LU_131Dr. Ruth Meese Photograph CollectionLU.131Benedict ChatelainGreenwood Library Archives and Special Collections

2018-02-13

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This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2023-08-07 13:51:47 -0400.Description is written in: English, Latin script.Describing Archives: A Content Standard Greenwood Library Archives and Special Collections Dr. Ruth Meese Photograph Collection Meese, Ruth. LU.131 .65 Linear Feet 1 legal-sized archival box 1988-2015 English . 01 of 01 Oversize Folder Restrictions on Access

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 Biographical sketch

Dr. Ruth Meese was on the faculty at Longwood University from 1988-2016 where she served as a Professor of Special Education. She received her B.S. from the University of Maryland, a Master's in Education from Ohio University, and her Ph.D. from the University of Virginia. She developed the special education program at Longwood University and was instrumental in transitioning the four-year program into a five-year program in which students first earn a bachelor's degree and then a master's degree. She served as the Ranson Professor of Education from 2005-2008. During her tenure, she helped to develop the Speech, Hearing, and Learning Services program at Longwood University. Dr. Meese also launched the SPED Partnership with Prince Edward County Elementary School and in 2015 expanded the program to include Buckingham Primary and Buckingham Elementary schools. She is the author of five books and numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals and was the recipient of the Fuqua Excellence in Teaching Award (1999 and 2002) and the Maria Bristow Starke Faculty Excellence Award (1997).

 Ownership and Custodial History

This collection was donated to the Greenwood Library Archives by Dr. Ruth Meese upon her retirement from the university in 2016.

 Scope and content

This collection consists of 31 photographs and 1 plaque each representing a graduating class (1988-2015) from the SPED program at Longwood University. The majority of these are inscribed by the graduating students, with some including messages to Dr. Meese.

 Special education -- Study and teaching. Meese, Ruth. 2 Photographic PrintsClass of 198901 of 01Wooden Plaque with photograph1 Photographic PrintsWooden plaque with color photograph9"x12"Class of 199001 of 01General

Plaque inscribed, "Presented to Dr. Ruth Meese in Appreciation For Your Love and Support, Longwood Special Ed. 1990." Additionally, stuck under the border of plaque are: (1) handwritten note and (6) wallet-sized color photographs.

1 Photographic PrintsColor photographClass of 199101 of 01General

Inscribed with student names along matting

1 Photographic PrintsColor photographClass of 199201 of 012 Photographic PrintsColor photographClass of 199301 of 01General

Inscribed "We Did It, Finally! '92."

1 Photographic PrintsPainted frame, back of frame includes student names7.5"x9.5"Class of 199401 of 01General

Inscribed, "Class of 1994."

1 Photographic PrintsColor photographClass of 199501 of 01General

Included is a laminated paper cut-out apple that states on one side, "Master's Degree, Special Education, Longwood College, May 13, 1995;" opposite side states, "Class of '95" and lists student names alphabetically

1 Photographic PrintsColor photographClass of 199601 of 011 Photographic PrintsColor photographClass of 199701 of 011 Photographic PrintsFramed photograph, attached on bottom, right-hand corner of frame is a painted wooden heart that says "'98."7.5"x9.5"Class of 199801 of 01General

Written on the back border of frame are student names.

1 Photographic PrintsColor photographFall 199801 of 01General

Inscribed along matting with student names.

1 Photographic PrintsColor photographSpring 199801 of 01General

Inscribed along matting with student names.

1 Photographic PrintsColor photographClass of 200001 of 01General

Inscribed along top margin of photograph is a list of student names

1 Photographic PrintsColor photographClass 200101 of 011 Photographic PrintsColor photographClass of 200201 of 011 Photographic PrintsColor photographSpring 200301 of 01General

Inscribed along matting: "Special Education, Spring 2003."

1 Photographic PrintsColor photographClass of 200501 of 01General

Inscribed along matting, "Class of 2005" and lists student names.

1 Photographic PrintsColor photographClass of 200701 of 01General

Inscribed along matting: "Partnership 2007" and lists student names.

1 Photographic PrintsColor photographClass of 200801 of 01General

Inscribed along matting: "SPED, Class of 2007-2008" and lists students names. On back of frame, listing of student names L to R

1 Photographic PrintsColor photographClass of 200901 of 011 Photographic PrintsFramed color photograph7"x5"Fall 200901 of 01General

Inscribed along top border of frame: "Partnership Fall '09."

1 Photographic PrintsFramed color photograph5.5"x7.5"Class of 201001 of 01General

Inscribed along top and bottom border of frame: "Partnership Fall 2010."

"You Know You're in Grad School When…"201201 of 01General

Signed by three students on bottom margin of paper.

1 Photographic PrintsColor photographClass of 201401 of 01General

Inscribed along matting with: "Dr. Meese, Class of 2014" and includes student names.

1 Photographic PrintsColor photographClass of 201501 of 01Class photo1 Photographic PrintsColor photograph5"x3.5"01 of 01Class photo1 Photographic PrintsColor photograph01 of 01Class photo1 Photographic PrintsFramed color photograph01 of 01Class photo1 Photographic PrintsFramed black and white photograph01 of 01Class photo1 Photographic PrintsFramed color photograph01 of 01Class photo1 Photographic PrintsFramed color photograph01 of 01Class photo1 Photographic PrintsFramed color photograph14"x18"Oversize FolderGeneral

Inscribed along matting with "Class of 2011!" and includes messages from students.