Collections : [Hampden-Sydney College]

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.

1. Student Directory for the 1953 - 1954 school year. 2. Twelve week tree list beginning September 15 and ending December 12. 3. Season's greetings card from Alpha Tau of Kappa Alpha Order. 4. Examination schedule for the first semester of the 1953 - 1954 school year. 5. List of colleges and universities and representatives from each that were at College Day, November 10, 1953 at Mt. Vernon High School, Alexandria, Virginia. Paul Grier (HSC Librarian) represented Hampden-Sydney College. 6. Four week tree list, September 15 to October 19, 1953. 7. Telephone directory for Farmville, Buckingham, Dillwyn, and Hampden- Sydney, Virginia, September, 1953. 8. Faculty rules, supplementary to rules and regulations in catalogue as of September 17, 1953. 9. Going to College Handbook, volume 8, 1954; Hampden-Sydney College listed on pages 24, 33, and 52. 10. Program for the Hampden-Sydney College Religious Emphasis Series, featuring Dr. Albert G. Edwards as speaker, held October 27, 28, 29, 1953. 11. Basketball program, Hampden-Sydney College vs William and Mary. December 5, 1953. 12. Anniversary program for St. John's Lutheran Church, Farmville, Virginia, May 20 - 23, 1954; "Golden Anniversary 1904-1954." 13. Southern Chemical Industry, January - February, 1954, page 36 includes a ranking of the 40 top-ranking institutions in the 13 southern states on the basis of productivity indexes for the period, 1924 – 34 (Hampden-Sydney ranked 4th). 14. The Honor Roll list for the Hampden-Sydney Fourteenth Alumni fund, June 1, 1953 - May 31, 1954. 15. Program and booklet for the Longwood Players and Hampden-Sydney Jongleurs presentation of William Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet (held at Longwood College's, Jarman Hall, March 25, 26, 27, 1954). 16. Memos sent to the Hampden-Sydney faculty or student body about meetings or other happenings on campus from James E. Kinard (HSC Assistant Dean). 17. Blank four week tree list for October 19, 1953 with space to fill in students names and subjects. 18. Session calendar. 19. Registration schedule. 20. Program for college night at Washington-Lee High School; Hampden-Sydney College is in attendance, November 10, 1953. 21. Booklet "American Education and the Transmission of Truth," November 22, 1953. The Brick Presbyterian Church, 91st Street and Park Avenue, New York City. Page 7 includes a list of seminaries, colleges and hospitals that dedicated memorial windows (including Hampden-Sydney College). 22. Booklet for the Massanetta Springs Bible Conferences, 1954 season. Back page dedicated to a Hampden-Sydney College ad, includes photographs. 23. Unopened envelope addressed to Paul L. Grier (HSC Librarian) contains information from the Hampden-Sydney College Alumni fund. 24. Newspaper clipping from Richmond Times-Dispatch, November 3, 1953; "HSC Faculty Replies to Letter." Acknowledges receipt of an open letter from the Longwood College Faculty. 25. Newspaper article from The Evening Sun, Baltimore, October 13, 1953; "Ultimatum on Panty Raid Faced Hampden-Sydney Men." 26. Newspaper article from the Richmond Times-Dispatch, November 5, 1953; "He Criticizes Collegians' Idea As to What Is Fun." Addresses a previous article written by Melvin D. Childers (HSC Student). 27. Postcard addressed to Paul L. Grier (HSC Librarian) from the Upsilon Chapter of Kappa Sigma inviting him to the Second Annual Homecoming Supper. 28. Postcard addressed to Paul L. Grier (HSC Librarian) inviting him to Hampden-Sydney College Homecoming, October 23 - 24 and a buffet supper at the Chi Phi House on October 24. 29. Newspaper article from the Richmond Times-Dispatch, November 2, 1953; "Voice of the People" article includes responses to letters of criticism from Hampden-Sydney College students. 30. Letter to the Secretary to the Faculty at Hampden-Sydney College from George W. Jeffers of Longwood College. Discusses a statement that was to be sent to Hampden-Sydney College. Attached was a letter discussing the behavior and damages caused by Hampden-Sydney students on Longwood property during a panty raid (two copies). 31. An open letter addressed to the faculty of Hampden-Sydney College on behalf of the faculty of Longwood College regarding the panty raid on October 8, 1953. 32. Instructions to the college representative for the Washington-Lee High School College night. 33. Newspaper article from the Richmond Times-Dispatch, October 30, 1953; "Longwood Protest: H-SC Articles Scored." Discusses the Hampden- Sydney College panty raid on Longwood College. 34. Newspaper article "John E. Leard Gets Press Post;" John E. Leard replaces First Vice Chairman, Ben J. Bowers (HSC Class of 1954). 35. Newspaper article from the Norfolk Virginian-Pilot, January 17, 1954; "Notes in 18th Century 'Common-Place Book' Were That Day's Substitute for Psychology" written by Louisa Venable Kyle. Includes photos of Richard M. Venable and the Hampden-Sydney College birthplace.

1. Honor roll list for first semester, 1953 - 1954 school year. 2. Hampden-Sydney College Varsity football schedule, 1953. 3. New titles added to the Hampden-Sydney Library, September 1953 (two copies). 4. New titles added to the Hampden-Sydney Library, November 1953 (three copies). 5. New titles added to the Hampden-Sydney Library, February 1954 (three copies). 6. New titles added to the Hampden-Sydney Library, April 1954 (two copies). 7. New titles added to the Hampden-Sydney Library, May 1954 (three copies). 8. Hampden-Sydney College brochure containing information about the college for prospective students (two copies). 9. The Constitution of the Union-Philanthropic Literary Society (two copies). 10. List of students who have left school since September 1953. 11. Newspaper clipping from the Virginian Pilot of Norfolk, Virginia, March 21, 1954 and a photograph of Elizabeth Eggleston. 12. Pamphlet about the Hillsman House in Sayler's Creek Battlefield Park; distributed at the Hillsman House, April 11, 1954. 13. 1953 - 1954 school year examination schedule for second semester. 14. Twelve week tree list. 15. Program for Hampden-Sydney College Commencement exercises, June 6 - 7, 1954 (two copies). 16. Note to Dr. Ghigo (HSC faculty) from a student explaining his absence from class. 17. Hampden-Sydney College Homecoming football program for October 24, 1953 (Hampden-Sydney vs. Western Maryland). 18. Summer schedule for church services at College Church, Hampden-Sydney, Virginia. 19. Prince Edward County Bicentennial, 1754 - 1954 program for services for Briery and Meherrin Presbyterian Churches held at Briery Church, July 25, 1954. 20. Program for Hampden-Sydney College Music Hour held at Johns Auditorium, June 6, 1954 (two copies). 21. "The Electric Moments, Association and Structure of Some N- Monosubstituted Amides" Reprinted from the Journal of the American Chemical Society, volume 76, number 206, 1954, written by James E. Worsham, Jr. (HSC faculty member) and Marcus E. Hobbs. 22. Report on a meeting of the Committee on Visiting Scholars held at Glasgow House, April 1, 1954. 23. Program for the Hampden-Sydney College Religious Emphasis Series, March 30, 31, April 1 with speaker Dr. Graham G. Lacy. 24. Hampden-Sydney College Varsity football schedule for 1953. 25. Bulletin from College Church, Hampden-Sydney, Virginia, September 27, 1953. 26. List of average grades for each fraternity at Hampden-Sydney College. 27. Announcement for a joint concert by the Mary Washington College Choir and the Hampden-Sydney College Glee Club, May 7, 1954. 28. List of names of former students by class year who contributed money to the fourteenth fund as of October 2, 1943. 29. List of names of former students by class year who contributed money as of October 19, 1953. 30. List of names of former students by class year who contributed money as of November 3, 1953. 31. Brochure for the students entering Hampden-Sydney College on September 15, 1953 with a schedule of the first week of activities, information on items needed for the school year, and a map of the campus. 32. Postcard addressed to Paul Grier (HSC Librarian) inviting him to the SCA reception. 33. Season Pass for the1953 - 1954 season to all Hampden-Sydney College home games issued to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Grier (Paul Grier, HSC Librarian). 34. Study guide for the Survey of Philosophy examination for Dr. Allan, 1954. 35. Blank form for the twelve week tree list, names and subjects of students are to be added by faculty and submitted to the Dean's office on May 3, 1954. 36. Postcard addressed to Bruce Robertson inviting him to religious activities at Hampden-Sydney. 37. Envelope addressed to Paul Grier (HSC Librarian) containing an invitation to the Kappa Alpha Rose Dance. 38. Notice sent by Hampden-Sydney College to parents of current students regarding health insurance available for purchase for students. 39. Back page of the Massanetta Springs Bible Conference Program, 1954 season. Contains ad for Hampden-Sydney College and photographs of campus buildings and students. 40. Newspaper article "Hampden-Sydney Remembers Dr. Cushing's Journey," Richmond Times-Dispatch, June 6, 1954, page F-3. 41. Memos sent to the faculty at Hampden-Sydney College from James E. Kinard (HSC Assistant Dean) regarding upcoming activities on campus (ten memos). 42. Letter written to Dr. Francis Ghiho (HSC Faculty) from Edgar G. Gammon (HSC President) thanking him for the participation of the Board of Deacons regarding President Cushing's grave. 43. Letter from T. H. Pearson outlining a trip to visit the DuPont Company plant south of Richmond, Virginia.