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Over the course of his career, he served at various military posts, including Fort Bragg, Fort Leavenworth, and Fort Benning.","In the early 1960s, Colonel Wilson worked with Ed Lansdale in Washington, D.C., to formulate the United States' counterinsurgeny doctrine. In Vietnam, Sam would help implement this doctrine. Sam believed the war against communism could not be won in Vietnam without the support of the local population. Winning the \"hearts and minds\" of civilians, therefore, was essential to victory. Eventually, Sam was put in charge of pacification efforts in Long An province in 1967. He served in that capacity for several months before returning to the States in late 1967 to teach Special Forces at Fort Bragg. Decades later, Sam served as a commentator for Ken Burns's critically acclaimed documentary on the Vietnam War.","Sam continued to rise in the ranks, earning promotion to major general and then lieutenant general before retiring in 1977. He spent extended periods of time in the 1970s in the Soviet Union as an intelligence officer. He also developed close relationships with men in government such as George H. W. Bush and Donald Rumsfeld. Sam's last post was as director of the Defense Intelligence Agency. His decision to retire was not just for his benefit, but done out of concern for the health of his wife, Brenda.","After retiring from the military, at the behest of his friend Earl \"Frosty\" Lockwood, Sam worked as a consultant for the small, D.C. area intelligence firm Betac. Despite pressure from some admirers, Sam mostly kept out of politics and avoided calls for running for office. He spent most of his time on his farm and taught college courses on politics and government at Longwood University and HSC. A man of faith, he also taught Sunday School in the Farmville area. A warm and outgoing man who liked to tell stories, Sam was an accomplished musician, who liked to play piano and guitar for the many visitors to the farm.","In 1992, Sam was chosen to be president of Hampden-Sydney College and served in the position until 2000. As president, one of Sam's first accomplishments was refurbishing campus buildings that had fallen into disrepair. He also was responsible for significantly growing the HSC endowment. In 1996, HSC gained national attention for its decision, after a long and highly publicized debate, the college chose to remain an all-male college. Sam was also responsible for bringing many celebrities to campus for major events. In 1993, HSC held a symposium on the Vietnam War attended by General William Westmoreland, film director Oliver Stone, and journalist Morley Safer, among others. Other celebrities that visited during Sam's tenure included actor James Earl Jones, authors Doris Goodwin and Tom Clancy, and controversial former military officer and aspiring politician Oliver North.","After retiring from the presidency, Sam continued to teach and remain active in the Farmville area. He worked with HSC undergraduate Drew Prehmus to complete the biography \"General Sam.\" Sam died on June 10, 2017 of lung cancer at the age of 93.","Sam was married twice, the first time to Frances Brenda Downing (1926-1987), whom Sam met while stationed at Fort Benning shortly after the war. They had four children: Sam Jr. (1946-), Susi (1949- ), Jackson (1952-), and David (1957-). After the death of Brenda in 1987, Sam remarried to Susi Wilson (born Virginia Howton), who was herself a native of the South and an officer in the U.S. military.","Processed by: Colin E. Woodward, 2019/2021; machine-readable finding aid created by: Colin E. 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Sam's family had deep roots in rural Virginia and the Prince Edward County area. After graduating from high school in 1940, and inspired by a speech by Winston Churchill, Sam enlisted in the Virginia National Guard, though he lied about his age in order to enter the service (originally as a bugler). He quickly rose through the ranks, becoming a second lieutenant by the age of 18.","During World War II, Sam volunteered for the 5307th Composite Unit (Provisional), better known as \"Merrill's Marauders.\" The Marauders gained fame in what was then Burma. The 3,000 man force fought Japanese troops behind the lines with the help of English, Indian, and Burmese forces. The Marauders suffered more than 95% casualties. Sam was among those who were wounded, killed, or who fell ill in the tropical and mountainous conditions. He served only a few months in the Marauders, but his experiences were formative. He won the respect of his men for his scouting missions, which often found him miles ahead of Japanese forces. For his conduct, Sam was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, but he had to wait years to get it. Later, Sam served as a historical advisor to the 1962 Sam Fuller film Merrill's Marauders and had a speaking role in the movie.","After the war, Sam joined the ranks of U.S. intelligence, tasked with containing communism and maintaining the balance of power in Europe. Sam was a student at Columbia University, where, as an officer in OSS (Office of Strategic Services), he studied Russia and Russian history. He became fluent in Russian and German and later spoke other languages as well. Despite his intelligence and accomplishments, Sam never obtained a college degree, though later in life he received various honorary degrees.","In the 1950s, now a major, Wilson worked in Germany as a spy, a job that not only put his life in danger, but placed extraordinary pressure on his family, who traveled with him. Nevertheless, by the 1950s, Sam's career had established a pattern: he would travel across the globe, while also working for long stretches in the United States. Over the course of his career, he served at various military posts, including Fort Bragg, Fort Leavenworth, and Fort Benning.","In the early 1960s, Colonel Wilson worked with Ed Lansdale in Washington, D.C., to formulate the United States' counterinsurgeny doctrine. In Vietnam, Sam would help implement this doctrine. Sam believed the war against communism could not be won in Vietnam without the support of the local population. Winning the \"hearts and minds\" of civilians, therefore, was essential to victory. Eventually, Sam was put in charge of pacification efforts in Long An province in 1967. He served in that capacity for several months before returning to the States in late 1967 to teach Special Forces at Fort Bragg. Decades later, Sam served as a commentator for Ken Burns's critically acclaimed documentary on the Vietnam War.","Sam continued to rise in the ranks, earning promotion to major general and then lieutenant general before retiring in 1977. He spent extended periods of time in the 1970s in the Soviet Union as an intelligence officer. He also developed close relationships with men in government such as George H. W. Bush and Donald Rumsfeld. Sam's last post was as director of the Defense Intelligence Agency. 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The unit became famous for its deep-penetration missions behind Japanese lines, often engaging Japanese forces superior in number.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn slightly more than five months of combat, the Marauders had advanced 750 miles (1,210 km) through some of the harshest jungle terrain in the world, fought in five major engagements (Walawbum, Shaduzup, Inkangahtawng, Nhpum Ga, and Myitkyina) and engaged in combat with the Japanese Army on thirty-two separate occasions, including two conventional defensive battles with enemy forces for which the force had not been intended or equipped. Battling Japanese soldiers, hunger, fevers, and disease, they had traversed more jungle terrain on their long-range missions than any other U.S. Army formation during World War II.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe men of the Merrill's Marauders enjoyed the rare distinction of having each soldier awarded the Bronze Star. In June 1944, the 5307th Composite Unit (provisional) was awarded the Distinguished Unit Citation:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eThe unit must display such gallantry, determination, and esprit de corps in accomplishing its mission under extremely difficult and hazardous conditions as to set it apart and above other units participating in the same campaign.\u003c/blockquote\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nOn 10 August 1944 the Marauders were consolidated into the 475th Infantry, which continued service in northern Burma as a component of the brigade-sized MARS Task Force until February 1945. On 21 June 1954 the 475th Infantry was re-designated as the 75th Infantry from which descended the 75th Ranger Regiment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe commander of the 2nd Battalion of the Marauders, Colonel George A. McGee was inducted into the Ranger Hall of Fame (1992) for extraordinary valor and exemplary service. Roy H. 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The unit became famous for its deep-penetration missions behind Japanese lines, often engaging Japanese forces superior in number.In slightly more than five months of combat, the Marauders had advanced 750 miles (1,210 km) through some of the harshest jungle terrain in the world, fought in five major engagements (Walawbum, Shaduzup, Inkangahtawng, Nhpum Ga, and Myitkyina) and engaged in combat with the Japanese Army on thirty-two separate occasions, including two conventional defensive battles with enemy forces for which the force had not been intended or equipped. Battling Japanese soldiers, hunger, fevers, and disease, they had traversed more jungle terrain on their long-range missions than any other U.S. Army formation during World War II.\nThe men of the Merrill's Marauders enjoyed the rare distinction of having each soldier awarded the Bronze Star. In June 1944, the 5307th Composite Unit (provisional) was awarded the Distinguished Unit Citation:\nThe unit must display such gallantry, determination, and esprit de corps in accomplishing its mission under extremely difficult and hazardous conditions as to set it apart and above other units participating in the same campaign.\nOn 10 August 1944 the Marauders were consolidated into the 475th Infantry, which continued service in northern Burma as a component of the brigade-sized MARS Task Force until February 1945. On 21 June 1954 the 475th Infantry was re-designated as the 75th Infantry from which descended the 75th Ranger Regiment.\nThe commander of the 2nd Battalion of the Marauders, Colonel George A. McGee was inducted into the Ranger Hall of Fame (1992) for extraordinary valor and exemplary service. Roy H. 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Because of the nature of certain archival formats, including digital and audio-visual materials, access will require additional advanced notice. Copies of digital files will be provided for use upon request.","This collection is divided into 11 Series: \n\n01: Wilson genealogy, family papers, and biographical material, 1780/2017\n02: Miscellaneous subjects related to Wilson's life and career\n03: World War II and Vietnam\n04: Wilson correspondence and other papers\n05: Speeches and writings\n06: Financial papers\n07: Miscellaneous writings and publications\n08: Teaching and course materials\n09: Photographs and scrapbooks\n10: Audiovisual materials\n11: Memorabilia and oversize items","General Samuel Vaughan Wilson was a highly decorated veteran of World War II, Cold War intelligence officer, commander in Vietnam, and president of Hampden-Sydney College for eight years. Wilson spent more than 35 years working for the United States military, eventually rising to the rank of lieutenant general. Over the course of his career, General Wilson worked for the Central Intelligence Agency and the Defense Intelligence Agency and played a prominent role in formulating the army's counter-insurgency (COIN) doctrine.","Wilson was born September 23, 1923 in Rice, Virginia. He was the son of Jasper Dennis \"Cap'n Jack\" Wilson (1879-1959) and Helen Wilson (1893-1955). Sam's family had deep roots in rural Virginia and the Prince Edward County area. After graduating from high school in 1940, and inspired by a speech by Winston Churchill, Sam enlisted in the Virginia National Guard, though he lied about his age in order to enter the service (originally as a bugler). He quickly rose through the ranks, becoming a second lieutenant by the age of 18.","During World War II, Sam volunteered for the 5307th Composite Unit (Provisional), better known as \"Merrill's Marauders.\" The Marauders gained fame in what was then Burma. The 3,000 man force fought Japanese troops behind the lines with the help of English, Indian, and Burmese forces. The Marauders suffered more than 95% casualties. Sam was among those who were wounded, killed, or who fell ill in the tropical and mountainous conditions. He served only a few months in the Marauders, but his experiences were formative. He won the respect of his men for his scouting missions, which often found him miles ahead of Japanese forces. For his conduct, Sam was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, but he had to wait years to get it. Later, Sam served as a historical advisor to the 1962 Sam Fuller film Merrill's Marauders and had a speaking role in the movie.","After the war, Sam joined the ranks of U.S. intelligence, tasked with containing communism and maintaining the balance of power in Europe. Sam was a student at Columbia University, where, as an officer in OSS (Office of Strategic Services), he studied Russia and Russian history. He became fluent in Russian and German and later spoke other languages as well. Despite his intelligence and accomplishments, Sam never obtained a college degree, though later in life he received various honorary degrees.","In the 1950s, now a major, Wilson worked in Germany as a spy, a job that not only put his life in danger, but placed extraordinary pressure on his family, who traveled with him. Nevertheless, by the 1950s, Sam's career had established a pattern: he would travel across the globe, while also working for long stretches in the United States. Over the course of his career, he served at various military posts, including Fort Bragg, Fort Leavenworth, and Fort Benning.","In the early 1960s, Colonel Wilson worked with Ed Lansdale in Washington, D.C., to formulate the United States' counterinsurgeny doctrine. In Vietnam, Sam would help implement this doctrine. Sam believed the war against communism could not be won in Vietnam without the support of the local population. Winning the \"hearts and minds\" of civilians, therefore, was essential to victory. Eventually, Sam was put in charge of pacification efforts in Long An province in 1967. He served in that capacity for several months before returning to the States in late 1967 to teach Special Forces at Fort Bragg. Decades later, Sam served as a commentator for Ken Burns's critically acclaimed documentary on the Vietnam War.","Sam continued to rise in the ranks, earning promotion to major general and then lieutenant general before retiring in 1977. He spent extended periods of time in the 1970s in the Soviet Union as an intelligence officer. He also developed close relationships with men in government such as George H. W. Bush and Donald Rumsfeld. Sam's last post was as director of the Defense Intelligence Agency. His decision to retire was not just for his benefit, but done out of concern for the health of his wife, Brenda.","After retiring from the military, at the behest of his friend Earl \"Frosty\" Lockwood, Sam worked as a consultant for the small, D.C. area intelligence firm Betac. Despite pressure from some admirers, Sam mostly kept out of politics and avoided calls for running for office. He spent most of his time on his farm and taught college courses on politics and government at Longwood University and HSC. A man of faith, he also taught Sunday School in the Farmville area. A warm and outgoing man who liked to tell stories, Sam was an accomplished musician, who liked to play piano and guitar for the many visitors to the farm.","In 1992, Sam was chosen to be president of Hampden-Sydney College and served in the position until 2000. As president, one of Sam's first accomplishments was refurbishing campus buildings that had fallen into disrepair. He also was responsible for significantly growing the HSC endowment. In 1996, HSC gained national attention for its decision, after a long and highly publicized debate, the college chose to remain an all-male college. Sam was also responsible for bringing many celebrities to campus for major events. In 1993, HSC held a symposium on the Vietnam War attended by General William Westmoreland, film director Oliver Stone, and journalist Morley Safer, among others. Other celebrities that visited during Sam's tenure included actor James Earl Jones, authors Doris Goodwin and Tom Clancy, and controversial former military officer and aspiring politician Oliver North.","After retiring from the presidency, Sam continued to teach and remain active in the Farmville area. He worked with HSC undergraduate Drew Prehmus to complete the biography \"General Sam.\" Sam died on June 10, 2017 of lung cancer at the age of 93.","Sam was married twice, the first time to Frances Brenda Downing (1926-1987), whom Sam met while stationed at Fort Benning shortly after the war. They had four children: Sam Jr. (1946-), Susi (1949- ), Jackson (1952-), and David (1957-). After the death of Brenda in 1987, Sam remarried to Susi Wilson (born Virginia Howton), who was herself a native of the South and an officer in the U.S. military.","Processed by: Colin E. Woodward, 2019/2021; machine-readable finding aid created by: Colin E. Woodward, 2021 July; additions to finding aid by: Sarah Almond, 2021 October-2022 February.","This collection contains the entirety of General Samuel Vaughan Wilson's personal and professional papers, as donated to Hampden-Sydney College by his widow in 2019. Topics include the Vietnam and Second World Wars, the development of the United States of America's intelligence and counter-intelligence communities, military strategy, and Wilson's role as president of Hampden-Sydney College from 1992 until 2000.","The nature of the Hampden-Sydney College Archives and Special Collections means that copyright or other\ninformation about restrictions may be difficult or even impossible to determine depsite reasonable efforts. As a result, Hampden-Sydney College claims only physical ownership of most Special Collections materials.","The materials from our collections are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study,\npursuant to U.S. Copyright law. 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Copies of digital files will be provided for use upon request."],"arrangement_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThis collection is divided into 11 Series: \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n01: Wilson genealogy, family papers, and biographical material, 1780/2017\u003cbr\u003e\n02: Miscellaneous subjects related to Wilson's life and career\u003cbr\u003e\n03: World War II and Vietnam\u003cbr\u003e\n04: Wilson correspondence and other papers\u003cbr\u003e\n05: Speeches and writings\u003cbr\u003e\n06: Financial papers\u003cbr\u003e\n07: Miscellaneous writings and publications\u003cbr\u003e\n08: Teaching and course materials\u003cbr\u003e\n09: Photographs and scrapbooks\u003cbr\u003e\n10: Audiovisual materials\u003cbr\u003e\n11: Memorabilia and oversize items\u003c/p\u003e  "],"arrangement_heading_ssm":["Arrangement"],"arrangement_tesim":["This collection is divided into 11 Series: \n\n01: Wilson genealogy, family papers, and biographical material, 1780/2017\n02: Miscellaneous subjects related to Wilson's life and career\n03: World War II and Vietnam\n04: Wilson correspondence and other papers\n05: Speeches and writings\n06: Financial papers\n07: Miscellaneous writings and publications\n08: Teaching and course materials\n09: Photographs and scrapbooks\n10: Audiovisual materials\n11: Memorabilia and oversize items"],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eGeneral Samuel Vaughan Wilson was a highly decorated veteran of World War II, Cold War intelligence officer, commander in Vietnam, and president of Hampden-Sydney College for eight years. Wilson spent more than 35 years working for the United States military, eventually rising to the rank of lieutenant general. Over the course of his career, General Wilson worked for the Central Intelligence Agency and the Defense Intelligence Agency and played a prominent role in formulating the army's counter-insurgency (COIN) doctrine.  \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilson was born September 23, 1923 in Rice, Virginia. He was the son of Jasper Dennis \"Cap'n Jack\" Wilson (1879-1959) and Helen Wilson (1893-1955). Sam's family had deep roots in rural Virginia and the Prince Edward County area. After graduating from high school in 1940, and inspired by a speech by Winston Churchill, Sam enlisted in the Virginia National Guard, though he lied about his age in order to enter the service (originally as a bugler). He quickly rose through the ranks, becoming a second lieutenant by the age of 18.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDuring World War II, Sam volunteered for the 5307th Composite Unit (Provisional), better known as \"Merrill's Marauders.\" The Marauders gained fame in what was then Burma. The 3,000 man force fought Japanese troops behind the lines with the help of English, Indian, and Burmese forces. The Marauders suffered more than 95% casualties. Sam was among those who were wounded, killed, or who fell ill in the tropical and mountainous conditions. He served only a few months in the Marauders, but his experiences were formative. He won the respect of his men for his scouting missions, which often found him miles ahead of Japanese forces. For his conduct, Sam was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, but he had to wait years to get it. Later, Sam served as a historical advisor to the 1962 Sam Fuller film Merrill's Marauders and had a speaking role in the movie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAfter the war, Sam joined the ranks of U.S. intelligence, tasked with containing communism and maintaining the balance of power in Europe. Sam was a student at Columbia University, where, as an officer in OSS (Office of Strategic Services), he studied Russia and Russian history. He became fluent in Russian and German and later spoke other languages as well. Despite his intelligence and accomplishments, Sam never obtained a college degree, though later in life he received various honorary degrees.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn the 1950s, now a major, Wilson worked in Germany as a spy, a job that not only put his life in danger, but placed extraordinary pressure on his family, who traveled with him. Nevertheless, by the 1950s, Sam's career had established a pattern: he would travel across the globe, while also working for long stretches in the United States. Over the course of his career, he served at various military posts, including Fort Bragg, Fort Leavenworth, and Fort Benning.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn the early 1960s, Colonel Wilson worked with Ed Lansdale in Washington, D.C., to formulate the United States' counterinsurgeny doctrine. In Vietnam, Sam would help implement this doctrine. Sam believed the war against communism could not be won in Vietnam without the support of the local population. Winning the \"hearts and minds\" of civilians, therefore, was essential to victory. Eventually, Sam was put in charge of pacification efforts in Long An province in 1967. He served in that capacity for several months before returning to the States in late 1967 to teach Special Forces at Fort Bragg. Decades later, Sam served as a commentator for Ken Burns's critically acclaimed documentary on the Vietnam War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSam continued to rise in the ranks, earning promotion to major general and then lieutenant general before retiring in 1977. He spent extended periods of time in the 1970s in the Soviet Union as an intelligence officer. He also developed close relationships with men in government such as George H. W. Bush and Donald Rumsfeld. Sam's last post was as director of the Defense Intelligence Agency. His decision to retire was not just for his benefit, but done out of concern for the health of his wife, Brenda.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAfter retiring from the military, at the behest of his friend Earl \"Frosty\" Lockwood, Sam worked as a consultant for the small, D.C. area intelligence firm Betac. Despite pressure from some admirers, Sam mostly kept out of politics and avoided calls for running for office. He spent most of his time on his farm and taught college courses on politics and government at Longwood University and HSC. A man of faith, he also taught Sunday School in the Farmville area. A warm and outgoing man who liked to tell stories, Sam was an accomplished musician, who liked to play piano and guitar for the many visitors to the farm.  \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn 1992, Sam was chosen to be president of Hampden-Sydney College and served in the position until 2000. As president, one of Sam's first accomplishments was refurbishing campus buildings that had fallen into disrepair. He also was responsible for significantly growing the HSC endowment. In 1996, HSC gained national attention for its decision, after a long and highly publicized debate, the college chose to remain an all-male college. Sam was also responsible for bringing many celebrities to campus for major events. In 1993, HSC held a symposium on the Vietnam War attended by General William Westmoreland, film director Oliver Stone, and journalist Morley Safer, among others. Other celebrities that visited during Sam's tenure included actor James Earl Jones, authors Doris Goodwin and Tom Clancy, and controversial former military officer and aspiring politician Oliver North.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAfter retiring from the presidency, Sam continued to teach and remain active in the Farmville area. He worked with HSC undergraduate Drew Prehmus to complete the biography \"General Sam.\" Sam died on June 10, 2017 of lung cancer at the age of 93. \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSam was married twice, the first time to Frances Brenda Downing (1926-1987), whom Sam met while stationed at Fort Benning shortly after the war. They had four children: Sam Jr. (1946-), Susi (1949- ), Jackson (1952-), and David (1957-). After the death of Brenda in 1987, Sam remarried to Susi Wilson (born Virginia Howton), who was herself a native of the South and an officer in the U.S. military.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical / Historical"],"bioghist_tesim":["General Samuel Vaughan Wilson was a highly decorated veteran of World War II, Cold War intelligence officer, commander in Vietnam, and president of Hampden-Sydney College for eight years. Wilson spent more than 35 years working for the United States military, eventually rising to the rank of lieutenant general. Over the course of his career, General Wilson worked for the Central Intelligence Agency and the Defense Intelligence Agency and played a prominent role in formulating the army's counter-insurgency (COIN) doctrine.","Wilson was born September 23, 1923 in Rice, Virginia. He was the son of Jasper Dennis \"Cap'n Jack\" Wilson (1879-1959) and Helen Wilson (1893-1955). Sam's family had deep roots in rural Virginia and the Prince Edward County area. After graduating from high school in 1940, and inspired by a speech by Winston Churchill, Sam enlisted in the Virginia National Guard, though he lied about his age in order to enter the service (originally as a bugler). He quickly rose through the ranks, becoming a second lieutenant by the age of 18.","During World War II, Sam volunteered for the 5307th Composite Unit (Provisional), better known as \"Merrill's Marauders.\" The Marauders gained fame in what was then Burma. The 3,000 man force fought Japanese troops behind the lines with the help of English, Indian, and Burmese forces. The Marauders suffered more than 95% casualties. Sam was among those who were wounded, killed, or who fell ill in the tropical and mountainous conditions. He served only a few months in the Marauders, but his experiences were formative. He won the respect of his men for his scouting missions, which often found him miles ahead of Japanese forces. For his conduct, Sam was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, but he had to wait years to get it. Later, Sam served as a historical advisor to the 1962 Sam Fuller film Merrill's Marauders and had a speaking role in the movie.","After the war, Sam joined the ranks of U.S. intelligence, tasked with containing communism and maintaining the balance of power in Europe. Sam was a student at Columbia University, where, as an officer in OSS (Office of Strategic Services), he studied Russia and Russian history. He became fluent in Russian and German and later spoke other languages as well. Despite his intelligence and accomplishments, Sam never obtained a college degree, though later in life he received various honorary degrees.","In the 1950s, now a major, Wilson worked in Germany as a spy, a job that not only put his life in danger, but placed extraordinary pressure on his family, who traveled with him. Nevertheless, by the 1950s, Sam's career had established a pattern: he would travel across the globe, while also working for long stretches in the United States. Over the course of his career, he served at various military posts, including Fort Bragg, Fort Leavenworth, and Fort Benning.","In the early 1960s, Colonel Wilson worked with Ed Lansdale in Washington, D.C., to formulate the United States' counterinsurgeny doctrine. In Vietnam, Sam would help implement this doctrine. Sam believed the war against communism could not be won in Vietnam without the support of the local population. Winning the \"hearts and minds\" of civilians, therefore, was essential to victory. Eventually, Sam was put in charge of pacification efforts in Long An province in 1967. He served in that capacity for several months before returning to the States in late 1967 to teach Special Forces at Fort Bragg. Decades later, Sam served as a commentator for Ken Burns's critically acclaimed documentary on the Vietnam War.","Sam continued to rise in the ranks, earning promotion to major general and then lieutenant general before retiring in 1977. He spent extended periods of time in the 1970s in the Soviet Union as an intelligence officer. He also developed close relationships with men in government such as George H. W. Bush and Donald Rumsfeld. Sam's last post was as director of the Defense Intelligence Agency. His decision to retire was not just for his benefit, but done out of concern for the health of his wife, Brenda.","After retiring from the military, at the behest of his friend Earl \"Frosty\" Lockwood, Sam worked as a consultant for the small, D.C. area intelligence firm Betac. Despite pressure from some admirers, Sam mostly kept out of politics and avoided calls for running for office. He spent most of his time on his farm and taught college courses on politics and government at Longwood University and HSC. A man of faith, he also taught Sunday School in the Farmville area. A warm and outgoing man who liked to tell stories, Sam was an accomplished musician, who liked to play piano and guitar for the many visitors to the farm.","In 1992, Sam was chosen to be president of Hampden-Sydney College and served in the position until 2000. As president, one of Sam's first accomplishments was refurbishing campus buildings that had fallen into disrepair. He also was responsible for significantly growing the HSC endowment. In 1996, HSC gained national attention for its decision, after a long and highly publicized debate, the college chose to remain an all-male college. Sam was also responsible for bringing many celebrities to campus for major events. In 1993, HSC held a symposium on the Vietnam War attended by General William Westmoreland, film director Oliver Stone, and journalist Morley Safer, among others. Other celebrities that visited during Sam's tenure included actor James Earl Jones, authors Doris Goodwin and Tom Clancy, and controversial former military officer and aspiring politician Oliver North.","After retiring from the presidency, Sam continued to teach and remain active in the Farmville area. He worked with HSC undergraduate Drew Prehmus to complete the biography \"General Sam.\" Sam died on June 10, 2017 of lung cancer at the age of 93.","Sam was married twice, the first time to Frances Brenda Downing (1926-1987), whom Sam met while stationed at Fort Benning shortly after the war. They had four children: Sam Jr. (1946-), Susi (1949- ), Jackson (1952-), and David (1957-). After the death of Brenda in 1987, Sam remarried to Susi Wilson (born Virginia Howton), who was herself a native of the South and an officer in the U.S. military."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003e[Identification of item], Samuel Vaughan Wilson Papers, SC 000101, Hampden-Sydney College Archives\nand Special Collections, Hampden-Sydney, VA\u003c/p\u003e  "],"prefercite_tesim":["[Identification of item], Samuel Vaughan Wilson Papers, SC 000101, Hampden-Sydney College Archives\nand Special Collections, Hampden-Sydney, VA"],"processinfo_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eProcessed by: Colin E. Woodward, 2019/2021; machine-readable finding aid created by: Colin E. Woodward, 2021 July; additions to finding aid by: Sarah Almond, 2021 October-2022 February.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"processinfo_heading_ssm":["Processing Information"],"processinfo_tesim":["Processed by: Colin E. Woodward, 2019/2021; machine-readable finding aid created by: Colin E. Woodward, 2021 July; additions to finding aid by: Sarah Almond, 2021 October-2022 February."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThis collection contains the entirety of General Samuel Vaughan Wilson's personal and professional papers, as donated to Hampden-Sydney College by his widow in 2019. Topics include the Vietnam and Second World Wars, the development of the United States of America's intelligence and counter-intelligence communities, military strategy, and Wilson's role as president of Hampden-Sydney College from 1992 until 2000.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Contents"],"scopecontent_tesim":["This collection contains the entirety of General Samuel Vaughan Wilson's personal and professional papers, as donated to Hampden-Sydney College by his widow in 2019. 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Researchers are advised that the disclosure of certaininformation pertaining to identifiable living individuals represented in this collection without the consent of those individuals may have legal ramifications (e.g. cause of action under common law for invasion of privacy may arise if facts concerning and individual's private life are published that would be deemed highly offensive to a reasonable person) for which the College assumes no responsibility.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Use of these materials"],"userestrict_tesim":["The nature of the Hampden-Sydney College Archives and Special Collections means that copyright or other\ninformation about restrictions may be difficult or even impossible to determine depsite reasonable efforts. 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Instructions for the Prince Edward County Bicentennial Research Paper contest for college students. 2. Memo to members and friends of College Church in Hampden-Sydney, Virginia discussing events for the Bicentennial celebration. 3. Twelve week tree list 1955. 4. List of students with unexcused absences. 5. List of colleges expected at College Day, November 9, 1954. 6. List of colleges present at College Day held at Mount Vernon High School, November 9, 1954. 7. Official program for the Bicentennial celebration for Prince Edward County, Virginia, held October 15, 1954. 8. Going to College Handbook, volume 9; Hampden-Sydney College listed on pages 27, 36, 52 (two copies). 9. Invitation to the Hampden-Sydney College Student Christian Association Freshman Reception, September 16, 1954. 10. Season pass to Hampden-Sydney College home games for the 1954-1955 school year issued to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Grier (Paul Grier, HSC Librarian). 11. Program for the Dedication exercises for the John Peter Mettauer Wing of Southside Community Hospital, held August 29, 1954. 12. Informational booklet for the Dedication exercises for the John Peter Mettauer Wing of Southside Community Hospital, held August 29, 1954. 13. Program for the Cumberland Presbyterian Church Bicentennial Celebration, held August 8, 1954. 14. List of new books added to the Hampden-Sydney College Library, September 1954. 15. Examination schedule for first semester, 1954 - 1955 school year. 16. First and second Deans lists for first semester, 1954 - 1955 school year. 17. List of students with unexcused absences from December 5, 1954 - January 17, 1955. 18. Four week tree list for freshman only, 1954 - 1955 school year. 19. Four week tree list from April 1 - May 3, 1955. 20. Examination schedule for second semester, 1955. 21. Booklet for a play, The Follies of 1955, presented by the Senior and Junior Woman's Clubs, March 1st and 2nd in Farmville, Virginia. 22. List of new books added to the Hampden-Sydney College Library, January 1955. 23. List of new books added to the Hampden-Sydney College Library, March 1955. 24. List of new books added to the Hampden-Sydney College Library, May 1955. 25. Program for the Music hour at Hampden-Sydney College, June 5, 1955 (two copies). 26. Invitation to a dance sent to Paul L. Grier (HSC Librarian). 27. Informational brochures from the Prince Edward County Chapter of the Defenders of State Sovereignty and Individual Liberties. 28. Postcard invitation to an event held by the College Hill Club sent to Paul L. Grier (HSC Librarian). 29. Program for the Hampden-Sydney College and Longwood College Spring Religious Services, March 8, 9, 10, 1955. 30. Newspaper article from the Farmville Herald, March 1, 1955; \"Butch, Burger, Bash, Cast of Sixty Set for 'Follies' Presentation, March 1, 2.\" 31. Bulletin for the Bicentennial Observance at the Briery Presbyterian Church, June 26, 1955; recognizes Hampden-Sydney College's influence on their history. 32. Unopened envelope from Hampden-Sydney College addressed to Hampden- Sydney College Library. 33. Letter addressed to Mr. Grier (HSC Librarian) from the president of the Student Christian Association at Hampden-Sydney College announcing their annual Fall Religious Emphasis Series. 34. Letter addressed to Mr. Grier (HSC Librarian) from the President of the Student Christian Association at Hampden-Sydney College announcing their annual Winter Religious Emphasis Series. 35. Newspaper article from the Richmond Times-Dispatch, March 2, 1955; \"Morgan Tiller, of Ft. Lee, Working on His Fifth Sport\" (Morgan Tiller was a former football and track Coach at Hampden-Sydney College). 36. List of students who have accumulated overcuts during the third quarter, sent March 24, 1955. 37. Postcard invitation from the Kappa Sigma Fraternity for the buffet supper after the Homecoming football game sent to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Grier (Paul Grier, HSC Librarian). 38. Program for the Annual Christmas Concert put on by the Hampden-Sydney College Glee Club and the Longwood College Choir, December 13, 1954. 39. Envelope containing three unused stamps from the Republic of Greece presented to Dr. Gammon by Mr. John Maragon, a father of a student on October 15, 1954, when he visited the campus. 40. Invitation sent to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Grier (Paul Grier, HSC Librarian) for the Lambda Chi Alpha annual Christmas party to be held December 14, 1954. 41. Postcard invitation sent to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Grier (Paul Grier, HSC Librarian) for the Chi Phi Homecoming buffet supper to be held October 2, 1954. 42. Thank you card sent to Paul Grier (HSC Librarian) for $5.00 donation to the Hampden-Sydney College Alumni fund. 43. Booklet \"Without Benefit of Taxation…\" by the Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges (listing for Hampden-Sydney College). 44. 1954 Hampden-Sydney basketball roster. 45. Christmas card sent to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Grier (Paul Grier, HSC Librarian) from the Kappa Eta Zeta of Lambda Chi Alpha. 46. Christmas card sent to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Grier (Paul Grier, HSC Librarian) from Alpha Tau of Kappa Alpha Order. 47. Commencement week schedule and program for Hampden-Sydney College, June 5 - 6, 1955 (two copies). 48. Envelope containing newspaper clippings from the Farmville Herald, September and October 1954 discussing views on segregation. 49. Bulletin from the Jamestown Presbyterian Church in Rice, Virginia, October 10, 1954. 50. The Chi Phi Chakett, volume 39, number1, September 1954; contains photos and an article, Hampden-Sydney College, photos of Abner Payne and Stuart Christian (both HSC Class of 1904), Royster Lyle, Sr., M. L. T. Hughes, Sr. also pictured. 51. Letter to member of the College Church, Hampden-Sydney, Virginia asking for donations for the Lord's Acre Project. There is also an envelope and two donation cards. 52. Memos to the HSC faculty from Dean James E. Kinard. All discuss happenings on campus, events, meetings, and changes in class schedules. (twenty-one memos). 53. Richmond Times-Dispatch article, January 4, 1955. \"Hampden-Sydney Names Dr. Robert as President.\" 56. Newspaper article from Columbia (S.C.) State, June 1955. \"Coker President Tells Olympia Graduates to Stay in South.\" Coker President was Dr. Joseph C. Roberts who later became a Hampden-Sydney College President. 57. Richmond Times-Dispatch article February 22, 1955. \"Hampden-Sydney Room: Library Spans the Years.\" Has a picture of Paul Grier, HSC Librarian (two copies). 58. Richmond Times-Dispatch article January 5, 1955. \"The New President of Hampden-Sydney;\" discussing new president Dr. Joseph C. Robert. 59. Commonwealth, Magazine of Virginia, March 1955. Contains an article about Dr. Joseph C. Robert, incoming Hampden-Sydney President and outgoing President Edgar G. Gammon. 60. Letter to Paul Grier (HSC Librarian) from Joseph C. Robert (HSC President) giving him permission to visit the library at V. P. I. 61. Letter to the HSC Faculty from Edgar G. Gammon (HSC President) advising them to turn off lights and lock doors when they leave their offices or classrooms each day. 62. Memo to the HSC faculty requesting contributions towards the Commencement luncheon, sent by Delia E. Brock and Anna Dickhoff. 63. Roanoke Times, February 26, 1955; \"New Hampden-Sydney Room Full of College's History,\" includes a photo of Paul Grier (HSC Librarian). 64. Letter from Claude H. 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Season pass to Hampden-Sydney College home games for the 1954-1955  school year issued to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Grier (Paul Grier, HSC  Librarian).  11. Program for the Dedication exercises for the John Peter Mettauer Wing of  Southside Community Hospital, held August 29, 1954.  12. Informational booklet for the Dedication exercises for the John Peter  Mettauer Wing of Southside Community Hospital, held August 29, 1954.  13. Program for the Cumberland Presbyterian Church Bicentennial Celebration,  held August 8, 1954.  14. List of new books added to the Hampden-Sydney College Library,  September 1954.  15. Examination schedule for first semester, 1954 - 1955 school year.  16. First and second Deans lists for first semester, 1954 - 1955 school year.  17. List of students with unexcused absences from December 5, 1954 - January  17, 1955.  18. Four week tree list for freshman only, 1954 - 1955 school year.  19. Four week tree list from April 1 - May 3, 1955.  20. Examination schedule for second semester, 1955.  21. Booklet for a play, The Follies of 1955, presented by the Senior and Junior  Woman's Clubs, March 1st and 2nd in Farmville, Virginia.  22. List of new books added to the Hampden-Sydney College Library, January  1955.  23. List of new books added to the Hampden-Sydney College Library, March  1955.  24. List of new books added to the Hampden-Sydney College Library, May 1955. 25. Program for the Music hour at Hampden-Sydney College, June 5, 1955  (two copies).  26. Invitation to a dance sent to Paul L. Grier (HSC Librarian).  27. Informational brochures from the Prince Edward County Chapter of the  Defenders of State Sovereignty and Individual Liberties.  28. Postcard invitation to an event held by the College Hill Club sent to Paul L.  Grier (HSC Librarian).  29. Program for the Hampden-Sydney College and Longwood College Spring  Religious Services, March 8, 9, 10, 1955.  30. Newspaper article from the Farmville Herald, March 1, 1955; \"Butch,  Burger, Bash, Cast of Sixty Set for 'Follies' Presentation, March 1, 2.\"  31. Bulletin for the Bicentennial Observance at the Briery Presbyterian Church,  June 26, 1955; recognizes Hampden-Sydney College's influence on their  history.  32. Unopened envelope from Hampden-Sydney College addressed to Hampden-  Sydney College Library.  33. Letter addressed to Mr. Grier (HSC Librarian) from the president of the  Student Christian Association at Hampden-Sydney College announcing  their annual Fall Religious Emphasis Series.  34. Letter addressed to Mr. Grier (HSC Librarian) from the President of the  Student Christian Association at Hampden-Sydney College announcing  their annual Winter Religious Emphasis Series.  35. Newspaper article from the Richmond Times-Dispatch, March 2, 1955;  \"Morgan Tiller, of Ft. Lee, Working on His Fifth Sport\" (Morgan Tiller  was a former football and track Coach at Hampden-Sydney College).  36. List of students who have accumulated overcuts during the third quarter,  sent March 24, 1955.  37. Postcard invitation from the Kappa Sigma Fraternity for the buffet supper  after the Homecoming football game sent to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Grier  (Paul Grier, HSC Librarian).  38. Program for the Annual Christmas Concert put on by the Hampden-Sydney  College Glee Club and the Longwood College Choir, December 13, 1954.  39. Envelope containing three unused stamps from the Republic of Greece  presented to Dr. Gammon by Mr. John Maragon, a father of a student on  October 15, 1954, when he visited the campus.  40. Invitation sent to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Grier (Paul Grier, HSC Librarian) for the  Lambda Chi Alpha annual Christmas party to be held December 14,  1954.  41. Postcard invitation sent to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Grier (Paul Grier, HSC  Librarian) for the Chi Phi Homecoming buffet supper to be held  October 2, 1954.  42. Thank you card sent to Paul Grier (HSC Librarian) for $5.00 donation to the  Hampden-Sydney College Alumni fund.  43. Booklet \"Without Benefit of Taxation…\" by the Virginia Foundation for  Independent Colleges (listing for Hampden-Sydney College). 44. 1954 Hampden-Sydney basketball roster.  45. Christmas card sent to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Grier (Paul Grier, HSC Librarian)  from the Kappa Eta Zeta of Lambda Chi Alpha.  46. Christmas card sent to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Grier (Paul Grier, HSC Librarian)  from Alpha Tau of Kappa Alpha Order.  47. Commencement week schedule and program for Hampden-Sydney College,  June 5 - 6, 1955 (two copies).  48. Envelope containing newspaper clippings from the Farmville Herald,  September and October 1954 discussing views on segregation.  49. Bulletin from the Jamestown Presbyterian Church in Rice, Virginia, October  10, 1954.  50. The Chi Phi Chakett, volume 39, number1, September 1954; contains photos  and an article, Hampden-Sydney College, photos of Abner Payne and  Stuart Christian (both HSC Class of 1904), Royster Lyle, Sr., M. L. T.  Hughes, Sr. also pictured.  51. Letter to member of the College Church, Hampden-Sydney, Virginia asking  for donations for the Lord's Acre Project. There is also an envelope and  two donation cards.  52. Memos to the HSC faculty from Dean James E. Kinard. All discuss  happenings on campus, events, meetings, and changes in class schedules.  (twenty-one memos).  53. Richmond Times-Dispatch article, January 4, 1955. \"Hampden-Sydney  Names Dr. Robert as President.\"  56. Newspaper article from Columbia (S.C.) State, June 1955. \"Coker President  Tells Olympia Graduates to Stay in South.\" Coker President was Dr.  Joseph C. Roberts who later became a Hampden-Sydney College  President.  57. Richmond Times-Dispatch article February 22, 1955. \"Hampden-Sydney  Room: Library Spans the Years.\" Has a picture of Paul Grier, HSC  Librarian (two copies).  58. Richmond Times-Dispatch article January 5, 1955. \"The New President of  Hampden-Sydney;\" discussing new president Dr. Joseph C. Robert.  59. Commonwealth, Magazine of Virginia, March 1955. Contains an article  about Dr. Joseph C. Robert, incoming Hampden-Sydney President and  outgoing President Edgar G. Gammon.  60. Letter to Paul Grier (HSC Librarian) from Joseph C. Robert (HSC President)  giving him permission to visit the library at V. P. I.  61. Letter to the HSC Faculty from Edgar G. Gammon (HSC President) advising  them to turn off lights and lock doors when they leave their offices or  classrooms each day.  62. Memo to the HSC faculty requesting contributions towards the  Commencement luncheon, sent by Delia E. Brock and Anna Dickhoff.  63. Roanoke Times, February 26, 1955; \"New Hampden-Sydney Room Full of  College's History,\" includes a photo of Paul Grier (HSC Librarian).  64. Letter from Claude H. Pritchard (HSC Class of 1950) asking for donations for a retirement gift for Dr. Gammon (HSC President)."],"parent_unittitles_ssm":["Paul L. Grier Vertical Files, 1775/1988"],"parent_unittitles_tesim":["Paul L. Grier Vertical Files, 1775/1988"],"normalized_date_ssm":["1954/1955"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1954-1955"],"level_ssm":["File"],"level_ssim":["File"],"component_level_isim":[1],"sort_isi":142,"repository_ssim":["Hampden-Sydney College"],"collection_ssim":["Paul L. Grier Vertical Files, 1775/1988"],"containers_ssim":["Drawer 1-4","folder 142"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"child_component_count_isi":0,"parent_access_restrict_tesm":["Collection is open for research; access requires at least 48 hours advance notice. 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Any materials used for academic research or otherwise should be fully credited with the source.","This collection may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations. Researchers are advised that the disclosure of certain information pertaining to identifiable living individuals represented in this collection without the consent of those individuals may have legal ramifications (e.g. cause of action under common law for invasion of privacy may arise if facts concerning and individual's private life are published that would be deemed highly offensive to a reasonable person) for which the College assumes no responsibility."],"language_ssim":["English."],"date_range_isim":[1954,1955],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Contents"],"scopecontent_tesim":["1. Instructions for the Prince Edward County Bicentennial Research Paper  contest for college students.  2. Memo to members and friends of College Church in Hampden-Sydney,  Virginia discussing events for the Bicentennial celebration.  3. Twelve week tree list 1955.  4. List of students with unexcused absences.  5. List of colleges expected at College Day, November 9, 1954.  6. List of colleges present at College Day held at Mount Vernon High School,  November 9, 1954.  7. Official program for the Bicentennial celebration for Prince Edward County,  Virginia, held October 15, 1954.  8. Going to College Handbook, volume 9; Hampden-Sydney College listed on  pages 27, 36, 52 (two copies).  9. Invitation to the Hampden-Sydney College Student Christian Association  Freshman Reception, September 16, 1954.  10. Season pass to Hampden-Sydney College home games for the 1954-1955  school year issued to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Grier (Paul Grier, HSC  Librarian).  11. Program for the Dedication exercises for the John Peter Mettauer Wing of  Southside Community Hospital, held August 29, 1954.  12. Informational booklet for the Dedication exercises for the John Peter  Mettauer Wing of Southside Community Hospital, held August 29, 1954.  13. Program for the Cumberland Presbyterian Church Bicentennial Celebration,  held August 8, 1954.  14. List of new books added to the Hampden-Sydney College Library,  September 1954.  15. Examination schedule for first semester, 1954 - 1955 school year.  16. First and second Deans lists for first semester, 1954 - 1955 school year.  17. List of students with unexcused absences from December 5, 1954 - January  17, 1955.  18. Four week tree list for freshman only, 1954 - 1955 school year.  19. Four week tree list from April 1 - May 3, 1955.  20. Examination schedule for second semester, 1955.  21. Booklet for a play, The Follies of 1955, presented by the Senior and Junior  Woman's Clubs, March 1st and 2nd in Farmville, Virginia.  22. List of new books added to the Hampden-Sydney College Library, January  1955.  23. List of new books added to the Hampden-Sydney College Library, March  1955.  24. List of new books added to the Hampden-Sydney College Library, May 1955. 25. Program for the Music hour at Hampden-Sydney College, June 5, 1955  (two copies).  26. Invitation to a dance sent to Paul L. Grier (HSC Librarian).  27. Informational brochures from the Prince Edward County Chapter of the  Defenders of State Sovereignty and Individual Liberties.  28. Postcard invitation to an event held by the College Hill Club sent to Paul L.  Grier (HSC Librarian).  29. Program for the Hampden-Sydney College and Longwood College Spring  Religious Services, March 8, 9, 10, 1955.  30. Newspaper article from the Farmville Herald, March 1, 1955; \"Butch,  Burger, Bash, Cast of Sixty Set for 'Follies' Presentation, March 1, 2.\"  31. Bulletin for the Bicentennial Observance at the Briery Presbyterian Church,  June 26, 1955; recognizes Hampden-Sydney College's influence on their  history.  32. Unopened envelope from Hampden-Sydney College addressed to Hampden-  Sydney College Library.  33. Letter addressed to Mr. Grier (HSC Librarian) from the president of the  Student Christian Association at Hampden-Sydney College announcing  their annual Fall Religious Emphasis Series.  34. Letter addressed to Mr. Grier (HSC Librarian) from the President of the  Student Christian Association at Hampden-Sydney College announcing  their annual Winter Religious Emphasis Series.  35. Newspaper article from the Richmond Times-Dispatch, March 2, 1955;  \"Morgan Tiller, of Ft. Lee, Working on His Fifth Sport\" (Morgan Tiller  was a former football and track Coach at Hampden-Sydney College).  36. List of students who have accumulated overcuts during the third quarter,  sent March 24, 1955.  37. Postcard invitation from the Kappa Sigma Fraternity for the buffet supper  after the Homecoming football game sent to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Grier  (Paul Grier, HSC Librarian).  38. Program for the Annual Christmas Concert put on by the Hampden-Sydney  College Glee Club and the Longwood College Choir, December 13, 1954.  39. Envelope containing three unused stamps from the Republic of Greece  presented to Dr. Gammon by Mr. John Maragon, a father of a student on  October 15, 1954, when he visited the campus.  40. Invitation sent to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Grier (Paul Grier, HSC Librarian) for the  Lambda Chi Alpha annual Christmas party to be held December 14,  1954.  41. Postcard invitation sent to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Grier (Paul Grier, HSC  Librarian) for the Chi Phi Homecoming buffet supper to be held  October 2, 1954.  42. Thank you card sent to Paul Grier (HSC Librarian) for $5.00 donation to the  Hampden-Sydney College Alumni fund.  43. Booklet \"Without Benefit of Taxation…\" by the Virginia Foundation for  Independent Colleges (listing for Hampden-Sydney College). 44. 1954 Hampden-Sydney basketball roster.  45. Christmas card sent to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Grier (Paul Grier, HSC Librarian)  from the Kappa Eta Zeta of Lambda Chi Alpha.  46. Christmas card sent to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Grier (Paul Grier, HSC Librarian)  from Alpha Tau of Kappa Alpha Order.  47. Commencement week schedule and program for Hampden-Sydney College,  June 5 - 6, 1955 (two copies).  48. Envelope containing newspaper clippings from the Farmville Herald,  September and October 1954 discussing views on segregation.  49. Bulletin from the Jamestown Presbyterian Church in Rice, Virginia, October  10, 1954.  50. The Chi Phi Chakett, volume 39, number1, September 1954; contains photos  and an article, Hampden-Sydney College, photos of Abner Payne and  Stuart Christian (both HSC Class of 1904), Royster Lyle, Sr., M. L. T.  Hughes, Sr. also pictured.  51. Letter to member of the College Church, Hampden-Sydney, Virginia asking  for donations for the Lord's Acre Project. There is also an envelope and  two donation cards.  52. Memos to the HSC faculty from Dean James E. Kinard. All discuss  happenings on campus, events, meetings, and changes in class schedules.  (twenty-one memos).  53. Richmond Times-Dispatch article, January 4, 1955. \"Hampden-Sydney  Names Dr. Robert as President.\"  56. Newspaper article from Columbia (S.C.) State, June 1955. \"Coker President  Tells Olympia Graduates to Stay in South.\" Coker President was Dr.  Joseph C. Roberts who later became a Hampden-Sydney College  President.  57. Richmond Times-Dispatch article February 22, 1955. \"Hampden-Sydney  Room: Library Spans the Years.\" Has a picture of Paul Grier, HSC  Librarian (two copies).  58. Richmond Times-Dispatch article January 5, 1955. \"The New President of  Hampden-Sydney;\" discussing new president Dr. Joseph C. Robert.  59. Commonwealth, Magazine of Virginia, March 1955. Contains an article  about Dr. Joseph C. Robert, incoming Hampden-Sydney President and  outgoing President Edgar G. Gammon.  60. Letter to Paul Grier (HSC Librarian) from Joseph C. Robert (HSC President)  giving him permission to visit the library at V. P. I.  61. Letter to the HSC Faculty from Edgar G. Gammon (HSC President) advising  them to turn off lights and lock doors when they leave their offices or  classrooms each day.  62. Memo to the HSC faculty requesting contributions towards the  Commencement luncheon, sent by Delia E. Brock and Anna Dickhoff.  63. Roanoke Times, February 26, 1955; \"New Hampden-Sydney Room Full of  College's History,\" includes a photo of Paul Grier (HSC Librarian).  64. Letter from Claude H. Pritchard (HSC Class of 1950) asking for donations for a retirement gift for Dr. Gammon (HSC President)."],"_nest_path_":"/components#141","timestamp":"2026-08-14T22:36:33.766Z","scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003e1. Instructions for the Prince Edward County Bicentennial Research Paper  contest for college students.  2. 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Informational booklet for the Dedication exercises for the John Peter  Mettauer Wing of Southside Community Hospital, held August 29, 1954.  13. Program for the Cumberland Presbyterian Church Bicentennial Celebration,  held August 8, 1954.  14. List of new books added to the Hampden-Sydney College Library,  September 1954.  15. Examination schedule for first semester, 1954 - 1955 school year.  16. First and second Deans lists for first semester, 1954 - 1955 school year.  17. List of students with unexcused absences from December 5, 1954 - January  17, 1955.  18. Four week tree list for freshman only, 1954 - 1955 school year.  19. Four week tree list from April 1 - May 3, 1955.  20. Examination schedule for second semester, 1955.  21. Booklet for a play, The Follies of 1955, presented by the Senior and Junior  Woman's Clubs, March 1st and 2nd in Farmville, Virginia.  22. List of new books added to the Hampden-Sydney College Library, January  1955.  23. List of new books added to the Hampden-Sydney College Library, March  1955.  24. List of new books added to the Hampden-Sydney College Library, May 1955. 25. Program for the Music hour at Hampden-Sydney College, June 5, 1955  (two copies).  26. Invitation to a dance sent to Paul L. Grier (HSC Librarian).  27. Informational brochures from the Prince Edward County Chapter of the  Defenders of State Sovereignty and Individual Liberties.  28. Postcard invitation to an event held by the College Hill Club sent to Paul L.  Grier (HSC Librarian).  29. Program for the Hampden-Sydney College and Longwood College Spring  Religious Services, March 8, 9, 10, 1955.  30. Newspaper article from the Farmville Herald, March 1, 1955; \"Butch,  Burger, Bash, Cast of Sixty Set for 'Follies' Presentation, March 1, 2.\"  31. Bulletin for the Bicentennial Observance at the Briery Presbyterian Church,  June 26, 1955; recognizes Hampden-Sydney College's influence on their  history.  32. Unopened envelope from Hampden-Sydney College addressed to Hampden-  Sydney College Library.  33. Letter addressed to Mr. Grier (HSC Librarian) from the president of the  Student Christian Association at Hampden-Sydney College announcing  their annual Fall Religious Emphasis Series.  34. Letter addressed to Mr. Grier (HSC Librarian) from the President of the  Student Christian Association at Hampden-Sydney College announcing  their annual Winter Religious Emphasis Series.  35. Newspaper article from the Richmond Times-Dispatch, March 2, 1955;  \"Morgan Tiller, of Ft. Lee, Working on His Fifth Sport\" (Morgan Tiller  was a former football and track Coach at Hampden-Sydney College).  36. List of students who have accumulated overcuts during the third quarter,  sent March 24, 1955.  37. Postcard invitation from the Kappa Sigma Fraternity for the buffet supper  after the Homecoming football game sent to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Grier  (Paul Grier, HSC Librarian).  38. Program for the Annual Christmas Concert put on by the Hampden-Sydney  College Glee Club and the Longwood College Choir, December 13, 1954.  39. Envelope containing three unused stamps from the Republic of Greece  presented to Dr. Gammon by Mr. John Maragon, a father of a student on  October 15, 1954, when he visited the campus.  40. Invitation sent to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Grier (Paul Grier, HSC Librarian) for the  Lambda Chi Alpha annual Christmas party to be held December 14,  1954.  41. Postcard invitation sent to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Grier (Paul Grier, HSC  Librarian) for the Chi Phi Homecoming buffet supper to be held  October 2, 1954.  42. Thank you card sent to Paul Grier (HSC Librarian) for $5.00 donation to the  Hampden-Sydney College Alumni fund.  43. Booklet \"Without Benefit of Taxation…\" by the Virginia Foundation for  Independent Colleges (listing for Hampden-Sydney College). 44. 1954 Hampden-Sydney basketball roster.  45. Christmas card sent to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Grier (Paul Grier, HSC Librarian)  from the Kappa Eta Zeta of Lambda Chi Alpha.  46. Christmas card sent to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Grier (Paul Grier, HSC Librarian)  from Alpha Tau of Kappa Alpha Order.  47. Commencement week schedule and program for Hampden-Sydney College,  June 5 - 6, 1955 (two copies).  48. Envelope containing newspaper clippings from the Farmville Herald,  September and October 1954 discussing views on segregation.  49. Bulletin from the Jamestown Presbyterian Church in Rice, Virginia, October  10, 1954.  50. The Chi Phi Chakett, volume 39, number1, September 1954; contains photos  and an article, Hampden-Sydney College, photos of Abner Payne and  Stuart Christian (both HSC Class of 1904), Royster Lyle, Sr., M. L. T.  Hughes, Sr. also pictured.  51. Letter to member of the College Church, Hampden-Sydney, Virginia asking  for donations for the Lord's Acre Project. There is also an envelope and  two donation cards.  52. Memos to the HSC faculty from Dean James E. Kinard. All discuss  happenings on campus, events, meetings, and changes in class schedules.  (twenty-one memos).  53. Richmond Times-Dispatch article, January 4, 1955. \"Hampden-Sydney  Names Dr. Robert as President.\"  56. Newspaper article from Columbia (S.C.) State, June 1955. \"Coker President  Tells Olympia Graduates to Stay in South.\" Coker President was Dr.  Joseph C. Roberts who later became a Hampden-Sydney College  President.  57. Richmond Times-Dispatch article February 22, 1955. \"Hampden-Sydney  Room: Library Spans the Years.\" Has a picture of Paul Grier, HSC  Librarian (two copies).  58. Richmond Times-Dispatch article January 5, 1955. \"The New President of  Hampden-Sydney;\" discussing new president Dr. Joseph C. Robert.  59. Commonwealth, Magazine of Virginia, March 1955. Contains an article  about Dr. Joseph C. Robert, incoming Hampden-Sydney President and  outgoing President Edgar G. Gammon.  60. Letter to Paul Grier (HSC Librarian) from Joseph C. Robert (HSC President)  giving him permission to visit the library at V. P. I.  61. Letter to the HSC Faculty from Edgar G. Gammon (HSC President) advising  them to turn off lights and lock doors when they leave their offices or  classrooms each day.  62. Memo to the HSC faculty requesting contributions towards the  Commencement luncheon, sent by Delia E. Brock and Anna Dickhoff.  63. Roanoke Times, February 26, 1955; \"New Hampden-Sydney Room Full of  College's History,\" includes a photo of Paul Grier (HSC Librarian).  64. Letter from Claude H. 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Three cards addressed to Paul L. Grier (HSC Librarian) from Denison Mowbray Allan (HSC Class of 1956). One written while Allan was in 6th grade, one in 7th grade sent to Grier when Grier was aboard the U. S. S. Wasp, and the third is a wedding invitation to Allen's wedding in 1968. 2. List of new books added to the Hampden-Sydney College Library, September 1955 (two copies). 3. List of new books added to the Hampden-Sydney College Library, October, 1955 (three copies). 4. List of new books added to the Hampden-Sydney College Library, December 1955 (two copies). 5. List of new books added to the Hampden-Sydney College Library, February 1956. 6. List of new books added to the Hampden-Sydney College Library, April 1956 (three copies). 7. Football program for the Hampden-Sydney College vs West Virginia Tech game, held September 17, 1955 at Venable Field. 8. Program for the Inaugural exercises for the Inauguration of Joseph Clarke Robert, seventeenth President of Hampden-Sydney College, held March 23, 1956. 9. Hampden-Sydney College Church bulletin for Baccalaureate Services, held June 3, 1956. 10. 1955 Hampden-Sydney College football schedule. 11. Tree list for freshman and sophomores of 1955-1956. 12. 1955 - 1956 Hampden-Sydney College basketball schedule. 13. Paper \"New Providence Church\" written by Franklin Carter (HSC Class of 1956). 14. Four week tree list for freshmen and transfer students who entered September 13, 1955. 15. Brochure of new books from Baker \u0026amp; Taylor Company; includes a listing for The Trumpet Unblown by William Hoffman (HSC Class of 1949). Book printed in December 1955. 16. George C. Marshall Research Library Newsletter, volume 5, number 4, June 1967. Entire newsletter is one article written by Royster Lyle, Jr. (HSC Class of 1956). 17. Worsham High School Commencement exercises program, held May 31, 1956. 18. Program for the Hampden-Sydney College Glee Club and Concert, held at College Church, Hampden-Sydney, Virginia on December 14, 1955 (two copies). 19. Member card for the Longwood Golf Course, Farmville, Virginia, issued to Paul L. Grier (HSC Librarian) for 1956. 20. Slip of paper stamped \"Errands run cheap call 2191 between 4 \u0026amp; 6 p.m.\" 21. Season Complimentary pass for home games for 1955 - 1956 issued to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Grier (Paul Grier, HSC Librarian). 22. Folder containing a petition sent out in the fall of 1955 to members of the College Church in an effort to persuade the pulpit committee to bring the name of Dr. Ben R. Lacy before the Congregation. 23. Seven postcard invitations from various clubs and fraternities at Hampden- Sydney College for events addressed to Paul Grier (HSC Librarian) or Mr. and Mrs. Paul Grier. 24. Program from the Induction Service for the Reverend Doctor Benjamin Rice Lacy, Jr. as Chaplain of Hampden-Sydney College, February 7, 1956 (two copies). 25. Announcement for the publication of History of Prince Edward County, Virginia by Herbert Clarence Bradshaw; printed by Dietz Press, Inc. 26. Program from the Virginia Humanities Conference held at Randolph-Macon College in Ashland, Virginia, November 19, 1955. 27. Article from the Esso Farm News, Fall 1955; \"County Fair.\" The fair was held in Farmville, Virginia. 28. Invitation in envelope addressed to Dr. and Mrs. Paul L. Grier (Paul L. Grier, HSC Librarian) from Alpha Tau of Kappa Alpha inviting him to a buffet dinner after a game on November 5, 1955. 29. Invitation in envelope addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Paul L. Grier (Paul L. Grier, HSC Librarian) from Nu Chapter of Theta Chi for a reception honoring Dr. J. H. C. Winston and celebrating the one hundredth anniversary of the fraternity. 30. Program for \"Julius Caesar\" performed by the Repertory Company on National Tour playing at the Barter Theatre of Virginia, Abingdon, VA. 31. Sample ballot for the Commonwealth of Virginia Special Election, Monday, January 9, 1956, distributed at voting places in Prince Edward County. 32. Invitation in envelope addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Paul L. Grier (Paul L. Grier, HSC Librarian) for the wedding of Elizabeth Diehl Laws and Lee Winfree Ryan to be held January 25, 1956. 33. Article from the Farmville Herald, December 30, 1955; \"H-S Instructor Writes War Novel, released for sale December 29.\" Author of novel was Will Hoffman (English instructor at Hampden-Sydney College). 34. Three higher education surveys for alumni, students, and faculty for the Synod of Virginia. 35. Notice to parents from Hampden-Sydney College regarding student insurance options. 36. Information for faculty from Hampden-Sydney College regarding retirement plan options. 37. 1955 preliminary report of the Hampden-Sydney College Alumni fund. 38. Union Seminary Bulletin, volume 33, number 3, January 1956. 39. Program for the Spring Festival of Music presenting The Creation put on by the Madison College Chorus and Glee Club and Hampden-Sydney College Glee Club, May 12, 1956. 40. Two copies of The Queer News flyer dated October 5, 1955 and February 8, 1956. 41. Twenty-four memos sent out to faculty from James E. Kinard (HSC Dean). 42. Two Hampden-Sydney College news bureau press releases dated March 11 or thereafter and March 21st regarding the incoming new College President Joseph C. Robert. 43. Hampden-Sydney College Commencement program, June 3 - 4, 1956. 44. Envelope addressed to Paul L. Grier (HSC Librarian) containing a letter asking for his input on chaperoning college functions and includes a self addressed stamped envelope to send it back to J. F. Flaxington. 45. Reply card for monetary gifts for the Hamden-Sydney College Alumni fund and accompanying return envelope (two copies, also includes the Honor Roll of donors to the fifteenth Alumni fund). 46. Envelope addressed to Henry Thornton containing a personal note to let him know how things are going in the life of Betty(?) from Richmond, VA. 47. Newspaper article \"What Constitutes Liberal Arts College,\" October 22, 1955. 48. Memo to faculty and staff from Joseph C. Robert (HSC president) regarding his and his wife's available hours at home for them to stop by. 49. List of mean percentiles for the Graduate Record Examination. 50. Memo and revised schedule of activities from the Office of the President of Hampden-Sydney College. 51. Faculty memo about retirement funds sent from P. Tulane Atkinson (HSC Treasurer). 52. Memo regarding a questionnaire sent by Dr. Raymond Walter, Director of the Virginia Synod Survey. 53. Newspaper article \"Role of Local History,\" by Frederick Creighton Wellman, from the Durham Morning Herald, January 22, 1956, section IV, page 7. The article is a book review of History of Prince Edward County, Virginia written by Herbert Clarence Bradshaw. 54. Newspaper article \"The Sportsview; Hampden-Sydney's big loss\" by Cauncey Durden from the Richmond Times-Dispatch, January 27, 1956, page 33. Article discusses Jim Hickey's new appointment as coach at the University of North Carolina. Hickey was previously coach and athletic director at Hampden-Sydney College. 55. Newspaper article \"Hickey to Coach Backs at Carolina; Tatum Reveals Move; Contract Is Signed,\" by Walt Drewry, from the Richmond Times- Dispatch, February 12, 1956, section B. Article discusses Jim Hickey's new appointment as coach at the University of North Carolina. Hickey was previously coach and athletic director at Hampden-Sydney College. 56. Newspaper article \"The Sportview; Chapel Bells,\" by Chauncey Durden, from the Richmond Times-Dispatch, November 18, 1955, page 24. Article looks like a poem about a game between Hampden-Sydney College and Randolph-Macon College.\u003c/p\u003e","label":"Abstract Or Scope"}},"breadcrumbs":{"id":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/vihdsc_repositories_2_resources_5_c143#breadcrumbs","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":{"ref_ssi":"vihdsc_repositories_2_resources_5_c143","ref_ssm":["vihdsc_repositories_2_resources_5_c143"],"id":"vihdsc_repositories_2_resources_5_c143","ead_ssi":"vihdsc_repositories_2_resources_5","_root_":"vihdsc_repositories_2_resources_5","_nest_parent_":"vihdsc_repositories_2_resources_5","parent_ssi":"vihdsc_repositories_2_resources_5","parent_ssim":["Paul L. 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Folder containing a petition sent out in the fall of 1955 to members of the  College Church in an effort to persuade the pulpit committee to bring the  name of Dr. Ben R. Lacy before the Congregation.  23. Seven postcard invitations from various clubs and fraternities at Hampden-  Sydney College for events addressed to Paul Grier (HSC Librarian) or  Mr. and Mrs. Paul Grier.  24. Program from the Induction Service for the Reverend Doctor Benjamin Rice  Lacy, Jr. as Chaplain of Hampden-Sydney College, February 7, 1956  (two copies).  25. Announcement for the publication of History of Prince Edward County,  Virginia by Herbert Clarence Bradshaw; printed by Dietz Press, Inc.  26. Program from the Virginia Humanities Conference held at Randolph-Macon  College in Ashland, Virginia, November 19, 1955.  27. Article from the Esso Farm News, Fall 1955; \"County Fair.\" The fair was  held in Farmville, Virginia.  28. Invitation in envelope addressed to Dr. and Mrs. Paul L. Grier (Paul L. Grier,  HSC Librarian) from Alpha Tau of Kappa Alpha inviting him to a buffet  dinner after a game on November 5, 1955.  29. Invitation in envelope addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Paul L. Grier (Paul L. Grier,  HSC Librarian) from Nu Chapter of Theta Chi for a reception honoring  Dr. J. H. C. Winston and celebrating the one hundredth anniversary of the  fraternity.  30. Program for \"Julius Caesar\" performed by the Repertory Company on  National Tour playing at the Barter Theatre of Virginia, Abingdon, VA.  31. Sample ballot for the Commonwealth of Virginia Special Election, Monday,  January 9, 1956, distributed at voting places in Prince Edward County.  32. Invitation in envelope addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Paul L. Grier (Paul L. Grier,  HSC Librarian) for the wedding of Elizabeth Diehl Laws and Lee Winfree  Ryan to be held January 25, 1956.  33. Article from the Farmville Herald, December 30, 1955; \"H-S Instructor  Writes War Novel, released for sale December 29.\" Author of novel was  Will Hoffman (English instructor at Hampden-Sydney College).  34. Three higher education surveys for alumni, students, and faculty for the  Synod of Virginia.  35. Notice to parents from Hampden-Sydney College regarding student insurance  options.  36. Information for faculty from Hampden-Sydney College regarding retirement  plan options.  37. 1955 preliminary report of the Hampden-Sydney College Alumni fund.  38. Union Seminary Bulletin, volume 33, number 3, January 1956.  39. Program for the Spring Festival of Music presenting The Creation put on by  the Madison College Chorus and Glee Club and Hampden-Sydney  College Glee Club, May 12, 1956.  40. Two copies of The Queer News flyer dated October 5, 1955 and February 8,  1956.  41. Twenty-four memos sent out to faculty from James E. Kinard (HSC Dean).  42. Two Hampden-Sydney College news bureau press releases dated March 11  or thereafter and March 21st regarding the incoming new College  President Joseph C. Robert.  43. Hampden-Sydney College Commencement program, June 3 - 4, 1956.  44. Envelope addressed to Paul L. Grier (HSC Librarian) containing a letter  asking for his input on chaperoning college functions and includes a self  addressed stamped envelope to send it back to J. F. Flaxington.  45. Reply card for monetary gifts for the Hamden-Sydney College Alumni fund  and accompanying return envelope (two copies, also includes the  Honor Roll of donors to the fifteenth Alumni fund).  46. Envelope addressed to Henry Thornton containing a personal note to let him  know how things are going in the life of Betty(?) from Richmond, VA.  47. Newspaper article \"What Constitutes Liberal Arts College,\" October 22,  1955.  48. Memo to faculty and staff from Joseph C. 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Season Complimentary pass for home games for 1955 - 1956 issued to Mr.  and Mrs. Paul Grier (Paul Grier, HSC Librarian).  22. Folder containing a petition sent out in the fall of 1955 to members of the  College Church in an effort to persuade the pulpit committee to bring the  name of Dr. Ben R. Lacy before the Congregation.  23. Seven postcard invitations from various clubs and fraternities at Hampden-  Sydney College for events addressed to Paul Grier (HSC Librarian) or  Mr. and Mrs. Paul Grier.  24. Program from the Induction Service for the Reverend Doctor Benjamin Rice  Lacy, Jr. as Chaplain of Hampden-Sydney College, February 7, 1956  (two copies).  25. Announcement for the publication of History of Prince Edward County,  Virginia by Herbert Clarence Bradshaw; printed by Dietz Press, Inc.  26. Program from the Virginia Humanities Conference held at Randolph-Macon  College in Ashland, Virginia, November 19, 1955.  27. Article from the Esso Farm News, Fall 1955; \"County Fair.\" The fair was  held in Farmville, Virginia.  28. Invitation in envelope addressed to Dr. and Mrs. Paul L. Grier (Paul L. Grier,  HSC Librarian) from Alpha Tau of Kappa Alpha inviting him to a buffet  dinner after a game on November 5, 1955.  29. Invitation in envelope addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Paul L. Grier (Paul L. Grier,  HSC Librarian) from Nu Chapter of Theta Chi for a reception honoring  Dr. J. H. C. Winston and celebrating the one hundredth anniversary of the  fraternity.  30. Program for \"Julius Caesar\" performed by the Repertory Company on  National Tour playing at the Barter Theatre of Virginia, Abingdon, VA.  31. Sample ballot for the Commonwealth of Virginia Special Election, Monday,  January 9, 1956, distributed at voting places in Prince Edward County.  32. Invitation in envelope addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Paul L. Grier (Paul L. 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Two copies of The Queer News flyer dated October 5, 1955 and February 8,  1956.  41. Twenty-four memos sent out to faculty from James E. Kinard (HSC Dean).  42. Two Hampden-Sydney College news bureau press releases dated March 11  or thereafter and March 21st regarding the incoming new College  President Joseph C. Robert.  43. Hampden-Sydney College Commencement program, June 3 - 4, 1956.  44. Envelope addressed to Paul L. Grier (HSC Librarian) containing a letter  asking for his input on chaperoning college functions and includes a self  addressed stamped envelope to send it back to J. F. Flaxington.  45. Reply card for monetary gifts for the Hamden-Sydney College Alumni fund  and accompanying return envelope (two copies, also includes the  Honor Roll of donors to the fifteenth Alumni fund).  46. Envelope addressed to Henry Thornton containing a personal note to let him  know how things are going in the life of Betty(?) from Richmond, VA.  47. Newspaper article \"What Constitutes Liberal Arts College,\" October 22,  1955.  48. Memo to faculty and staff from Joseph C. Robert (HSC president) regarding  his and his wife's available hours at home for them to stop by.  49. List of mean percentiles for the Graduate Record Examination.  50. Memo and revised schedule of activities from the Office of the President of  Hampden-Sydney College.  51. Faculty memo about retirement funds sent from P. Tulane Atkinson (HSC  Treasurer).  52. Memo regarding a questionnaire sent by Dr. Raymond Walter, Director of the  Virginia Synod Survey.  53. Newspaper article \"Role of Local History,\" by Frederick Creighton Wellman,  from the Durham Morning Herald, January 22, 1956, section IV, page 7.  The article is a book review of History of Prince Edward County,  Virginia written by Herbert Clarence Bradshaw.  54. Newspaper article \"The Sportsview; Hampden-Sydney's big loss\" by  Cauncey Durden from the Richmond Times-Dispatch, January 27, 1956,  page 33. Article discusses Jim Hickey's new appointment as coach at the  University of North Carolina. Hickey was previously coach and athletic  director at Hampden-Sydney College.  55. Newspaper article \"Hickey to Coach Backs at Carolina; Tatum Reveals  Move; Contract Is Signed,\" by Walt Drewry, from the Richmond Times-  Dispatch, February 12, 1956, section B. Article discusses Jim Hickey's  new appointment as coach at the University of North Carolina. Hickey  was previously coach and athletic director at Hampden-Sydney College.  56. Newspaper article \"The Sportview; Chapel Bells,\" by Chauncey Durden,  from the Richmond Times-Dispatch, November 18, 1955, page 24.  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Entire newsletter is one article written by Royster Lyle, Jr. (HSC  Class of 1956).  17. Worsham High School Commencement exercises program, held May 31,  1956.  18. Program for the Hampden-Sydney College Glee Club and Concert, held at  College Church, Hampden-Sydney, Virginia on December 14, 1955  (two copies).  19. Member card for the Longwood Golf Course, Farmville, Virginia, issued to  Paul L. Grier (HSC Librarian) for 1956.  20. Slip of paper stamped \"Errands run cheap call 2191 between 4 \u0026amp; 6 p.m.\"  21. Season Complimentary pass for home games for 1955 - 1956 issued to Mr.  and Mrs. Paul Grier (Paul Grier, HSC Librarian).  22. Folder containing a petition sent out in the fall of 1955 to members of the  College Church in an effort to persuade the pulpit committee to bring the  name of Dr. Ben R. Lacy before the Congregation.  23. Seven postcard invitations from various clubs and fraternities at Hampden-  Sydney College for events addressed to Paul Grier (HSC Librarian) or  Mr. and Mrs. Paul Grier.  24. Program from the Induction Service for the Reverend Doctor Benjamin Rice  Lacy, Jr. as Chaplain of Hampden-Sydney College, February 7, 1956  (two copies).  25. Announcement for the publication of History of Prince Edward County,  Virginia by Herbert Clarence Bradshaw; printed by Dietz Press, Inc.  26. Program from the Virginia Humanities Conference held at Randolph-Macon  College in Ashland, Virginia, November 19, 1955.  27. Article from the Esso Farm News, Fall 1955; \"County Fair.\" The fair was  held in Farmville, Virginia.  28. Invitation in envelope addressed to Dr. and Mrs. Paul L. Grier (Paul L. Grier,  HSC Librarian) from Alpha Tau of Kappa Alpha inviting him to a buffet  dinner after a game on November 5, 1955.  29. Invitation in envelope addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Paul L. Grier (Paul L. Grier,  HSC Librarian) from Nu Chapter of Theta Chi for a reception honoring  Dr. J. H. C. Winston and celebrating the one hundredth anniversary of the  fraternity.  30. Program for \"Julius Caesar\" performed by the Repertory Company on  National Tour playing at the Barter Theatre of Virginia, Abingdon, VA.  31. Sample ballot for the Commonwealth of Virginia Special Election, Monday,  January 9, 1956, distributed at voting places in Prince Edward County.  32. Invitation in envelope addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Paul L. Grier (Paul L. Grier,  HSC Librarian) for the wedding of Elizabeth Diehl Laws and Lee Winfree  Ryan to be held January 25, 1956.  33. Article from the Farmville Herald, December 30, 1955; \"H-S Instructor  Writes War Novel, released for sale December 29.\" Author of novel was  Will Hoffman (English instructor at Hampden-Sydney College).  34. Three higher education surveys for alumni, students, and faculty for the  Synod of Virginia.  35. 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Wilson spent more than 35 years working for the United States military, eventually rising to the rank of lieutenant general. Over the course of his career, General Wilson worked for the Central Intelligence Agency and the Defense Intelligence Agency and played a prominent role in formulating the army's counter-insurgency (COIN) doctrine.","Wilson was born September 23, 1923 in Rice, Virginia. He was the son of Jasper Dennis \"Cap'n Jack\" Wilson (1879-1959) and Helen Wilson (1893-1955). Sam's family had deep roots in rural Virginia and the Prince Edward County area. After graduating from high school in 1940, and inspired by a speech by Winston Churchill, Sam enlisted in the Virginia National Guard, though he lied about his age in order to enter the service (originally as a bugler). He quickly rose through the ranks, becoming a second lieutenant by the age of 18.","During World War II, Sam volunteered for the 5307th Composite Unit (Provisional), better known as \"Merrill's Marauders.\" The Marauders gained fame in what was then Burma. The 3,000 man force fought Japanese troops behind the lines with the help of English, Indian, and Burmese forces. The Marauders suffered more than 95% casualties. Sam was among those who were wounded, killed, or who fell ill in the tropical and mountainous conditions. He served only a few months in the Marauders, but his experiences were formative. He won the respect of his men for his scouting missions, which often found him miles ahead of Japanese forces. For his conduct, Sam was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, but he had to wait years to get it. Later, Sam served as a historical advisor to the 1962 Sam Fuller film Merrill's Marauders and had a speaking role in the movie.","After the war, Sam joined the ranks of U.S. intelligence, tasked with containing communism and maintaining the balance of power in Europe. Sam was a student at Columbia University, where, as an officer in OSS (Office of Strategic Services), he studied Russia and Russian history. He became fluent in Russian and German and later spoke other languages as well. Despite his intelligence and accomplishments, Sam never obtained a college degree, though later in life he received various honorary degrees.","In the 1950s, now a major, Wilson worked in Germany as a spy, a job that not only put his life in danger, but placed extraordinary pressure on his family, who traveled with him. Nevertheless, by the 1950s, Sam's career had established a pattern: he would travel across the globe, while also working for long stretches in the United States. Over the course of his career, he served at various military posts, including Fort Bragg, Fort Leavenworth, and Fort Benning.","In the early 1960s, Colonel Wilson worked with Ed Lansdale in Washington, D.C., to formulate the United States' counterinsurgeny doctrine. In Vietnam, Sam would help implement this doctrine. Sam believed the war against communism could not be won in Vietnam without the support of the local population. Winning the \"hearts and minds\" of civilians, therefore, was essential to victory. Eventually, Sam was put in charge of pacification efforts in Long An province in 1967. He served in that capacity for several months before returning to the States in late 1967 to teach Special Forces at Fort Bragg. Decades later, Sam served as a commentator for Ken Burns's critically acclaimed documentary on the Vietnam War.","Sam continued to rise in the ranks, earning promotion to major general and then lieutenant general before retiring in 1977. He spent extended periods of time in the 1970s in the Soviet Union as an intelligence officer. He also developed close relationships with men in government such as George H. W. Bush and Donald Rumsfeld. Sam's last post was as director of the Defense Intelligence Agency. His decision to retire was not just for his benefit, but done out of concern for the health of his wife, Brenda.","After retiring from the military, at the behest of his friend Earl \"Frosty\" Lockwood, Sam worked as a consultant for the small, D.C. area intelligence firm Betac. Despite pressure from some admirers, Sam mostly kept out of politics and avoided calls for running for office. He spent most of his time on his farm and taught college courses on politics and government at Longwood University and HSC. A man of faith, he also taught Sunday School in the Farmville area. A warm and outgoing man who liked to tell stories, Sam was an accomplished musician, who liked to play piano and guitar for the many visitors to the farm.","In 1992, Sam was chosen to be president of Hampden-Sydney College and served in the position until 2000. As president, one of Sam's first accomplishments was refurbishing campus buildings that had fallen into disrepair. He also was responsible for significantly growing the HSC endowment. In 1996, HSC gained national attention for its decision, after a long and highly publicized debate, the college chose to remain an all-male college. Sam was also responsible for bringing many celebrities to campus for major events. In 1993, HSC held a symposium on the Vietnam War attended by General William Westmoreland, film director Oliver Stone, and journalist Morley Safer, among others. Other celebrities that visited during Sam's tenure included actor James Earl Jones, authors Doris Goodwin and Tom Clancy, and controversial former military officer and aspiring politician Oliver North.","After retiring from the presidency, Sam continued to teach and remain active in the Farmville area. He worked with HSC undergraduate Drew Prehmus to complete the biography \"General Sam.\" Sam died on June 10, 2017 of lung cancer at the age of 93.","Sam was married twice, the first time to Frances Brenda Downing (1926-1987), whom Sam met while stationed at Fort Benning shortly after the war. They had four children: Sam Jr. (1946-), Susi (1949- ), Jackson (1952-), and David (1957-). After the death of Brenda in 1987, Sam remarried to Susi Wilson (born Virginia Howton), who was herself a native of the South and an officer in the U.S. military.","Processed by: Colin E. Woodward, 2019/2021; machine-readable finding aid created by: Colin E. Woodward, 2021 July; additions to finding aid by: Sarah Almond, 2021 October-2022 February.","This collection contains the entirety of General Samuel Vaughan Wilson's personal and professional papers, as donated to Hampden-Sydney College by his widow in 2019. Topics include the Vietnam and Second World Wars, the development of the United States of America's intelligence and counter-intelligence communities, military strategy, and Wilson's role as president of Hampden-Sydney College from 1992 until 2000.","The nature of the Hampden-Sydney College Archives and Special Collections means that copyright or other\ninformation about restrictions may be difficult or even impossible to determine depsite reasonable efforts. As a result, Hampden-Sydney College claims only physical ownership of most Special Collections materials.","The materials from our collections are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study,\npursuant to U.S. Copyright law. 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Wilson spent more than 35 years working for the United States military, eventually rising to the rank of lieutenant general. Over the course of his career, General Wilson worked for the Central Intelligence Agency and the Defense Intelligence Agency and played a prominent role in formulating the army's counter-insurgency (COIN) doctrine.  \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilson was born September 23, 1923 in Rice, Virginia. He was the son of Jasper Dennis \"Cap'n Jack\" Wilson (1879-1959) and Helen Wilson (1893-1955). Sam's family had deep roots in rural Virginia and the Prince Edward County area. After graduating from high school in 1940, and inspired by a speech by Winston Churchill, Sam enlisted in the Virginia National Guard, though he lied about his age in order to enter the service (originally as a bugler). 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He spent most of his time on his farm and taught college courses on politics and government at Longwood University and HSC. A man of faith, he also taught Sunday School in the Farmville area. A warm and outgoing man who liked to tell stories, Sam was an accomplished musician, who liked to play piano and guitar for the many visitors to the farm.  \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn 1992, Sam was chosen to be president of Hampden-Sydney College and served in the position until 2000. As president, one of Sam's first accomplishments was refurbishing campus buildings that had fallen into disrepair. He also was responsible for significantly growing the HSC endowment. In 1996, HSC gained national attention for its decision, after a long and highly publicized debate, the college chose to remain an all-male college. Sam was also responsible for bringing many celebrities to campus for major events. In 1993, HSC held a symposium on the Vietnam War attended by General William Westmoreland, film director Oliver Stone, and journalist Morley Safer, among others. Other celebrities that visited during Sam's tenure included actor James Earl Jones, authors Doris Goodwin and Tom Clancy, and controversial former military officer and aspiring politician Oliver North.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAfter retiring from the presidency, Sam continued to teach and remain active in the Farmville area. He worked with HSC undergraduate Drew Prehmus to complete the biography \"General Sam.\" Sam died on June 10, 2017 of lung cancer at the age of 93. \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSam was married twice, the first time to Frances Brenda Downing (1926-1987), whom Sam met while stationed at Fort Benning shortly after the war. They had four children: Sam Jr. (1946-), Susi (1949- ), Jackson (1952-), and David (1957-). 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Sam's family had deep roots in rural Virginia and the Prince Edward County area. After graduating from high school in 1940, and inspired by a speech by Winston Churchill, Sam enlisted in the Virginia National Guard, though he lied about his age in order to enter the service (originally as a bugler). He quickly rose through the ranks, becoming a second lieutenant by the age of 18.","During World War II, Sam volunteered for the 5307th Composite Unit (Provisional), better known as \"Merrill's Marauders.\" The Marauders gained fame in what was then Burma. The 3,000 man force fought Japanese troops behind the lines with the help of English, Indian, and Burmese forces. The Marauders suffered more than 95% casualties. Sam was among those who were wounded, killed, or who fell ill in the tropical and mountainous conditions. He served only a few months in the Marauders, but his experiences were formative. He won the respect of his men for his scouting missions, which often found him miles ahead of Japanese forces. For his conduct, Sam was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, but he had to wait years to get it. Later, Sam served as a historical advisor to the 1962 Sam Fuller film Merrill's Marauders and had a speaking role in the movie.","After the war, Sam joined the ranks of U.S. intelligence, tasked with containing communism and maintaining the balance of power in Europe. Sam was a student at Columbia University, where, as an officer in OSS (Office of Strategic Services), he studied Russia and Russian history. He became fluent in Russian and German and later spoke other languages as well. Despite his intelligence and accomplishments, Sam never obtained a college degree, though later in life he received various honorary degrees.","In the 1950s, now a major, Wilson worked in Germany as a spy, a job that not only put his life in danger, but placed extraordinary pressure on his family, who traveled with him. Nevertheless, by the 1950s, Sam's career had established a pattern: he would travel across the globe, while also working for long stretches in the United States. Over the course of his career, he served at various military posts, including Fort Bragg, Fort Leavenworth, and Fort Benning.","In the early 1960s, Colonel Wilson worked with Ed Lansdale in Washington, D.C., to formulate the United States' counterinsurgeny doctrine. In Vietnam, Sam would help implement this doctrine. Sam believed the war against communism could not be won in Vietnam without the support of the local population. Winning the \"hearts and minds\" of civilians, therefore, was essential to victory. Eventually, Sam was put in charge of pacification efforts in Long An province in 1967. He served in that capacity for several months before returning to the States in late 1967 to teach Special Forces at Fort Bragg. Decades later, Sam served as a commentator for Ken Burns's critically acclaimed documentary on the Vietnam War.","Sam continued to rise in the ranks, earning promotion to major general and then lieutenant general before retiring in 1977. He spent extended periods of time in the 1970s in the Soviet Union as an intelligence officer. He also developed close relationships with men in government such as George H. W. Bush and Donald Rumsfeld. Sam's last post was as director of the Defense Intelligence Agency. His decision to retire was not just for his benefit, but done out of concern for the health of his wife, Brenda.","After retiring from the military, at the behest of his friend Earl \"Frosty\" Lockwood, Sam worked as a consultant for the small, D.C. area intelligence firm Betac. Despite pressure from some admirers, Sam mostly kept out of politics and avoided calls for running for office. He spent most of his time on his farm and taught college courses on politics and government at Longwood University and HSC. A man of faith, he also taught Sunday School in the Farmville area. A warm and outgoing man who liked to tell stories, Sam was an accomplished musician, who liked to play piano and guitar for the many visitors to the farm.","In 1992, Sam was chosen to be president of Hampden-Sydney College and served in the position until 2000. As president, one of Sam's first accomplishments was refurbishing campus buildings that had fallen into disrepair. He also was responsible for significantly growing the HSC endowment. In 1996, HSC gained national attention for its decision, after a long and highly publicized debate, the college chose to remain an all-male college. Sam was also responsible for bringing many celebrities to campus for major events. In 1993, HSC held a symposium on the Vietnam War attended by General William Westmoreland, film director Oliver Stone, and journalist Morley Safer, among others. Other celebrities that visited during Sam's tenure included actor James Earl Jones, authors Doris Goodwin and Tom Clancy, and controversial former military officer and aspiring politician Oliver North.","After retiring from the presidency, Sam continued to teach and remain active in the Farmville area. 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