Collections : [Hampden-Sydney College]

1. Telephone directory for Farmville, Buckingham, Dillwyn, and Hampden- Sydney, Virginia, September 1951. 2. Going-to-College Handbook, volume 6, 1951; mentions Hampden-Sydney College on pages 24, 35, and 52. 3. Hampden-Sydney College football program; Guilford College vs. Hampden- Sydney, September 22, 1951 (two copies). 4. Christmas card from Lambda Chi Alpha, Hampden-Sydney College. 5. Christmas card from Upsilon Chapter of Kappa Sigma at Hampden-Sydney College. 6. Varsity baseball, tennis, and track schedules for Hampden-Sydney College, 1952 (three copies). 7. Program for the Hampden-Sydney College Music Hour at Johns Auditorium, June 8, 1952 (two copies). 8. Hampden-Sydney College Varsity basketball schedule, 1951-1952. 9. Hampden-Sydney College home game season pass (1951 - 52) issued to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Grier (HSC Librarian). 10. Eighteen postcards sent to Paul L. Grier (HSC Librarian) announcing meetings, events, and upcoming movies to be held on the Hampden- Sydney College campus. 11. Ticket for a balcony seat for the Commencement exercises at Hampden- Sydney College held in Johns Auditorium, June 9, 1952. 12. Hampden-Sydney College Commencement program held June 8 - 9, 1952 (three copies). 13. Program for the Hampden-Sydney College Religious Emphasis Series. Speaker; Dr. Frederick H. Olert, held December 4 - 6, 1951 (three copies). 14. Wedding invitation sent to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Grier (Paul Grier, HSC Librarian) for the wedding of Betty Lee Proctor and Captain Tom Saxton Groseclose held at College Church, Hampden-Sydney, Virginia, August 16, 1952. 15. Invitation sent to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Grier (Paul Grier, HSC Librarian) for the Lambda Chi Alpha Christmas party and five Christmas cards from various fraternities. 16. Examination schedule for first semester, 1951 - 1952 school year (two copies). 17. The Hampden-Sydney Alumni fund 1951 donation card. 18. Program for an event held by the Crewe Better Service Club, held June 5, 1952. 19. Hampden-Sydney College Schedule of Recitations and Laboratories, 1951 - 1952. 20. Memo to the Faculty from HSC Dean, David C. Wilson, regarding upcoming meetings and another for altering the normal class schedule. 21. Newspaper article; "Stevenson Given Lift by Battle; Parries 4 Political Questions" Adlai Stevenson, Illinois Governor, scheduled to give the Commencement address at Hampden-Sydney College where his great- grandfather was president 100 years ago (probably published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch). 22. Newspaper article; "Keep Door Open for Peace, Stevenson Says at H.S;" discusses the Commencement address given at Hampden-Sydney College by Adlai Stevenson, Illinois Governor. 23. Article from the Richmond Times-Dispatch, February 1, 1952; "Dr. James B. Massey Dies, Headed HSC Bible Department." 24. Article from the Richmond Times-Dispatch, July 30, 1962; "Rector to Return From England with Bride." Article discusses the quick romance and marriage of Rev. C. W. McCauley (HSC Class of 1952) to Miss Jane Gaunt, a Sunday School Superintendent in the church in England in which he was volunteering. 25. Two articles written by R. M. Frazer (HSC Class of 1952); "Pandora's Diseases, Erga 102-04" and Eurymachus; Question at Odyssey 1. 409." 26. Newspaper article; "Proctor Resigns Position at Hampden-Sydney, Hickey May Be Successor as Athletic Director" (sports section of the Richmond News Leader, July 7, 1952). 27. Several letters to and from Paul Grier (HSC Librarian); letters discuss Hampden-Sydney College campus events. 28. Program guide for the "Banners of Freedom;" a series of radio programs by twelve cooperating colleges. "It Did Not Happen By Chance" broadcasted April 22, 1952 from Hampden-Sydney College. 29. List of students on Honor Roll for the 1st semester, 1951 - 1952. 30. Nine memos to the Hampden-Sydney College faculty from Dean David C. Wilson requesting that they remove several students from their class rolls and announcing events on campus. 31. Newspaper article from The Charlotte Observer, May 23, 1977; "Jim Hickey A Swingin' Golf Pro" (Jim Hickey, HSC football coach, 1951 - 1955). 32. Speech given by Valedictorian Marcellus Waddill, at the June 1952 Commencement ceremony. 33. Academic Calendar sent to the faculty for the 1951 - 1952 school year (two copies). 34. Twelve week tree list. 35. Hampden-Sydney College 175th Anniversary Homecoming schedule of events (two copies). 36. News Release of the address delivered by Adlai E. Stevenson at the Commencement exercises at Hampden-Sydney College on June 9, 1952. 37. Newspaper article from the Richmond News Leader, August 26, 1970. "Story Telling: Virginia Is Setting For Novel of Love, Lust," review of a novel written by William Hoffman (HSC Class of 1949). 38. Hampden-Sydney College Honor Roll List from 1st and 2nd semesters of the 1951 - 1952 school year. 39. Four week tree list. 40. Hampden-Sydney College schedule of recitations and laboratories for the 1951 - 1952 school year. 41. 1951 preliminary report for the Hampden-Sydney College Alumni fund. 42. Twelve week tree list from September 14 - December 8, 1951. 43. Hampden-Sydney College Christmas concert program; concert held December 10, 1951 (two copies). 44. Newspaper article from The Bedford Bulletin-Democrat, October 14, 1965. "Adlai E. Stevenson Stamp Recall Some Bedford History." 45. Announcement about Fulbright Awards sent out by HSC President Edgar G. Gammon. 46. Lambda Chi Alpha Christmas party flyer with words for several Christmas Carols. 47. Memo to the HSC faculty from student body President, A. Emerson Johnson, Jr. with regards to the honor system. 48. Letter from Paul E. McLelland (Instructor Vocational Agriculture at Worsham High School) announcing a new Farm Machinery Repair Class. 49. Short story "Birds Are Foiled," mentions the garden at "Edgewood" at Hampden-Sydney. 50. Summary of the "It Did Not Happen By Chance," part of the Banners of Freedom broadcasts. 51. Article from Presbyterian Life, volume 5, number 2, January 19, 1952; "The Southern Presbyterians" written by Kenneth J. Foreman. Article mentions Hampden-Sydney College and includes a photo. 52. Letter to Paul Grier (HSC Librarian) advising him of a job opening at Drake University. 53. Note sent to Paul Grier (HSC Librarian) about a donation to be included in a collection that the Hampden-Sydney College Library already owns. 54. Letter from Paul Grier (HSC Librarian) to Jack Dalton with regards to a job announcement that was in the Richmond Sunday paper. 55. Letter to Hampden-Sydney College professors Ghigo and Whitted from HSC President Edgar G. Gammon addressing the inappropriately groomed appearance of some of their students. 56. Letter from J. D. Eggleston to Dr. Blanton discussing a sketch that he had read.

1. Hampden-Sydney College 1951 football preview, includes schedule. 2. 1951 - 1952 Hampden-Sydney student directory (two copies; one copy is missing last page, page 19). 3. Hampden-Sydney College examination schedule for 2nd semester, 1951 - 1952 academic year. 4. Hampden-Sydney College, 1951 - 1952 academic year course offerings. 5. Folder with 25 articles written, edited or about F. N. Boney (Francis Nash Boney, HSC Class of 1952). Also includes letters to and from Paul Grier (HSC Librarian) and F. N. Boney; information on F. N. Boney; including publications, education and family information (two copies), article that may contain a reference to Hampden-Sydney College, newspaper article from the Wall Street Journal, February 9, 1977, that mentions F. N. Boney. Most of the material was donated to Hampden-Sydney College by F. N. Boney.

1. List of new titles added to the Hampden-Sydney College Library, September 1952 (three copies). 2. List of new titles added to the Hampden-Sydney College Library, October 1952 (three copies). 3. List of new titles added to the Hampden-Sydney College Library, December 1952. 4. Card with envelope to Paul Grier (HSC Librarian) acknowledging a $5.00 donation to the Hampden-Sydney Alumni fund. 5. Hampden-Sydney College home game season pass (1952 – 53) issued to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Grier (HSC Librarian). 6. Annual Report of the Prince Edward County Health Department, July 1, 1952 - June 30, 1953. 7. Hampden-Sydney College football program. Hampden-Sydney vs Randolph- Macon, November 8, 1952. 8. Hampden-Sydney College Commencement program held June 7 - 8, 1953 (four copies). 9. September 1952 telephone directory, includes Farmville, Buckingham, Dillwyn, and Hampden-Sydney, Virginia. 10. Hampden-Sydney College Varsity football schedule, 1952 (two copies). 11. Certificate of Incorporation of The Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges; approved September 22, 1952, By-Laws adopted October 1, 1952 (four copies). 12. Four week tree list from September 19 - October 20, 1952. 13. "An incomplete bibliography of Hampden-Sydney College available in the Virginia State Library, Richmond 19, VA," (two copies). 14. Church bulletins for Sunday Service at College Church in Hampden-Sydney, Virginia for August 31; September 14, 21, 28; October 5, 12, 19; November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 1952, March 15; and May 17, 1953. 15. Four week tree list from February 4 - 28, 1953. 16. Program for the Music Hour at Hampden-Sydney College held in Johns Auditorium, Sunday, June 7, 1953 (two copies). 17. Examination schedule for 2nd semester, 1952 - 1953 school year. 18. Hampden-Sydney College Honor roll list from the 1st semester, 1952 - 1953 school year. 19. Schedule for Convocation days from David C. Wilson (HSC Dean). 20. 1952 preliminary report of the annual HSC Alumni fund. 21. Twelve week tree list for second semester. 22. Spring 1953 sports schedules for baseball, track, and tennis. 23. Students on probation, dated April 1, 1953. 24. Examination schedule for first semester, 1952-1953 school year. 25. Twelve week tree list ending Monday, December 15, 1952. 26. Calendar for part of the 1952 - 1953 school year (November - June). 27. Letter to the Board of Trustees from David C. Wilson (HSC Dean) giving an over view of the 1952 - 1953 school year, dated July 23, 1953. 28. Program for the Hampden-Sydney College Religious Emphasis Series, held December 2, 3, 4, 1952; speaker is Dr. Theodore F. Adams (two copies). 29. Program for the Hampden-Sydney College Religious Emphasis Series, held March 18, 19, 1953; speaker is Reverend Bob Bluford. 30. List of students who have left the college since September 1952. 31. Blank matriculation card for the 1952 - 1953 school year. 32. Program for the Hampden-Sydney College Glee Club and Longwood College Choir Joint Concert, held May 12, 1953. 33. Memos to the faculty from David C. Wilson (HSC Dean) announcing faculty meetings (seven memos). 34. Invitation cards sent to Paul Grier (HSC Librarian) for events on campus by various groups (ten cards). 35. The instructions and layout for the academic procession at Commencement 1953. 36. Memo to the faculty from David C. Wilson (HSC Dean) advising them of a new course being added. 37. Letter to the faculty from David C. Wilson (HSC Dean) listing the students who have dropped or withdrawn from the college. 38. Newspaper article from the Durham North Carolina Herald, August 9, 1953. Photograph titled "Geography Lesson for Professors." Pictured are Paul L. Grier (HSC Librarian) and Philip H. Ropp (HSC English Department). 39. List of several students; how many hours and quality units they still need to graduate. 40. Blank list for student names and subjects to be added to complete the twelve week tree list. 41. Two memos to faculty from David C. Wilson (HSC Dean) regarding activities on campus. 42. Newspaper article from the Davidsonian, February 27, 1953. "Six Former Students Honor Professor Blythe and Fleagle;" article mentions Dr. Ghio of Hampden-Sydney College. 43. Postcard to Charles R. Dunn from David C. Wilson (HSC Librarian) regarding a permitted class cut. 44. Poems from the American Sings, 1950 Anthology of College Poetry. Poem "My Age" was written by John Kilby (HSC Class of 1953). "Peace" written by Scott Kelly (HSC Class of 1953). 45. Letter to Hampden-Sydney College freshman from the Inter-Fraternity Council inviting them to "Smokers," where they will learn about each of the fraternities on campus. 46. Note to Paul L. Grier (HSC Librarian) from James Jenkins explaining that his early departure was due to a fall by his expectant wife. 47. Two envelopes from the Hampden-Sydney Alumni fund that include information about donating, a return envelope, and The Honor Roll. 48. Blank class schedule; written in pencil "Dean's Office 1952 - 53." 49. Health insurance plan for students, sent to parents, from P. Tulane Atkinson (HSC Treasurer). 50. College Church Bulletin, for College Church, Hampden-Sydney, Virginia, September 7, 1952. Front cover notes "The Presbytery of West Hanover Installation of William Brevard Rogers as Pastor of College Church." 51. Article from the Journal of Chemical Education, volume 28, page 267, May 1951. "Chemistry and the Spectrum Before Bunsen and Kirchhoff," written by Tillmon H. Pearson (HSC?) and Aaron J. Ihde. 52. Handwritten invitation to the Alpha Tau of Kappa Alpha annual dance, January 10, 1953. 53. Letter to the faculty announcing information about Convocation from David C. Wilson (HSC Dean). 54. Letter to the faculty from David C. Wilson (HSC Dean) copying a letter he received asking for volunteers for judges for a local high school forensics meet. 55. Letter to the faculty from David C. Wilson regarding a faculty meeting. 56. Letter to the faculty from James S. Harris (HSC Student Body President) asking them to help uphold the honor system by requiring students to sign the honor pledge on all work. 57. Memo outlining the general calendar for the 1953 - 1954 school year will be similar to that of 1952 - 1953. 58. Note from Bill Trapnell (Editor of The Tiger) asking for people to subscribe to the paper as well as to send in letters of advice and information. 59. Bulletin of Educational Philanthropy, volume 6 number 1; includes an article "the Varying 'Production Cost' of Noteworthy Achievement;" article refers to a small college in Virginia (may be referring to Hampden- Sydney College). 60. Article from the Richmond Times-Dispatch, October 26, 1952; "Librarian Dies at 85 in Norfolk." Obituary for Emma Cabell Venable (HSC Librarian). 61. Article from the Farmville Herald and Farmer-Leader, October 28, 1952; "Tribute to Miss Emma Venable" (HSC Librarian). 62. Newspaper article "Miss E. C. Venable Dies at Norfolk" (HSC Librarian).

1. List of new titles added to the Hampden-Sydney College Library, March 1953 (three copies). 2. List of new titles added to the Hampden-Sydney College Library May 1953 (three copies). 3. Student Directory, 1952 - 1953. 4. Annual Report on Small Colleges, 1953; references to Hampden-Sydney College can be found on pages 2, 12, and 21. 5. Going-to-College Handbook, volume7, 1953; references to Hampden- Sydney College can be found on pages 23, 48, and 52. 6. Hampden-Sydney College Church Bulletins for: August 31, 1953; December 7 and 24, 1952; January 4 and 11, 1953. 7. List of students at the class of 1953 reunion. 8. Memo to the faculty with a list of students on probation, February 25, 1953. 9. Hampden-Sydney College informational booklet (two copies, one copy includes "An Incomplete bibliography of Hampden-Sydney College" stapled in the back). 10. Rules and regulations printed in the Hampden-Sydney College catalog; revised 1953 by the Committee on Revision of Faculty Rules. 11. "News Release" from the Office of the Governor of Springfield, Illinois. A copy of the speech given by Governor Adlai E. Stevenson at Commencement at Hampden-Sydney College and prepared for release to the newspapers on Monday, June 9. 12. Honor roll list for second semester, 1952 - 1953 school year.