Victoria Vaiden Diary and PhotographsLU.206

Greenwood Library Archives and Special Collections

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Benedict Chatelain

Repository

Greenwood Library Archives and Special Collections

Identification

LU.206

Title

Victoria Vaiden Diary and Photographs 1917-1920

Quantity

1.0 Linear Feet, 1 archival flat box and 1 archival photograph binder

Creator

Vaiden, Victoria.

Language

English .

Administrative Information

Restrictions on Access

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

Ownership and Custodial History

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

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.

Scope and content

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

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Vaiden, Victoria.

Significant Persons Associated With the Collection

Vaiden, Victoria.

Container List

Mixed Materials [1000522914] box: 01 of 01

Victoria Vaiden diary

1917-1919

Photographs

Still Image Binder: 14 206.001
Victoria Vaiden standing outdoors, on stairs

1 Photographic Prints Black and White Photograph 2.5"x3.5"
Still Image Binder: 14 206.002
Victoria Vaiden (with guitar) and friends

1 Photographic Prints Black and White Photograph 2.5"x3.5"
1919-1920
General
Inscribed on reverse
Still Image Binder: 14 206.003
Elizabeth & Mary Johnston

1 Photographic Prints Black and White Photograph 3.5"x3.5"

General
Inscribed on reverse
Still Image Binder: 14 206.004
Unidentified woman standing on campus lawn, High Street and Methodist Church in background

1 Photographic Prints Black and White Photograph 4.25"x2.5"
Still Image Binder: 14 206.005
Victoria Vaiden (coat) & friend

1 Photographic Prints Black and White Photograph 4"x2.5"

General
Inscribed on reverse
Still Image Binder: 14 206.006
Victoria Vaiden (front) & friend

1 Photographic Prints Black and White Photograph 4"x3"

General
Inscribed on reverse
Still Image Binder: 14 206.007
Unidentified woman (likely Victoria Vaiden) wearing wedding gown

1 Photographic Prints Black and White Photograph 6"x4"