Greenwood Library Archives and Special Collections
Janet D. Greenwood Library401 Redford Street
Farmville, VA 23909
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Benedict Chatelain
Administrative Information
Restrictions on Access
No restrictions on access or use for research purposes.
Ownership and Custodial History
It is unknown when or by what means this ledger was acquired by the Greenwood Library Archives.
Biographical sketch
The Jefferson Debating and Literary Society was formed in 1910 as an alternative to the existing four literary societies already existing at [then] State Female Normal School. The Jefferson Society as well as the Ruffner Society were meant to offer those students not already in a literary society the opportunity to participate in debate and literary discussion. The organization existed on campus from 1910 to 1929.
Scope and content
This collection, consisting of (1) hardbound ledger, contains the constitution, by-laws, and meeting minutes of the Jefferson Debating and Literary Society. It ranges in date from 1910 through 1926.
Related Material
Title--Beorc Eh Thorn Scrapbooks, LU-070. Custodian--Greenwood Library Archives and Special Collections: Address--201 High Street, Farmville VA 23909, Country--USA.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
- English literature -- Societies, etc.
- Jefferson Debating and Literary Society
- Longwood University -- : Literary Societies.