James McDowell 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], James McDowell Collection (WLU Coll. 0446), Special Collections and Archives, James G. Leyburn Library, Washington and Lee University, Lexington, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.01 Linear Feet 1 folder
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], James McDowell Collection (WLU Coll. 0446), Special Collections and Archives, James G. Leyburn Library, Washington and Lee University, Lexington, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of letters written or sent to James McDowell between 1835-1849. Two items are printed letters of invitation to Democratic/Democratic Republican dinners. Included is a letter dated August 1843 written by William Richardson, adjutant-general of Virginia, a letter dated November 26, 1844 written by Francis N. Watkins, Secretary of the Board of Hampden-Sidney College, and an 1844 invitation to visit the encampment of the volunteers of the town of Portsmouth. Subjects include dinners, politics, and meetings.

Biographical / historical:

James McDowell was born on October 13, 1795 in Rockbridge County, Virginia. He served as a member of the Virginia State House of Delegates, as the 29th Governor of Virginia, and as a member of the U. S. House of Representatives. He died on August 24, 1851.

Acquisition information:
Purchased in May 2023
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard