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Alexander Gardner to Robert E. Lee, 1866-04-10

Item — Box 7A, Folder: 53

Scope and Contents

Phtographer Alexander Gardner plans to send Lee photographs that are on hand in his studio at that include his company's imprint. He also plans to print and mount one-hundred photographs without his imprint, per Lee's request.

Dates: 1866-04-10

Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives

Benjamin S. Elliott to Robert E. Lee, 1866-04-10

Item — Box 7A, Folder: 53

Scope and Contents

This letter to Robert E. Lee is from Benjamin S. Elliott. Elliott wishes to give Lee a colt sired by horse "Patrick Henry". Included with this letter is a carte de visite photograph of the "Patrick Henry".

Dates: 1866-04-10

Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives

BOX B5: First Appearances (Contribution to Books)

Series

Scope and Contents Please see Subject entries for scope and content of this box.Living in the Resurrection, Cities of Memory, Bears Dancing in the Northern Air, Stone Crop, Thinking the World Visible, My Shining Archipelago, James Dickey: Splintered Sunlight, James Dickey: a Descriptive...

Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.Creation: 1940 - 2013

Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives

Grigsby Homes

File — Box 1, Folder: 45

Scope and Contents This folder contains a map of Rockbridge County showing the location of the Grigsby homes; a 1936 article entitled “Seven Hills of Rockbridge,” detailing information on Rose Hill, Fancy Hill, Liberty Hill, Cherry Hill, Fruit Hill, Clover Hill, and Hickory Hill, seven old homes in the Natural Bridge area; a letter to Mr. Knick, then owner of Fancy Hill home, from Mrs. J. R. McNutt, containing information about Fancy Hill and the Grigsby family; photographs of Hickory Hill, Cherry Hill, and...

Dates: Majority of material found within 1800 - 1995

Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives

Houston Family

File — Box 5, Folder: 4

Scope and Contents

This folder contains a student notebook containing the history of the Houston family written by H.I. Houston as well as a carte de visite photograph of the Houston family coat of arms taken by Adam Plecker, a regional traveling photographer.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1700 - 1960

Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives

Identified Photographs, 1875 - 1950

File — Box 1: [Barcode: 0000007788], Folder: 26, Box: data_value_missing_e818f955cacd8f193e740c601aa35200

Scope and Contents

This folder contains photographs of people associated with the Shields family, in addition to physical locations associated with them as well.

Dates: 1875 - 1950

Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives

James Kerr Caskie to Robert E. Lee, 1866-04-13

Item — Box 7A, Folder: 54

Scope and Contents This letter mention from James Caskie mentions items pruchased for the Lee family in Richmond, daughters Agnes and Mildred and son W.H.F. Lee are mentioned. There is account information on Lee's account with Caskie on the reverse of the letter. Caskie reports he is glad to hear that the vase and chair that he has sent are cherished. Caskie also informs Lee that he received 2 dozen photographs of Lee from Richmond photographer Julian Vannerson but that Vannerson would not accept payment for...

Dates: 1866-04-13

Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives

Jordan Family

File — Box 5, Folder: 7

Scope and Contents

This folder contains photographs of Jordan family tombstones located in the Stonewall Jackson Cemetery.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1700 - 1960

Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives

Life Magazine, 1969-08-22

File — Box 6: [Barcode: 0000005501], Folder: 131

Scope and Contents

This file consists of an issue of Life Magazine featuring Vernon Merritt, an African American photographer.

Dates: Issued: 1969-08-22

Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives

Lyle Family

File — Box 6, Folder: 8

Scope and Contents

This folder contains a bound book of some Lyle family records and a photograph (c. 1968) of four Lyle family portraits (c. 1925).

Dates: Majority of material found within 1700 - 1960

Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives

McClung Family

File — Box 6, Folder: 12

Scope and Contents

This folder contains handwritten notes on the family of Julian and Nora McClung, family photos, a notice of military selection, enlistment record, and discharge papers for Julian McClung in World War I.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1700 - 1960

Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives

McNutt Family

File — Box 6, Folder: 23

Scope and Contents

This folder contains a collection of photographs of property owned by the McNutt family.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1700 - 1960

Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives

Photograph of Buffalo Soldiers

File — Box 1: [Barcode: 0000005317], Folder: 25

Scope and Contents

This file consists of a photograph of the Buffalo Soldiers, C Troop., 9th Calvary. Alexander Bannister, Eliza's brother, is one of the soldiers in the photograph.

Dates: Inclusive 1910-1975; Majority of material found within Bulk 1910-1940

Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives

Photos of "Blandome," the Walker Family Home, 1957 - 1962

File — Box 4, Folder: 72

Scope and Contents

Most of the photographs in this file are from 1957-1962 of 'Blandome,' the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Walker. Also included are a few earlier photogaphs of the home, a photograph of Alex's brother, as identified on the back, and a woman, and an unidentified modern portrait.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1957 - 1962

Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives

Templeton Photographs

File — Box 8, Folder: 2

Scope and Contents

This folder contains loose photographs and a carte de visite album of various members of the Templeton, Gibbs, and Lilley families. Included in the album are carte de visite photographs of Confederate General Robert Doak Lilley.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1700 - 1960

Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives