Use Restrictions

The copyright interests in this collection have not been transferred to the James Madison University Special Collections Library. For more information, contact the Special Collections Library Reference Desk (library-special@jmu.edu).

Access Restrictions

Collection open to research. The slide negatives are not available pending reformatting. Researchers must register and agree to copyright and privacy laws before using this collection. Please contact Research Services staff before visiting the James Madison University Special Collections Library to use this collection.

Processing Information

As of May 2023, the date range applied to the collection only pertains to the paper records as the slide negatives are in-process.

Appraisal

Out of scope printed materials, books, duplicate newsletters, and teaching materials not created by Larry Huffman were not retained.

Biographical / Historical

Larry R. Huffman (1942-2022) of Singers Glen, Virginia was a long-time educator and principal in Rockingham County Public Schools including Elkton Elementary, Plains Elementary, and Lacey Spring Elementary. He was also an adjunct professor in James Madison University's College of Education for 19 years. In addition to his career in education, Huffman conducted research on the history of schools in Rockingham County.

Scope and Contents

The Larry R. Huffman Papers comprise paper records and slide negatives relating primarily to the history of Rockingham County Schools. A group of slides also document historic Broadway, Virginia businesses, transportation, churches and schools, and landmarks.

Much of the paper materials document the now defunct Bridgewater High School and Bridgewater Elementary School and include accreditation certificates, term reports, and annual reports. The reports include demographics, financial information, attendance records, lists of faculty and graduates, and programs of study.

A group of six photographs are largely unidentified outside of photographer's names and locations. They do not appear to exclusively document Rockingham County people or places. A group portrait photograph taken by Dean Studios in Harrisonburg likely features graduates from a local school.

The slides were compiled and collected by Huffman for his research but not necessarily originally taken by him.

Separated Material

Printed materials, including those related to local public schools, were separated from the collection and cataloged individually.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• Administrative reports
• Bridgewater (Va.) -- History
• Broadway (Va.) -- History
• Education -- Virginia -- Rockingham County
• James Madison University. College of Education
• Photographs
• Public schools -- Virginia -- Rockingham County
• Rockingham County (Va.) -- History
• School records
• Slides (photographs)