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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.

POC: Tom Camden
Phone: (540) 458-8649
Phone: (540) 463-8109
Fax: (540) 463-8964
Start Over Repository Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library Subjects Sheet music
Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library

John Alexander Graham Papers, 1910/1947, bulk 1915/1947

8 Linear Feet

This collection includes Graham's compositions, World War I papers and correspondence, memorabilia of Washington and Lee University activities, scores, sheet music, notebooks, and other correspondence.

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"A Carol: For Mixed Voices" 11 Item Box 1, Folder 7

This file consists of orignals and of the published work.

"A Child's Song of Christmas", 1935 9 Item Box 1, Folder 8

This file consists of published copies of the piece as well as original copies made for James G. Leyburn and Mary Monroe Penick. The piece was written for The Children's Choir of The Presbyterian Church of Lexington, Va. It also contains copies for violin, violin II, viola, and cello.

Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library

American Civil War collection, 1860/1895

0.12 Linear Feet 12 folders

This collection contains approximately 90 miscellaneous items connected with the government and people of the Confederate States of America, including correspondence, official orders, almanacs, bonds, paper money, sheet music, memorabilia, and clippings.

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American Civil War collection, 1860/1895 0.12 Linear Feet 12 folders

This collection contains approximately 90 miscellaneous items connected with the government and people of the Confederate States of America, including correspondence, official orders, almanacs, bonds, paper money, sheet music, memorabilia, and clippings.

Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library

Dale Cornelius Papers, 1982/2001

5 Item

These papers include five binders containing copies of Cornelius' poems, plays, musical compositions, and paintings.

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Dale Cornelius Papers, 1982/2001 5 Item

Cornelius, Dale

These papers include five binders containing copies of Cornelius' poems, plays, musical compositions, and paintings.

Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library

Katie L. Hopkins Collection of Sheet Music and Songbooks, 1890/1910

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This collection contains sheet music and songbooks of late 19th and early 20th century popular and religious songs, including a number of songs in African-American dialect.

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Music: Songs, 1896/1987

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This collection includes one file of sheet music, including a song entitled "Lexington" by Leslie Lyle Campbell, "The Marvelous Music Prodigy, Blind Tom, the Negro Boy Pianist," a book of Banjo Music for G.D. Letcher, and early 20th century dance scores and instructions.

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Music: Songs, 1896/1987 1 Files

This collection includes one file of sheet music, including a song entitled "Lexington" by Leslie Lyle Campbell, "The Marvelous Music Prodigy, Blind Tom, the Negro Boy Pianist," a book of Banjo Music for G.D. Letcher, and early 20th century dance scores and instructions.

Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library

Myrtle Davis Sheet Music Collection, 1911

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This collection contains copies of sheet music and lyrics to a song written about Goshen Pass, Virginia. The song was copyrighted by Myrtle Davis in 1911.

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Myrtle Davis Sheet Music Collection, 1911 1 Files

Davis, Myrtle

This collection contains copies of sheet music and lyrics to a song written about Goshen Pass, Virginia. The song was copyrighted by Myrtle Davis in 1911.

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