Samuel M. Hileman collection

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:

[Identification of item], Samuel M. Hileman Collection (WLU Coll. 0152), Special Collections and Archives, James G. Leyburn Library, Washington and Lee University, Lexington, VA.

Summary

Extent:
2.0 Linear Feet 2 flat boxes
Creator:
Hileman, Samuel M
Language:
The materials in this collection are in English.
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Samuel M. Hileman Collection (WLU Coll. 0152), Special Collections and Archives, James G. Leyburn Library, Washington and Lee University, Lexington, VA.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains bound volumes kept by Rockbridge County physician Samuel M. Hileman. One volume is of his medical lecture notes taken at the University of Virginia. The other four volumes are his account books from his practice. They include his records of treatment and his fees charged and payments received. The accounts for 1862-1865 are entered in a daybook of a Collierstown, Virginia general store.

Biographical / historical:

Samuel M. Hileman was a physician in Kerr's Creek (Rockbridge Co.), Virginia in the late 19th century.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Charles F. Hileman in 1984.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard