeches & Papers |
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Folder 1: Alabama A & M University Inauguration Greetings & Congratulations |
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Folder 2: Winston-Salem State University General Correspondence |
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Folder 3: Alabama A & M University General Correspondence |
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Folder 4: WSSU Speeches |
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Folder 5: Tuskegee Institute Speeches |
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Folder 6: AAMU Speeches |
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Folder 7: Cheyney University Speeches |
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Folder 8: Miscellaneous Speeches & Papers |
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Folder 9: Faculty & Professional Staff Speeches |
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Folder 10: Speech Materials |
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Folder 11: Miscellaneous Speeches & Correspondences Regarding Speeches |
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Folder 12: Dedication Speeches |
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Folder 13: Douglas Covington - Resume |
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Box 12: Speeches, Newspaper Clippings, Magazines, Reports & other papers |
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Folder 1: Funeral Speeches |
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Folder 2: President's Pipeline Magazine |
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Folder 3: Covington Clippings |
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Folder 4: The Inauguration of Douglas Covington at Radford University - September 29, 1995 |
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Folder 5: Installation Address at Cheyney University - April 30, 1993 |
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Folder 6: Annual Reports 1996-2003 |
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Folder 7: RU History Book |
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Folder 8: RU Magazine - Rising High - December 1999 |
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Folder 9: Convocation Speeches |
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Folder 10: Miscellaneous |
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Box 13: Newspaper Clippings, Speeches, Correspondence, and other Papers |
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Folder 1: University Advancement |
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Folder 2: Important Speech Notes |
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Folder 3: RU Magazine - Centers of Excellence - Winter 2003 |
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Folder 4: FNB Corporation - Audit Committee Meeting - March 23, 2005 |
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Folder 5: RU Magazine - Best of Both Worlds - Circa 2000 |
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Folder 6: Student Speeches |
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Folder 7: Big South Conference Membership Committee Meeting |
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Folder 8: BBQ - Hickory Hill - Friday July 21, 1995 at 6:00 PM |
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Folder 9: Admissions Open House - November 12, 1994 |
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Folder 10: Correspondence |
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Folder 11: Correspondence - including becoming President at Alabama A & M University |
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Folder 12: Inauguration Greetings as Chancellor of WSSU |
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Folder 13: Newspaper Clippings following the Resignation of Donald Dedmon to the Inauguration of Douglas Covington |
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Folder 14: Personal & Confidential Letters - 1995 |
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Folder 15: Annual Reports 1999-2001 |
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Box 14: Speeches, Newspaper Clippings & Correspondence |
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Folder 1: Men's Day Address - July 21, 1985 |
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Folder 2: Faculty & Staff Speeches |
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Folder 3: Board of Visitors Evaluation Controversy |
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Folder 4: Succeed in Spite of Yourself - Quotes For Speeches and General Talks |
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Folder 5: The Philadelphia Tribune - March 14, 1995 |
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Folder 6: RU Calendar of Events 2003-2004 |
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Folder 7: Correspondence while at E & H |
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Folder 8: Douglas Covington Miscellaneous |
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Box 15: Speeches, Reports & Letters |
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Folder 1: College of Information Science and Technology |
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Folder 2: Waldron College of Health and Human Service |
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Folder 3: Decade Report 1995-2005 |
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Folder 4: Clippings and other papers |
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Folder 5: Speeches |
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Folder 6: Tenure - Alabama A & M University |
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Folder 7: Personal Letters 1997-2003 |
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Folder 8: Alumni Speeches and Other Papers |
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Box 16: Degrees, Speeches, Reports & Business Plans |
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Folder 1: Master's Degree Thesis at Ohio State University |
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Folder 2: Commencement Booklets 1998-2002 |
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Folder 3: Covington Center Celebration - November 15, 2008 |
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Folder 4: RU - Saint Alban's Initiative - September 21, 2000 |
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Folder 5: RU Fact Book 2002 |
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Folder 6: RU Restructuring Plan - Revised July 1, 1995 - Edited and Updated September 13, 1995 |
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Folder 7: RU Financial Overview - August 2004 |
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Folder 8: RU's Budget Process - August 2004 |
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Folder 9: RU Goals Final Report - Fall 2003-fall 2004 |
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Folder 10: RU Report on Capital Projects to Dr. Douglas Covington - May 24, 2001 |
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Box 17: Scrapbook & other Miscellaneous Photos |
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Folder 1: Hawaiian Luau - August 9, 1996 - Hickory Hill Photos |
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Folder 2: Holiday Celebration for RU Faculty/ Staff at President's Home (Hickory Hill) - December 5, 1996 - Photos |
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Folder 3: Danville Community College - June 9, 1997 |
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Folder 4: Roanoke Valley Graduation |
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Folder 5: Quest June 6, 1997 |
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Folder 6: Western Round-up August 20,1997 - SELU Photos |
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Folder 7: RU Highlander Picnic - August 1997 Photos |
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Folder 8: Orlando Terrell Haroling - June 16, 1997 |
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Folder 9: Opening for SELU Conservatory |
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Folder 10: Dottie Turns 50! - June 29,1997 |
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Folder 11: Wytheville Community College Commencement Photos/ Letter |
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Folder 12: Quest Assistant's Dinner at Hickory Hill - August 1997 |
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Folder 13: RU Spring Commencement 1997 |
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Folder 14: McGuffy Hall Ribbon-cutting ceremony |
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Folder 15: Winter Commencement 1997 |
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Folder 16: International Trade Commission - March 1998 |
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Folder 17: TAP/RU Agreement - March 1998 |
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Folder 18: Dorothy Gillespie, Dr. Douglas Covington, and Steve Arbury - New York, April 1998 |
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Folder 19: Executive-in-Residence Covington + Mr. Tom Wynne April 1, 1998 |
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Folder 20: Chia Min Chen + Ashford International |
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Folder 21: Patrick Henry Community College Graduation Ceremony - May 13, 1998 |
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Folder 22: Board of Visitors Spring Commencement - May 1998 |
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Folder 23: RU Faculty/ Staff Dinner - August 29,1998 |
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Folder 24: Board of Visitors Retreat - Nov. 9, 1998 - SELU |
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Folder 25: Appalachian Regional Studies Center - February 1999 |
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Folder 26: Board of Visitors - February 1999 |
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Folder 27: Scottish Rite Luncheon - Hickory Hill - June 1999 |
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Folder 28: Board of Visitors - August 1999 |
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Folder 29: Birthdays 1999 |
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Folder 30: President's Fall Convocation - August 1999 |
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Folder 31: Cook Hall Naming Ceremony - November 1999 |
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Folder 32: Miscellaneous photos 1992-1999 |
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Folder 33: Miscellaneous Notes |
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Folder 34: George Allen - Summer 2000 |
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Folder 35: Riverlawn Elementary February 2001 |
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Folder 36: Additional Miscellaneous photos |
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Folder 37: Young Douglas Covington |
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Folder 38: Unidentified Photo |
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Box 18: Letters, Business Plans, Celebrations, Newspaper Clippings, booklets & Photos |
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Folder 2: WSSU Board of Trustees Meeting - August 24, 1977 |
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Folder 3: 76th Birthday Celebration - 2011 |
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Folder 4: RU Strategic Plan 2007-2017 |
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Folder 5: Overview of Capital Projects at Radford University - February 28, 2003 |
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Folder 6: CD - RU Commencement - Spring 2004 |
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Folder 7: Alabama A & M University - Reach for the Best brochure - includes drawing of President's House & letter to the Governor |
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Folder 8: Student Appreciation |
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Folder 9: Remembrances - Present by Dorothy Gillespie - May 6, 2005 |
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Folder 10: Zion City, Illinois - booklet |
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Folder 11: Scrapbook memento of SELU and the dedication of the Year of Corn and Culture - 1996-1997 |
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Folder 12: Wytheville Community College Commencement - May 9, 2008 - Speech |
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Folder 13: Radford University Heritage Newsletter - Vol. 7, No. 1 - November 2005 |
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Folder 14: The H. Douglas and Beatrice M. Covington Endowed Scholarship in the Performing Arts |
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Folder 1: Letters from the Governor - 2005 |
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Folder 15: Employment Agreement at RU |
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Folder 16: Wellington High School Alumni Association - 2003 Edition |
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Folder 17: RU 1996-1997 Annual Report - Executive Summary |
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Folder 18: Tuskegee Institute Centennial Celebration - booklets |
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Folder 19: Governor Gilmore's "21st Century Higher Education Bond Initiative" |
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Folder 20: Newsclipping address to students - March 20, 1995 |
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Folder 21: Stringer Genealogy |
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Folder 22: Birth Certificate |
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Folder 23: Marriage Vows |
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Folder 24: Bea Covington's Passport |
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Box 19: Speeches, Correspondence & Letters |
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Folder 1: Community Organizations Speeches - First of two folders |
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Folder 2: Community Organizations Speeches - Second of two folders |
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Folder 3: Miscellaneous Speeches |
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Folder 4: Miscellaneous Correspondence |
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Folder 5: Miscellaneous Letters |
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Box 20: Commemorative Plaques & Scrapbook |
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Box 21: Commemorative Plagues, Key to the City & Presidential Medal |
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