Robert C. Peniston Papers

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 not yet processed. Use of the collection is granted on a case by case basis. Please contact the Head of Special Collections at 540-458-8649 for more information.

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. Permission for publication of this material, in part or in full, must be secured with the Head of Special Collections.

Preferred citation:

Preferred citation: [Identification of item], Robert C. Peniston Papers, WLU Coll. 0324, Special Collections and Archives, James G. Leyburn Library, Washington and Lee University, Lexington, VA.

In some cases the citation format may vary. Please contact Special Collections staff to verify the appropriate format.

Summary

Extent:
6.5 Linear Feet
Creator:
Eisenhower, David, Eisenhower, Julie Nixon, Crowe, William J., Zumwalt, Elmo R., Buchanan, Patrick J. (Patrick Joseph), McCain, John, Kirkpatrick, James J., Webb, James H., Sidey, Hugh, and Peniston, Robert C.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Preferred citation: [Identification of item], Robert C. Peniston Papers, WLU Coll. 0324, Special Collections and Archives, James G. Leyburn Library, Washington and Lee University, Lexington, VA.

In some cases the citation format may vary. Please contact Special Collections staff to verify the appropriate format.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains correspondence (1977-1995), including to editors of various publications on political and military matters and memorabilia from Peniston's tenure as head of Lee Chapel at Washington and Lee University (1976-1998).

Biographical / historical:

Robert C. Peniston is a retired United States Navy Captain and was director of the Lee Chapel at Washington and Lee University from 1976-1998.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Robert C. Peniston.
Processing information:

Blue sheet prepared by Betty Kondayan (8/13/08)

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard