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A chronological file, 1843-1848; 1865-1899, containing examples of academic department annual reports from the 19th century. These reports from the various academic departments were submitted to the Superintendent and help to document the early academic history of the Institute. This file includes early reports by John T. L. Preston (Languages), and Thomas H. Williamson (Engineering), as well as reports by other early faculty members. The series has many gaps; for example, none from the 1850's. The reports reflect some subjects that are no longer taught, e.g., Latin, drawing, mineralogy. 1 box

Applications and letters of recommendations for students applying to VMI, 1839-1864 (gaps). Includes successful and unsuccessful applicants and some who were accepted but never matriculated. 5 boxes

1. Lewis Littlepage Holladay's (HSC Class of 1853) correspondence (five letters signed by HSC President Lewis W. Green). Letters from Holladay to his wife, various dates: 1855, 1858, and 1862. 2. Lewis Littlepage Holladay's (HSC Class of 1853) farewell speech to HSC, June 4, 1853. 3. William Henry Harrison's letter thanking Philanthropic Society for "the honor conferred upon me," dated April 14, 1852 (was this W. H. Harrison HSC Class of 1864(?)). 4. Address; "To the Public in Regard to the Affairs of the Medical Department of Hampden-Sydney College," by several physicians from the city of Richmond. 5. Receipt for payment for music instruction at Seminary conducted by R. G. Branch for Lucy, daughter of Mr. Rowland Anderson (entries dated 1852, 1854, 1855). 6. Richard McIlwaine's (HSC Class of 1853 and President) photograph. 7. Richard McIlwaine's (HSC Class of 1853 and President) speech; "Hampden-Sydney College, its relation and services to the Presbyterian Church," dated February 5, 1888. 8. Richard McIlwaine's (HSC Class of 1853 and President) speech; "Suffrage and Address before the Conference of the democratic members of the Constitutional Convention of Virginia," dated January 6, 1902. 9. Richard McIlwaine's (HSC Class of 1853 and President). Speech: "Some Essentials in the Improvement of our Public Schools;" Date: Sept. 16, 1902. 10. Richard McIlwaine's (HSC Class of 1853 and President). Speech: "Hampden-Sidney College as an Educational Force from the War of the Revolution to the War between the States;" Date: Apr. 20. 1903. 11. Richard McIlwaine's (HSC Class of 1853 and President). "The position of Hampden-Sidney College in Education." Listing 67 HSC alumni who became educators. Date: Jan. 1, 1904. 12. Richard McIlwaine's (HSC Class of 1853 and President). Three receipts signed by McIlwaine when he was with the Office of Foreign Missions, Baltimore. 13. Samuel Carter Smith (HSC Class of 1853). Descriptions of one letter by Smith of other letters to Smith. Note: Letters owned by Mrs. (J. J.) Camilla (Webb) Davis, Stovall, NC.

1. Julia Tinsley's invitation to Annual HSC Commencement party, 1854.