Mary Poole photograph 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], Mary Poole Photograph Collection (WLU Coll. 0566), Special Collections and Archives, James G. Leyburn Library, Washington and Lee University, Lexington, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.03 Linear Feet 3 folders
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Mary Poole Photograph Collection (WLU Coll. 0566), Special Collections and Archives, James G. Leyburn Library, Washington and Lee University, Lexington, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

his collection contains historic photographs collected by Mary Poole. The majority of the photographs were taken by Lexington-based photographers including Michael Miley and Mrs. N. L. Miller. The subjects are primarily unidentified individuals.

Biographical / historical:

Mary Poole was born on December 4, 1922 to Roy and Mary Wade. She died on September 11, 2020 in Rockbridge County, Va.

Acquisition information:
Purchased at auction from the estate of Mary Poole in August 2021.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard