Charles "Cookie" Walker scrapbook, 1948/1955

Access and use

Location of collection:
Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library
Special Collections and Archives
James G. Leyburn Library
Washington and Lee University
204 W. Washington Street
Lexington, VA 24450
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Tom Camden
Phone: (540) 458-8649
Phone: (540) 463-8109
Fax: (540) 463-8964
Restrictions:

This collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

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.

Preferred citation:

Charles "Cookie" Walker Scrapbook (RHS Col1. 0100), Special Collections and Archives, James G. Leyburn Library, Washington and Lee University, Lexington, VA

Summary

Extent:
1.5 Linear Feet 1 oversize flat box
Creator:
Walker, Charles Henry, Jr., 1931-1964 and Rockbridge Historical Society
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Charles "Cookie" Walker Scrapbook (RHS Col1. 0100), Special Collections and Archives, James G. Leyburn Library, Washington and Lee University, Lexington, VA

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of a scrapbook compiled by Charles "Cookie" Walker documenting his athletic accomplishments while a student at both Lylburn Downing School in Lexington, Virginia and Virginia State College (now University) in Petersburg. The scrapbook includes rosters, school yells, photographs, clippings, certificates, and programs for sporting events. The scrapbook is dated 1948-1955. Due to its fragility, the scrapbook was disbound and pages foldered in effort to ensure its preservation. The front and back covers were kept.

Biographical / historical:

Charles "Cookie" Walker was born on February 26, 1931 in Rockbridge County, VA. He attended Lylburn Downing School in Lexington and graduated from Virginia State College (now Virginia State University). Walker also served as a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Army. He died on May 17, 1964 at the age of 33.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard