Robert T. Brumfield Collection.LU.257

Robert T. Brumfield Collection.LU.257


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Greenwood Library Archives and Special Collections

Janet D. Greenwood Library
401 Redford Street
Farmville, VA 23909
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Jamie Krogh

Repository
Greenwood Library Archives and Special Collections
Identification
LU.257
Title
Robert T. Brumfield Collection. 1950-1970
Quantity
2 Linear Feet, 2 photographic binder and 1 film reel box
Creator
Brumfield, Robert T.
Language
English .

Administrative Information

Restrictions on Access

There are no restriction to access or use for research purposes.

Ownership and Custodial History

The Longwood Archives obtained this collection at two different times, and from two different donors. Dr. Marvin Scott donated the collection of films to the library. He stated that Dr. Brumfield had left them in the Science Department when he retired. Dr. Scott then stored them at his home after his retirement finally donating them to the Longwood archives in spring of 2018. The provenance of the slides was not as closely documented, but from notes taken at the time, Dr. Don Merkle donated the slides in the 1990s. Dr. Merkle found them in the Sciences Department and the photos were originally attributed to him. Upon further research and discussion with Dr. Scott, the photos have now been credited to Dr. Brumfield.

Biographical sketch

Dr. Robert T. Brumfield was born in Brookneal, VA in 1912. He graduated from Hampden-Sydney College, and then received a Master's degree from the University of Virginia and his Ph.D. from Yale University. After separation from the army in 1945 he was hired as a professor of Biology at Longwood University. During his time at Longwood he conducted an Atomic Energy Commission study to research the effects of radiation on living cell growth. Dr. Brumfield was also the chair of the Longwood Natural Science Department for nine years. He retired around 1972.

Scope and content

The collection consists of photographic slides taken from 1950-1960, and 8mm and 16mm video film reels, depicting campus events. Photographs and film contain student and classroom activities. The film reels are titled as they were labeled.

Related Material

Title--Schlegel Slide Collection. Custodian--Greenwood Library Archives and Special Collections: Address--201 High Street, Farmville VA, 23909, Country--USA.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Significant Persons Associated With the Collection

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Container List

Film Reels
1950-1960
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Photographs
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