William H. Whiting Papers

Access and use

Location of collection:
Hampden-Sydney College
Hampden-Sydney College Archives & Special Collections
Walter M. Bortz III Library
P.O. Box 7
Hampden-Sydney VA 23943
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (434) 223-6302
Phone: (434) 223-7225
Restrictions:

Collection is open for research; access requires at least 48 hours advance notice. 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.

Terms of access:

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Preferred citation:

[Identification of Item], William H. Whiting Papers, CA-000113, Hampden-Sydney College Archives and Special Collections, Hampden-Sydney, VA

Summary

Extent:
1 Linear Feet 1 box
Creator:
Hampden-Sydney College
Abstract:
Wm. H. Whiting Day Book, vols 1 and 2 (1883/1907); Academic Literary Society Treasurer's Book (1882/1883); Wm. H. Whiting Grade Book (1880-1920)
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Identification of Item], William H. Whiting Papers, CA-000113, Hampden-Sydney College Archives and Special Collections, Hampden-Sydney, VA

Background

Scope and content:

The "William H. Whiting Papers" contain four books. Two are day books, one a treasurer's book, and the fourth a gradebook. Also included in book four are various lists with names and grades.

Biographical / historical:

William H. Whiting, Jr. (class of 1880), born July 24, 1862, was the president of Hampden-Sydney College from 1904-1905 and again from 1908-1909. He was also a Latin professor at the college from 1902 until he retired in 1939. He died on March 28, 1949. He helped to raise money for the college and as a professor at the college he introduced Spanish into the curriculum and served as chair of the Latin department for nearly the entire time he was a professor (Record of the Hampden-Sydney Alumni Association, 1949).

Acquisition information:
Unknown
Processing information:

Processed by Dawnelle Ion, Feb. 2024.

Physical description:
Overall fair. Some water stains. Binding intact. Some wear on book covers.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Indexed terms

Subjects:
Hampden-Sydney College
Names:
Hampden-Sydney College