This record group contains papers and projects created by students as part of their coursework, such as honors theses and capstone papers.

Series 1 of this collection primarily covers the period from 1763 through Samuel McDowell Reid's death in 1869. There are also a few later items dealing chiefly with his estate.

The bulk of the papers deals with business matters. Documents concern such matters as the James River and Kanawha Company, the North River Navigation Company, Washington College's relationship with the Society of the Cincinnati, slavery, and the financial dealings of John Robinson and the Hare family.

This file consists of a typescript one page essay about the history and origins of the Alexander-Withrow house. No date or listed author.

This file consists of an article from the City, County State News of the Times entitled "Historic Foundation Buys Old Building in Lexington."

Folder includes a copy of a report of "Approval of Site, Plans, etc." for a school house at Alone Mill; a balance sheet by Alone Canning Co., and a photocopy of a pencil drawn map of Alone Mill. Also includes a lecture paper by Anne McClung, which includes many photos.

This file contains a land grant for William A. Anderson for fifty five and a half acres of land in Rockbridge County along the South River. The file also includes a typescript document verifying the original land grant's validity, certified by the Commonwealth of Virginia's Land Office in Richmond, as well as a handrawn map of the area.

This file consists of a research report relating to the Barclay House in Lexington. Information in the report was gathered during an archaelogical investigation at the Barclay House.

This file consists of a book about Belfield, detailing its origins and architectural features. Includes a floor plan, images of the interior of the house, and a map of where it is located on a map.

This file consists of a typescript manuscript of the Borden Grant article by E.P. Tompkins. Also includes a photo of an annotated map of the Borden Land grant. Also includes a list of settlers who recieved the first Borden deeds between 1741 and 1743.

This file contains a fragment of a copy of the Borden Grant, as well as a photocopy of the fragment.

This file contains two copies of E.P. Tompkins article on the Borden Grant, as well as a number of Lexington New Gazette articles on the same topic.

This record group contains papers and projects created by students as part of their coursework, such as honors theses and capstone papers.

This file consists of a newspaper article on the Church Hill house.

This file consist of a Lexington city directory for businesses in 1932.

This file consists of a manuscript copy of "Clifton: Maury River House," written for the Ignorance Club in Lexington, Virginia by Elizabeth Harralson. The manuscript focuses on William Alexander, although it's historical analysis ranges back to Benjamin Borden. Includes historical and architectural descriptions and analysis of the title house.

This file consists of a typescript essay on the history of visitors, architecture, and ownership of Col Alto, a Roanoke Times article on a lawn party held at Col Alto, a letter from Mrs. Gordon G. Heiner, Jr. to Don Bruce McClelland related to a murder near Col Alto, and a printed copy of a Hampton Inn's historical description of the building.

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

This file consists of an insurance policy for the home of Henry Estill.

This file consists of a bound manuscript of Mark Smulson's essay "Fancy Hill: A Study of Pre-Bellum Rockbridge County, Virginia Home." Includes sketches and photographs of the house. Topics cover the history of the house, architectural features, Fancy Hill Academy, and ownership of the property. Places the house in conversation with other greater American architectural trends. Includes sketch of floor plan.

This folder contains papers about buildings and groups associated with the Shields family.

This file consists of a Rockbridge County News article on historic houses and land donations given to the county, as well as a typescript essay entitled "Historic and Romantic Balcony Downs," which recounts early Rockbridge County conflict with Native Americans.

This file contains a notebook with information about the Memoranda detailing the title to the Douthat Society, also includes noterized receipt for real estate sale from John and Margaret Delaaney. Also contains document noting the sale of 100 acres in Rockbridge County to the Walker family.