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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Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library

Charles and Emmett McCorkle Lecture Notebook, 1869/1874

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This collection consists of a lecture notebook used by Washington College and Washington and Lee University students Charles E. McCorkle between 1869-1870 and his brother Walter between 1870-1874. It includes a note about Robert E. Lee on the inside cover.

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Charles and Emmett McCorkle Lecture Notebook, 1869/1874 1 Item

McCorkle, Charles E.

This collection consists of a lecture notebook used by Washington College and Washington and Lee University students Charles E. McCorkle between 1869-1870 and his brother Walter between 1870-1874. It includes a note about Robert E. Lee on the inside cover.

Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library

Francis McFarland Papers, 1815/1871

90 Item 9 folders, 23 volumes

This collection includes 54 miscellaneous letters, 1821-1866; diaries and financial records McFarland kept while he was a missionary and during his two pastorates, 1823-1836, and 1841-1871, at Bethel Presbyterian Church, Augusta County, Va.; lecture notes taken while a student at Princeton University; and printed biographical sketches and engravings of McFarland.Correspondents include Stonewall Jackson, George Junkin, William Spottswood.

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Francis McFarland Papers, 1815/1871 90 Item 9 folders, 23 volumes

McFarland, Francis W., Reverend

This collection includes 54 miscellaneous letters, 1821-1866; diaries and financial records McFarland kept while he was a missionary and during his two pastorates, 1823-1836, and 1841-1871, at Bethel Presbyterian Church, Augusta County, Va.; lecture notes taken while a student at Princeton University; and printed biographical sketches and engravings of McFarland.Correspondents include Stonewall Jackson, George Junkin, William Spottswood.

Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library

George S. Whitney Biochemistry Notebook, 1965

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This notebook contains biochemistry notes of Whitney during his tenure at Washington and Lee University.

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George S. Whitney Biochemistry Notebook, 1965 .2 Linear Feet

Whitney, George S. (George Stephen)

This notebook contains biochemistry notes of Whitney during his tenure at Washington and Lee University.

Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library

Isaac Newton Campbell Notebook, 1874/1876

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Isaac Newton Campbell kept this notebook while a student at Washington and Lee University and at Campbell's Divinity School. It consists primarily of his notes on Greek grammar from Professor James Jones White's class at Washington and Lee and notes on biblical history from T.E. Peck's classes at divinity school. Includes a poem about Professor White.

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Isaac Newton Campbell Notebook, 1874/1876 1 Item

Campbell, Isaac Newton

Isaac Newton Campbell kept this notebook while a student at Washington and Lee University and at Campbell's Divinity School. It consists primarily of his notes on Greek grammar from Professor James Jones White's class at Washington and Lee and notes on biblical history from T.E. Peck's classes at divinity school. Includes a poem about Professor White.

Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library

John S. McCutchan collection, 1868/1871

0.16 Linear Feet 2 folders, 1 oversize folder

This collection consists John McCutchan's chemistry notebook, certificates he received while a student at Washington College, now Washington and Lee University, and a certificate acknowledging his election into the Alumni Association. The notebook documents notes he took while a student in J. L. Campbell's class for the 1868-1869 academic year. The first page is a handwritten "Syllabus of Lecture I" and ends with his notes from Lecture XVIII on the last pages. The certificates range in date from 1868-1870 and acknowledge McCutchan's proficency in mathematics, chemistry, and modern languages. The Alumni Association certificate is dated 1871 and signed by members.

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John S. McCutchan collection, 1868/1871 0.16 Linear Feet 2 folders, 1 oversize folder

McCutchan, John S.

This collection consists John McCutchan's chemistry notebook, certificates he received while a student at Washington College, now Washington and Lee University, and a certificate acknowledging his election into the Alumni Association. The notebook documents notes he took while a student in J. L. Campbell's class for the 1868-1869 academic year. The first page is a handwritten "Syllabus of Lecture I" and ends with his notes from Lecture XVIII on the last pages. The certificates range in date from 1868-1870 and acknowledge McCutchan's proficency in mathematics, chemistry, and modern languages. The Alumni Association certificate is dated 1871 and signed by members.

Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library

Thomas W. Reed Student Notebook, 1858/1859

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This notebook contains notes taken by Reed on lectures given by James J. White, professor of Greek at Washington College (1852-1893) as well as some scrapbook items, which have been pasted in.

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Thomas W. Reed Student Notebook, 1858/1859 1 Files

Reed, Thomas W.

This notebook contains notes taken by Reed on lectures given by James J. White, professor of Greek at Washington College (1852-1893) as well as some scrapbook items, which have been pasted in.

Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library

William D. Johnson Papers, 1871/1872

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This collection consists of William D. Johnson's lecture notes from a chemistry course at Washington and Lee University taught by John Lyle Campbell, who was Professor of Chemistry at Washington and Lee University 1851-1886.

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William D. Johnson Papers, 1871/1872 .2 Linear Feet

Johnson, William D.

This collection consists of William D. Johnson's lecture notes from a chemistry course at Washington and Lee University taught by John Lyle Campbell, who was Professor of Chemistry at Washington and Lee University 1851-1886.

Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library

Winborne Family Papers, 1907/1975, bulk 1907/1909

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Family papers include Winborne Jr.'s school papers and notebooks from his years at Washington and Lee University, as well as information about his fraternity, Delta Tau Delta. Three folders contain printed matter about his father, Roger M. Winborne, a Class of 1911 graduate of Washington and Lee University Law School.

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Winborne Family Papers, 1907/1975, bulk 1907/1909 1 Linear Feet

Winborne, Roger M., Jr.

Family papers include Winborne Jr.'s school papers and notebooks from his years at Washington and Lee University, as well as information about his fraternity, Delta Tau Delta. Three folders contain printed matter about his father, Roger M. Winborne, a Class of 1911 graduate of Washington and Lee University Law School.

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