History of Robert E. Lee astride his horse Traveller and young solider on horseback statue in Dallas Texas

Creator:
Proctor, A. Phimister
Extent:
1 Item
Other descriptive data:

The bronze equestrian statue was created by noted Canadian sculptor, A. Phimister Proctor, and dedicated on June 12, 1936, in Dallas, Texas. In 1990 a Dallas group worked to restore, preserve it and other statues.

The original model of the monument was presented to Washington and Lee University for their June 1936 Commencement.

Access and use

Location of collection:
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
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.