Cavalry Club and Hoof Prints, 1942/2002
- Biographical / historical:
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Founded in 1934 as the Riding Club, Hoof Prints (as it was known starting in 1939-40) was an extracurricular organization for students interested in horseback riding. They sponsored an annual horse show and held activities such as fox- and possum-hunts and trail rides. The Hoof Prints Club also decided to organize the Cavalry Club in the period following the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. The purpose of the Cavalry Club was to aid the college and Fredericksburg City in civil defense.
Access and use
- Location of collection:
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Special Collections and University ArchivesSimpson LibraryUniversity of Mary Washington1801 College AvenueFredericksburg, VA 22401-4665
- Contact for questions and access:
- POC: Sarah ApplebyEmail: archives@umw.eduPhone: (540) 654-2045Fax: (540) 654-1067