Lee Chapel Museum 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], Lee Chapel Museum Collection (RG 34.2), Special Collections and Archives, James G. Leyburn Library, Washington and Lee University, Lexington, Va.

Summary

Extent:
6.25 Linear Feet two document cases, two flat boxes, one shoebox
Creator:
Washington and Lee University. Chapel
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Lee Chapel Museum Collection (RG 34.2), Special Collections and Archives, James G. Leyburn Library, Washington and Lee University, Lexington, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains primarily visual materials donated to the Lee Chapel Museum over the course of the 20th century. The main subject for these items is Robert E. Lee. There is a lot of duplication throughout the collection. Most of the descriptions were transcribed from what the Museum attributed in their paperwork with some enhancements where necessary. Of particular note is an issue of a Washington College publication called "The Wreath" dated March 18, 1848.

Acquisition information:
Transferred from the Lee Chapel Museum in 2013.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard