LU_261Longwood University Ceremonial PenLU.261Benedict ChatelainGreenwood Library Archives and Special Collections

February 1, 2021

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This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2023-08-07 13:51:54 -0400.Description is written in: English, Latin script.Describing Archives: A Content Standard Greenwood Library Archives and Special Collections Longwood University Ceremonial Pen Longwood University LU.261 .75 Linear Feet 1 archival flat box 2002 English . 01 of 01 Restrictions on Access

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Biographical sketch

On April 24, 2002, Virginia Governor Mark R. Warner signed legislation officially making Longwood College, Longwood University. At this ceremony, Governor Warner used a pen handcrafted by [then] Longwood student Kevin John Meadowcroft.

Ownership and Custodial History

This collection was transferred to the Greenwood Library Archives in May 2010.

Scope and content

This collection consists of (2) programs from the university designation signing ceremony (1) invitation/RSVP card for the ceremony, and the pen, handcrafted by Kevin John Meadowcroft and used by Governor Warner at the ceremony.

Meadowcroft, Kevin John. Warner, Mark R. (Mark Robert) Longwood University -- : History. RSVP card/invitation for signing ceremony200201 of 01Program, ceremonyApril 24, 200201 of 01Handcrafted ceremonial pen used by Governor Warner at ceremony01 of 01