Collections : [Hampden-Sydney College]

The Joseph D. Eggleston II Papers document Eggleston's tenure as president of Hampden-Sydney College from 1919 to 1939, as well as his retirement, when he continued to conduct genealogical research pertaining to Prince Edward County, Virginia, and to live on the Hampen-Sydney College campus. Primarily dating from 1934 to 1951, the collection includes copies of public addresses and presentations, photos, correspondence, newspaper clippings, historical documents used in genealogical research, addenda, and obituaries, including material related to fundraising for, design, and construction of the Watkins Bell Tower, named after Hampden-Sydney Professor Asa Dupuy Watkins and erected in 1934. The last series of this collection includes a bound typescript of historical and genealogical research written, conducted, and collected by Eggleston.

Pamphlet published by Hampden-Sydney College featuring two essays: "A Man of Action: Remembering John Hampden" and "A Man of Ideas: The Life and Principles of Algernon Sydney," both by alumnus Angus Kirk McClellan '05.

This artificial collection contains diplomas and certificates earned by John H. C. Bagby from the University of Virginia and the University School of Richmond.

The drawings in this collection include Specifications and Drawings for Spiers House, Raleigh, NC, 1862. The Spiers house was never constructed, and little information has been found regarding the Spiers family. Plans for the house offer a glimpse into antebellum architecture, in particular plans for a structure intended to house not only a family but enslaved servants.

The Josiah Bunting III Papers document Bunting's tenure as president of Hampden-Sydney College from 1977-1987 along with some documents relating to his tenure at Lawrenceville School and later at the Virginia Military Institute. Primarily dating between 1977-1987, the collection includes copies of public addresses, publications, correspondence, photos, newspaper clippings, items relating to the presidential search in 1976, and items relating to his departure and his work after departure.

The Kaleidoscope Plans collection, CA-000121, contains photographs of varying sizes, layout designs and notes, and a complete layout book for the 1949 Kaleidoscope. Not included in the collection are details about the school year that were not published in the 1949 Kaleidoscope.

Bound manuscript detailing the life and memorial of Lancaster Brown, a part-time employee of the Chi Phi Fraternity at Hampden-Sydney College. The manuscript was assembled by Hampden-Sydney's Chi Phi Alumni of the 1960s, who have also funded a scholarship in Mr. Brown's memory.

The Letter from Mathew Carey to W. B. Randolph, Esq., 1826, contains one letter that discusses Mathew Carey's stance on immigration policy. Not included in the collection are the thoughts and policies of the letter recipient, W. B. Randolph, or the current policies of the United States at the time of the letter.