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Washington and Lee University

 Organization

Found in 319 Collections and/or Records:

University Publications - Record Group 47

 Record Group
Identifier: WLU-RG-0047
Scope and Contents

This record group contains official print publications created by the University at the highest level.

Dates: Other: Date Not Yet Determined

Virginia Hotel Court Document

 Collection
Identifier: WLU-Coll-0483
Scope and Contents

Court document of the Augusta National Bank of Staunton versus J. C. Scheffer and John D. Crowle regarding the purchase of the Virginia Hotel.

Dates: Single 1898

Walter Downie Campaign Banner Photograph

 Collection
Identifier: WLU-Coll-PP-0147
Content Description

An outdoor photograph of Walter Downie holding a painted banner draped over a cow that reads: 'This is no bull, Walt Downie for Vice President'. The image was taken during Downie's successful run for Washington and Lee University student body vice - president during the 1941 winter term. Walter Downie graduated from Washington and Lee in 1942 and returned to his home state of Texas where he was a rancher. He died in 1999. An unknown man is also in the image seated and milking the cow.

Dates: 1941

Walter Henry Hoffman Notebooks

 Collection
Identifier: WLU-Coll-0161
Scope and Contents

This collection contains his student notebooks for courses in civil engineering (applied mathematics) taught by an unknown professor (possibly Willam Allan). Also contains an account book with records of his expenditures as a student from 1872-1876.

Dates: Inclusive 1872-1876

Washington and Lee Calendar, 1914

 File — Box 1: [Barcode: 0000004458], Folder: 17
Scope and Contents

The calendar was designed and printed by E. A. Wright, Phila.

Dates: Publication: 1914

Washington and Lee Campus Inn Ledger

 Collection
Identifier: WLU-Coll-0357
Scope and Contents

This ledger containing information about hotel guests was recorded by John P. Lynch, property trustee.

Dates: Inclusive 1931-1933

Washington and Lee Commencement Day Exercise Programs, 1883 - 1886

 File — Box 1: [Barcode: 0000004456], Folder: 14
Scope and Contents

This file consists of Commencement Day programs from Washington and Lee. There are two from June 27, 1883 and two from June 16, 1886.

Dates: 1883 - 1886

Washington and Lee Commencement Day Program 1885, 1885-06-17

 File — Box 1: [Barcode: 0000004276], Folder: 11
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Includes 82 items collected by Charles Manson Crutchfield, including 38 photographs some of which are of Confederate generals and were taken by Michael Miley, postcards and printed materials, most of which concern Washington and Lee University and the surrounding city of Lexington, Virginia during the 1880's

Dates: Event: 1885-06-17

Washington and Lee Dance Cards Collection

 Collection
Identifier: WLU-Coll-0526
Scope and Contents

This collection contains dance cards from various dances held at Washington and Lee University.

Dates: Inclusive 1886-1923

Washington and Lee Entrance Way, 1988

 Item
Scope and Contents From the Record Group:

This record group contains papers and projects created by students as part of their coursework, such as honors theses and capstone papers.

Dates: 1988

Washington and Lee Faculty Activities Reports, 1984 - 1990

 File — Box 1: [Barcode: 0000004486], Folder: 19
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Includes Stewart's correspondence, programs that include his compositions, classroom materials, reviews and notices of his works, and materials from professorial organizations and conferences.

Dates: 1984 - 1990

Washington and Lee in the News, 1994-09-13 - 2002-09-04

 File
Scope and Contents From the Record Group:

This record group contains materials created by the News Office during the course of its regular business, including records about its management. The News Office became the Communications and Publications office Record Group 22).

Dates: 1994-09-13 - 2002-09-04

Washington and Lee Miscellany, 1980 - 1993

 File — Box 1: [Barcode: 0000004488], Folder: 20
Scope and Contents

The file includes:

  • A Lenfest Center folder
  • Commencement Exercises Program, 1983
  • Fine Arts Division Presentation of Awards Program, June 2, 1993
  • Letter from John D. Wilson, December 2, 1986
  • Washington and Lee Concert Guild Program, 1989-90
  • Washington and Lee fine Arts Calendar of Events

Dates: 1980 - 1993

Washington and Lee Songs

 File — Box 8: [Barcode: 0000005245], Folder: 8
Scope and Contents

This file includes sheet music for 'Fight, Fight Blue and White' and 'Washington and Lee Swing.'

Dates: Inclusive 1910-1947; Majority of material found within Bulk 1915-1947

Washington and Lee University, 1942

 Item
Scope and Contents From the Record Group:

This record group contains papers and projects created by students as part of their coursework, such as honors theses and capstone papers.

Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.Creation: 1942

Washington and Lee University Bulletin, New Series, Vol. 12, no. 5, 1913-10

 File — Box 1: [Barcode: 0000004277], Folder: 12
Scope and Contents

Includes a news-letter to the alumni

Dates: Issued: 1913-10

Washington and Lee University Catalogue, 1902-1903, New Series, Vol. II, no. 1, 1908-02

 File — Box 1: [Barcode: 0000004274], Folder: 12
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Includes 82 items collected by Charles Manson Crutchfield, including 38 photographs some of which are of Confederate generals and were taken by Michael Miley, postcards and printed materials, most of which concern Washington and Lee University and the surrounding city of Lexington, Virginia during the 1880's

Dates: Issued: 1908-02

Washington and Lee University Handbook of Intramural Athletics, 1949 - 1950

 Item
Scope and Contents

This booklet contains information about intramural athletics constitution and by-laws, rules, award recipients from the previous year, and directory information for coaches.

Dates: 1949 - 1950

Washington and Lee University - Reeves Center

 File — Box 4: Series WLU-RG-34, Folder: 169
Identifier: WLU-RG-34
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

This box contains files from "Reeves Students" to "Washington Trip," and also includes files related to Skylar and Wamsutta Mills.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1975 - 1992

Washington and Lee University Summer Bulletin, New Series, Vol. 13, no.3, 1914-07

 File — Box 1: [Barcode: 0000004275], Folder: 12
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Includes 82 items collected by Charles Manson Crutchfield, including 38 photographs some of which are of Confederate generals and were taken by Michael Miley, postcards and printed materials, most of which concern Washington and Lee University and the surrounding city of Lexington, Virginia during the 1880's

Dates: Issued: 1914-07