Claud Baxter Bush 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 research 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], Claud Baxter Bush Collection (RG 62.0071), Special Collections and Archives, James G. Leyburn Library, Washington and Lee University, Lexington, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.01 Linear Feet
Creator:
Bush, Claud Baxter and Wilson, Madeline A.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Claud Baxter Bush Collection (RG 62.0071), Special Collections and Archives, James G. Leyburn Library, Washington and Lee University, Lexington, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of items collected by Claud Baxter Bush while a student at Washington and Lee University. It includes a photograph of Bush dressed in his WLU gymnasium team uniform, a photograph of Doremus gymnasium, a program from the Interscholastic Track and Field Games (April 26, 1913) and an accompanying Inspector ribbon, and a WLU Athletic Council certificate certifying Bush was awarded a monogram as a member of the Gymnasium Team for Season of 1912. The ribbon is ripped and extremely fragile.

Biographical / historical:

Claud Baxter Bush graduated from Washington and Lee University in 1914. He was captain of the Gymnasium team and was a descendant of Washington College president George A. Baxter.

Acquisition information:
Donated by Bush's granddaughter in May 2025
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard