LU_195Shirley Faye Durvin Photograph CollectionLU.195Greenwood Library Archives and Special Collections

February 8, 2021

Janet D. Greenwood Library401 Redford StreetFarmville, VA 23909Business Number: 434-395-2433ask@longwood.libanswers.comURL:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2023-08-07 13:51:48 -0400.Description is written in: English, Latin script.Describing Archives: A Content Standard Greenwood Library Archives and Special Collections Shirley Faye Durvin Photograph Collection Durvin, Shirley Faye. LU.195 9 Photographic Prints 9 photographic images 1965 English . 14 Restrictions on Access

There are no restrictions to access or use for research purposes.

 Biographical sketch

Shirley Faye Durvin from Richmond, Virginia graduated from [then] Longwood College in 1968 with a Bachelor of Science degree. While at the school she was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority, the Baptist Student Union, and the Student Education Association. Additionally, she served on the Miss Longwood Pageant Committee and was involved with Circus.

 Ownership and Custodial History

It is unknown when or by what means this collection was acquired by Longwood University or the Greenwood Library Archives.

 Scope and content

This collection consists of (9) photographic images of the 1965 May Day celebration at [then] Longwood College.

 May Day (Labor holiday) -- Virginia -- Farmville. Durvin, Shirley Faye. May Court procession195.0011 Photographic PrintsColor photograph4"x4"196514May Court procession195.0021 Photographic PrintsColor photograph4"x4"196514May Court procession195.0031 Photographic PrintsColor photograph3.5"x3.5"196514May Pole dance195.0041 Photographic PrintsColor photograph3.5"x3.5"196514May Court on dais195.0051 Photographic PrintsColor photograph4"x4"196514May Day skit, May Court dais in background195.0061 Photographic PrintsColor photograph4"x4"196514May Queen, Wanda Old, with attendants on stage195.0071 Photographic PrintsColor photograph4"x4"196514May Court195.0081 Photographic PrintsColor photograph4"x4"196514May Court195.0091 Photographic PrintsColor photograph4"x4"196514