Conditions Governing Access

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

Custodial History

It is unknown when, and by what means, this collection came into the possession of Longwood University or the Greenwood Library Archives. However, it is likely that the collection was donated to the school when Lucy Irvine attended the Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration in March 1934.

Biographical / Historical

Lucy B. Irvine of Buffalo Gap, Virginia received her diploma from [then] State Female Normal School in June 1891.

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of a program from the Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration of the State Teachers College in 1934 and an essay, written by Lucy B. Irvine, entitled "Froebel and His Work," which was read by her at the June 1891 commencement exercises.