Greenwood Library Archives and Special Collections
Janet D. Greenwood Library401 Redford Street
Farmville, VA 23909
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Benedict Chatelain
Administrative Information
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions to access or use for research purposes.
Custodial History
This freshman "rat cap" beanie, which belonged to Mary Lee Barnes while a student at State Teachers College, was subsequently acquired by Nancy Shelton during her tenure with Longwood University's Department of Alumni Relations. It is unknown when this collection was transferred to the Greenwood Library Archives.
Biographical / Historical
Mary Lee Barnes of Kenbridge, Virginia was born in 1943 to Richard Henry Barnes and Gwendolyn (Berry) Barnes. Barnes attended Longwood College from 1958 to 1962 and earned her bachelor's degree in Home Economics Education.
Scope and Contents
The beanie in this collection, which dates to ca. 1958, was worn by Mary Lee Barnes while a freshman at Longwood College.