Christine N. Forbes Ephemera

Collection — Box: Multi-Collection Box 03

Identifier: LU-406

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The record book in this collection, which dates from 1922 to 1924 and from 1934 to 1938, contains information about classes taken and grades earned.

Dates

1922 - 1938

Conditions Governing Access

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

Biographical / Historical

Christine Nowlin Forbes of Roanoke, Virginia was born in 1903 to Thomas E. and Lizzie Forbes. In 1922, she enrolled as a student at State Normal School for Women and earned her diploma in 1924. While a student at State Normal School for Women, Forbes was a member of the Roanoke Club, the Cunningham Literary Society, the Athletic Association, and YWCA. She returned to by then-State Teachers College and earned her bachelor’s degree in 1938.

Extent

1 Folder

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Custodial History

The item in this collection belonged to Christine N. Forbes when she was a student at State Normal School and at State Teachers College. It was later acquired by Nancy Shelton during her tenure with the Longwood University Department of Alumni Relations. It is unknown when the collection was transferred to the Greenwood Library Archives.