Ann Smith Academy copy print photo and sepia photo, 1875/1890

Containers:
Box 6, Folder 9
Scope and content:

A copy print photo of the Ann Smith Academy, with steps at the ends of the front porch, circa 1875. A sepia photo of the Ann Smith Academy, with a group of young women and men, when young men also attended the school, circa 1890.

Biographical / historical:

The Ann Smith Academy brick building was built in 1809 on the northwest corner of Nelson Street and Lee Avenue in 1809. A red brick building was built as a high school from 1909–1910, which later operated as an elementary school from 1927 until 1969.

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: SCA Staff
Phone: (540) 458-8649
Phone: (540) 463-8109
Fax: (540) 463-8964
Parent restrictions:
The collection is open for research use.
Parent 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.