Hampton University News
February 5, 2015
HU mourns the passing of longtime University Photographer Reuben V. Burrell
The Hampton University community mourns the loss of Mr. Reuben V. Burrell, beloved Hampton University campus photographer since 1949, who passed away on Feb. 3rd. Mr. Burrell, 95, worked everyday at Hampton University up until the day before his death. He took pictures of University events for many years and in the later years he worked in the University Museum chronicling his collection of negatives.
"Mr. Reuben Burrell was a true Hampton University legend. He captured the Hampton University spirit through his lens for more than 65 years," said Hampton University President Dr. William R. Harvey. "His photographs and his stories were an inspiration. He touched the lives of many Hampton University administrators, faculty, staff, students, alumni, friends and visitors. I can personally attest to his artistic mastery of the camera lens because for 37 years he took pictures of the Harvey family including my wife, children, grandchildren, mother, sister and other family members. Although Mr. Burrell didn't have any children of his own, he was a mentor, father and grandfather figure to many generations of Hamptonians. He will be missed."
Services for Mr. Reuben Burrell will be held on Saturday, Feb. 7 at 1 p.m. at the Hampton University Memorial Church. A viewing will be held Friday, Feb. 6, noon-6 p.m. at Ronald C. Perkins Funeral Home, 251 W. Queen St., Hampton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Reuben V. Burrell Endowment for Students, Office of External Relations, Hampton, Va. 23668.
SANDRA M. PHOENIX
Executive Director
HBCU Library Alliance
sphoenix@hbculibraries.orgmailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org
www.hbculibraries.orghttp://www.hbculibraries.org/
800-999-8558, ext. 4820
404-702-5854
Skype: sandra.phoenix1
1438 West Peachtree NW
Suite 200
Atlanta,GA 30309
Toll Free: 1.800.999.8558 (LYRASIS)
Fax: 404.892.7879
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Honor the ancestors, honor the children.
Hampton University News
February 5, 2015
HU mourns the passing of longtime University Photographer Reuben V. Burrell
The Hampton University community mourns the loss of Mr. Reuben V. Burrell, beloved Hampton University campus photographer since 1949, who passed away on Feb. 3rd. Mr. Burrell, 95, worked everyday at Hampton University up until the day before his death. He took pictures of University events for many years and in the later years he worked in the University Museum chronicling his collection of negatives.
"Mr. Reuben Burrell was a true Hampton University legend. He captured the Hampton University spirit through his lens for more than 65 years," said Hampton University President Dr. William R. Harvey. "His photographs and his stories were an inspiration. He touched the lives of many Hampton University administrators, faculty, staff, students, alumni, friends and visitors. I can personally attest to his artistic mastery of the camera lens because for 37 years he took pictures of the Harvey family including my wife, children, grandchildren, mother, sister and other family members. Although Mr. Burrell didn't have any children of his own, he was a mentor, father and grandfather figure to many generations of Hamptonians. He will be missed."
Services for Mr. Reuben Burrell will be held on Saturday, Feb. 7 at 1 p.m. at the Hampton University Memorial Church. A viewing will be held Friday, Feb. 6, noon-6 p.m. at Ronald C. Perkins Funeral Home, 251 W. Queen St., Hampton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Reuben V. Burrell Endowment for Students, Office of External Relations, Hampton, Va. 23668.
SANDRA M. PHOENIX
Executive Director
HBCU Library Alliance
sphoenix@hbculibraries.org<mailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org>
www.hbculibraries.org<http://www.hbculibraries.org/>
800-999-8558, ext. 4820
404-702-5854
Skype: sandra.phoenix1
1438 West Peachtree NW
Suite 200
Atlanta,GA 30309
Toll Free: 1.800.999.8558 (LYRASIS)
Fax: 404.892.7879
www.lyrasis.org<http://www.lyrasis.org/>
Honor the ancestors, honor the children.
