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Robert M. T. Hunter manuscript, 1857 1 items 41 pages

Hunter, R. M. T. (Robert Mercer Taliaferro), 1809-1887

This collection consists of a 41 page manuscript of a speech given at VMI by Senator Robert M. T. Hunter on July 3, 1857 as part of the celebrations marking the end of the academic year. The speech was subsequently printed by McFarlane & Fergusson (Richmond, Virginia) and that published version is also available in the VMI Archives.

  1. Virginia Military Institute Archives

Samuel H. Chester papers, 1872 0.02 Linear Feet 2 folders

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.

  1. Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library

Samuel H. Letcher manuscript, 1869 1 items

Letcher, Samuel H. (Samuel Houston), 1848-1914

This collection consists of one manuscript of the VMI valedictory address of Cadet Samuel H. Letcher. The speech was delivered at VMI finals in July 1869. The manuscript contains annotations by John T. L. Preston.

  1. Virginia Military Institute Archives

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.

  1. Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library
  2. University Publications collection
  3. Campus Activities

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