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Ephemeral Materials, 1939 - 1945

 File — Box: 1
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

This subseries containes unique items of the time period that distinguish it from other eras. Some interesting items of note include candy wrappers with U.S. army propaganda, an assortment of pro U.S. booklets in various languages, shoe lace packaging depicting the hanging of Hitler and Mossolini, and a hitler/Tojo pin cushion.

Dates: Other: 1939 - 1945

Correspondence, 1963 - 1984

 Sub-Series — Box: 1, Folder: 1-16
Scope and Contents

This subseries concerns Riegel's correspondence during his travels in Eastern Europe and focuses primarily on upcoming european film festivals and catching up with friend and acquaintences while abroad.

Dates: Other: 1963 - 1984

Domestic, 1946 - 1984

 Sub-Series — Box: 1, Folder: 17-33
Scope and Contents

Items in this subseries focus on the US in relation to Riegel's travel after World War II. some items of note include maps of San Francisco, CA and Madison, WI, assorted brochures from various city centers, and a couple of sketches.

Dates: Other: 1946 - 1984

Correspondence, 1950 - 1952

 Sub-Series — Box: 1, Folder: 23-61
Scope and Contents

Correspondents with Riegel in regards to his Belgium study often focused on the study's contents, findings, and were curious about its implications. Riegel corresponded with approximately 70 different individuals and wrote often to his family while in Belgium.

Dates: Other: 1950 - 1952

Notes, 1950 - 1952

 Sub-Series — Box: 1, Folder: 68-69
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Riegel conducted a study surveying belgians who participated in an educational exchange program with the United States, trying to answer whether educational exchange programs affect the participant's perception of the country they visited in the long term. This subseries contains materials related to that study including questionnaires, correspondents, data on participants, and publications.

Dates: Other: 1950 - 1952

Finances, 1950 - 1952

 Sub-Series — Box: 1, Folder: 62-67
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Riegel conducted a study surveying belgians who participated in an educational exchange program with the United States, trying to answer whether educational exchange programs affect the participant's perception of the country they visited in the long term. This subseries contains materials related to that study including questionnaires, correspondents, data on participants, and publications.

Dates: Other: 1950 - 1952

Accreditation, 1941 - 1964

 Sub-Series — Box: 1, Folder: 1-11
Scope and Contents As the department chair of Washington and Lee University's Journalism department, Riegel was responsible for its accreditation. This subseries consists of documents related to the accreditation status of Washington and Lee's Journalism department. The main agencies that Riegel worked with were the American Council on Education for Journalism, the American Association of Educators in Journalism, and the Association for Education in Journalism. Items are organized by year within each...
Dates: Other: 1941 - 1964

Lecture Notes: Russia, 1932 - 1974

 File — Box: 1
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: The Psychological Warfare and Propaganda course covered how the media has been used to sway public opinion in a variety of settings. Students examined the methods the military, governments, intelligence agencies, international U.S. broadcasts, and other sources used in an attempt to persuade others to support their goals and causes. Items in ths subseries consist of student work on a couple of projects including a mock propaganda piece by Philippe Labro, course syllabi, class handouts and...
Dates: Other: 1932 - 1974

Autobiography, 1982 - 1996

 Sub-Series — Box: 1, Folder: 1-12
Scope and Contents

This subseries contains the most up-to-date version of Riegel's unpublished autobiography.

Dates: Other: 1982 - 1996

Correspondence, 1982 - 1996

 Sub-Series — Box: 1, Folder: 13-21
Scope and Contents

Correspondence in this subseries focuses on revisions of Riegel's memoirs and requests for information for Riegel to use in his writing.

Dates: Other: 1982 - 1996

Correspondence, 1962 - 1974

 Sub-Series — Box: 1, Folder: 1-8
Scope and Contents

Riegel discussed with over thirty correspondents over matters related to Communications Satellites and his academic article discussing the political barriers to satellite usage. Most correspondents provide suggestions to Riegel's article or explain how an academic journal they're associated with plans to use or not use his article.

Dates: Other: 1962 - 1974

Press Releases, 1962 - 1974

 Sub-Series — Box: 1, Folder: 11-16
Scope and Contents

Press releases in this subseries mostly come from the COMSAT, INTELSAT, and TELESAT corporations. These press releases give reports on the developments in the satellite industry, and the changes in stock values for these companies' shareholders.

Dates: Other: 1962 - 1974

Publications, 1962 - 1974

 Sub-Series — Box: 1, Folder: 17-31
Scope and Contents

Items in this subseries relate to pulbications from various sources refering to communications satellites. Items of note include: a Thesis titled, "Defense Department's usage of Communications Satellites" by Maurice Fliess from West Virginia University, annual COMSAT publications, and a Canadian publication on the ᐊᓂᒃ ("anik" or little brother)satellite by TELESAT.

Dates: Other: 1962 - 1974

Virginia Politics, 1974 - 1982

 Series — Box: 1, Folder: 1-26
Scope and Contents

Items in this series relate to Virginia Democratic Politics from the early 1970s to the early 1980s. Riegel was a member of the Rockbridge County Democratic Committee and attended the Virginia State Democratic Convention. His records include political correspondence between congressman Olin, delegate Davis, other local candidates, and party members.

Dates: Usage: 1974 - 1982

Alice Rabe, 1974 - 1982

 Sub-Series — Box: 1, Folder: 1-3
Scope and Contents

Alice Rabe was a candidate for the Virginia House of Delegates seat representing Rockbridge County, Lexington, Buena Vista, Bedford County and the city of Bedford. Riegel gave advice and support for Alice in her campaign. Items in this subseries consist of correspondence between Riegel and Rabe, campaign materials, such as planned ads, and clippings relevant to the campaign.

Dates: Other: 1974 - 1982

Cadwell Butler, 1974 - 1982

 Sub-Series — Box: 1, Folder: 4-6
Scope and Contents

Congressman Butler represented Virginia's 6th Congressional District. Within this subseries is a series of correspondence mostly from Riegel on various political topics. Most of Butler's correspondence consists of his periodic newsletters to his constituents.

Dates: Other: 1974 - 1982

Campaign Items, 1974 - 1982

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 7
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Items in this series relate to Virginia Democratic Politics from the early 1970s to the early 1980s. Riegel was a member of the Rockbridge County Democratic Committee and attended the Virginia State Democratic Convention. His records include political correspondence between congressman Olin, delegate Davis, other local candidates, and party members.

Dates: Other: 1974 - 1982

Campaign Reports, 1974 - 1982

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 8
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Items in this series relate to Virginia Democratic Politics from the early 1970s to the early 1980s. Riegel was a member of the Rockbridge County Democratic Committee and attended the Virginia State Democratic Convention. His records include political correspondence between congressman Olin, delegate Davis, other local candidates, and party members.

Dates: Other: 1974 - 1982

Correspondence, 1974 - 1982

 Sub-Series — Box: 1, Folder: 9-14
Scope and Contents

Riegel's political correspondence within Virginia consists of over 20 correspondents, primarily on the topic of campaigns and elections. Some correspondents include former House of Delegates member Jim Davis, Delegate candidate Sprong, and democratic party officials.

Dates: Other: 1974 - 1982

Henry Howell, 1974 - 1982

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 15
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Items in this series relate to Virginia Democratic Politics from the early 1970s to the early 1980s. Riegel was a member of the Rockbridge County Democratic Committee and attended the Virginia State Democratic Convention. His records include political correspondence between congressman Olin, delegate Davis, other local candidates, and party members.

Dates: Other: 1974 - 1982

Jim Davis, 1974 - 1982

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 16
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Items in this series relate to Virginia Democratic Politics from the early 1970s to the early 1980s. Riegel was a member of the Rockbridge County Democratic Committee and attended the Virginia State Democratic Convention. His records include political correspondence between congressman Olin, delegate Davis, other local candidates, and party members.

Dates: Other: 1974 - 1982

Jim Olin, 1974 - 1982

 Sub-Series — Box: 1, Folder: 17-21
Scope and Contents

Jim Olin was the congressional representative of Virginia's 6th district after Cadwell Butler. This subseries consists of correspondence between Riegel and the Congressman. The main topics discussed are funding for the "MX Missle" and issues over Olin's congressional fundraising operation in the mid to late 1980s.

Dates: Other: 1974 - 1982

National and State Democratic Committees, 1974 - 1982

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 22
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Items in this series relate to Virginia Democratic Politics from the early 1970s to the early 1980s. Riegel was a member of the Rockbridge County Democratic Committee and attended the Virginia State Democratic Convention. His records include political correspondence between congressman Olin, delegate Davis, other local candidates, and party members.

Dates: Other: 1974 - 1982

Newspaper Clippings, 1974 - 1982

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 23
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Items in this series relate to Virginia Democratic Politics from the early 1970s to the early 1980s. Riegel was a member of the Rockbridge County Democratic Committee and attended the Virginia State Democratic Convention. His records include political correspondence between congressman Olin, delegate Davis, other local candidates, and party members.

Dates: Other: 1974 - 1982

Rockbridge County Democratic Committee, 1974 - 1982

 Sub-Series — Box: 1, Folder: 24-26
Scope and Contents

This subseries consists of correspondence by county democratic officials to local democratic party members concerning campaign actions and fundraising. Riegel was a member of the Rockbridge County Democratic Committee.

Dates: Other: 1974 - 1982