Albert Tardy McCown collection

Containers:
Box 7, Folder 18
Extent:
19 Item
Scope and content:

File includes a program of retirement from 25 years of service to the Buena Vista City Public Schools, two biographies, and two photographs of Albert McCown, about 1955 and Oct. 1980. Also included an early color Christmas card printed by Albert, before his marriage, while he studied Industrial Arts at VPI. Also a Christmas card printed by Albert at his home in Kerrs Creek, Rockbridge County, VA, about 1970's, when he had his family, and an envelope of Albert's, McCown's Printing Service. Included is his name tag for the Virginia School Boards Association, Rockbridge County, with ribbons, Board Member, Delegate. A newspaper clipping, "McCown New Member of School Board," and photocopy of the News-Gazette clipping featuring Albert's service to the Rockbridge County School Board. Also included a return address envelope, Parry McCluer High School, Athletic Department, Buena Vista, VA 24416, maybe printed by Albert when he was Athletic Director there. A 1973-74 basketball/wrestling Parry McCluer high school card. A photo of Albert and coworker Industrial Arts Teacher, Ward Lockett.

Also includes a 1969 issue of THE VISTA, which includes an article, "Teacher of the Month: Albert McCown." On the title page of this issue is a sketch of the Parry McCluer mascot.

Included are a Father's Day card and Happy Birthday card, both made by his oldest daughter, Lisa. The Happy Birthday card is signed by Lisa, Josephine, his wife, and Jennifer, his youngest daughter.

A Washington and Lee application for Admission, April 1, 1947, which was never turned in. Albert decided to go to VPI in Blacksburg, and graduated in 1957. He became the Industrial Arts Teacher at Parry McCluer High School in Buena Vista, Virginia, 1959-1984. Also included is a William Byrd Parent-Teachers Association yearbook, 1957-1958, where Albert is listed as Senior High teacher, where he taught Industrial Arts in Roanoke, Virginia.

Albert T. McCown Memorial Scholarship recipients, Buena Vista Public Schools, 1987-1995.

Language:
English

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
Parent restrictions:
This collection is open for research use.
Parent terms of access:
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