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Dr. Ruth Meese Photograph CollectionLU.131

Dr. Ruth Meese Photograph CollectionLU.131


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Greenwood Library Archives and Special Collections

Janet D. Greenwood Library
401 Redford Street
Farmville, VA 23909
Business Number: 434-395-2433
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URL: https://libguides.longwood.edu/home/asc

Benedict Chatelain

Repository
Greenwood Library Archives and Special Collections
Identification
LU.131
Title
Dr. Ruth Meese Photograph Collection 1988-2015
Quantity
.65 Linear Feet, 1 legal-sized archival box
Creator
Meese, Ruth.
Language
English .

Administrative Information

Restrictions on Access

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

Ownership and Custodial History

This collection was donated to the Greenwood Library Archives by Dr. Ruth Meese upon her retirement from the university in 2016.

Biographical sketch

Dr. Ruth Meese was on the faculty at Longwood University from 1988-2016 where she served as a Professor of Special Education. She received her B.S. from the University of Maryland, a Master's in Education from Ohio University, and her Ph.D. from the University of Virginia. She developed the special education program at Longwood University and was instrumental in transitioning the four-year program into a five-year program in which students first earn a bachelor's degree and then a master's degree. She served as the Ranson Professor of Education from 2005-2008. During her tenure, she helped to develop the Speech, Hearing, and Learning Services program at Longwood University. Dr. Meese also launched the SPED Partnership with Prince Edward County Elementary School and in 2015 expanded the program to include Buckingham Primary and Buckingham Elementary schools. She is the author of five books and numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals and was the recipient of the Fuqua Excellence in Teaching Award (1999 and 2002) and the Maria Bristow Starke Faculty Excellence Award (1997).

Scope and content

This collection consists of 31 photographs and 1 plaque each representing a graduating class (1988-2015) from the SPED program at Longwood University. The majority of these are inscribed by the graduating students, with some including messages to Dr. Meese.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

  • Meese, Ruth.
  • Special education -- Study and teaching.

Significant Persons Associated With the Collection

  • Meese, Ruth.
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Container List

Mixed Materials [1000522928] box: 01 of 01
2 Photographic Prints
Class of 1989
Mixed Materials [1000522928] box: 01 of 01
Wooden Plaque with photograph
1 Photographic Prints Wooden plaque with color photograph 9"x12"
Class of 1990
General

Plaque inscribed, "Presented to Dr. Ruth Meese in Appreciation For Your Love and Support, Longwood Special Ed. 1990." Additionally, stuck under the border of plaque are: (1) handwritten note and (6) wallet-sized color photographs.

Mixed Materials [1000522928] box: 01 of 01
1 Photographic Prints Color photograph
Class of 1991
General

Inscribed with student names along matting

Mixed Materials [1000522928] box: 01 of 01
1 Photographic Prints Color photograph
Class of 1992
Mixed Materials [1000522928] box: 01 of 01
2 Photographic Prints Color photograph
Class of 1993
General

Inscribed "We Did It, Finally! '92."

Mixed Materials [1000522928] box: 01 of 01
1 Photographic Prints Painted frame, back of frame includes student names 7.5"x9.5"
Class of 1994
General

Inscribed, "Class of 1994."

Mixed Materials [1000522928] box: 01 of 01
1 Photographic Prints Color photograph
Class of 1995
General

Included is a laminated paper cut-out apple that states on one side, "Master's Degree, Special Education, Longwood College, May 13, 1995;" opposite side states, "Class of '95" and lists student names alphabetically

Mixed Materials [1000522928] box: 01 of 01
1 Photographic Prints Color photograph
Class of 1996
Mixed Materials [1000522928] box: 01 of 01
1 Photographic Prints Color photograph
Class of 1997
Mixed Materials [1000522928] box: 01 of 01
1 Photographic Prints Framed photograph, attached on bottom, right-hand corner of frame is a painted wooden heart that says "'98." 7.5"x9.5"
Class of 1998
General

Written on the back border of frame are student names.

Mixed Materials [1000522928] box: 01 of 01
1 Photographic Prints Color photograph
Fall 1998
General

Inscribed along matting with student names.

Mixed Materials [1000522928] box: 01 of 01
1 Photographic Prints Color photograph
Spring 1998
General

Inscribed along matting with student names.

Mixed Materials [1000522928] box: 01 of 01
1 Photographic Prints Color photograph
Class of 2000
General

Inscribed along top margin of photograph is a list of student names

Mixed Materials [1000522928] box: 01 of 01
1 Photographic Prints Color photograph
Class 2001
Mixed Materials [1000522928] box: 01 of 01
1 Photographic Prints Color photograph
Class of 2002
Mixed Materials [1000522928] box: 01 of 01
1 Photographic Prints Color photograph
Spring 2003
General

Inscribed along matting: "Special Education, Spring 2003."

Mixed Materials [1000522928] box: 01 of 01
1 Photographic Prints Color photograph
Class of 2005
General

Inscribed along matting, "Class of 2005" and lists student names.

Mixed Materials [1000522928] box: 01 of 01
1 Photographic Prints Color photograph
Class of 2007
General

Inscribed along matting: "Partnership 2007" and lists student names.

Mixed Materials [1000522928] box: 01 of 01
1 Photographic Prints Color photograph
Class of 2008
General

Inscribed along matting: "SPED, Class of 2007-2008" and lists students names. On back of frame, listing of student names L to R

Mixed Materials [1000522928] box: 01 of 01
1 Photographic Prints Color photograph
Class of 2009
Mixed Materials [1000522928] box: 01 of 01
1 Photographic Prints Framed color photograph 7"x5"
Fall 2009
General

Inscribed along top border of frame: "Partnership Fall '09."

Mixed Materials [1000522928] box: 01 of 01
1 Photographic Prints Framed color photograph 5.5"x7.5"
Class of 2010
General

Inscribed along top and bottom border of frame: "Partnership Fall 2010."

Mixed Materials [1000522928] box: 01 of 01
"You Know You're in Grad School When…"
2012
General

Signed by three students on bottom margin of paper.

Mixed Materials [1000522928] box: 01 of 01
1 Photographic Prints Color photograph
Class of 2014
General

Inscribed along matting with: "Dr. Meese, Class of 2014" and includes student names.

Mixed Materials [1000522928] box: 01 of 01
1 Photographic Prints Color photograph
Class of 2015
Mixed Materials [1000522928] box: 01 of 01
Class photo
1 Photographic Prints Color photograph 5"x3.5"
Mixed Materials [1000522928] box: 01 of 01
Class photo
1 Photographic Prints Color photograph
Mixed Materials [1000522928] box: 01 of 01
Class photo
1 Photographic Prints Framed color photograph
Mixed Materials [1000522928] box: 01 of 01
Class photo
1 Photographic Prints Framed black and white photograph
Mixed Materials [1000522928] box: 01 of 01
Class photo
1 Photographic Prints Framed color photograph
Mixed Materials [1000522928] box: 01 of 01
Class photo
1 Photographic Prints Framed color photograph
Still Image Oversize Folder
Class photo
1 Photographic Prints Framed color photograph 14"x18"
General

Inscribed along matting with "Class of 2011!" and includes messages from students.