Greenwood Library Archives and Special Collections
Janet D. Greenwood Library401 Redford Street
Farmville, VA 23909
Business Number: 434-395-2433
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Benedict Chatelain
Administrative Information
Restrictions on Access
There are no restrictions to access or use for research purposes.
Ownership and Custodial History
This scrapbook, originally organized by Eva Lucille Palmer, was donated to the Longwood University Alumni Affairs Office by Brandy Blanco of Powhatan, Virginia, in 2002. The item was transferred to the Greenwood Library Archives by Nancy Shelton, Director of Alumni Affairs, in winter 2002.
Biographical sketch
Eva Lucille Palmer was born in 1904 in Richmond, Virginia. She attended [then] State Female Normal School/State Teachers College from 1921-1924. During her time at the school she was involved in the Traveler's Club and the Athenian Literary Society. After graduation, Palmer became a teacher in the Richmond public schools.
Scope and content
This scrapbook dates from 1921-1924 and includes photographs, ephemera, and notes from Eva Lucille Palmer's time at the State Teachers College.
Separated Material
The photographs included in this collection were originally found between the last two pages of the scrapbook
General Note
The cover and spine of the scrapbook are completely separated from the pages
General Note
Many of the pages of the scrapbook have considerable water damage near the spine margin
Container List
- Still Image [1000506806] Binder: 04 217.001
Potomac River Tidal Basin, Washington Monument in background1 Photographic Prints Black & white photogrpah 4.5"x2.75"
- Still Image [1000506806] Binder: 04 217.002
Potomac River, cherry trees on shore1 Photographic Prints Black & white photogrpah 4.5"x2.75"
- Still Image [1000506806] Binder: 04 217.003
Potomac River Tidal Basin, cherry trees on shore1 Photographic Prints Black & white photogrpah 2.75"x4.5"
- Still Image [1000506806] Binder: 04 217.004
Four unidentified women standing next to palmetto tree1 Photographic Prints Black & white photogrpah 3.5"x2.5"
- Still Image [1000506806] Binder: 04 217.005
Three unidentified women sitting at base of unidentified monument1 Photographic Prints Black & white photogrpah 3.5"x2.5"
- Still Image [1000506806] Binder: 04 217.006
Unidentified woman standing next to palmetto tree1 Photographic Prints Black & white photogrpah 3.5"x2.5"
- Still Image [1000506806] Binder: 04 217.007
Unidentified people standing on park bridge1 Photographic Prints Black & white photogrpah 2.5"x3.5"