Longwood University Ceremonial Pen

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 to access or use for research purposes.

Summary

Extent:
.75 Linear Feet 1 archival flat box
Creator:
Longwood University
Language:
English .

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of (2) programs from the university designation signing ceremony (1) invitation/RSVP card for the ceremony, and the pen, handcrafted by Kevin John Meadowcroft and used by Governor Warner at the ceremony.

Biographical / historical:

On April 24, 2002, Virginia Governor Mark R. Warner signed legislation officially making Longwood College, Longwood University. At this ceremony, Governor Warner used a pen handcrafted by [then] Longwood student Kevin John Meadowcroft.

Custodial history:

This collection was transferred to the Greenwood Library Archives in May 2010.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard