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Virginia -- Staunton

 Subject
Subject Source: Fast

Found in 15 Collections and/or Records:

American Shakespeare Center Collection

 Collection
Identifier: WLU-Coll-0371
Scope and Contents

This collection includes 65 Shakespeare plays, additional plays by George Bernard Shaw, Oscar Wilde and Molière; 12 Beta videotapes and audiocassettes; 26 cast scrapbooks with photographs; correspondence between Ralph Cohen and James Warren, founders of American Shakespeare Center, Hank Dobin, Washington and Lee University Dean (2005-2012), and a member of the Board of Directors of the American Shakespeare Center.

Dates: Inclusive 1987- ongoing; Majority of material found within Bulk 1987-1995
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives

Belfont, 1948-08-09

 File — Box 1, Folder: 21
Scope and Contents

This file consists of a typescript note on "Belfont," including information on the historic orgins and architectural style of the home.

Dates: Event: 1948-08-09
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives / Rockbridge Historical Society files on Houses / General through Houston House

Collection of Staunton Virginia Broadsides

 Collection
Identifier: WLU-Coll-0344
Scope and Contents

This collection consists of fourteen broadsides from Staunton, Virginia, including King's Daughters Hospital rules, fire alarm information, a church directory, and advertisements.

Dates: Inclusive 1895-1941; Majority of material found in Bulk 1900-1928
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives

Correspondences, 1866 - 1868

 File — Box 1: [Barcode: 0000008043], Folder: 2
Scope and Contents

This folder contains letters written by and to members of the Shields family.

Dates: 1866 - 1868
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives / Shields Family Papers

Correspondences, 1880 - 1886

 File — Box 1: [Barcode: 0000008045], Folder: 4
Scope and Contents

This folder contains letters written by and to members of the Shields family.

Dates: 1880 - 1886
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives / Shields Family Papers

Democratic Party Ephemera Collection

 Collection
Identifier: WLU-Coll-0349
Scope and Contents

Includes poll tax lists and letters to local party leaders from national Democratic figures, such as Harry Byrd and Harry Flood

Dates: Inclusive 1912-1961; Majority of material found in Bulk 1912-1928
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives

George Lyttleton Peyton to Robert E. Lee, 1866-04-23

 Item — Box 7A, Folder: 56
Scope and Contents

This letter to Robert E. Lee comes from George Lyttleton Peyton. Peyton invites Lee to visit the Virginia Hotel in Staunton, Virginia.

Dates: 1866-04-23
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives / Robert E. Lee Family papers / Letters to and about Robert E. Lee / Letters to and about Robert E. Lee / Correspondences

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 / Shields Family Papers

McCown Family Photos, 1909, 1939, 1991, 1948 - 1949

 File — Box 7, Folder: 23
Scope and Contents

File includes 25 photographs and photocopies of photographs of the McCown family and their homes. Includes photographs of various generations and extended family members.

Dates: 1909; 1939; 1991; 1948 - 1949
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives / Washington and Lee University and Regional Virginia History Research Collection / Biography

Reed, 1896-09-12

 File — RHS Collection #0077, Folder: 22
Scope and Contents

This file consists of loan paperwork for 500 dollars.

Dates: 1896-09-12
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives / Legal Documents

Staunton Development Company Trade Card

 Collection
Identifier: WLU-Coll-0633
Content Description

Post card shows an aerial view of Staunton, VA, Nd. c.1890; Dimensions: 3 12" x 5 1/2"; Names of Staunton Development Company Officials inscribed at the bottom.

Dates: 1890
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives

Trout, P.H., 1908-01-03

 File — RHS Collection #0077, Folder: 31
Scope and Contents

This file consists of Moore and Moore attorneys' letter and financial statement.

Dates: 1908-01-03
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives / Legal Documents

Two Postcards of Augusta Stone Church in Fort Defiance, Va.

 Collection
Identifier: WLU-Coll-PP-0019
Dates: 1930
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives

William Thornton Owen Papers

 Collection
Identifier: WLU-Coll-0673
Content Description The William Thornton Owen Papers consists of a three page letter written by Owen to his father, Robert E. Owen, dated September 24, 1855 on his experiences as a new student at Washington College in Lexington, Virginia. The letter initially details his trip to the school from his home in Halifax County, Virginia, via Richmond, Waynesboro, Staunton, then Lexington, Va. by rail and stage. Also included is Owen's autograph album dated February 29, 1856 which is prolifically inscribed by friends...
Dates: Majority of material found within 1855 - 1856
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives

William Webb Pusey Papers

 Collection
Identifier: WLU-Coll-0182
Scope and Contents This collection includes miscellaneous articles on a variety of literary topics. It also includes approximately 25 items from Pusey's wartime duty in Germany in 1945, including eight photographs of Admiral Dönitz's surrender. Additionally, there is a typescript by Pusey entitled Theater in Staunton, Va, 1875-1912.Also contains a signed typescript of his book History of the theater in Staunton, Virginia, known as Grange Hall, the Opera House (1879) and the Beverly...
Dates: Inclusive 1925-1992; Majority of material found within Bulk 1925-1962
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives

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