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Lee, Robert E. (Robert Edward), 1807-1870

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1807 - 1870

Biography

President, W&L, 1865-1870. C. in C. Confederate armies, 1865. See Douglas Southall Freeman, R. E. Lee, 4 vls., 1934-35.

Found in 414 Collections and/or Records:

Ledger Page, Fort Lafayette, NY, 1843-07-07

 Item — Box 5: [Barcode: 0000003979], Folder: 11
Scope and Contents From the Collection: This collection contains primary and secondary resources pertaining to Robert E. Lee and the Lee family. Included are correspondences from, to, and about Lee and various family members; memorabilia, pamphlets, photographs, reminiscences, miscellaneous personal papers, family history and genealogy. The collection includes materials acquired from the Lee family and items donated to and purchased and compiled by W&L University since Lee's tenure as president of Washington College from 1865...
Dates: 1843-07-07
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives / WLU-Coll-0064, Robert E. Lee Papers / Non-correspondence by or from Robert E. Lee / Non-correspondence by or from Robert E. Lee / Ledger Page, Fort Lafayette, NY

Ledger Page, US Military Academy, 1854-05-03

 Item — Box 5: [Barcode: 0000003979], Folder: 15
Scope and Contents From the Collection: This collection contains primary and secondary resources pertaining to Robert E. Lee and the Lee family. Included are correspondences from, to, and about Lee and various family members; memorabilia, pamphlets, photographs, reminiscences, miscellaneous personal papers, family history and genealogy. The collection includes materials acquired from the Lee family and items donated to and purchased and compiled by W&L University since Lee's tenure as president of Washington College from 1865...
Dates: 1854-05-03
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives / WLU-Coll-0064, Robert E. Lee Papers / Non-correspondence by or from Robert E. Lee / Non-correspondence by or from Robert E. Lee / Ledger Page, US Military Academy

Lee Endowment Fund records

 Collection
Identifier: WLU-Coll-0147
Scope and Contents

This collection consists of subscriber lists, financial reports, printed material, and correspondence related to the Lee Endowment Fund.

Dates: 1866 - 1873
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives / Lee Endowment Fund records

Lee Giving Permission for Frank McCutchan to be absent from College, 1869-12-23

 Item — Box 5: [Barcode: 0000003979], Folder: 50
Scope and Contents From the Collection: This collection contains primary and secondary resources pertaining to Robert E. Lee and the Lee family. Included are correspondences from, to, and about Lee and various family members; memorabilia, pamphlets, photographs, reminiscences, miscellaneous personal papers, family history and genealogy. The collection includes materials acquired from the Lee family and items donated to and purchased and compiled by W&L University since Lee's tenure as president of Washington College from 1865...
Dates: 1869-12-23
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives / WLU-Coll-0064, Robert E. Lee Papers / Non-correspondence by or from Robert E. Lee / Non-correspondence by or from Robert E. Lee / Lee Giving Permission for Frank McCutchan to be absent from College

Lee Memorial, 1883, 1999

 File — Box 1, Folder: 17
Scope and Contents

Contains student paper authored by Emily Barnes '01 titled "Lee Memorial Association." In addition, a copy of a sketch from 1883 about the Lee Memorial Association titled "Southern Historical Society Papers."

Dates: 1883; 1999
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives / WLU-Coll-0668, Washington and Lee University and Regional Virginia History Research Collection / Associations

Lee Memorial Association Records

 Collection — Box 1, Folder: 1-4
Identifier: WLU-Coll-0148
Scope and Contents This collection consists of records related to the formation and history of the Lee Memorial Association (L.M.A.). The association was formed in October 1870 immediately following the death of Robert E. Lee with the goal of creating a monument to honor him on the campus of Washington College, subsequently renamed Washington and Lee University. Between 1870 and 1883, the L.M.A. successfully raised the funds for the creation and installation of what is known as the "Recumbent Lee" statue,...
Dates: 1870 - 1921
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives / Lee Memorial Association Records

Lee Memorial - Unveiling Program, Richmond, 1890-05-29

 File — Box 8, Folder: 164
Scope and Contents

Program from the Unveiling of the Robert E. Lee Memorial in Richmond, Virginia. 2nd Edition. Dated 1890.

Dates: 1890-05-29
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives / RHS-Coll-0033, Rockbridge Historical Society Biographical Collection / Lee

Lee, Mildred

 File — Box 19, Folder: 3
Dates: Majority of material found within 1609 - 2016
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives / WLU-Coll-0668, Washington and Lee University and Regional Virginia History Research Collection / Scrapbooks

Lee Monument Association Collection

 Collection
Identifier: WLU-Coll-0532
Scope and Contents

This collection contains a copy of 'Organization of the Lee Monument Association, and the Association of the Army of Northern Virginia, Richmond, Va., Nov. 3rd and 4th, 1870'. A second copy is cataloged under E547 .L47 in Special Collections Rare. The printed invitation to the unveiling of the Robert E. Lee statue on May 29, 1890 in Richmond, VA is also included, in two pieces.

Dates: Inclusive 1870, 1890
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives / Lee Monument Association Collection

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
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives / WLU-Coll-0668, Washington and Lee University and Regional Virginia History Research Collection / Biography

Lee, Robert Edward

 File — Box 8, Folder: 163
Scope and Contents

This folder contains four separate portraits of General Robert Edward Lee. All are undated.

Dates: Other: Date Not Yet Determined
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives / RHS-Coll-0033, Rockbridge Historical Society Biographical Collection / Lee

Lee, Robert Edward

 File — Box 8, Folder: 166
Scope and Contents

This folder includes a pamphlet entitled "The True Story of General Order No. 9 - General Lee's Farewell Address to the Army of Northern Virginia," published by Lee Museum Committee at WLU. Published 1928.

Dates: Other: Date Not Yet Determined
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives / RHS-Coll-0033, Rockbridge Historical Society Biographical Collection / Lee

Lee, Robert Edward - Commemorative Church Programs

 File — Box 8, Folder: 169
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

This collection contains biographical and historical information on various people and places.

Dates: Other: Date Not Yet Determined
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives / RHS-Coll-0033, Rockbridge Historical Society Biographical Collection / Lee

Lee, Robert Edward - Copies of Ceremonial Panphlets at the Presidential Inauguration of Robert E. Lee at Washington College, 1883

 File — Box 8, Folder: 167
Scope and Contents

Four copies of "Ceremonies connected with the Inauguration of the Mausoleum and the Unveiling of the Recumbent Figure of General Robert Edward Lee." Dated 1883.

Dates: 1883
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives / RHS-Coll-0033, Rockbridge Historical Society Biographical Collection / Lee

Lee, Robert Edward - Copies of "General Lee at Gettysburg, A Paper Read Before the Military Historical Society of Massachusetts, on the Fourth of April, 1905.", 1905-04-04

 File — Box 8, Folder: 171
Scope and Contents

This folder includes a copy of James Power Smith's paper on General Lee at Gettysburg, which was delivered in April 1905. Published by R.E. Lee Camp, No. 1, Confederate Veterans from Richmond, VA.

Dates: 1905-04-04
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives / RHS-Coll-0033, Rockbridge Historical Society Biographical Collection / Lee

Lee, Robert Edward - Copies of Letters

 File — Box 8, Folder: 165
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

This collection contains biographical and historical information on various people and places.

Dates: Other: Date Not Yet Determined
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives / RHS-Coll-0033, Rockbridge Historical Society Biographical Collection / Lee

Lee, Robert Edward - Eulogies in Washington College newspaper "Southern Collegian", 1870-10-15

 File — Box 8, Folder: 170
Scope and Contents

This folder contains a copy of the newspaper "Southern Collegian" from October 15th, 1870 with the obituary of General Robert E. Lee.

Dates: 1870-10-15
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives / RHS-Coll-0033, Rockbridge Historical Society Biographical Collection / Lee

Lee, Robert Edward - "General Robert E. Lee", an Address by John Wesley Hill, Typescript., 1924-05

 File — Box 8, Folder: 172
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

This collection contains biographical and historical information on various people and places.

Dates: 1924-05
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives / RHS-Coll-0033, Rockbridge Historical Society Biographical Collection / Lee

Lee, Robert Edward - "Lee Jackson Day" an address by Dr. Harry D. Campbell, 1925-01-19

 File — Box 8, Folder: 173
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

This collection contains biographical and historical information on various people and places.

Dates: 1925-01-19
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives / RHS-Coll-0033, Rockbridge Historical Society Biographical Collection / Lee

Lee, Robert Edward - Miscellaneous

 File — Box 8, Folder: 168
Scope and Contents

This folder includes a copy og "Shenandoah Valley Magazine" from November 1980 that has a biographical piece on Lee's Lexington Home. Also includes Lee Memorial Fund magazine from 1921 and article, "Where the Past Isn't Even Past," by Peter J. Boyer, on the battles dividing Lexington, Virginia, THE WEEKLY STANDARD, November 26, 2018.

Dates: Other: Date Not Yet Determined
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives / RHS-Coll-0033, Rockbridge Historical Society Biographical Collection / Lee

Lee, Robert Edward - Newspaper Clippings

 File — Box 8, Folder: 185
Scope and Contents

This folder includes two sketched of furnishing inside the former home of Robert E. Lee. Undated.

Dates: Other: Date Not Yet Determined
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives / RHS-Coll-0033, Rockbridge Historical Society Biographical Collection / Lee

Lee, Robert Edward - Newspaper Clippings

 File — Box 8, Folder: 186
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

This collection contains biographical and historical information on various people and places.

Dates: Other: Date Not Yet Determined
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives / RHS-Coll-0033, Rockbridge Historical Society Biographical Collection / Lee

Lee, Robert Edward - Newspaper Clippings

 File — Box 8, Folder: 188
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

This collection contains biographical and historical information on various people and places.

Dates: Other: Date Not Yet Determined
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives / RHS-Coll-0033, Rockbridge Historical Society Biographical Collection / Lee

Lee, Robert Edward - Newspaper Clippings

 File — Box 8, Folder: 187
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

This collection contains biographical and historical information on various people and places.

Dates: Other: Date Not Yet Determined
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives / RHS-Coll-0033, Rockbridge Historical Society Biographical Collection / Lee

Lee, Robert Edward - Papers Concerning Lee

 File — Box 8, Folder: 179
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

This collection contains biographical and historical information on various people and places.

Dates: Other: Date Not Yet Determined
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives / RHS-Coll-0033, Rockbridge Historical Society Biographical Collection / Lee

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