WLU Coll PP. Print and Photographic Collections
Found in 176 Collections and/or Records:
Photograph of the footbridge between the DeHart Hotel and the Lexington (Va.) train station
A real photographic post card of the footbridge that connected the Lexington, Va. train station with the DeHart hotel (Castle Hill). The image provides the view from the west end of the bridge loooking east towards Lexington and includes the station and dwellings along Myers street. Both the footbridge and DeHart Hotel were destroyed before 1950.
Photograph of view from the DeHart Hotel in Lexington, Virginia
Copy of a Photograph of a Theater Backdrop Painted by Cy Twombly
This is a copy of a photograph of a theater backdrop that was painted by Cy Twombly in Lexington, Virginia. The location and name of the theater production is unknown.
Carte de Visite Photograph of William E. Dold WLU Coll PP 0104
A carte de visite photograph of Washington and Lee University student William E. Dold. Dold graduated in 1876. The photo was taken by Lexington, Va. photographer Michael Miley and is autographed by Dold.
Photographs of the Washington and Lee University Campus from the World War Two era.
12 photographs of Washington and Lee University campus which include the colonnade and academic buildings, Lee Chapel, Doremus gym, dorms, and fraternity houses. The photographs were taken by Army officer J.W. 'Bill' Stevens, who attended the U.S. Army's School for Personnel Services hosted by Washington and Lee University during World War Two.
Copy of an ambrotype photograph of George Lewis Dull
Two modern print copies of an ambrotype of George Lewis Dull in his Confederate uniform. The original photograph was taken by Richmond, Va. photographer Charles Rees
Photograph of a painting of Daniel Parke Custis
A modern black and white photograph of John Wollaston's painting of Daniel Parke Custis. Wollaston's portrait was done in 1757. The original painting is owned by Washington and Lee University.
Photograph of Paxton Davis
A photograph of author and W&L Journalism professor Paxton Davis (James Paxton Davis, Jr.).The photograph was retouched for reproduction in the Washing and Lee Alumni magazine.
Photograph of James R. Echols
A copy of a photograph of James R. Echols. The original of this image, location unknown, was likely created approximately in the 1960s. The James Echols in this image could have been a Sociology graduate student at the University of Virginia in the late 1940's - otherwise no information is known about the individual.
Photograph of Teeny Dudley
Teeny Dudley was a well-known local personality in Buena Vista, Va. The image shows Dudley smiling as an older woman, with a bandolier of blank rifle ammunition around her neck. The image is a photocopy.
Cabinet Photograph of Bessie Gardner
A cabinet photograph of Elizabeth Gardner 'Bessie,' who married Alfred I. duPont in 1887. The image was made by 'Davis & Sanford, Artist Photographers' of 246 Fifth Avenue, New York.'
Photograph of Elizabeth Huntington Gibb
An oval silverprint photograph of nineteen year old Elizabeth Huntington Gibb taken before the annual Washington and Lee University Fancy Dress Ball in 1915.
Copy of a carte de visite photograph of James Edward Allan Gibbs
Modern copy of carte de visite photograph of James Edward Allan Gibbs (1829–1902). The Rockbridge County, Va. inventor was a partner in the Wilcox and Gibbs Sewing Machine Company.
Small engraving of General John B. Floyd
A carte de visite sized engraving of General John B. Floyd in uniform by engraver 'Chas. Magnus, 12 Frankfort St, NY.' The image of Floyd is bordered by a decorative red oval. It resembles a trading card. Floyd was 31st governor of Virginia and a Confederate general in the American Civil War.
Photograph of Reverend Alfred T. Graham
Haskins Family Photographs
Two original photographs of young girls, each dated March 4th, 1896. One image includes Louise Haskins and May Haskins and the other shows Louise Haskins and Lucy Patton. Both small images are 'Pocket Kodaks.' The photographs are the same format and size and include same handwriting on their backs as collection WLU PP # 0120 - Graham Family Photographs.
Photograph of B.H. Herrick
A photograph identified as B. H. Herrick, c. 1970 - 1990?. No further information is included and this image is likely not Professor of Economics, Emeritus, Bruce Hale Herrick who died in July 2012.
Photograph of Congressman Hayes
A photograph of Congressman Hayes. No other information is available, though it can be estimated that this photograph was taken during the early 1900s and is a similar size, format, and markings, as other photographs in the general collection - they were likely published together. See related resources below.
Photographs of the Highland Belle School near Lexington, Va
One original photograph, as well two copies of a different photographs of the Highland Belle School in Lexington, VA circa 1938. The children pictured are identified on the back of each image. Surnames of students include Swink, Smith, Shoemaker, McCown, Black, Muterspaw, Johnson, Horne, Davis, Hostetter, Campbell, Doran, Johnston, Linburg, and Ayers
Collection of Images Related to Stonewall Jackson
A collection of 17 photographs, copies, and postcards related to Thomas Jonathan 'Stonewall' Jackson, his first wife Elinor Junkin and second wife Mary anna Morrison. The collection includes two original cartes de visite. One, a retouched image of Jackson in his pre - Civil War U.S. Army uniform without a photographer's imprint and the other, a view of his grave by Michael Miley, of Lexington, Va., c. 1870 - 75.The postcards date to the mid 20th century.
Photograph of an oil portrait of Julia Rush Junkin
One print copy of a 19th century oil portrait of Julia Rush Junkin, who was the wife of Reverend George Junkin. The original painting is in private hands.
Carte de Visite of J. William Jones
One original carte de visite of J. William Jones, taken by Michael Miley of Lexington, VA. Jones signed the photograph.
Photograph of A. Nash Johnston
This collection includes a photograph and accompanying negative of Dr. A. Nash Johnston. Johnston was born in Tazewell County, Va. lived and practiced medicine in Richmond and Goochland County, Va. He moved to Rockbridge County about 1890, where he practiced medicine, served as a state Senator from his district, and from 1900 - 1904 served as the Superintendent of Schools for the county. A. Nash Johnston was the son of Virginia novelist Mary Johnston.
Marquis de Lafayette Print
Print of Charles Willson Peale's 1779 oil portrait of Marquis de Lafayette. The original painting is owned by Washington and Lee University. This print was published by Washington and Lee University in the early 20th century.
Photograph of J.R. Lawson
A 1910 photograph of J.R. Lawson, possibly from Augusta, Georgia, and taken by a photographer whose surname was Edmonston.