Collections : [Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library]

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
Primary Collecting Areas:
American and Virginia history, regional genealogy, history of propaganda, Southern literature, theater, local and regional portraiture, landscapes and architecture, late 19th-century travel
Description:

The Washington and Lee University Special Collections and Archives Department houses over 1,000 unique manuscript collections including those of the Rockbridge Historical Society, The American Shakespeare Center, and the Mountain Valley Preservation Association. These collections vary greatly in size, format, and scope. Subjects covered within the collections are diverse and include concentrations in American and Virginia history, regional genealogy, history of propaganda, Southern literature, and theater.

It also houses over 10,000 photographs and prints. Beyond our photograph and print collections, which include scrapbooks, images can also be found within the manuscript collections and University Archives described above. Our photographic holdings vary greatly in size and include numerous formats representative of the evolution of the photographic process. Strengths are local and regional portraiture, landscapes and architecture, W&L University history, including athletics, and late 19th-century travel.

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Start Over Repository Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library Subjects Commencement ceremonies
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Washington and Lee University and Regional Virginia History Research Collection, 1609/2016

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Stuart Sanders Correspondence, 1918/1965, bulk 1926/1934

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This collection consists of Sanders' correspondence to his parents regarding life at Washington and Lee University, including his participation in the Arcades Club fraternity (now Delta Upsilon), sports, classes, jobs, and the Lexington Presbyterian Church as well as comments on campus drinking and mention of his brother Irwin Sanders and friend Richard Gooch. Includes his correspondence during his job with his uncle, Stuart Sanders, in Richmond at Sanders Brothers from 1931-1934 with significant comments about the Depression years. Includes 16 photographs of family and friends.

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Correspondence, 1929 43 Item Box 2, Folder 15

This file consists of correspondence between Stuart and his parents. It also consists of commencement material, where Irwin was the valedictorian. Stuart's letter to the president of the school applying for reinstatment (because of lack of credits) and the dean's response are included. Stuart was reinstated on strict probation.

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Hugh Blair Grigsby papers, 1870

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This collection consists of the script of an address by Hugh Blair Grigsby titled "The Founders of Washington College" delivered at the college's 1870 Commencement in Lee Chapel.

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Hugh Blair Grigsby papers, 1870 1 Item

Grigsby, Hugh Blair

This collection consists of the script of an address by Hugh Blair Grigsby titled "The Founders of Washington College" delivered at the college's 1870 Commencement in Lee Chapel.

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Lee F. Roberts collection, 1949/1950

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This collection includes items kept by Lee F. Roberts while a student at Washington and Lee University during 1949-1950. Items include tickets to events such as the Fancy Dress Ball, sophomore and junior proms, Phi Gamma Delta and Phi Delta Theta concerts, the senior ball, finals ball, and Cotillion Club formal. Also included are the 1950 Fancy Dress Ball program, an invitation from President and Mrs. Gaines, the 1950 Finals Week program, the June 4, 1950 Baccalaureate Service program, the June 9, 1950 commencement program, Roberts' Phi Beta Kappa membership certificate and six black and white photographs from the 1950 Francy Dress Ball.

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Roberts, Lee F.

This collection includes items kept by Lee F. Roberts while a student at Washington and Lee University during 1949-1950. Items include tickets to events such as the Fancy Dress Ball, sophomore and junior proms, Phi Gamma Delta and Phi Delta Theta concerts, the senior ball, finals ball, and Cotillion Club formal. Also included are the 1950 Fancy Dress Ball program, an invitation from President and Mrs. Gaines, the 1950 Finals Week program, the June 4, 1950 Baccalaureate Service program, the June 9, 1950 commencement program, Roberts' Phi Beta Kappa membership certificate and six black and white photographs from the 1950 Francy Dress Ball.

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Lexington High School Commencement Program, 1934

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This collection contains the commencement program for Lexington High School in Lexington, Virginia from June 1, 1934.

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Lexington High School Commencement Program, 1934 1 Item

Lexington High School (Lexington, Va.)

This collection contains the commencement program for Lexington High School in Lexington, Virginia from June 1, 1934.

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Samuel H. Chester papers, 1872

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This collection contains two original manuscript copies and one photocopy of Samuel H. Chester's valedictory address given on June 27, 1872 at Washington and Lee University. It also contains correspondence about the presence of this address in the University's Special Collections and Archives.

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Chester, Samuel H.

This collection contains two original manuscript copies and one photocopy of Samuel H. Chester's valedictory address given on June 27, 1872 at Washington and Lee University. It also contains correspondence about the presence of this address in the University's Special Collections and Archives.

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University Publications collection

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This record group contains official print publications created by the University at the highest level.

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Victory Finals, 1919 1 Item

This booklet contains the schedule of end of year events, which were held to celebrate and commemorate the Washington and Lee students who fought in World War I. Events included several dances, a meeting of the Washington Literary Society, the performance of a band, and commencement. It also contains photographs of Washington and Lee's campus.

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Charles Manson Crutchfield Collection of Memorabilia, 1882/1914, bulk 1880/1889

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Includes 82 items collected by Charles Manson Crutchfield, including 38 photographs some of which are of Confederate generals and were taken by Michael Miley, postcards and printed materials, most of which concern Washington and Lee University and the surrounding city of Lexington, Virginia during the 1880's

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Academic Departments - Record Group 9

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This record group contains materials created by individual academic departments.

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