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Hampden-Sydney College

Hampden-Sydney College Archives & Special Collections
Walter M. Bortz III Library
P.O. Box 7
Hampden-Sydney VA 23943
Primary Collecting Areas:
US History
Description:
Hampden-Sydney College Archives & Special Collections contains a variety of primary source documents, photographs, blueprints, maps, rare books, and other one-of-a-kind materials reflective of the nearly 250 year history of the institution and its surroundings.
Phone: (434) 223-6302
Phone: (434) 223-7225
Start Over Repository Hampden-Sydney College Date range 1994
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Samuel Vaughan Wilson Papers

140 Linear Feet 270 boxes

This collection contains the entirety of General Samuel Vaughan Wilson's personal and professional papers, as donated to Hampden-Sydney College by his widow in 2019. Topics include the Vietnam and Second World Wars, the development of the United States of America's intelligence and counter-intelligence communities, military strategy, and Wilson's role as president of Hampden-Sydney College from 1992 until 2000.

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A Sense of Place: A Portfolio of Hampden-Sydney Photographs

45 Photographic Prints
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Walter Taylor Reveley II collection

28 Boxes

The Walter Taylor Reveley II collection is comprised of documents and materials from Reveley's personal life and tenure as president of Hampden-Sydney College. The collection includes institutional and organizational awards earned by Reveley, newspaper and magazine articles written by or written about Reveley, correspondence regarding Reveley's retirement as president, general correspondence, and miscellaneous photographs and drawings.

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William Armstrong Collection

4 Boxes

The William Armstrong Collection, 1938-1997, contains awards, certificates, and memorabilia from William Armstrong's life. Several of his books and manuscripts are included in the collection but are housed within the Hampden-Sydney book collection.

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Box 1 1 Bankers Boxes Box 1

Contents: One certificate, Duquesne University; One Certificate, Phi Beta Kappa; One Letter from School Board, Milton, MA; One Award, Evansville Book Award; One Certificate, Omicron Delta Kappa; One Certificate, Sigma Upsilon; One Certificate, Tau Kappa Alpha; One letter from the governor of Kentucky; One Award, National School Bell; One Certificate, Appreciation

Box 2 1 Bankers Boxes Box 2

Contents: One Award, Mark Twain; One Wood Cut-Out Dog; One film strip, Pond Hill; One Award, Nene; One Spiral Notebook, The Dawn of History by William Armstrong; One Unbound Manuscript with marginalia, The Dawn of History by William Armstrong; One Medal, Newbury

Box 3 1 Bankers Boxes Box 3

Contents: Kent Quarterly: Fall 1998, Spring 1982, Spring 1987, Fall 1991, Summer 1997, Winter 1997; Article, Invest in Humanware; Kent News Newspaper: 06-01-1996, 10-05-1996, 10-11-1996; One book, The Independent School Bull; Three books, Study Tips, 4th Edition; Two Poems by Leigh Hunt; Note about Thoreau; One letter, handwritten; One book. The Lyric (Autumn 1938); Six Movie Posters for Sounder; One cardboard movie poster for Sounder; Photostat of one Article, News Gazette; Photostat of one Article, Wall Street Journal

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Dr. Herbert J. Sipe, Jr. Papers

5 Linear Feet

The collection contains papers from Dr. Herb Sipe's office, transferred to Hampden-Sydney College Archives & Special Collections in the fall of 2022.

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Royal E. Cabell Jr. Papers

3 Linear Feet 6 boxes

The collection consists primarily of email correspondence related to Mr. Cabell's position as a trustee of Hampden-Sydney College in the years 1992 through 1999. Topics discussed include trustee committee meetings and retreats, financial information, coeducation, information pertaining to college fraternities, and the implementation of various programs.

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Rev. S.M. Engle Papers

1 Boxes

The S. M. Engle papers, SC-000143, contains the speeches given by Rev. S. M. Engle during his time at Hampden-Sydney College and after. The eight hand-written speeches or arguments address subjects such as Engle's inauguration to the Union Literary Society, religion, patriotism, utilitarianism, the position of the student in the nineteenth century, sensualistic philosophy, and the future of Roman Catholicism in the United States of America. Also included in the collection is correspondence between HSC archives and Engle's descendants regarding the transfer of ownership for the collection. Not included in the collection are specifics to Engle's classes or the Union Theological Seminary.

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Correspondence 1 Folders

Correspondence between H-SC archivist and Engle family about various donations. Three (3) letters (dated June 9, 1954; Oct 4, 1973; and February 7, 2023) along with an undated note that was with donation stating what it is
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Records of the Merrill's Marauders Proud Descendants Association

15 Linear Feet Room 400: 80 binders Bankers Box containing 6 VHS tapes; 6 A/V DVDs; 1 photo album; 8 manuscripts; 16 bound publications; 8 Discs of Database files; 1 small pamphlet; 4 Discs of Database Files; One bronze medal

The collection contains approximately 15 linear feet of material related to the history of Merrill's Marauders as compiled by the Merrill's Marauders Proud Descendants Association, including General Orders (copies), Special Orders (copies), news articles and clippings (originals and copies), documents from the National Archives (copies), records of attendance at Association meetings, original photographs, oral histories on compact disc, various A/V items including movies and television specials, and a Database of soldier names in digital format.

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Elizabeth Carrington Eggleston Papers

8.5 Linear Feet 7 Hollinger Boxes; 149 Volumes Jotting Books; 1 Binder

Inventoried collection of correspondence, poems, essays, mementos, and personal effects of Elizabeth Carrington Eggleston, daughter of former Hampden-Sydney College President Joseph DuPuy Eggleston, including numerous "jotting books" or commonplace books that Eggleston kept throughout her life.

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Elizabeth Carrington Eggleston Papers 8.5 Linear Feet 7 Hollinger Boxes; 149 Volumes Jotting Books; 1 Binder

Inventoried collection of correspondence, poems, essays, mementos, and personal effects of Elizabeth Carrington Eggleston, daughter of former Hampden-Sydney College President Joseph DuPuy Eggleston, including numerous "jotting books" or commonplace books that Eggleston kept throughout her life.

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Science Building Papers (Gilmer Hall)

1 Linear Feet

The Science Building Records (Gilmer Hall) 1941-1971, collection contains correspondence, proposals, memoranda, architectural drawings, and alcohol permits relating to the building and maintenance of a science building on campus known as Gilmer Hall. Not included in the collection are documents regarding individual department purchases or information about the current science building, Pauley Science Center. Also included are some documents regarding Herbert Sipe and the chemistry department.

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Folder 1, Misc. Papers not filed

Reports of tax-free alcohol users (TFAU), shipping notices, correspondence with Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, commercial Solvents Corporation, Charles B. Vail, chemistry department, and G.T. Miller Jr., permits, and records of tax-free alcohol received and used (TFARU)
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Science Building Papers (Gilmer Hall) 1 Linear Feet

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The Science Building Records (Gilmer Hall) 1941-1971, collection contains correspondence, proposals, memoranda, architectural drawings, and alcohol permits relating to the building and maintenance of a science building on campus known as Gilmer Hall. Not included in the collection are documents regarding individual department purchases or information about the current science building, Pauley Science Center. Also included are some documents regarding Herbert Sipe and the chemistry department.

Series 2 Box 2

The second box contains permits, applications, correspondence, and proposals documenting (or relating to) the various science departments within Gilmer Hall. Not included in the collection are information pertaining to student records or specific class information.

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