Elrod, John W.
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1940 - 2001
Biography
B.A., Presbyterian College, 1962; M.A., 1967, Ph.D., Columbia University, 1971. Dean of W&L, 1984-1995; professor of philosophy, W&L, 1984-1995; vice president for academic affairs, W&L, 1987-1995; President, W&L, 1995-death, July 27, 2001. See Alumni Magazine, Nov/Dec 1986, p.24.
Found in 9 Collections and/or Records:
A campaign for the rising generation at Washington and Lee University, 2001
File
Scope and Contents
This fundraising DVD includes two centerpiece videos and nine short film segments.
Dates:
2001
Correspondences, cont., 1970 - 1992
File — Box 1: [Barcode: 0000004469], Folder: 5
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:
1970 - 1992
John Elrod (President 1995-2001) Interview
Item
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The Mame Warren Collection consists of 90 oral history interviews and historic photographs collected for her 1998 book project, 'Come cheer for Washington and Lee University: the University at 250 years!'. Warren conducted interviews with 90 individuals associated with Washington and Lee University, including former faculty, staff, coaches, employees, alumni, and friends. Each interview is boxed uniquely and includes audio cassette recordings, both master and user copies, and their...
Dates:
date unknown
Lee, Robert E.
File — Box 6, Folder: 16
Scope and Contents
This file includes twenty-seven separate items. Of these items, there are various brochures and booklets entitled, “Robert E. Lee: Innovative Educator,” “Notes on a Visit to Robert E. Lee,” “Lee: The Final Achievement,” and “Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson Returned to Lexington, Virginia.” In addition, the following articles: “Furtherance of Southern Education was Lee’s Goal;” “Aging Successfully: The Example of Robert E. Lee;” “How Gen. Lee Came to Washington College;” “After...
Dates:
1700 - 2018
Letter to Mr. and Mrs. Gottwald from John D. Wilson, 1988-05-16
Item — Box 1: [Barcode: 0000007270], Folder: 4
Scope and Contents
Describes the end of the year as Commencement approaches. Describes the reunion of the Classes of '38 and '63 and their generous monetary donations. Describes the keynote speech of Philippe Labro ('58). Also adds details on the sports program, specifically the upcoming national tennis championships. Notes that on the following afternoon members of the Gaines family will help the University dedicate Gaines Hall. Also goes into detail regarding his upcoming sabbatical leave and his trip to ...
Dates:
1988-05-16
Letter to Mr. and Mrs. Gottwald from John D. Wilson, 1989-04-21
Item — Box 1: [Barcode: 0000007273], Folder: 5
Scope and Contents
Writes just as spring term is about to begin, and remarks that he is still attempting to be caught up again with the pulse of the school from being away Fall Term. Grievously notes the death of Ashley Scarborough in a hit-and-run accident. Also notes the success of W&L's recent New York Party, and adds that John Elrod continues to lead the reaccreditation program, and the development in the Fraternity Renaissance. Notes that the numbers of applications are up, and that spring sports are...
Dates:
1989-04-21
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