World War (1939-1945)

Paul Ayres Rockwell papers

Collection

Identifier: WLU-Coll-0301

Scope and Contents The Paul Ayres Rockwell Papers consists primarily of Rockwell's personal archive and research collection on the history of the French and American volunteer air combat corps, the "Lafayette Escadrille," and the American volunteers of the French Foreign Legion during the First World War. Highlights of this collection include the war period letters to Paul Rockwell from various pilots and related officials of the Lafayette Escadrille, members of the French Foreign Legion and the letters of his...

Dates: Inclusive 1914-1985; Majority of material found in Bulk 1915-1919, 1960-1980

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

Photographs of the Washington and Lee University Campus from the World War Two era.

Collection

Identifier: WLU -Coll -PP-0109

Content Description

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.

Dates: Majority of material found within Creation of the photographs

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

Richard Hotinger Papers

Collection

Identifier: WLU-Coll-0687

Scope and Contents This collection contains correspondence and legal documents related to the military service of Richard Hotinger. The material primarily consists of registration information, correspondence, insurance information and notifications to Hotinger's mother, Susan Rice Hotinger, from the 6th Armored Division at Camp Cooke, CA. The majority of the material pertains to Richard Hotinger's accidental death and subsequent notifications pertaniing to it, as well as insurance claims....

Dates: 1943

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

Stars for Window During WWII, 1939 - 1945

File — Box 5: [Barcode: 0000005509], Folder: 121

Scope and Contents

This file consists of a flag hung in the window during WWII. The flag has two stars for Clarence Jr. and Harry Walker.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1939 - 1945

Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives / Walker-Wood Family Papers / Box 5

The School for Special Service , 1943

Item

Scope and Contents

This folder describes the U.S. Army's School for Special Service, the Eighth Class of which was held at Washington and Lee.

Dates: 1943

Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives / Academic Departments - Record Group 9 / Journalism Department / Journalism Laboratory Press Publications / Publications

Washington and Lee University Bulletin. Vol. 42 No. 5. , 1943

Item

Scope and Contents

This copy of the W&L Bulletin is a message to alumni discussing the univrsity's commitment to preparing students for military service. Includes a list of casualties, POW's and MIA's.

Dates: 1943

Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives / Academic Departments - Record Group 9 / Journalism Department / Journalism Laboratory Press Publications / Publications

William "Burris" Bryan Photograph Collection

Collection

Identifier: WLU-Coll-PP-0103

Content Description A collection of photo copied images (total 30 pages - 90 images) of Word War Two veteran WIlliam 'Burris' Bryan, Sr. (W&L class of 1944) at the World War Two Memorial dedication in Washington D.C. in May 2004. The photographs were taken by Mr. Bryan's son, William B. Bryan, Jr. (W&L Class of 1982) The collection includes a copy of a letter written by Dr. Harlan R. Beckley of W&L, who thanked Bryan for his service in the war and his donation of these photo copies to Washington...

Dates: 2004-05

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