Postcard Collection, 1905/1980

Location of collection:

Longwood University

Archives and Special Collections

Greenwood Library

Longwood University

401 Redford Street

Farmville, VA 23909

Contact for questions and access:

Email: specialcollections@longwood.edu

Phone: (434) 395-2432

Fax: (434) 395-2453

Web: digitalcommons.longwood.edu/special

Summary

Extent:

150 Photographic Prints

Language:

English .

Background

Scope and content:

Postcards of Longwood and Prince Edward

Biographical / historical:

Postcard was likely sent in relation to fundraising efforts for the Student Building

Custodial history:

This is an artificial collection of postcards that have been organized together over time. Some were orginally donated to the alumni relations office, before being transfered to the archives.

This postcard was donated by Jamie Krogh in 2023

Item was found in an antique shop in Arizona by Lowell Joerg. He sent it to the President in October 2012.

Gift from Rose Gross on 4/20/2004

Processing information:

Transcriptions of text on sent postcards is included in the "General Note"

Related

Separated material:

Postcard is addressed to Constance Rumbaugh so likely part of her collection at one point.

Goes with 167.74

Goes with 167.73

Other descriptive data:

To Mamie West from Fannie "Came back Monday night, and am now hard at work. I certainly did enjoy being in Berkley."

From Helen " Don't you think our school is pretty?"

To Elizabeth from Mildred " the case was the most delicious I'd ever eaten, and so were the apples. Hope you got [home] alright"

To Mary from Mae "How do you like your new school teacher? I like it very much down here. We have about five hundred girls at this school. I hopefully will get along ?? this winter.

To Myrtle from Margaret "Don't you know I haven't seen Ben since my return, I think he must be in love with H.S. C. and can't come over here. I will sure deliver your message when I see him I believe your school is even prettier than ours. Give my love to Mabell and Harry when you write."

To Mrs. Lestourgeon from Ethel " I know you wonder why I have not answered your last letter, but I have been so very sick for the past ten days I couldn't even think of writing. The D. Says I have been threatening with typhoid fever, but he thinks those symptoms are gone now. But I can't lift my head up any yet."

To Bettie "Hello Bettie, what have you been doing with yourself these days? I came up here Sunday and like all right so far. Have you decided to go to north?" On Front "This is the way school ?? to look. It is lots prettier than this is. Give my love to every body. My address is S.N.S. c/o Table no. 24

" Your postal rec'd please explain yourself! Did you get my letters? I am as 'Happy as a flower in May' now." On Front "Don't get lost when you come here"

Sent to Nellie Wilburn, promotional postcard with information on 1910 Summer Session

Sent to Mary McCauley, promotional postcard with information on 1910 Summer Session

" I have been taking some special work here in geography, history, and math. ?? That I like it any better than old Harrisonburg. I am leaving Sat 25th for Manassas Va. Am wondering what you and Miss Landis Are doing do you wer see Miss Baugh. Sincerely Amie Troth"

"I was so glad to hear from you today. I haven't anything special to tell you except that everything is just about the same. I believe I told you in my letter Sunday that I think it will be better for me to stay in Lynchburg when we go home. The ticket is $4.04 one way so it will be $8.08 for you."

"?? Are back in old ? Again. Haven't seen everybody but things are as they were when I left home. Someone can go to Cuba. Write to me. I will write a letter soon. Lots of Love Ida"

"How is Elliston since I left? Like you but would love to see you all. Had a long letter from Lucile yesterday, sure did enjoy it as I was so lonesome. ??

Written on back "'Aunt Molly" I wonder what you are doing of today. I just want to remind you that you have an old friend in Farmville. Lolita wrote me a real nice merry letter, and I wonder if you and Margaret won't do the same. But I know you are too busy for any thing like that. Tell Margaret I would send her a card but this is the last one I have at present, so please be patient. Howe is Mr. Deacon Palmer. "The Birth of the Nation will be here friday and Saturday. How is everybody on Buffalo? How is school getting along? I heard Lelia came around.??

"I am on my way to Boston and stopped near here last night. It's my wish that this card will suggest fond remembrances."

"I went thru this school yesterday afternoon. I've are staying a the hotel right across. Few lovely girls took us thru. We are having a lovely trip - all ?? ??. Sat and will be gone 9 days.

To Eva from Mary "I hope you are keeping ever thing straight at that sweet shop. Guess you had a big vacation. I am enjoying seeing my old friends ?? But miss you good folks. Made 16 jars of grape jelly wenesday and made two visiists in the afternoon. Lots of love to both of you."

To Mother from Mary " I got a nice note from Mrs. Baselone today also letter from grandmother H. The rush schedule is quite a heavy one, but it seems fun. I think I'm caught up now from the weekend and with sleep. I wrote ?? That it would be better not to come becuase we have parties first Sun Pm. I wish you could do me a favor. Remember Sunday the lady Mrs. Downings daughter? that I knew from Keeping ?? here. Well she is in Kappa Delat Sorority that I think I want to be in w/ Noreen, Kathy and Jeanette Bowmen. If you see her Sunda and if the situation is right, maybe you could do something if not, it dosen't really matter. Thank You."

To Susie "Dinner is over - ready for bed. Enjoyed drive - lovely folioage and flowers. Hope to have sun tomorrow. On to Myrtle Beach S.C. tomorrow. ??"

" I think of you often as we enjoy several large ?? Bushes blooming (Rose of ??) There of ?? Are securely growing and ?? Daphne plants rooted. We all hop for rain though!"

"How are you feeling these days? Belive me I had almost as soon be sick as it be up here. Its all work and no play. The old girls gave us a reception last night but it wasn't anything. Please you ?? Write to me for I am dying to be at home. Must go to church."

To Hallie from Winifred "I recived your letter Thursday was glad you all are fairly well. Robert is sending his eye back to get a black one the one he send was brown, and don't want it as long as the one he send. You can send the tomatoes plants if you want too. Hope you all will be home soon will write a letter when I get the things."

"Why don't you write me?? Haven't heard from you in ages. What are you all doing for ammusements now?? Wish I were there I'll see you xmas though! ??"

"How are you and still this hot weather I hope you are getting on O.K. Write offten and ?? Up Monday night left this ?? To a convention ?? Go and I are all alonge now. Do Visit you would hurry and come an' you come and stay with ?? While I go to the ?? Fair"

"How do you think you'd like to study This hot day? It's terrible I must say"

Promotional postcard for Summer School 1911

"Dear Family, Thought I'd let you know what I found out. The hoped for ride to Hampden has definitly fallen out. The Train leaves here at 1:50pm and arrives in Nofo. At 5:30. It is right expensive $6.60. one way or $9.90 round trip. The bus leaves at 2:35 Pm and gets to Richmond at 4:20 and Norfolk at 8:05Pm. The cost is $4.95 one way and 8.95 round trip. I am still trying for a ride with Joanne ?? and Maggie Sullivan. From Mary Alice"

"It was grand seeing you all again. You look so well and happy. Thanks for including me! My Sone and Wife have been here we went to Richmond

Annoncement that Miss Joanne Curnett will present a Harpsicord performance on TV in Norfolk

"We got here a little after 5 o'clock standard time which they use here. Marion got delightful rooms for us. ?? for your friends if they come down with you."

"Dearest family, We arrived home ?? About 3:30 PM with ?? Necessary on the way. ?? The nwent to the ?? Who said it was something oil rather then transmission fluid and they'll work on it tomorrow. Daddy called sweetly and thoughtfully and we told him of our safe arrival. he told us of Bill's toenail and we are sorry yet glad he went to Dr. when he did. Hope Daddy has safe, quick trip and all well there for you all. We both enjoyed every minute there. Thanks for making nice things you sent us back with."

Reservation for Dorm room.

"Dear Miss Elwang, I received this date a copy of the letter of 28 August sent to you by the State Board of Education. My office is reviewing your record and I will advise you at the earliest practicable date as to the additional endorsements n Earth Sciences you desire. Sincerely R. Gilchrist Jr, ??"

"Dear Mrs. LeStourgean, We are looking forward to your presentation at the Alumnae meeting Tues. afternoon. If I can be of any assistance to you before then, please let me know. See you Tues. At 3:00pM! Dot Chappell"

"Dear Susan, Suite phone is disconnected outside on ground floor porch is payphone no. 703-295-8342 Daily 9-1; 2-4:30 we meet in rooms 216 and 217 of Walker Jr. High School at 1562 Dairy Rd. Charllotessville; phone no 703-295-9133. Each night I've read and studied and written long assignments ?? hrs, as no doubt M. A. also does. Know that you too get little or no free time. ?? Charlie wrote. See you on Sunday. Much Love ??"

"Dear Margaret: I am at Farmville once more. I left home last Monday and spent two nights in Vinton then came here. I will have to begin studying next week and I dreaded it. We have such ard studies and the hardest acheis in school. I ?? That you are going to Westminster How do you like? Answer Soon. Mary H"

"My Dear Grace - Don't let "school worring" Keep you too busy to answer my letter. I have been looking for one from you for some time, but all in vain. There is a girl here named Sus Harwood from year Saluda (or ??), says she knows you and Lucille, meet you ath the gray's. When does sister ?? expect to return? Lovingly, Cabell."

"My Dear Grace - I received your letter last week and enjoyed it so much. I certainly do appreciate your giving me that ??, but I hate for you to go to that expense. Shall write a letter as soonas I have time. Affectionately, Cabell

"Hello, Suppose you two are back at work are ?? .We have settled down now to work in earnest. I was frighitened nearly out of my wits yesterday by my teacher fainting in class. I thought she was dead when she fell t the floor, it was ?? .We have a large school here this year, don't know exactly how many but more then every before. With Best Wishes Willie"

"Hello! Your card was recd. Some time ago, and would have ans it before but have been so busy. I was in Rd. Saturday, went down to get my suit and hat. Wish I could have seen you. ?? Was ?? Here yesterday to see me. ??"

Written on the front not mailed " Did Parks, Yates and I ?? Sleep through breakfast and eat toast and coffie here?"

"This is where we meet every morning. It is really very pretty. I haven't forgotten that nice little visit to you all. With Love Mary"

"?? Apperciated your letter so much. She is at home now but still in bed. Expects to get up tomorrow. She has had lots of cramping. You certinly do ?? Around. I can't even keep up with you. ??"

"Heres our new pool before te water was turned in. Am enjoying swimming so much, but as yet I don't get ?? in the deep end very much. Do hope you can go to that "Big Day" ?? The Post ?? Been thinking of you all ?? Love Lucelle C."

"Received the magazine this AM. It is in deed an excellent production, and I have enjoyed reading it so much. Wishing you the happiest Thanksgiving and perfect joys of the season. I am as ever Edid"

This photo is from the ground breaking of the Student Building (French) around 1923

"Dear Mama I got your letter at breakfaast and I had just marked one to you as I went to breakfast. I have to go to music next period, hope I'll average ex on this term's work too. Did anybody there get many valentines? They had a midnight feast here last night. Maggie and ottie haven't gotten their reports back ?? but they got hro on everything I think. Keep my tickets that I sent you becasue I will need them. Lovingly Florence."

Has writing but isn't transcribed

"Certainly was glad to get your postal but the picture of the church mae me homesick. It did look so natural. This is meditation hour and I am laking the time to write letters. It is just snowing away and it does make me so blue. Tell Hazel I am still ?? but that is about all. Tell her to write real soon for she promised to write two letters to my one. Give my love to our mother. Loveingly Roberta."

Written on the back "The Bazar was a success.Cleared 135. We are working hard to complete and pay for our Building. Thanks for the Lovely towel. Best Wishes M. Tabb"

Image in 167.129 and 167.130 are different

Image in 167.129 and 167.130 are different

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Longwood University -- History

Names:

Longwood University

Places:

Farmville (Va.)
Prince Edward County (Va.)