Collections : [Longwood University]

Longwood University

Archives and Special Collections
Greenwood Library
Longwood University
401 Redford Street
Farmville, VA 23909
Primary Collecting Areas:
University Archives, Public Education, Prince Edward County and Local History, Civil Rights in Education.
Description:

The Greenwood Library Archives and Special Collections collects and makes accessible records of historical importance to the university, region, and state. We celebrate curiosity and encourage the exploration of new ideas by engaging with our unique collections.

The Greenwood Library Archives and Special Collections serve as the repository for the Farmville Prince Edward County Historical Society and the Moton Museum.

Phone: (434) 395-2432
Fax: (434) 395-2453
Start Over Repository Longwood University Date range 1956
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University Library Collection

7 Linear Feet 11 archival Hollinger boxes

The University Library Collection consists of materials related to the business and operations of the Dabney Lancaster Library (1939-1991) and the Janet D. Greenwood Library (1991-current). These materials include: correspondence, committee information, reports, workshops and programs, fiscal information, meeting minutes, staff files, partnerships, donations, and information pertaining to accessions and holdings.

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Anne Atkinson Chamberlayne Collection.

.65 Linear Feet 1 legal-sized archival box 13 Photographic Prints

This collection, which dates from 1742 to 1963, consists of correspondence, land grants, wills, family histories, and genealogical notes related primarily to the Baldwin, Hannah, Wyllie, Blanton, and Spraggins families.

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Anne Atkinson Chamberlayne Collection. .65 Linear Feet 1 legal-sized archival box 13 Photographic Prints

Chamberlayne, Anne Atkinson.

This collection, which dates from 1742 to 1963, consists of correspondence, land grants, wills, family histories, and genealogical notes related primarily to the Baldwin, Hannah, Wyllie, Blanton, and Spraggins families.

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The Joan Circle (Alpha Delta Rho & Alpha Kappa Gamma)

16.5 Linear Feet 3 legal-sized Hollinger boxes, 13 flat boxes, 1 photograph binder

This collection contains records, correspondence, and articles from the Joan Circle Chapter of Alpha Delta Rho and its later incarnation Alpha Kappa Gamma.

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Alpha Sigma Alpha Collection

31.79 Linear Feet 31.79 Linear Feet (29 archival flat boxes, 1 legal-sized archival box, 1 letter-sized archival box, 1 archival photograph binder, 1 oversize folder)

This collection includes a variety of materials, including scrapbooks from 1933-2011, composites from 1949-2018, photographs, VHS tapes, memorabilia and membership records.

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Alpha Sigma Alpha Collection 31.79 Linear Feet 31.79 Linear Feet (29 archival flat boxes, 1 legal-sized archival box, 1 letter-sized archival box, 1 archival photograph binder, 1 oversize folder)

Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority

This collection includes a variety of materials, including scrapbooks from 1933-2011, composites from 1949-2018, photographs, VHS tapes, memorabilia and membership records.

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Alumni Association Records

6.4 Linear Feet

This collection contains ledgers, meeting minutes, correspondences, memoirs, letters, photos, newspapers and magazines, and programs from the Alumni Association between the years of 1950 - 2007. These materials are from events such as Board Meetings, Founders Day, and Fall and Spring council meetings.

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Alumni Association Records 6.4 Linear Feet

Shelton, Nancy

This collection contains ledgers, meeting minutes, correspondences, memoirs, letters, photos, newspapers and magazines, and programs from the Alumni Association between the years of 1950 - 2007. These materials are from events such as Board Meetings, Founders Day, and Fall and Spring council meetings.

Founders Day Box 02, Box 03, Box 04, Box 05, Box 06

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John Peter Wynne Collection

4 Linear Feet 7 archival boxes
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George William Jeffers Collection

4.8 Linear Feet 4.8 Linear Feet

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.

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Athletic Association Records

1.3 Linear Feet 2 legal-sized archival boxes

This collection consists of print materials documenting sports-related activities and events from 1926/27 through 1963/64. Beginning with the 1942/43 academic year, minutes of Athletic Association meetings and lists of members are included.

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Audio Visual Materials

22.4 Linear Feet 23 boxes

This collection includes multiple different Audio Visual formats including, Audio Reel to Reel, 8mm and 16mm film reels, Betamax, Umatic, VHS, DVD, CD, MiniDVs, Audio Cassette tapes. The recordings cover a variety of University, departmental, and student events, raw footage from promotional videos and Longwood productions, such as the Longwood Show, materials related to the Rotunda fire in 2001, speeches, meetings, student life and other events on campus.

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Audio Visual Materials 22.4 Linear Feet 23 boxes

This collection includes multiple different Audio Visual formats including, Audio Reel to Reel, 8mm and 16mm film reels, Betamax, Umatic, VHS, DVD, CD, MiniDVs, Audio Cassette tapes. The recordings cover a variety of University, departmental, and student events, raw footage from promotional videos and Longwood productions, such as the Longwood Show, materials related to the Rotunda fire in 2001, speeches, meetings, student life and other events on campus.

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Postcard Collection

150 Photographic Prints

Postcards of Longwood and Prince Edward

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Postcard Collection 150 Photographic Prints

Postcards of Longwood and Prince Edward

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