LU_206Victoria Vaiden Diary and PhotographsLU.206Benedict ChatelainGreenwood Library Archives and Special Collections

June 28, 2022

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This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2023-08-07 13:51:10 -0400.Description is written in: English, Latin script.Describing Archives: A Content Standard Greenwood Library Archives and Special Collections Victoria Vaiden Diary and Photographs Vaiden, Victoria. LU.206 1.0 Linear Feet 1 archival flat box and 1 archival photograph binder 1917-1920 English . 01 of 01 14 Restrictions on Access

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 Biographical sketch

Victoria Vaiden was born in 1901 in Cumberland, Virginia. While her family later moved to Baltimore, Maryland, Vaiden returned to Southside Virginia to attend [then] State Female Normal School. While at the school from 1916-1920, she was a member of the Cunningham Literary Society, YWCA, the Ellen Richards Club, the Raqueteers, D.I.R.K., and the Athletic Association. Additionally, Vaiden served as Business Manager of the Focus (literary magazine), and was Senior Class President.

 Ownership and Custodial History

It is unknown when or by what means this collection was acquired by Longwood University or the Greenwood Library Archives.

 Scope and content

This collection dates from 1917 to 1920 and consists of (7) photographic images and a personal diary.

 Vaiden, Victoria. Victoria Vaiden diary1917-191901 of 01PhotographsVictoria Vaiden standing outdoors, on stairs206.0011 Photographic PrintsBlack and White Photograph2.5"x3.5"14Victoria Vaiden (with guitar) and friends206.0021 Photographic PrintsBlack and White Photograph2.5"x3.5"1919-192014General

Inscribed on reverse

Elizabeth & Mary Johnston206.0031 Photographic PrintsBlack and White Photograph3.5"x3.5"14General

Inscribed on reverse

Unidentified woman standing on campus lawn, High Street and Methodist Church in background206.0041 Photographic PrintsBlack and White Photograph4.25"x2.5"14Victoria Vaiden (coat) & friend206.0051 Photographic PrintsBlack and White Photograph4"x2.5"14General

Inscribed on reverse

Victoria Vaiden (front) & friend206.0061 Photographic PrintsBlack and White Photograph4"x3"14General

Inscribed on reverse

Unidentified woman (likely Victoria Vaiden) wearing wedding gown206.0071 Photographic PrintsBlack and White Photograph6"x4"14