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Whitehead, James Walter, Sr.

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1921-10-20 - 2015-08-20

Biography

B.S., 1942, L.H.D., University of Tampa. Director of university relations, W&L, 1958; assistant to president for administration and director of university relations, W&L, 1960; assistant to the president, W&L, 1966; treasurer, W&L, 1966-1980; secretary, W&L, 1968-1986; director of Reeves Center, W&L, 1986-1992; Consultant Reeves Center and assistance during construction of Reeves Center addition, W&L, 1992; Emeritus. See Alumni Magazine, Nov./Dec. 1986, p.24.

Found in 341 Collections and/or Records:

Justin W. Dar

 File — Box 2: Series WLU-RG-34, Folder: 62
Identifier: WLU-RG-34
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

This box contains correspondence and related files between letters "Che" through "Lu." Also contains files related to Foreign Advisory Services.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1975 - 1992

Katherine G. Farnham, Adjunct Curator for Dec. Arts - the High Museum of Arts

 File — Box 2: Series WLU-RG-34, Folder: 73
Identifier: WLU-RG-34
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

This box contains correspondence and related files between letters "Che" through "Lu." Also contains files related to Foreign Advisory Services.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1975 - 1992

Kenmore Association, Incorporated - W. Vernon Edenfield, 1980 - 1990

 File — Box 5: Series WLU-RG-34, Folder: 235
Identifier: WLU-RG-34
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

This box contains files from "George Washington" until the end of the alphabet, then going into a run of files dedicated to Louise Herreshoff, her paintings, and Whitehead's efforts to share her art with museums.

Dates: 1980 - 1990

King's Chandelier Company

 File — Box 2: Series WLU-RG-34, Folder: 102
Identifier: WLU-RG-34
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

This box contains correspondence and related files between letters "Che" through "Lu." Also contains files related to Foreign Advisory Services.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1975 - 1992

Krasnow - Washington D.C.

 File — Box 2: Series WLU-RG-34, Folder: 104
Identifier: WLU-RG-34
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

This box contains correspondence and related files between letters "Che" through "Lu." Also contains files related to Foreign Advisory Services.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1975 - 1992

Lady Cox

 File — Box 2: Series WLU-RG-34, Folder: 105
Identifier: WLU-RG-34
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

This box contains correspondence and related files between letters "Che" through "Lu." Also contains files related to Foreign Advisory Services.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1975 - 1992

Leslie Cheek

 File — Box 2: Series WLU-RG-34, Folder: 49
Identifier: WLU-RG-34
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

This box contains correspondence and related files between letters "Che" through "Lu." Also contains files related to Foreign Advisory Services.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1975 - 1992

Letter from John W. Whitehead to Mr. and Mrs. Gottwald, 1983-08-30

 Item — Box 1: [Barcode: 0000007264], Folder: 1
Scope and Contents

Letter discusses an article Whitehead discovered while in Houston regarding a VMI Cadet Christopher G. Caplice and his commitment to honor. Whitehead found the article uplifting and sent it to General Walber (spelling questionable). Whitehead was in Houston following his son's stroke in August of that year.

Dates: 1983-08-30

Letter to Mr. and Mrs. Gottwald from John D. Wilson, 1991-09-06

 Item — Box 1: [Barcode: 0000007282], Folder: 7
Scope and Contents Remarks on the declining financial support of the University's counterparts, yet makes it clear that the University enters the 'new year in a vibrant condition'. Notes the sudden death of Professor Minor Rodgers, a member of the Department of Religion on campus. Includes an update on the landscaping of the Lenfest Center, the new addition to Lewis Hall, the near completion of the Fraternity Renaissance, and the donation, by Elizabeth Watson, of a collection of oriental artifacts to be housed...
Dates: 1991-09-06

Letter to Mr. and Mrs. Gottwald from John D. Wilson, 1992-08-25

 Item — Box 1: [Barcode: 0000007285], Folder: 8
Scope and Contents Notes the near beginning of the academic year, and the subsequent rise in energy level and activity in Lexington. Remarks on the strength of the incoming academic profiles, as well as the geographic diversity of both the undergraduate and Law School classes and the expanding football program. Wilson hopes that the University can demonstrate that athletics and academics are not mutually exclusive. Notes Dean Bezanson's speech regarding honor and civility to the incoming law students, and...
Dates: 1992-08-25

Letter to Mr. and Mrs. Gottwald from Thomas V. Litzenburg, 1994-04-04

 Item — Box 1: [Barcode: 0000007291], Folder: 10
Scope and Contents

Notes the incoming spring, as well as the continuing research of the Reeves Center, specifically the Chinese Export porcelain collection yet also touches on the lack of funding needed to adequately complete these projects. Highlights the Reeves center as an objective academic resource as well as a staple of the University community. Also touches on the influx of art being gifted to the center. Letter also includes a hand written personal note at the bottom.

Dates: 1994-04-04

Letters - Miscellaneous Correspondence

 File — Box 2: Series WLU-RG-34, Folder: 107
Identifier: WLU-RG-34
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

This box contains correspondence and related files between letters "Che" through "Lu." Also contains files related to Foreign Advisory Services.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1975 - 1992

Liberty Hall Dig - Whitehead, 1973 - 1975

 File — Box 2: Series WLU-RG-34, Folder: 110
Identifier: WLU-RG-34
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

This box contains correspondence and related files between letters "Che" through "Lu." Also contains files related to Foreign Advisory Services.

Dates: 1973 - 1975

London Antiques Show, 1985-05

 File — Box 7: Series WLU-RG-34, Folder: 297
Identifier: WLU-RG-34
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

This collection includes files related to Whitehead's efforts to share Louise Herreshoff's paintings, as well as miscellaneous correspondence.

Dates: 1985-05

London Show

 File — Box 7: Series WLU-RG-34, Folder: 295
Identifier: WLU-RG-34
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

This collection includes files related to Whitehead's efforts to share Louise Herreshoff's paintings, as well as miscellaneous correspondence.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1975 - 1992

London - Show of Reeves Collections

 File — Box 7: Series WLU-RG-34, Folder: 296
Identifier: WLU-RG-34
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

This collection includes files related to Whitehead's efforts to share Louise Herreshoff's paintings, as well as miscellaneous correspondence.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1975 - 1992

Los Angeles County Museum, 1986

 File — Box 5: Series WLU-RG-34, Folder: 245
Identifier: WLU-RG-34
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

This box contains files from "George Washington" until the end of the alphabet, then going into a run of files dedicated to Louise Herreshoff, her paintings, and Whitehead's efforts to share her art with museums.

Dates: 1986

Louise Herreshoff Correspondence

 File — Box 6: Series WLU-RG-34, Folder: 264
Identifier: WLU-RG-34
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

This box contains files related to Louise Herreshoff's paintings and exhibitions, as well as Euchlin Reeves and his collection of fine China that was donated to Washington and Lee.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1975 - 1992

Louise Herreshoff Correspondence

 File — Box 6: Series WLU-RG-34, Folder: 265
Identifier: WLU-RG-34
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

This box contains files related to Louise Herreshoff's paintings and exhibitions, as well as Euchlin Reeves and his collection of fine China that was donated to Washington and Lee.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1975 - 1992

Louise Herreshoff Correspondence

 File — Box 6: Series WLU-RG-34, Folder: 266
Identifier: WLU-RG-34
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

This box contains files related to Louise Herreshoff's paintings and exhibitions, as well as Euchlin Reeves and his collection of fine China that was donated to Washington and Lee.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1975 - 1992

Louise Herreshoff Correspondence

 File — Box 6: Series WLU-RG-34, Folder: 272
Identifier: WLU-RG-34
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

This box contains files related to Louise Herreshoff's paintings and exhibitions, as well as Euchlin Reeves and his collection of fine China that was donated to Washington and Lee.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1975 - 1992

Louise Herreshoff Correspondence

 File — Box 6: Series WLU-RG-34, Folder: 273
Identifier: WLU-RG-34
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

This box contains files related to Louise Herreshoff's paintings and exhibitions, as well as Euchlin Reeves and his collection of fine China that was donated to Washington and Lee.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1975 - 1992

Louise Herreshoff Correspondence - Whitehead Letters

 File — Box 3, Folder: 69
Scope and Contents

This file consists of James W. Whitehead's correspondence about the Reeves and Herreshoff collections, including thank you notes and postcards.

Dates: 1948 - 1965

Louise Herreshoff Correspondence - Whitehead (Thank you notes for tape), 1998

 Collection — Box 3, Folder: 70
Scope and Contents

This file contains correspondence with James W. Whitehead concerning gifts to Washington and Lee University related to Euchlin Reeves and Louise Herreshoff.

Dates: 1998

Louise Herreshoff Exhibit, Lexington, Virginia

 File — Box 5: Series WLU-RG-34, Folder: 260
Identifier: WLU-RG-34
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

This box contains files from "George Washington" until the end of the alphabet, then going into a run of files dedicated to Louise Herreshoff, her paintings, and Whitehead's efforts to share her art with museums.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1975 - 1992

Additional filters:

Type
Archival Object 338
Collection 3
 
Subject
Virginia -- Charlottesville 2
Art 1
Art museums 1
Art, American 1
Carpets 1