LU_429Mary Elizabeth Watson MemorabiliaLU.429Benedict ChatelainGreenwood Library Archives and Special Collections

June 24, 2021

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This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2023-08-07 13:51:34 -0400.Description is written in: English, Latin script.Describing Archives: A Content Standard Greenwood Library Archives and Special Collections Mary Elizabeth Watson Memorabilia Watson, Mary Elizabeth. LU.429 1.1 Linear Feet 1 archival bankers box 1949 English . 01 of 01 Restrictions on Access

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 Biographical sketch

Mary Elizabeth Watson of Ridgewood, New Jersey was born in 1927 to Andrew R. and Elsie Buttery Watson. In 1949, she transferred from Stratford College to Longwood College in Farmville, Virginia, graduating in 1950 with a bachelor's degree in Physical Education. While a student at Longwood College, Watson was a member of the Athletic Association, the Varsity Hockey team, the Monogram Club, YWCA, and Cotillion Club.

 Ownership and Custodial History

This collection was donated to the Longwood University Department of Alumni Relations by Mary Elizabeth Watson's daughter, Mary Lou Killian in August 2007. It is unknown when the collection was transferred to the Greenwood Library Archives.

 General Note

There are several small holes in the fabric of the dog. This item should be handled with care as to avoid further damage

 Scope and content

This collection, which dates ca. 1949, consists of a blue and white stuffed dog embroidered on either side with the words"Longwood College".

 Watson, Mary Elizabeth. Blue and white stuffed dog1 ObjectBlue and white; embroidered on either side with: "Longwood College"approximately 16" long and 9" high1 ObjectThere are several small holes in the fabric of the dog. This item should be handled with care as to avoid further damage.ca. 194901 of 01Conditions Governing Access

This item should be handled with care as to avoid further damage.