Collections : [Longwood University]

This collection, which dates from 1918 to 1949, includes organizational records, newsletters, ephemera, photographs, and scrapbooks that document the history of the Gamma Theta sorority.

This collection, contained in nine archival boxes, is divided into the following series: Correspondence - All correspondence, with the exception of personal correspondence, are in chronological order. Personal correspondence is arranged alphabetically by the correspondent's last name. Manuscripts - contains a variety of articles written by Dr. Jeffers and texts of addresses given by Dr. Jeffers. This series also contains a draft (typed, with corrections) of a book written by Dr. Jeffers (The Bastards' Book). Included in this series are bits and pieces of stories written by Dr. Jeffers that appear to be autobiographical. Personal and Biographical Materials - contains a collection of materials that Dr. Jeffers kept with his personal papers and that relate to some aspect of his life and career. Included are a birth certificate, educational information, employment information, newspaper clippings, and a personal notebook. This series also includes scrapbook materials with miscellaneous writings, clippings, and photographs that were significant to Dr. Jeffers. There is also an informal notebook filled with random handwritten notes and typed stories. The notebook is entitled "Chats with Jarman and More." Teaching and research - contains research that Dr. Jeffers used in writing articles, including notes and clippings. This series also includes a variety of miscellaneous print materials dealing with organizations in which Dr. Jeffers was actively involved. In addition there is a series of Articles and Newspaper Clippings collected by Dr. Jeffers, as well as a series of photographs.

This collection consists of a Licentiate of Teaching awarded to Elia Blanche Gilliam in 1891, a high school diploma and a B.S. degree awarded to Elia Blanche Putney in 1924 and 1928 respectively, as well as a scrapbook and photographs from Elia Blanche Putney's time at State Teachers College.