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Washington and Lee University

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Found in 319 Collections and/or Records:

Paper on Willson-Walker House by Anthony Murray for Pam Simpson at Washington and Lee University, 1974

 File — Box 4, Folder: 97
Scope and Contents

This file consists of a paper by Anthony M. Murray for Pam Simpson's architecture 107 class in Spring of 1974 entitled "Architecture Project: The Appalachia Pickin' Parlor." The paper details the history and provenance of the "Pickin' Parlor," formerly the Lexington Meat Market and later the Wilson-Walker house, both in ownership and in astylistic exterior and interior architectural features.

Dates: 1974

Peter Agelasto Records

 Collection
Identifier: WLU-Coll-0352
Scope and Contents

These records compiled by Agelasto on coeducation at Washington and Lee University from 1983-1984 include letters from alumni, surveys and studies, discussions and reports, and letters from the university president, John D. Wilson.

Dates: Inclusive 1983-1984

Photo of a Commemorative Plaque Depicting Charles Francis Adams, Jr.

 Collection
Identifier: WLU-Coll-PP-0078
Scope and Contents A photograph of a bronze plaque created by Edward Field Sanford in 1916. The plaque reads, "Charles Francis Adams - Presented by Southern Men in Appreciation of his Friendship for the South and his Noble Tribute to Robert E. Lee." Adams was the son of John Quincy Adams and served as an officer in the Massachusetts Cavalry of the Union army during the American Civil War. Adams gave the keynote address of the Robert E. Lee Centennial Celebration at Washington and Lee University on January 19,...
Dates: 1916 - 1950

Photograph, Interior View of a Student Boarding House, Washington and Lee University, c. 1930 - 1942

 Collection
Identifier: WLU-Coll-PP-0102
Content Description

A photograph of an interior view of a student boarding house on W&L's campus referred to on its reverse as 'The Little House'. The inscription, dated 1942, is written to 'Paul' (believed to be Paul Sanders, W&L class of 1943) from a 'Mrs. Lee.'

Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.Creation: creation of letter, unknown ; Creation of photograph

Photograph of Frank Howard

 Collection
Identifier: WLU-COLL-PP-0158
Scope and Contents

This photograph is a platinum print of a Washington and Lee University (WLU) alumnus Frank Howard or possibly his younger brother Harry Howard. The siblings both attended WLU at the same time and graduated in the class of 1875.

Dates: 1900 - 1910

Photograph of Grand Chapter of Sons of Confucius

 File — Box 1: [Barcode: 0000004244], Folder: 8
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: Inclusive 1882-1914; Majority of material found within Bulk 1880-1889

Photograph of the Graham House in Lexington, Virginia

 Collection
Identifier: WLU-Coll-PP-0070
Scope and Contents

This collection consists of a contemporary copy of c. 1885-1920 era photograph of the Graham House on the south end of the Washington and Lee University campus just behind the R. E. Lee Memorial Episcopal Church. It is possible that this is an early view of the W&L's East Asian Language Center.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1885 - 1920

Photograph of Washington and Lee University's former Student Union building

 Collection
Identifier: WLU-Coll-PP-0193
Dates: Majority of material found within 1935 - 1945

Photographs of the Liberty Hall Academy ruins

 Collection
Identifier: WLU-Coll-PP-0187
Dates: Majority of material found within 1900 - 1910

Photographs of the Walker Family and Wright's Orchestra from Ohio, 1917

 File — Box 1: [Barcode: 0000005317], Folder: 23
Scope and Contents

This file consists of two copies of a photographs of members of the Walker family, as idenitified on the back, and Wright's Orchestra from Ohio who played at Washington and Lee dances. The picture most likely is taken a Blandome.

Dates: 1917

Photographs of the Washington and Lee University Campus from the World War Two era.

 Collection
Identifier: WLU -Coll -PP-0109
Content Description

12 photographs of Washington and Lee University campus which include the colonnade and academic buildings, Lee Chapel, Doremus gym, dorms, and fraternity houses. The photographs were taken by Army officer J.W. 'Bill' Stevens, who attended the U.S. Army's School for Personnel Services hosted by Washington and Lee University during World War Two.

Dates: Majority of material found within Creation of the photographs

Photographs of Washington and Lee University's Newcomb Hall

 Collection
Identifier: WLU-Coll-PP-0190
Dates: Majority of material found within 1884 - 1935

Photographs of Washington and Lee University's Reid Hall academic building

 Collection
Identifier: WLU-Coll-PP-0192
Scope and Contents

An assortment of approximately eighty-three photographs and negatives of Washington and Lee University's Reid Hall. The images span about one hundred years and include modern copies of earlier images as well as original photos.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1904 - 1990

Photographs of Washington and Lee University's Simpson House

 Collection
Identifier: WLU-Coll-PP-0186
Dates: Majority of material found within 1910 - 1970

Photographs of Washington Hall

 Collection
Identifier: WLU-Coll-PP-0198
Dates: Majority of material found within 1824 - 1972

Postcard of Lee Memorial Chapel, Washington and Lee University

 File — Box 1: [Barcode: 0000004258], Folder: 10
Scope and Contents

Postcard by McCrum Drug Co.

Dates: Inclusive 1882-1914; Majority of material found within Bulk 1880-1889

Postcard of Recumbent Statue of General R. E. Lee

 File — Box 1: [Barcode: 0000004251], Folder: 10
Scope and Contents

Postcard by McCrum Drug Co.

Dates: Inclusive 1882-1914; Majority of material found within Bulk 1880-1889

Postcard of Trestle and Covered Bridge on North River

 Collection
Identifier: WLU-Coll-PP-0061
Scope and Contents

This collection consists of a black and white postcard of the trestle and bridge on North River in Lexington, Virginia. The postcard is credited to Cyrus Hall McCormick Library, Washington and Lee.

Dates: 1978