Leslie D. Kline Letter

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
Newman Library
Virginia Tech
P.O. Box 90001
560 Drillfield Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24062-9001
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Restrictions:

The collection is open for research.

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Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Leslie D. Kline Letter, June 1, 1895, Ms2023-030, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Creator:
Kline, Leslie D. (Leslie Duncan), 1871-1953
Abstract:
This collection contains a handwritten letter from Leslie D. Kline (1871-1953), who attended Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College from 1892-1896, regarding the release of the annual yearbook titled the Bugle.
Language:
The material in this collection is in English.
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Leslie D. Kline Letter, June 1, 1895, Ms2023-030, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains a handwritten letter from Leslie D. Kline (1871-1953) regarding the interest and purchase of Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College the Bugle.

Biographical / historical:

Leslie Duncan Kline (1871-1953) was born in Frederick County, Virginia. He graduated from Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College in 1896 with a B.S. in General Science. During his time in Blacksburg, he served as the President of the Maury Literary Society. Kline served as the Frederick County School Superintendent from 1917-1949. He died September 22, 1953, in Winchester, Virginia.

External sources:

"Kline, Leslie D.", Box 19, Virginia Tech Alumni Association Alumni Cards, RG 29e, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

"Leslie D. Kline", findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/24406829/leslie-duncan-kline, accessed 5/30/2023.

"School Board Names Dr. George C. Hummer the New Superintendent of Schools", Frederick County Public Schools (Virginia), https://www.frederickcountyschoolsva.net/Page/2359, accessed 5/30/2023.

Acquisition information:
The Leslie D. Kline Letter was purchased by Special Collections and University Archives in July 2016.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Leslie D. Kline Letter was completed in May 2023.