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Ollinger Crenshaw Papers

 Collection
Identifier: WLU-Coll-0320

Scope and Contents

These papers include correspondence, articles, and selected notes for Crenshaw's General Lee's College and manuscripts given to him in the process of his research for the book.

Dates

  • Creation: Inclusive 1946-1968

Creator

Conditions Governing Use

The materials from Washington and Lee University Special Collections are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright law. The user assumes full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Any materials used should be fully credited with the source. Permission for publication of this material, in part or in full, must be secured with the Head of Special Collections.

Biographical / Historical

Crenshaw was an alumnus of Washington and Lee University class of 1925 and a faculty member in history department at Washington and Lee University, 1926-1969. He also authored 'General Lee's College: the rise and growth of Washington and Lee University'.

Extent

2.5 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Albert B. Crenshaw.

Related Materials

Ollinger Crenshaw Correspondence, WLU Coll. 0262

Separated Materials

WLU Coll. 0450 William D. Lewis account book was removed from this collection and is housed and described separately.

Processing Information

Blue sheet prepared by Betty Kondayan (12/18/2001)

Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script

Repository Details

Part of the Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives Repository

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