Constance Rumbough Memorabilia Collection

Access and use

Location of collection:
Longwood University
Archives and Special Collections
Greenwood Library
Longwood University
401 Redford Street
Farmville, VA 23909
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (434) 395-2432
Fax: (434) 395-2453
Restrictions:

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

Summary

Extent:
.7 Linear Feet 1 archival flat box and 1 archival photograph binder
Creator:
Rumbough, Constance Hickey
Language:
English .

Background

Scope and content:

This collection, which dates from 1912 to 1914, consists of a handwoven basket and a scrapbook, which contains photographs and handwritten notes compiled by Constance Rumbough during her time at the State Female Normal School.

Biographical / historical:

Constance Hickey Rumbough was born in Lynchburg, Virginia in 1894. She attended [then] State Female Normal School from 1912 to 1914. While at school she was involved with many organizations and served as President of the Lynchburg Club, Vice President of the Pierian Literary Society and the Jefferson Debating Society, and was Treasurer of the German Club. After graduation, Constance Rumbough taught for many years in the public schools in Danville, Virginia.

Custodial history:

This collection was donated to [then] Longwood College in 1968 by Constance Rumbough. It is unknown when the collection was transferred to the Greenwood Library Archives.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Indexed terms

Names:
Rumbough, Constance Hickey