University and Student Organizations and Societies

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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
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Digital files of this videorecording are available for use in the Special Collections Reading Room.

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], University Organizations and Societies, Record Group 39, Special Collections and Archives, James G. Leyburn Library, Washington and Lee University, Lexington, VA

Summary

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English
Preferred citation:

Preferred citation: [Identification of item], University Organizations and Societies, Record Group 39, Special Collections and Archives, James G. Leyburn Library, Washington and Lee University, Lexington, VA

Background

Scope and content:

This record group contains materials created by the University's student and faculty organizations, including fraternities, sororities, and honorary societies, such as official publications by these groups and records about their management.

The University Library has captured the Washington and Lee University's Student Clubs and Organizations Directory webpage using Archive-It. You can view the capturesonline

This pamphlet contains information on the 30 Virginia Betas who fought in the American Civil War. It was compiled by Craig T. Monroe, W&L Class of 1987.

Washington and Lee University's Sigma Pi Sigma chapter created a website to tell about their organization. The University Library captures this site using Archive-It.

A collection of oversize scrapbooks from Washington and Lee University's Zeta Beta Tau (Z.B.T.) fraternity documenting student life, various annual university and fraternity specific events such as Homecoming Weekend, Fancy Dress, home football games, concerts, Mock Convention, fraternity social events, membership, and pledgeship. Scrapbooks include original photographs, artwork, clippings, and ephemera. There are nine scrapbooks between the years 1948 adn 1977.

The Columns was published by the students of Washington and Lee University from 1943-1946 while publication of the Ring-tum Phi was suspended during World War II.

Muse is a journal of creative works by Washington and Lee University students.

The Periwig from February 1928 contains works by Sherwood Anderson, Ericson Olif, Ben Lowe, and R. B. Ellard. It was edited by Thomas Sugrue and published by the Hybiscus Club.

Ink was published once a year through the cooperation of Ariel (Washington and Lee University), The Brambler (Sweet Briar College), and Cargoes (Hollins College). Printed at the Journalism Laboratory Press.

She says was a publication of the Women's Forum.

Liberal arts magazine emphasizing scholarly discourse published by Washington and Lee University students

The Ring-tum Phi is the student newspaper of Washington and Lee University. Its publication was suspended from 1943-1946 during World War II. The university published The Columns in its place.

A weekly newsletter published at Washington and Lee. Volume 1,#1-10. June-August 1942.

: The Stone is an interdisciplinary academic journal containing work from the current students of Washington and Lee. The journal's presence and content provoke and answer the question, "What is the purpose of a liberal arts education?" Each issue revolves around exceptional student work from various disciplines-neuroscience, history, geology, journalism, religion, art, music, economics, etc. The work should inform the way people perceive themselves and the world around them, and should encourage a reader to think differently and more broadly about a discipline or subject. We welcome undergraduate creativity and forms of writing/learning beyond the standard essay, including stories, photo essays, and blog posts.

Pluma was started in 2013 by students and professors in the Department of Romance Languages who were looking for an outlet for creative expression in Spanish, akin to the work done by Muse in the English-language arena. As the first literary publication for Spanish speakers at Washington and Lee and in the Rockbridge area, Pluma supports creative expression in Spanish and discussion about the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. This project arose from a desire to establish a forum in which we can share our creative works of prose, poetry, music, and the plastic arts. With the support of the Department of Romance Languages, students actively participate in the process of writing, analyzing, selecting, and publishing the works for the magazine. Through this collective effort, we aim to enhance our use of the Spanish language and foment cultural awareness on campus and beyond.

Booklet includes a history of Washington and Lee's Phi Beta Kappa, Constitution and By-laws, and lists of officers from various years.

A copy of Washington and Lee's Alpha Phi Omega (A.P.O.)charter and two commemorative plaques for A.P.O. sponsored fund raisers for the the American Cancer Society - "The Rockbridge Cancer Runs."

Includes correspondence from W. H. Davy and Sons to George M. Minefree (Washington and Lee University Class of 1908 and president of the Harry Lee Boat Club at Washington and Lee University), and from the E. J. Kerns Company, concerning boats ordered by the club. Also contains correspondence from the C&O Railroad to William Riser (Washington and Lee University Class of 1908) concerning transportation of the boats. A key to the boathouse is included in the collection.

Kick was a publication by the University Democrats

In this broadside, G&L releases a statement on the Trident agreeing to publish the group's advertisement but then reversing that decision.

One vinyl 33 1/3 long play recording by the Sazeracs.Thirteen tracks.Manufactured by RCA.

One 33 1/3 vinyl long play recording by the Sazeracs.Twelve tracks.Manufactured by RCA.

Audiorecording containing 24 tracks performed by the Sazeracs.

One vinyl 33 1/3 long play record.Fifteen tracks recorded by the Sazeracs.Manufactured by Century Custom Recording Service.

This sub-series contains programs, booklets, invitations, historical information, photographs, and miscellaneous items beginning in 1914, which relate to the annual Fancy Dress Ball.

Three vinyl 33 1/3 long play records.Seven tracks performed by the W&L Glee Club, H.Caleb Cushing directing. Two copies. Copy one autographed by Walter J. Williams,Glee Club president. Produced by Cornell Custom Records.

33 1/3 LP Record. Published by Recorded Publications Company.

One vinyl long play 33/13 record. Eleven tracks recorded by the W&L Glee Club, Robert Stewart ditecting. Recorded Publications Company.

One vinyl 33/13 record. Six tracks pPerformed by the W&L Glee Club,Robert Stewart directing. Three copies.

Monthly publication by the W&L Republicans.

SPEAK created a facebook page containing information on their events and stories related to sexual assault awareness. The University Library captures this website using Archive-It.

German Club created a Facebook page that contains information about their events. The University Library captures this website using Archive-It.

This collection includes the constitution and minutes of monthly AAUP meetings at Washington and Lee.Typed and handwritten documents are includedpresent,and many of the pages are glued into an old ledger book,scrapbook style.

A collection of the minutes of the Faculty Discussion Club recorded during their irregular meetings during the late fifties into the mid-sixties.

The University Library has captured the websites of some university and student organizations and societies using Archive-It. You can view these captures online.

Biographical / historical:

Boating club at Washington and Lee University, prominent from Robert E. Lee's time to the early 20th century.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard