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
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Young Women's Christian Association Records and Scrapbook Collection 6.85 Linear Feet 1 legal-sized archival box, 5 archival flat boxes, 1 archival photograph binder

Young Women's Christian Association

This collection contains scrapbooks, ledgers, slides, photographs, and documents created by Longwood's chapter of the YWCA between 1898 and 1973. The scrapbooks vary in condition and size, and contain newspaper clippings, photographs, and drawings. The ledgers contains the minutes of meetings held from 1909-1919 and 1955 to 1962, as well as a roll of the members for each term. The collection also includes photographs and slides of group activities including Freshman Commission, Religious Emphasis Week, food drives, and conferences.

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