Collections : [Hampden-Sydney College]

1. Instructions for the Prince Edward County Bicentennial Research Paper contest for college students. 2. Memo to members and friends of College Church in Hampden-Sydney, Virginia discussing events for the Bicentennial celebration. 3. Twelve week tree list 1955. 4. List of students with unexcused absences. 5. List of colleges expected at College Day, November 9, 1954. 6. List of colleges present at College Day held at Mount Vernon High School, November 9, 1954. 7. Official program for the Bicentennial celebration for Prince Edward County, Virginia, held October 15, 1954. 8. Going to College Handbook, volume 9; Hampden-Sydney College listed on pages 27, 36, 52 (two copies). 9. Invitation to the Hampden-Sydney College Student Christian Association Freshman Reception, September 16, 1954. 10. Season pass to Hampden-Sydney College home games for the 1954-1955 school year issued to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Grier (Paul Grier, HSC Librarian). 11. Program for the Dedication exercises for the John Peter Mettauer Wing of Southside Community Hospital, held August 29, 1954. 12. Informational booklet for the Dedication exercises for the John Peter Mettauer Wing of Southside Community Hospital, held August 29, 1954. 13. Program for the Cumberland Presbyterian Church Bicentennial Celebration, held August 8, 1954. 14. List of new books added to the Hampden-Sydney College Library, September 1954. 15. Examination schedule for first semester, 1954 - 1955 school year. 16. First and second Deans lists for first semester, 1954 - 1955 school year. 17. List of students with unexcused absences from December 5, 1954 - January 17, 1955. 18. Four week tree list for freshman only, 1954 - 1955 school year. 19. Four week tree list from April 1 - May 3, 1955. 20. Examination schedule for second semester, 1955. 21. Booklet for a play, The Follies of 1955, presented by the Senior and Junior Woman's Clubs, March 1st and 2nd in Farmville, Virginia. 22. List of new books added to the Hampden-Sydney College Library, January 1955. 23. List of new books added to the Hampden-Sydney College Library, March 1955. 24. List of new books added to the Hampden-Sydney College Library, May 1955. 25. Program for the Music hour at Hampden-Sydney College, June 5, 1955 (two copies). 26. Invitation to a dance sent to Paul L. Grier (HSC Librarian). 27. Informational brochures from the Prince Edward County Chapter of the Defenders of State Sovereignty and Individual Liberties. 28. Postcard invitation to an event held by the College Hill Club sent to Paul L. Grier (HSC Librarian). 29. Program for the Hampden-Sydney College and Longwood College Spring Religious Services, March 8, 9, 10, 1955. 30. Newspaper article from the Farmville Herald, March 1, 1955; "Butch, Burger, Bash, Cast of Sixty Set for 'Follies' Presentation, March 1, 2." 31. Bulletin for the Bicentennial Observance at the Briery Presbyterian Church, June 26, 1955; recognizes Hampden-Sydney College's influence on their history. 32. Unopened envelope from Hampden-Sydney College addressed to Hampden- Sydney College Library. 33. Letter addressed to Mr. Grier (HSC Librarian) from the president of the Student Christian Association at Hampden-Sydney College announcing their annual Fall Religious Emphasis Series. 34. Letter addressed to Mr. Grier (HSC Librarian) from the President of the Student Christian Association at Hampden-Sydney College announcing their annual Winter Religious Emphasis Series. 35. Newspaper article from the Richmond Times-Dispatch, March 2, 1955; "Morgan Tiller, of Ft. Lee, Working on His Fifth Sport" (Morgan Tiller was a former football and track Coach at Hampden-Sydney College). 36. List of students who have accumulated overcuts during the third quarter, sent March 24, 1955. 37. Postcard invitation from the Kappa Sigma Fraternity for the buffet supper after the Homecoming football game sent to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Grier (Paul Grier, HSC Librarian). 38. Program for the Annual Christmas Concert put on by the Hampden-Sydney College Glee Club and the Longwood College Choir, December 13, 1954. 39. Envelope containing three unused stamps from the Republic of Greece presented to Dr. Gammon by Mr. John Maragon, a father of a student on October 15, 1954, when he visited the campus. 40. Invitation sent to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Grier (Paul Grier, HSC Librarian) for the Lambda Chi Alpha annual Christmas party to be held December 14, 1954. 41. Postcard invitation sent to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Grier (Paul Grier, HSC Librarian) for the Chi Phi Homecoming buffet supper to be held October 2, 1954. 42. Thank you card sent to Paul Grier (HSC Librarian) for $5.00 donation to the Hampden-Sydney College Alumni fund. 43. Booklet "Without Benefit of Taxation…" by the Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges (listing for Hampden-Sydney College). 44. 1954 Hampden-Sydney basketball roster. 45. Christmas card sent to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Grier (Paul Grier, HSC Librarian) from the Kappa Eta Zeta of Lambda Chi Alpha. 46. Christmas card sent to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Grier (Paul Grier, HSC Librarian) from Alpha Tau of Kappa Alpha Order. 47. Commencement week schedule and program for Hampden-Sydney College, June 5 - 6, 1955 (two copies). 48. Envelope containing newspaper clippings from the Farmville Herald, September and October 1954 discussing views on segregation. 49. Bulletin from the Jamestown Presbyterian Church in Rice, Virginia, October 10, 1954. 50. The Chi Phi Chakett, volume 39, number1, September 1954; contains photos and an article, Hampden-Sydney College, photos of Abner Payne and Stuart Christian (both HSC Class of 1904), Royster Lyle, Sr., M. L. T. Hughes, Sr. also pictured. 51. Letter to member of the College Church, Hampden-Sydney, Virginia asking for donations for the Lord's Acre Project. There is also an envelope and two donation cards. 52. Memos to the HSC faculty from Dean James E. Kinard. All discuss happenings on campus, events, meetings, and changes in class schedules. (twenty-one memos). 53. Richmond Times-Dispatch article, January 4, 1955. "Hampden-Sydney Names Dr. Robert as President." 56. Newspaper article from Columbia (S.C.) State, June 1955. "Coker President Tells Olympia Graduates to Stay in South." Coker President was Dr. Joseph C. Roberts who later became a Hampden-Sydney College President. 57. Richmond Times-Dispatch article February 22, 1955. "Hampden-Sydney Room: Library Spans the Years." Has a picture of Paul Grier, HSC Librarian (two copies). 58. Richmond Times-Dispatch article January 5, 1955. "The New President of Hampden-Sydney;" discussing new president Dr. Joseph C. Robert. 59. Commonwealth, Magazine of Virginia, March 1955. Contains an article about Dr. Joseph C. Robert, incoming Hampden-Sydney President and outgoing President Edgar G. Gammon. 60. Letter to Paul Grier (HSC Librarian) from Joseph C. Robert (HSC President) giving him permission to visit the library at V. P. I. 61. Letter to the HSC Faculty from Edgar G. Gammon (HSC President) advising them to turn off lights and lock doors when they leave their offices or classrooms each day. 62. Memo to the HSC faculty requesting contributions towards the Commencement luncheon, sent by Delia E. Brock and Anna Dickhoff. 63. Roanoke Times, February 26, 1955; "New Hampden-Sydney Room Full of College's History," includes a photo of Paul Grier (HSC Librarian). 64. Letter from Claude H. Pritchard (HSC Class of 1950) asking for donations for a retirement gift for Dr. Gammon (HSC President).

1. Three cards addressed to Paul L. Grier (HSC Librarian) from Denison Mowbray Allan (HSC Class of 1956). One written while Allan was in 6th grade, one in 7th grade sent to Grier when Grier was aboard the U. S. S. Wasp, and the third is a wedding invitation to Allen's wedding in 1968. 2. List of new books added to the Hampden-Sydney College Library, September 1955 (two copies). 3. List of new books added to the Hampden-Sydney College Library, October, 1955 (three copies). 4. List of new books added to the Hampden-Sydney College Library, December 1955 (two copies). 5. List of new books added to the Hampden-Sydney College Library, February 1956. 6. List of new books added to the Hampden-Sydney College Library, April 1956 (three copies). 7. Football program for the Hampden-Sydney College vs West Virginia Tech game, held September 17, 1955 at Venable Field. 8. Program for the Inaugural exercises for the Inauguration of Joseph Clarke Robert, seventeenth President of Hampden-Sydney College, held March 23, 1956. 9. Hampden-Sydney College Church bulletin for Baccalaureate Services, held June 3, 1956. 10. 1955 Hampden-Sydney College football schedule. 11. Tree list for freshman and sophomores of 1955-1956. 12. 1955 - 1956 Hampden-Sydney College basketball schedule. 13. Paper "New Providence Church" written by Franklin Carter (HSC Class of 1956). 14. Four week tree list for freshmen and transfer students who entered September 13, 1955. 15. Brochure of new books from Baker & Taylor Company; includes a listing for The Trumpet Unblown by William Hoffman (HSC Class of 1949). Book printed in December 1955. 16. George C. Marshall Research Library Newsletter, volume 5, number 4, June 1967. Entire newsletter is one article written by Royster Lyle, Jr. (HSC Class of 1956). 17. Worsham High School Commencement exercises program, held May 31, 1956. 18. Program for the Hampden-Sydney College Glee Club and Concert, held at College Church, Hampden-Sydney, Virginia on December 14, 1955 (two copies). 19. Member card for the Longwood Golf Course, Farmville, Virginia, issued to Paul L. Grier (HSC Librarian) for 1956. 20. Slip of paper stamped "Errands run cheap call 2191 between 4 & 6 p.m." 21. Season Complimentary pass for home games for 1955 - 1956 issued to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Grier (Paul Grier, HSC Librarian). 22. Folder containing a petition sent out in the fall of 1955 to members of the College Church in an effort to persuade the pulpit committee to bring the name of Dr. Ben R. Lacy before the Congregation. 23. Seven postcard invitations from various clubs and fraternities at Hampden- Sydney College for events addressed to Paul Grier (HSC Librarian) or Mr. and Mrs. Paul Grier. 24. Program from the Induction Service for the Reverend Doctor Benjamin Rice Lacy, Jr. as Chaplain of Hampden-Sydney College, February 7, 1956 (two copies). 25. Announcement for the publication of History of Prince Edward County, Virginia by Herbert Clarence Bradshaw; printed by Dietz Press, Inc. 26. Program from the Virginia Humanities Conference held at Randolph-Macon College in Ashland, Virginia, November 19, 1955. 27. Article from the Esso Farm News, Fall 1955; "County Fair." The fair was held in Farmville, Virginia. 28. Invitation in envelope addressed to Dr. and Mrs. Paul L. Grier (Paul L. Grier, HSC Librarian) from Alpha Tau of Kappa Alpha inviting him to a buffet dinner after a game on November 5, 1955. 29. Invitation in envelope addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Paul L. Grier (Paul L. Grier, HSC Librarian) from Nu Chapter of Theta Chi for a reception honoring Dr. J. H. C. Winston and celebrating the one hundredth anniversary of the fraternity. 30. Program for "Julius Caesar" performed by the Repertory Company on National Tour playing at the Barter Theatre of Virginia, Abingdon, VA. 31. Sample ballot for the Commonwealth of Virginia Special Election, Monday, January 9, 1956, distributed at voting places in Prince Edward County. 32. Invitation in envelope addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Paul L. Grier (Paul L. Grier, HSC Librarian) for the wedding of Elizabeth Diehl Laws and Lee Winfree Ryan to be held January 25, 1956. 33. Article from the Farmville Herald, December 30, 1955; "H-S Instructor Writes War Novel, released for sale December 29." Author of novel was Will Hoffman (English instructor at Hampden-Sydney College). 34. Three higher education surveys for alumni, students, and faculty for the Synod of Virginia. 35. Notice to parents from Hampden-Sydney College regarding student insurance options. 36. Information for faculty from Hampden-Sydney College regarding retirement plan options. 37. 1955 preliminary report of the Hampden-Sydney College Alumni fund. 38. Union Seminary Bulletin, volume 33, number 3, January 1956. 39. Program for the Spring Festival of Music presenting The Creation put on by the Madison College Chorus and Glee Club and Hampden-Sydney College Glee Club, May 12, 1956. 40. Two copies of The Queer News flyer dated October 5, 1955 and February 8, 1956. 41. Twenty-four memos sent out to faculty from James E. Kinard (HSC Dean). 42. Two Hampden-Sydney College news bureau press releases dated March 11 or thereafter and March 21st regarding the incoming new College President Joseph C. Robert. 43. Hampden-Sydney College Commencement program, June 3 - 4, 1956. 44. Envelope addressed to Paul L. Grier (HSC Librarian) containing a letter asking for his input on chaperoning college functions and includes a self addressed stamped envelope to send it back to J. F. Flaxington. 45. Reply card for monetary gifts for the Hamden-Sydney College Alumni fund and accompanying return envelope (two copies, also includes the Honor Roll of donors to the fifteenth Alumni fund). 46. Envelope addressed to Henry Thornton containing a personal note to let him know how things are going in the life of Betty(?) from Richmond, VA. 47. Newspaper article "What Constitutes Liberal Arts College," October 22, 1955. 48. Memo to faculty and staff from Joseph C. Robert (HSC president) regarding his and his wife's available hours at home for them to stop by. 49. List of mean percentiles for the Graduate Record Examination. 50. Memo and revised schedule of activities from the Office of the President of Hampden-Sydney College. 51. Faculty memo about retirement funds sent from P. Tulane Atkinson (HSC Treasurer). 52. Memo regarding a questionnaire sent by Dr. Raymond Walter, Director of the Virginia Synod Survey. 53. Newspaper article "Role of Local History," by Frederick Creighton Wellman, from the Durham Morning Herald, January 22, 1956, section IV, page 7. The article is a book review of History of Prince Edward County, Virginia written by Herbert Clarence Bradshaw. 54. Newspaper article "The Sportsview; Hampden-Sydney's big loss" by Cauncey Durden from the Richmond Times-Dispatch, January 27, 1956, page 33. Article discusses Jim Hickey's new appointment as coach at the University of North Carolina. Hickey was previously coach and athletic director at Hampden-Sydney College. 55. Newspaper article "Hickey to Coach Backs at Carolina; Tatum Reveals Move; Contract Is Signed," by Walt Drewry, from the Richmond Times- Dispatch, February 12, 1956, section B. Article discusses Jim Hickey's new appointment as coach at the University of North Carolina. Hickey was previously coach and athletic director at Hampden-Sydney College. 56. Newspaper article "The Sportview; Chapel Bells," by Chauncey Durden, from the Richmond Times-Dispatch, November 18, 1955, page 24. Article looks like a poem about a game between Hampden-Sydney College and Randolph-Macon College.