Wilson, John Delane
Biography
WLU President 1983–1995
Found in 38 Collections and/or Records:
Brown Family , 1991
Robert and Benjamin Brown's relatives who attended Washington and Lee University. A letter addressed to President John Delane Wilson from their mother, Elizabeth Barry Brown.
Correspondences, 1968 - 1988
Includes Stewart's correspondence, programs that include his compositions, classroom materials, reviews and notices of his works, and materials from professorial organizations and conferences.
Correspondences , 1977 - 1991
This file consists of many recommendation letters, letters concerning Robert Stewart's compositions, and personal letters.
Correspondences, cont., 1970 - 1992
Includes Stewart's correspondence, programs that include his compositions, classroom materials, reviews and notices of his works, and materials from professorial organizations and conferences.
Daniel T. Balfour Alumni Correspondence
This collection ncludes correspondence with various Washington and Lee University officials (Sessoms, Hotchkiss, Parsons and Wilson); other alumni concerning Washington and Lee University Admissions, athletics, fund raising, college history, the Washington Society, the 250th observance at Washington and Lee University; the minutes of the Alumni Board of Directors; course book from 1998 alumni college titled Older than America: an oral history of Washington and Lee.
John Wilson (President 1983-1995) 2007 Interview
John Wilson (President 1983-1995) Interview
Letter to Mr. and Mrs. Gottwald from John D. Wilson, 1988-09-07
Letter to Mr. and Mrs. Gottwald from John D. Wilson, 1989-01-09
Letter to Mr. and Mrs. Gottwald from John D. Wilson, 1989-04-21
Letter to Mr. and Mrs. Gottwald from John D. Wilson, 1989-08-01
Letter to Mr. and Mrs. Gottwald from John D. Wilson, 1989-11-09
Letter to Mr. and Mrs. Gottwald from John D. Wilson, 1990-01-05
Starts with a personal note regarding college football, and expresses his disdain for the business of college sports, and stresses the importance of academics and scholarship. He remarks on how 'refreshing' the University's balance of sports and academics is. Remarks on the speed at which the year has gone by, and notes his love and appreciation for the campus, a 'hypnotic combination of things'
Letter to Mr. and Mrs. Gottwald from John D. Wilson, 1990-03-20
Letter to Mr. and Mrs. Gottwald from John D. Wilson, 1990-05-15
Letter to Mr. and Mrs. Gottwald from John D. Wilson, 1990-12-04
Letter to Mr. and Mrs. Gottwald from John D. Wilson, 1991-02-20
Letter to Mr. and Mrs. Gottwald from John D. Wilson, 1991-09-06
Letter to Mr. and Mrs. Gottwald from John D. Wilson, 1992-01-24
Letter to Mr. and Mrs. Gottwald from John D. Wilson, 1992-06-16
Writes a few days after Commencement, and remarks on the high retention rate, around 90%, for the University – an indication on the bond students feel for the school. Notes the tragic death of Lisa Corwin and Wilson's upcoming trip to English with his wife Anne. Upon return, Wilson intends to fully dedicate himself to the success of the Campaign for Washington and Lee and notes the necessity of its success.
Letter to Mr. and Mrs. Gottwald from John D. Wilson, 1992-08-25
Letter to Mr. and Mrs. Gottwald from John D. Wilson, 1992-11-13
Letter to Mr. and Mrs. Gottwald from John D. Wilson, 1993-02-09
Letter to Mr. and Mrs. Gottwald from John D. Wilson, 1993-07-13
Letter to Mr. and Mrs. Gottwald from John D. Wilson, 1993-11-30
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- Correspondence 6
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- Fund raising 2
- Alumni and alumnae 1
- Class reunions 1
- College sports 1
- Fraternal organizations 1
- Oral history 1
- Washington and Lee University. 250th celebration 1 + ∧ less