Photograph of the Pentagon, 2001

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 use.

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:

Photograph of the Pentagon (WLU Coll. 0360), Special Collections and Archives, James G. Leyburn Library, Washington and Lee University, Lexington, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.15 Linear Feet 1 oversize photograph
Creator:
Hughes, Heather and Woodson, Mary P.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Photograph of the Pentagon (WLU Coll. 0360), Special Collections and Archives, James G. Leyburn Library, Washington and Lee University, Lexington, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains a color photographic print showing the damage to the Pentagon in Washington D.C. on September 11, 2001. There is a large American flag hanging from the building. The photograph was taken at sunset on September 12, 2001, a day after the terrorist attacks upon the United States by photographer and journalist Heather Hughes. The print is signed by Hughes.

Acquisition information:
Donated by Mary P. Woodson
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard