Hoffman F. Brown, III collection

Access and use

Location of collection:
Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library
Special Collections and Archives
James G. Leyburn Library
Washington and Lee University
204 W. Washington Street
Lexington, VA 24450
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Tom Camden
Phone: (540) 458-8649
Phone: (540) 463-8109
Fax: (540) 463-8964
Restrictions:

This collection is open for use.

Terms of access:

The materials from Washington and Lee University Special Collections are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright law. The user assumes full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Any materials used should be fully credited with the source.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Hoffman F. Brown, III Collection (RG 62.0067), Special Collections and Archives, James G. Leyburn Library, Washington and Lee University, Lexington, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.25 Linear Feet one half-sized document case
Creator:
Brown, Hoffman F., III and Brown, Hoffman F., III
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Hoffman F. Brown, III Collection (RG 62.0067), Special Collections and Archives, James G. Leyburn Library, Washington and Lee University, Lexington, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists primarily of photographs that document Hoffman Brown's life as a student at Washington and Lee University between 1973-1977. The photograph subjects include Glee Club, the Student Association for Black Unity (SABU), the Black Awareness Ball, social activities of black students, and the W&L track team. There are a few documents related to the Black Awareness Ball and an undated flyer for a Sickle Cell fundraising disco sponsored by SABU.

Biographical / historical:

Hoffman F. Brown, III graduated from Washington and Lee University in 1977. While at W&L, he was a member of the Student Association for Black Unity, the track team, and the Glee Club.

Acquisition information:
Donated in 2024.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard