Collections : [Longwood University]

Longwood University

Archives and Special Collections
Greenwood Library
Longwood University
401 Redford Street
Farmville, VA 23909
Primary Collecting Areas:
University Archives, Public Education, Prince Edward County and Local History, Civil Rights in Education.
Description:

The Greenwood Library Archives and Special Collections collects and makes accessible records of historical importance to the university, region, and state. We celebrate curiosity and encourage the exploration of new ideas by engaging with our unique collections.

The Greenwood Library Archives and Special Collections serve as the repository for the Farmville Prince Edward County Historical Society and the Moton Museum.

Phone: (434) 395-2432
Fax: (434) 395-2453
Start Over Repository Longwood University Level Collection

Longwood Athletics 8.6 Linear Feet 16 half legal size banker boxes

This is a collection of print materials such as: schedules, game/player stats, weekly game reports/announcements, rosters, promotional materials, job announcements, recruitment announcements, athletic department announcements, and season programs. These document all athletics-related activities and events from 1976-1977 through 2016-2017.

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Longwood Blueprints and Building Plans 48 Linear Feet oversize blueprints in 17 flat file drawers

Longwood University. Campus Planning and Construction

Collection includes blueprints and building plans for Longwood buildings that have been renovated or are no longer on campus. These are the historical blueprints for these buildings and do not reflect the current layout or structure of buildings. Buildings included French, Swimming Pool, Moss (Curry), Johns (Frazier), Jarman, Crafts House, Training School (Hiner), Wynne Training School, Grainger, Rotunda, Stubbs, Wheeler, Cox.

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Longwood College Mace 1 Object Mace is displayed in case in Greenwood Library Atrium 2 Folder

Collection includes the college mace as well as paperwork detailing the mace's design process and purchase.

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Longwood Construction Files 1 Linear Feet 2 legal size hollinger

The collection inclues documents related to the construction of buildings at Longwood Collge including, correspondence, reports, contracts, and payroll documents.

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Longwood House Collection 1.0 Linear Feet 2 letter-sized Hollinger boxes

The materials in this collection pertain to the history and contents of the Longwood House as well as information related to the upkeep of the house by Longwood University. Additionally, there is information related to events that took place at the Longwood House after it was acquired by the university.

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Longwood University Ceremonial Pen .75 Linear Feet 1 archival flat box

Longwood University

This collection consists of (2) programs from the university designation signing ceremony (1) invitation/RSVP card for the ceremony, and the pen, handcrafted by Kevin John Meadowcroft and used by Governor Warner at the ceremony.

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Lottie West Scrapbook .90 Linear Feet 1 archival flat box

West, Lottie Belle.

The scrapbook in this collection, which dates from 1918 to 1919, contains handwritten notes, ephemera, photographs, and other memorabilia from Lottie West's initial period of time at the school. Additionally, the collection contains other pieces of ephemera that were likely previously affixed to pages in the scrapbook. Lastly, this collection includes correspondence that dates from 1918 to 1919 and 1937.

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Louisa Brown Glassell Scrapbook 1.0 Linear Feet 1 archival flat box

Glassell, Louisa Brown.

The scrapbook in this collection, which dates from 1916-1918, documents Louisa Brown Glassell's time at the State Female Normal School.

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Louise Doyle Scrapbook 1.75 Linear Feet 1 archival flat box and 1 archival photograph binder

Doyle, Louise.

This collection, which dates from 1920 to 1937, consists of Louise Doyle's students records, ephemera (1) portrait photograph, and a scrapbook which documents her initial time at Longwood from 1920 to 1921.

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