LU_169Linda Dexter Griffin MemorabiliaLU.169Benedict ChatelainGreenwood Library Archives and Special Collections

2021/06/04

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This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2023-08-07 13:55:31 -0400.Description is written in: English, Latin script.Describing Archives: A Content Standard Greenwood Library Archives and Special Collections Linda Dexter Griffin Memorabilia LU.169 1.0 Linear Feet 1 flat box 1 Object Multi-collection Box 8 1967-1971 English . 01 of 01 Multi-Collection Box 8 Biographical / Historical

Linda Kay Dexter of Virginia Beach, Virginia graduated from [then] Longwood College in 1971 with a Bachelor of Arts degree. While a student at Longwood, Dexter was involved with both CAHOOTS and the Longwood Players. After graduation in 1971, Dexter married Dixie Morris Dexter, Jr. Linda Dexter Griffin worked in education for 42 years in both public schools and post-secondary. For the last 28 years of her career she served as both Director of Counseling and Dean of Student Development at Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, Louisiana. Upon retirement, Louisiana Tech University honored her by naming her Dean Emerita of Student Development.

 Custodial History

The items in this collection were donated by Linda Dexter Griffin to the Greenwood Library Archives in March 2018.

 Scope and Contents

This collection, which dates from 1967 to 1971, includes memorabilia and ephemera collected by Linda Kay Dexter during her time as a student at Longwood College.

 Conditions Governing Access

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

 Griffin, Linda Dexter Longwood College housing bulletin1 Sheets196701 of 01Longwood College sweatshirt (light-yellow, cotton)1 Object01 of 01Chi Commendation1 ObjectLabel reads: "For her enthusiastic support of Oktoberfest and previous Geist Festivals, and for her outstanding work with the Longwood Players, CHI Commends Linda Dexter." April 27, 194001 of 01Freshman "rat cap" beanie1 ObjectWhite wool with blue brim and blue button. "71" inscribed on front of beanie.1967Multi-Collection Box 8LU-169