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Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library

E. Dean Finney Papers

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This collection consists of two letters written by Washington and Lee University student E. Dean Finney to his mother on December 8 and 11, 1941. He writes about the bombings at Pearl Harbor and how he expects many students will enlist in the military soon.

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E. Dean Finney Papers 2 Item

Finney, E. Dean

This collection consists of two letters written by Washington and Lee University student E. Dean Finney to his mother on December 8 and 11, 1941. He writes about the bombings at Pearl Harbor and how he expects many students will enlist in the military soon.

Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library

Edward Ferguson Devol Papers

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These papers include an account of his student life at Washington and Lee University from 1940-1943, which mentions faculty members Fitzgerald Flournoy and Lawrence E. Watkin. There are also letters to his parents, documents, poetry and essays about his service in World War II, primarily in the European theater.

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Edward Ferguson Devol Papers .66 Linear Feet

Devol, Edward Ferguson

These papers include an account of his student life at Washington and Lee University from 1940-1943, which mentions faculty members Fitzgerald Flournoy and Lawrence E. Watkin. There are also letters to his parents, documents, poetry and essays about his service in World War II, primarily in the European theater.

Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library

Henderson Family Photographs of the U.S. Army School for Special and Morale Services

14 Photographic Prints

A collection of 14 photographic prints with a CD of digital copies of attendees of the U.S. Army School for Special and Morale Services at Washington and Lee University during World War II. Washington and Lee became a center for special services training during the war. Images include group photos of members of the school in front of the colonnade and a shot of the footbridge to Wilson Field. These are modern color prints from the original negatives and include captions. The physical prints are accompanied by a CD of digital files of the photographs.

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Henderson Family Photographs of the U.S. Army School for Special and Morale Services 14 Photographic Prints

Henderson, James R., Jr.

A collection of 14 photographic prints with a CD of digital copies of attendees of the U.S. Army School for Special and Morale Services at Washington and Lee University during World War II. Washington and Lee became a center for special services training during the war. Images include group photos of members of the school in front of the colonnade and a shot of the footbridge to Wilson Field. These are modern color prints from the original negatives and include captions. The physical prints are accompanied by a CD of digital files of the photographs.

Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library

James Hubert Price Papers

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The papers of James H. Price, Governor of Virginia (1938-1942), including correspondence during his gubernatorial years; addresses to the General Assembly and of various organizations; radio speeches to the people of Virginia; World War II Virginia civil defense materials; photographs.

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James Hubert Price Papers 2.76 Cubic Feet

Price, James H. (James Hubert)

The papers of James H. Price, Governor of Virginia (1938-1942), including correspondence during his gubernatorial years; addresses to the General Assembly and of various organizations; radio speeches to the people of Virginia; World War II Virginia civil defense materials; photographs.

Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library

James S. Moffatt Papers

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The James S. Moffatt, Jr. Papers consist of ten multi-page type-written letters from Washington and Lee University English professor James S. Moffatt, Jr. to his mother Jennie Grier Moffatt of Due West, South Carolina between 1941 and 1944. Two of the letters are undatet. Moffatt describes his day to day affairs as well as those of his wife, Leila Nance Moffatt, and his son Joseph N. Moffatt. Family members from Due West, South Carolina and Miami, Florida are also mentioned along with other friends and family. Moffatt updates his mother on the latest news from in and around Lexington, Virginia, the Washington and Lee English department, and the greater campus community. Other subjects include the Second World War, , specifically, Moffatt's son who was serving in the U. S. Air Force service and the U. S. Army s School for Special Services, hosted by Washington and Lee University from 1942 - 1946.

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James S. Moffatt Papers 1 Linear Feet

Moffatt, James Strong, Jr.

The James S. Moffatt, Jr. Papers consist of ten multi-page type-written letters from Washington and Lee University English professor James S. Moffatt, Jr. to his mother Jennie Grier Moffatt of Due West, South Carolina between 1941 and 1944. Two of the letters are undatet. Moffatt describes his day to day affairs as well as those of his wife, Leila Nance Moffatt, and his son Joseph N. Moffatt. Family members from Due West, South Carolina and Miami, Florida are also mentioned along with other friends and family. Moffatt updates his mother on the latest news from in and around Lexington, Virginia, the Washington and Lee English department, and the greater campus community. Other subjects include the Second World War, , specifically, Moffatt's son who was serving in the U. S. Air Force service and the U. S. Army s School for Special Services, hosted by Washington and Lee University from 1942 - 1946.

Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library

Kenneth Brooke Van de Water Jr. Papers

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This is a collection of photographs (115) and miscellaneous papers of Kenneth B. Van de Water from the Pacific theater during World War II. It includes photographs of the U.S.S. Curtiss, fleet post offices in various locations, and operations on or near the islands of Eniwetok, Guam, Kwajalein, Majuro, Okinawa, Saipan, and Tarawa. There are also photographs of Van de Water and his friends, including Henry Fonda.

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Kenneth Brooke Van de Water Jr. Papers .2 Linear Feet

Van de Water, Kenneth Brooke, Jr.

This is a collection of photographs (115) and miscellaneous papers of Kenneth B. Van de Water from the Pacific theater during World War II. It includes photographs of the U.S.S. Curtiss, fleet post offices in various locations, and operations on or near the islands of Eniwetok, Guam, Kwajalein, Majuro, Okinawa, Saipan, and Tarawa. There are also photographs of Van de Water and his friends, including Henry Fonda.

Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library

Leroy C. Atkins, Jr. World War II Japanese Map collection

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This collection contains three World War II-era Japanese maps. Two of the maps are of Rota Island: one is of a factory location in Songsong and the other is of different island features with descriptions in Japanese. The third map is of a secret base (according to Google Translate).

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Leroy C. Atkins, Jr. World War II Japanese Map collection 3.0 Linear Feet 1 oversize folder

Atkins, Jr., Leroy C.

This collection contains three World War II-era Japanese maps. Two of the maps are of Rota Island: one is of a factory location in Songsong and the other is of different island features with descriptions in Japanese. The third map is of a secret base (according to Google Translate).

Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library

LeRoy Hodges Papers

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The collection covers nearly all phases of Hodges' career as economist and public official, from 1908 until 1942, when he retired from the Army Ordnance office. Early materials include reports on Southern agriculture and immigration for various agencies. Hodges' first efforts to reform and streamline Virginia state government may be seen in the minutes and papers of the Virginia Commission on Economy and Efficiency. There is considerable correspondence from his service as aide and director of the Budget under Governors Davis and Trinkle. In 1924, Hodges became the first managing director of the Virginia State Chamber of Commerce; his activities reflected in the official and unofficial correspondence, included development of trade relations with Great Britain and other countries and the creation of the 'Five-Five' (later 'All Virginia') program designed to enhance the state's internal economy, efficiency, and sense of civic pride. Also included are the Chamber of Commerce's publications and numerous addresses by Hodges on trade and economic issues. During this period Hodges continued to participate in the State Prison Board (he served as the president) and as Colonel in the Virginia National Guard; the collection contains his 'Ordnance Notes' and other papers relating to aspects of ordnance and defense preparation in the period between the wars. Hodges' office files as Comptroller include reports, addresses, proposals, and organizations requesting him to speak. A small amount of material concerns his brief service during World War II with the War Department, which was cut short by illness.

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LeRoy Hodges Papers 13 Linear Feet

Hodges, LeRoy

The collection covers nearly all phases of Hodges' career as economist and public official, from 1908 until 1942, when he retired from the Army Ordnance office. Early materials include reports on Southern agriculture and immigration for various agencies. Hodges' first efforts to reform and streamline Virginia state government may be seen in the minutes and papers of the Virginia Commission on Economy and Efficiency. There is considerable correspondence from his service as aide and director of the Budget under Governors Davis and Trinkle. In 1924, Hodges became the first managing director of the Virginia State Chamber of Commerce; his activities reflected in the official and unofficial correspondence, included development of trade relations with Great Britain and other countries and the creation of the 'Five-Five' (later 'All Virginia') program designed to enhance the state's internal economy, efficiency, and sense of civic pride. Also included are the Chamber of Commerce's publications and numerous addresses by Hodges on trade and economic issues. During this period Hodges continued to participate in the State Prison Board (he served as the president) and as Colonel in the Virginia National Guard; the collection contains his 'Ordnance Notes' and other papers relating to aspects of ordnance and defense preparation in the period between the wars. Hodges' office files as Comptroller include reports, addresses, proposals, and organizations requesting him to speak. A small amount of material concerns his brief service during World War II with the War Department, which was cut short by illness.

Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library

Lewis F. Powell Jr. Papers

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Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library

Lula McCorkle Moore Sterrett papers

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This collection records the life of John D. "Pete" Sterrett, Jr. and his wife, Lula McCorkle Moore, and their Rockbridge County and Wytheville, Virginia families. Included in this collection are personal correspondence, which includes WWII correspondence to wife Lula from John D. "Pete" Sterrett, Jr., photographs, genealogies, and papers relating to their social lives.

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Lula McCorkle Moore Sterrett papers 4.75 Linear Feet

This collection records the life of John D. "Pete" Sterrett, Jr. and his wife, Lula McCorkle Moore, and their Rockbridge County and Wytheville, Virginia families. Included in this collection are personal correspondence, which includes WWII correspondence to wife Lula from John D. "Pete" Sterrett, Jr., photographs, genealogies, and papers relating to their social lives.

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