Alan R. Shirkey 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], Alan R. Shirkey Photograph Collection (WLU Coll. 0567), Special Collections and Archives, James G. Leyburn Library, Washington and Lee University, Lexington, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.02 Linear Feet 2 folders
Creator:
Shirkey, Alan R.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Alan R. Shirkey Photograph Collection (WLU Coll. 0567), Special Collections and Archives, James G. Leyburn Library, Washington and Lee University, Lexington, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains historic photographs collected by Alan R. Shirkey. Subjects include Natural Bridge, Jordan/Rockbridge Alum Springs, Lexington, and Buena Vista. The photographers were local and included Michael Miley.

Biographical / historical:

Alan Ray Shirkey was born on February 19, 1949 in Lexington, Va to Carl and Marguerite Shirkey. He graduated from Harrisonburg High School in 1967 and taugh at the Fishburne Military School from 1972 until he retired in 2008.

Acquisition information:
Purchased at auction from the estate of Alan R. Shirkey in 2021.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard