Rupert Nelson Latture Valedictory address

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
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Preferred citation:

Preferred citation: [Identification of item], Rupert Nelson Latture Valedictory Address, WLU Coll. 0175, Special Collections and Archives, James G. Leyburn Library, Washington and Lee University, Lexington, VA

In some cases the citation format may vary. Please contact Special Collections' staff to verify the appropriate format.

Summary

Extent:
1 Item
Creator:
Latture, Rupert Nelson
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Preferred citation: [Identification of item], Rupert Nelson Latture Valedictory Address, WLU Coll. 0175, Special Collections and Archives, James G. Leyburn Library, Washington and Lee University, Lexington, VA

In some cases the citation format may vary. Please contact Special Collections' staff to verify the appropriate format.

Background

Scope and content:

Rupert Latture's address recalls highlights of the Class of 1915 at Washington and Lee University. It makes an extended analogy to Nathaniel Hawthorne's short story, 'The Great Stone Face.' It also includes humorous references to Washington and Lee President George Hutcheson Denny.

Biographical / historical:

Rupert Latture was a student, faculty member, and Assistant to the President at Washington and Lee University.

Acquisition information:
Gift of William E. Latture, 1996
Physical location:
This collection is housed in a box containing WLU collections 0173-0180.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard