Turner, Charles W. (Charles Wilson)
Biography
Charles Wilson Turner was a history professor at Washington and Lee University (1946-1982) and a member of the university's Emeritus Faculty (1982-1999).
Biography
B.A., University of Richmond, 1937; Ph.D., University of Minnesota, 1946. Instructor of history, W&L, 1946; assistant professor, W&L, 1948; associate professor, W&L, 1953; professor, W&L, 1958; professor emeritus, W&L, 1982-1999.
Found in 9 Collections and/or Records:
"A Straw in the Wind: Some Days of My Years" by Charles Turner, 1983
This file contains a copy of Charles Wilson Turner's 1983 memoir entitled "A Straw in the Wind: Some Days of My Years" with a signature and note from the author addressed to Mrs. C. Wood. The enscription reads as follows "To Mrs. C. Wood, who was so kind to me. Sincerely, Charles W. Turner. The man I gave 'old memories' to for history."
Barclay Family, 1997
Narrative titled "Aunt Elizabeth Remembers;" interview with retired Washington and Lee professor, Charles Turner.
Brown Family
This folder contains information about the Brown family plot and vault in Woodland Cemetery, including photocopied photographs. Also enclosed is correspondence between George T. Brown, Jr. and the Rockbridge Historical Society concerning data on the Brown and Kirkham families.
Charles Wilson Turner Collection
Includes genealogical inquiries to Turner, postcards, and religious items.
Rockbridge Historical Society Collection
Swopes Saw Mill, 1979-12-31
This file contains a photo negative of Swope's Saw Mill, as well as a letter from Fred Swope to Charles W. Turner.
Turner, Charles
Turner, Charles
This folder contains a pamphlet for the memorial service of Charles Turner, held at Washinton and Lee University and dated October 9th, 1999. The folder also includes a commemorative "Five Star General" ribbon, likely from the ceremony.
Virginia's Green Revolution - Research collection
This collection contains research materials compiled by Charles W. Turner for his book Virginia's Green Revolution.
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- Agricultural education -- Societies, etc. 1
- Agriculture 1
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- Genealogy 1
- Local history -- Societies, etc. 1
- Postcards 1
- Records 1
- Religion 1
- Research 1
- Virginia -- Lexington 1
- Virginia -- Rockbridge County 1 + ∧ less