Ruffner Family Association 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

Summary

Extent:
26.75 Linear Feet 6 Legal Hollinger Boxes, 2 Flat Boxes, and 17 Banker Boxes.
Language:
English .

Background

Scope and content:

The collection includes genealogical research and notes on the Ruffner Family. As well as administrative records, newsletters and financial records of the Ruffner Family Association. in addition the collection includes correspondence, books, photographs, family bibles, and digital files related to the Ruffner Family and the Association.

Biographical / historical:

The Ruffner Family Association's purpose is to, "maintain a society of members who will research and preserve their common heritage through the collection of historical artifacts and documents that form the basis for knowledge and appreciation of the historical role played by the Ruffner descendants and their collateral lines in the settlement of the American Frontier." The Association has Officers and Board of Directors, Publication Committee, a Ruffner Roots and Ramblings publication, and maintains and plans Ruffner family reunions.

Custodial history:

The materials in this collection were originally compiled and organized by the Ruffner Family Association, and were acquired by Greenwood Library from 2012-2016.