Rick Boucher Papers (Ms2021-048)

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 Tree

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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…
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Statement given by Boucher about the introduction of a bill to create compulsory license rules for media
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Statement given by Boucher about proposed modifications to patent length
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Statement given by Boucher about the creation of a commission to help develop the region
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Statement given by Boucher about developing ecological tourism in the region
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Statement given by Boucher about developing electronic spaces for community members
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Statement given by Boucher on the use of advanced electricity metering for consumers
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A statement given by Boucher in support of fair use exemptions to copyright law
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A statement given by Boucher about the possibility of importing waste from other states
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A marked up draft of a statement given by Boucher announcing the building of a new federal prison in Lee County
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Statement given by Boucher about the building of the Whitetop Station
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Statement given by Boucher about funding the construction of the Fisher Peak Center
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Statement given by Boucher about the Smart Road at Virginia Tech
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Statement given by Boucher showing his support for electric utilities being allowed on the internet
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Statement given by Boucher about the Internet and future of communication
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Statement given by Boucher on the status of copyright protections in the United States
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Statement given by Boucher about a new telemedicine project in Southwest Virginia
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Statement given by Boucher about federal money to open a public radio station at Clinch Valley College
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Statement given by Boucher in Smyth County announcing a new manufacturing plant coming to the area
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Speech given by Boucher to a veterinary school
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Boucher meets with residents of Floyd County
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Boucher reviews a plan for C and P Telephone with Hugh Stallard during a Showcasing Southwest Virginia visit in Pulaski
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Boucher speaks with tobacco farmers on a visit
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Boucher talks to a coal miner on a visit
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Boucher talks to farmers
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Boucher stands at a podium, giving a speech
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Boucher talking with two other men
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Boucher stands in a parking lot with Danny Bird
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Boucher shakes hands with a shop owner in Washington County
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Boucher stands near his seated mother, Dorothy Boucher
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Boucher campaigning in Smyth County
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Boucher speaks to Warner Lambert about land use plans
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Boucher speaks to a group of people from the Powell Valley Electric Co-Op
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Boucher visits a factory
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Boucher gives a speech while Andrew Pickens Miller sits nearby
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Boucher speaks at a press conference
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Boucher talks with Madison Marye, who is sitting on a tractor
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Boucher speaks to two men during his State Senate campaign
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Boucher speaks to a man during his State Senate campaign
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Boucher speaks to a man during his State Senate campaign
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Boucher speaks with a woman as part of his State Senate Campaign
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Boucher talks to residents after a town meeting
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Boucher talks to residents during a town meeting
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A photo of a groundbreaking attended by Boucher
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Boucher gives a speech as part of a campaign
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Boucher speaks with Congressman Bonior
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A photo of Boucher taken while campaigning for State Senate
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Boucher speaks with a couple in a school classroom
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Boucher shakes hands with a man while campaigning for State Senate
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Boucher stands with an older man while campaigning for State Senate

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