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Branch J. Epes lecture notebook, 1850/1853 .2 Cubic Feet 1 half-width letter sized document box

Epes, Branch J. (Jones), 1832-1911

This collection contains one notebook with handwritten notes on lectures at the University of Virginia Law School, with some earlier lectures during his enrollment at Hampden-Sydney College. These notes seem to be lectures on philosophy and ethics rather than law, perhaps taken at different stages of Epes's matriculation, with reference to Locke, Hobbes, Bentham, and Stewart. One early lecture may be attributed to "McGuffie" suggesting possibly William Holmes McGuffey (of McGuffey Reader fame), who finished his career as an educator as a professor at UVa. With various ink ownership inscriptions to the front endpaper and miscellaneous attempts at a fancy signature, notes, and scribbles in the rear pages.

  1. University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.

George T. Kennon Letter, 1854 0.01 Linear Feet

Kennon, George T.

Three page letter addressed to his sons giving them advice concerning religion, living, and happines in life. Kennon intends this to be his last words to his sons which they will read after he is dead. He lists requests on how they should live, treat their families, and their friends. He also gives a specific request on where to be buried.

  1. College of William and Mary

James Rachels Papers, 1964/2002 1 Linear Feet

Rachels, James Webster, Jr., 1941-2003

This collection documents the professional life of James Rachels. Rachels wrote and edited a vast amount of books and articles during his career, which is reflected in this collection.

  1. University of Richmond

Notebook and Military Data, 1780/1790 1.00 Linear Feet

Technical data, circa 1780-1790, on artillery which includes reports of firings at Woolwich [England. ?] The volume also includes verse, accounts with officers, and philosophical writings.

  1. College of William and Mary

Thelma Z. Lavine papers, 1932/2007 18.75 linear feet (43 boxes)

Lavine, Thelma Z.
Research papers, correspondence, articles, and notes that document the career of Thelma Z. Lavine, a philosophy professor who taught at George Mason University, George Washington University, and the University of Maryland. There are also approximately 324 audiotape cassettes of lectures by Lavine as well as radio show appearances.
  1. George Mason University

Thelma Z. Lavine papers, 1932/2007 19.25 Linear Feet 43 boxes

Lavine, T. Z.
Research papers, correspondence, articles, and notes that document the career of Thelma Z. Lavine, a philosophy professor who taught at George Mason University, George Washington University, and the University of Maryland. There are also approximately 324 audiotape cassettes of lectures by Lavine as well as radio show appearances.
  1. George Mason University

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