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Recreation center in Farmville, Va., 1962-1962

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Recreation center off Longwood Ave. in Farmville, Va. It was purchased for $5,000 and improved by Prince Edward County African American citizens through their Farmville Recreation Association. It was used as a community center for African Americans throughout the county. It was also the site of activities conducted by the Richmond Committee of Volunteers to Prince Edward County. The benches shown in the yard were made by youngsters and volunteers involved in the Richmond Volunteer program.Recreation Center (Farmville)Call number: LA380.P74
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James Branch Cabell Library. Special Collections and Archives

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Keywords

  1. Farmville
  2. Farmville (Va.)
  3. Farmville Recreation Association
  4. History
  5. Pictorial Works
  6. Race Relations
  7. Recreation Centers
  8. Richmond Committee Of Volunteers To Prince Edward County
  9. Virginia

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