William "Burris" Bryan 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

Summary

Extent:
30 Photographic Prints
Creator:
Beckley, Harlan Ray and Bryan, William Burris, Jr.
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

A collection of photo copied images (total 30 pages - 90 images) of Word War Two veteran WIlliam 'Burris' Bryan, Sr. (W&L class of 1944) at the World War Two Memorial dedication in Washington D.C. in May 2004. The photographs were taken by Mr. Bryan's son, William B. Bryan, Jr. (W&L Class of 1982) The collection includes a copy of a letter written by Dr. Harlan R. Beckley of W&L, who thanked Bryan for his service in the war and his donation of these photo copies to Washington and Lee. Also includes a printed copy of Bryan's obituary as well as a brief overview of his military history recorded in the Washington and Lee records.

Physical description:
Good. These photographs were digitized, and printed - they are not of actual photo stock. There is also no binding of the photographs, they are just loose pages with a cover letter.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard