Restrictions on Access

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

Ownership and Custodial History

This collection was donated to the Longwood University Department of Alumni Relations by Mary Elizabeth Watson's daughter, Mary Lou Killian in August 2007. It is unknown when the collection was transferred to the Greenwood Library Archives.

Biographical sketch

Mary Elizabeth Watson of Ridgewood, New Jersey was born in 1927 to Andrew R. and Elsie Buttery Watson. In 1949, she transferred from Stratford College to Longwood College in Farmville, Virginia, graduating in 1950 with a bachelor's degree in Physical Education. While a student at Longwood College, Watson was a member of the Athletic Association, the Varsity Hockey team, the Monogram Club, YWCA, and Cotillion Club.

Scope and content

This collection, which dates ca. 1949, consists of a blue and white stuffed dog embroidered on either side with the words"Longwood College".

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• Watson, Mary Elizabeth.

General Note

There are several small holes in the fabric of the dog. This item should be handled with care as to avoid further damage