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
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
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.
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
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 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
![Donation of Money Towards the "Bridging the Gap" Campaign](https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/square_thumbnails/9df95342d29b8d851d1ecaa81659a84d.jpg "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"
![Roanoke Greenways "Bridging the Gap"](https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/square_thumbnails/45f39a656b0235955ba0c5bb3fd5f5a2.jpg "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
The Gathright Wildlife Management Area
Dr. Cutler stands by the sign of the Gathright Wildlife Management Area, where he was birdwatching
Roanoke Kiwanis Club Clean Up Day Map
A map of the route that Roanoke Kiwanis Club members took to clean up the Lick Run Greenway
Collection Tree
- Regional History and the Appalachian South
- M. Rupert Cutler Papers (Ms2020-005)