Milton Barlow to Robert E. Lee, 1865-10-17
Scope and Contents
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 - 1870. Adminstrative papers, such as President's Reports, etc..., from Robert E. Lee's presidency of the school may be found within the W&L University Archives. Please contact W&L Special Collections for information regarding the University Archives.
Dates
- Creation: 1865-10-17
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research use.
Extent
From the Collection: 24 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Together Milton Barlow and his father built many planetariums, often for universities. Barlow wrote to Lee to offer Washington College a planetarium that was the “same size and half the price of the one at West Point National Academy.” Due to the war, Barlow believes that it is the last one that he will make and offers it to the college for $1000. Today, the planetarium, more commonly called an orrery, resides in the Lee Chapel Museum.
General
A brochure for the Thomas H. Barlow Planetarium is included with the letter.
Repository Details
Part of the Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives Repository