Search

1. Hampden-Sydney College Commencement Bulletin, June 2 - 4, 1940 (two copies). 2. "Three Messages from Second Presbyterian Church" written by Robert C. Vaughan, Jr. D.D. (HSC Class of 1940). 3. Farmville telephone book, 1940. 4. "The Circle" playbook by W. Somerset Maugham, March 1, 1940. 5. Hampden-Sydney Glee Club programs: December 5, 1939, February 28, 1940, February 29, 1940, and March 1, 1940. 6. "Hampden-Sydney and Tomorrow" by Edgar G. Gammon, January 1940. 7. Newspaper article "Alumni Here Elect New Officers" about Dr. Hugh Wood, April 10, 1940. 8. Program of exercises at the Unveiling of the Monument Erected to the Memory of Nathaniel and Elizabeth (Woodson) Venable, August 20, 1939. 9. "Notes on Medical History of the Panama Canal" article by Robert Edgar Mitchell, Jr., M.D. (HSC Class of 1940), pages 87 - 91. 10. "Hampden-Sydney College: Its Contribution to State and Nation" (1940?). 11. Radio Script for presentation by members of the Hampden-Sydney Literary Society over Station WRVA, Richmond, VA, 9:15 to 9:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 8, 1940. 12. Letters to and from Paul L. Grier about his offer and acceptance of the position as librarian at Hampden-Sydney College (1940). 13. Information about the first Hampden-Sydney Alumni fund (1940). 14. Information from the Alumni office requesting money to clean up the grounds and an invitation to Alumni Day. 15. Letter to Donald L. Cork from George L. Walker of the HSC Alumni Association.

1. Envelope addressed to Paul L. Grier containing re-election brochures and information for Senator William B. Spong, Jr. (HSC Class of 1941). 2. Letter from William B. Spong, Jr. (HSC Class of 1941) to Mrs. Paul L. Grier. 3. Hampden-Sydney Directory 1940 - 1941 (two copies). 4 Hampden-Sydney College Handbook of Intramural Sports, 1940 - 1941 (two copies). 5. "Ruminations of Reason and Law: A Spong Song" written by John P. Frank about Senator William B. Spong, Jr. (HSC Class of 1941). 6. "Hampden-Sydney's Great Loss" brochure to HSC alumni discussing the building of a new library after the May 9, 1941 fire that destroyed the library and requesting donations. 7. The Spong Report, numbers 16 - 19, 21, 23, 1971 and 1972. Reports to Virginia from Senator William B. Spong, Jr. (HSC Class of 1941). 8. Alumni Day program, May 31, 1941. 9. "Symposium: Organizing the Government to conduct Foreign Policy: The Constitutional Questions." Introduction by "William B. Spong, Jr. (HSC Class of 1941). 10. Library Journal, volume 70, number 2, January 15, 1945. Article "New Buildings and Equipment" page 80. Article about new library being built at Hampden-Sydney College after old library destroyed in a fire. 11. Paper "Southern Sentiment of 1860" written by Ned Crawley (HSC Class of 1941). 12. "Weed Look at H-SC Athletics, Then and Now" The Tiger, October 16, 1970. Article about Sydney Robert Weed, 1916 - 1971 (HSC Class of 1941), also has separated obituary. 13. Announcement of the appointment of P. T. Atkinson, Jr. as a representative of the Jefferson Standard Life Insurance Company in an envelope addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Grier (HSC Librarian).

1. Bulletin of Hampden-Sydney College, volume 64, number 1, Winter, 1970. 2. Article "Conquest by Diplomacy" written by Keith Eubank (HSC Class of 1942). 3. Article "Great Britain" written by Keith Eubank (HSC Class of 1942). 4. Article "The Fashoda Crisis Re-examined" written by Keith Eubank (HSC Class of 1942). 5. Hampden-Sydney College Handbook of Intramural Sports, 1941 - 1942. 6. Hampden-Sydney Directory, 1941 - 1942 (two copies). 7. Article "Law Money no Solution, College Told" mentions Marshall Doswell (HSC Class of 1942). 8. Postcard addressed to Dr. Joseph D. Eggleston from the HSC Alumni Office advertising upcoming campus activities (1942). 9. Article "The Separate Determination of the Fatty Acid Fraction and of the Neutral Fat Plus Sterol Fraction in Faeces" written by J. C. Forbes and T. T. Atkinson, Jr. (HSC Class of 1942) while at the Medical College of Virginia. 10. Bulletin of Hampden-Sydney College, volume 34, number 4, March 1942 (addressed to Dr. Joseph D. Eggleston). 11. The 1941 Hampden-Sydney Alumni fund bulletin. 11. Article "Pathological Anatomy in Talipes Equinovarus" written by "Darius Flinchum, M.D. (HSC Class of 1942). 12. Article "Gout in Young People" written by "Darius Flinchum, M.D. (HSC Class of 1942) and John A. Powers, M.D. 13. Brochure "Hampden-Sydney Leads Virginia Colleges in Percentages of Alumni in Graduate Studies" published November 1941 (five copies). 14. Paper discussing the issues facing Hampden-Sydney College and some proposals to alleviate problems.

1. Hampden-Sydney Directory, 1942 - 1943 (two copies). 2. Hampden-Sydney College Annual Senior Banquet Program for the class of 1943, held November 24, 1942. 3. Booklet "Hampden-Sydney College: Founded in 1776," published by Omicron Delta Kappa Society in 1943 (four copies). 4. Article "Symposium on Vagotomy for Peptic Ulcer: II. Early Surgical Results in Forty-Three Cases" written by Thomas N. P. Thompson (HSC Class of 1943) and William E. Grose. 5. Six personal letters to Paul L. Grier (HSC Librarian) from Bill Webb (HSC Class of 1943); one includes a section of The record-Advertiser- The South Boston News, September 17 - 22, 1970. Several articles discuss the "Constitution Oak." 6. Two postcards to Dr. Joseph D. Eggleston; one an invitation to Hampden- Sydney College Homecoming, October 24, 1942 and the other for Library Tea at Hampden-Sydney College Library, November 19, 1942. 7. Forms certifying that a student attended Hampden-Sydney College for a certain semester(s) preceeding the date given as a member of The United States Naval Reserve, Class V-12 (six copies, all are unsigned, and spaces for names and dates are blank). 8. Two personal letters addressed to Hampden-Sydney College Professor J. W. Whitted (1942?). 9. Article "Country Editor: Mirror of His Town" written about Barrye Wall, editor of the Farmville Herald, pages 22 - 27.

1. Minutes of the Library Committee, March 27, 1944. 2. The Hampden-Sydney Handbook, 1944. 3. Article "Publicista Rural: Factor importante en el Esfuerzo Belico" from En Guardia: Para la defense de las Americas, volume 2, number 10, pages 28-31. Article about Joseph Barrye Wall, Editor of the Farmville Herald. 4. Sections of FORE N'AFT, Hampden-Sydney(?) About college issues and sports at Hampden-Sydney College. Includes a list of random questions about the college answered by D.C. Wilson, November 11, 1943. 5. Two order slips for books requested for purchase for the Hampden-Sydney College Library. 6. Letter from J. A. Owen (HSC Class of 1944) to Sgt. John B. Ames (HSC Class of 1943?) HSC Alumni office mistakenly sent request for donation to Owen's instead of Ames; he explained the issue and encouraged him to give money. Two other letters are in the envelope between Paul Grier and Atcheson L. Hench about the transfer of the Owen letter to Hampden- Sydney College Library.

1. Flyer for the Hampden-Sydney College Library Book Week Tea, November 16, 1944 (two copies). 2. The Hampden-Sydney Handbook, 1944. 3. Booklet emphasizing the value of Hampden-Sydney College and asking for contributions (two copies). 4. Letter from the Hampden-Sydney College church requesting monetary gifts to help make up for the loss of large amounts of students pulled from the college by the Selective Services because of the war, dated February 15, 1945. 5. Two different brochures advertising Hampden-Sydney College (possibly from 1945). 6. Brochure "Our Country…and…Our College." Details the involvement of Hampden-Sydney College students during the wars beginning in 1776 and asking for monetary gifts to help the college (three copies). 7. Article "General McClellan Freed the College Boys" written by C. Hobson Goddin (HSC Class of 1941) from The West Virginia Hillbilly volume 2, number 41, September 16, 1961 page 12. Article mentions Hampden- Sydney College students and their involvement in the Army during the American Civil War. 8. Envelope addressed to Dr. Graves H. Thompson (Professor at HSC College) from Melvin Tennis, Jr. (HSC Class of 1945). Envelope contains various materials authored by or with contributions by Melvin H. Tennis, Jr. Materials include: six copies of the Florida Educational Research Association Newsletter (December 1964, October 1965, March 1966, June 1966, October 1966, January 1967). Articles: "Characteristics of 'Effective' Teachers as Identified by Research", "Mathematics Achievement in Ability Groups and Typical Groups," "The Congressional Hearings on Testing," "A Comparison of an Audio-visual Test with a Written Test," "The NOVA Pre-Employment Planning Conference" (Co- authored with A. B. Wolfe and W. G. Smith), "ABC's of RDE"; copy of United States Naval Institute Proceedings, volume 84, number 3, March 1958 (includes article by Melvin H. Tennis, Jr. "LCT's in a Typhoon" pages 48 – 51).

1. The Woman's Club of Farmville Virginia Year Book, 1945 - 1946. 2. Two articles from the Richmond Times-Dispatch, November 26, 1945: "Building in Which Founders of H.-S. Met Is Being Restored" contains a photo with Drs. E. G. Gammon and Joseph D. Eggleston, page also contains article "Hampden-Sydney Fund Drive Starts Tonight." 3. Copy of the Constitution of the Union Philanthropic Literary society. Reprint of the October 1937 Revision (December 1945) (two copies). 4. Postcard invitation to the Christmas Dance at Hampden-Sydney, December 15, 1945 addressed to Dr. and Mrs. R. C. Beale. 5. "2-2-5" Flyer requesting money for Hampden-Sydney College, for every $225 donated the General Education Board will add an additional $100, the goal is to raise $1,000,000. 6. Article "Virginia College That Fights to Preserve Academic Freedoms: Hampden-Sydney Is Averse to Mere Physical Expansion" written by Robert C. Harper, featured in the Richmond Times-Dispatch, November 25, 1945, page D-7. 7. The Blackbottom, volume 3, number 8, August 10, 1946. Contains local information such as who is buying a house, who got married and who is visiting whom.

1. Directory of Students at Hampden-Sydney College (1946 – 1947). 2. Newspaper article "Latin-American Art Show, HS Library" from the Farmville Herald, October 25, 1946. 3. Brochure "The Honor Roll: Hampden-Sydney Alumni Fund," 1946. 4. "Constitution of the Student Body of Hampden-Sydney College" (1946 – 1947). 5. Hampden-Sydney College Commencement Exercises program, June 1 - 3, 1947 (two copies). 6. Hampden-Sydney College memorial service program in memory of former students who died during World War II. Service held October 19, 1946 (two copies). 7. "The Rise of Tenancy in Virginia" written by Willard F. Bliss (Professor of History at HSC), featured in The Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, volume 58, number 4, October 1950, pages 427 - 441. 8. 1947 Preliminary Report of the annual Hampden-Sydney Alumni fund (includes an envelope and reply card for donations). 9. Flyer advertising Hampden-Sydney College. 10. Letter to Mr. Tiller from HSC President Edgar G. Gammon identifying the members of the Faculty Committee on Athletics. 11. Letter to HSC President Edgar G. Gammon from HSC Athletic Director Frank L. Summers regarding the breakdown of funds spent for each athletic program at the college. 12. Letter to HSC Athletic Director Frank L. Summers from W. L. Willis, Jr., General Manager of WSVS, who discusses broadcasting the Hampden- Sydney home games (football?).

1. Silver Anniversary (1923 – 1948) program for the Farmville Lions Club dinner, held July 16, 1948. 2. Flyer advertising Hampden-Sydney College published in 1948(?). 3. Program for the forty-third annual meeting of the Woman's Auxiliary West Hanover Presbytery, April 22 - 23, 1948 at the College Church of Hampden-Sidney, Virginia. 3. Program for the first week of classes and 1947 football schedule for Hampden-Sydney College. 4. Photograph of Dr. Gammon, Dean Christian Gauss(?), Col. Fitzroy, and Dr. Wilson, October 25, 1948. 5. Hampden-Sydney College Commencement exercises program, May 30 - June 1, 1948 (three copies). 6. Hampden-Sydney baseball, track, tennis, and golf varsity schedules for 1948. 7. "On the Dedication of the Hampden-Sydney Nature Trail" (with first draft, second draft and notes…) written by Shelton H. Short, III (HSC Class of 1948), October 2, 1981. 8. College Church of Hampden-Sydney, VA church bulletin for Palm Sunday, March 21, 1948. 9. "Hampden-Sydney: A Revolutionary College" by Graves H. Thompson. 10. Play program for "The Rivals" (March 5 and 6, 1948) written by Richard Brinsley Sheridan, presented by S. T. C. Dramatic Club and H.S.C. Jongleurs. 11. Envelope addressed to Eggleston Library, Hampden-Sydney College. Contains wedding invitation and business card for Dr. Shelton Hardaway Short, III (HSC Class of 1948). 12. Play program for "The Barretts of Wimpole Street" by Rudolf Besier presented at the State Theatre of Virginia by the Barter Players in Abingdon, Virginia, 1948. 13. Envelope addressed to Paul L. Grier (Librarian at HSC) from the Hampden- Sydney College Alumni Office; consisting of a letter asking for donations and a brochure "The Honor Roll" from the Hampden-Sydney Alumni fund 1947. 14. Envelope addressed to Paul L. Grier (Librarian at HSC) from the Hampden- Sydney College Alumni Office; consisting of the 1948 Preliminary Report of the Hampden-Sydney College Alumni fund. 15. Postcard to Paul L. Grier (Librarian at HSC) from Shelton who was visiting Iceland, September 30, 1983 (?Shelton H. Short, III, HSC Class of 1948). 16. Envelope addressed to Paul L. Grier (Librarian at HSC) containing an invitation to the unveiling of the portrait of William Osborne Goode at the State Capital of Virginia in Richmond, October 7, 1983 by Dr. Shelton H. Short, III (HSC Class of 1948). 17. Newspaper clipping from the Richmond Times-Dispatch from October 8, 1983. Photograph of the unveiled portrait of William Osborne Goode that was donated by Dr. Shelton H. Short III (HSC Class of 1948). 18. Program from the unveiling of the William Osborne Goode portrait at the State Capitol of Virginia in Richmond October 7, 1983. 19. Page containing fees for Hampden-Sydney College with spaces to fill in students' personal information and payments made. 20. Exam schedule for 2nd semester (1947 – 1948) school year and a note to the faculty about exam schedule. 21. Honor Roll for first and second semester for 1948 - 1949 school year. 22. Note from HSC President Edgar G. Gammon announcing an upcoming speech by Dr. Ralph Barton Perry of Harvard University. 23. Recommendation by the student government of Hampden-Sydney College requiring students to pledge their work. 24. Change of class schedules for April 22 and 25 at Hampden-Sydney College (?1948). 25. Program for Music Hour at the College Church at Hampden-Sydney College on May 31, 1948(?) (two copies). 26. Hampden-Sydney College Alumni fund donation reply card. 27. Two envelopes stamped from The Student Government, Hampden-Sydney College, Hampden-Sydney, Virginia. 28. Wedding announcement for Nelzena Sullivan to Thomas Edward Gilmer, Jr. April 20, 1951. 29. Letter to Paul L. Grier (Librarian at HSC) from David C. Wilson (Dean at HSC) asking him to come by to retrieve items for donation to the library. 30. Letters to Francis Ghigo about an upcoming visit by Robert Porterfield and another from Francis Ghigo about a committee that evaluates students who are not doing well in classes. 31. Letter to members of the Intercollegiate Conference discussing reports needed for an upcoming meeting. 32. Letter to Mrs. David C. Wilson from J. D. Eggleston with regards to a tree in her yard that was removed by the college and relocated to the campus. He includes information about the tree and a note about what was done with it after the letter was written. 33. Letter to Mrs. Gammon from J. D. Eggleston discussing nails that he was sending her from the (?) Venable Office that should be preserved.

1. "R.S.Reynolds receives honorary degree from Hampden-Sydney College," page 4, Reynolds Review, June 1949 (five copies). 2. Hampden-Sydney Varsity Basketball home schedule, 1948-1949. 3. Hampden-Sydney vs. Randolph-Macon Football Homecoming program, November 13, 1948. 4. Newspaper clipping "Mrs. G.L Walker Dies at Worsham; Rites Thursday," 1948 (Wife of George L. Walker, Alumni Director and Faculty member at Hampden-Sydney College.) 5. "On Plato's Apology" by George A. Matzner (HSC Class of 1949). 6. Program "Hampden-Sydney College Religious Emphasis Series," November 16, 17, and 18, 1948. 7. Hampden-Sydney Varsity Baseball home schedules, 1949. 8. Bulletin of the Florida State Museum: Biological Sciences, volume 4, number 5, 1959, written by Horton H. Hobbs and C. W. Hart, Jr. (HSC Class of 1949) and volume 4, number 6, 1959 written by C. W. Hart, Jr. (HSC Class of 1949). 9. Fourteen articles written or co-written by C. W. Hart, Jr. (HSC Class of 1949) from a variety of journal sources. 10. Season complimentary pass to Hampden-Sydney College home games for the 1948 - 1949 school year issued to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Grier (football games?). 11. Program for the Spring Festival of Music of the Hampden-Sydney Glee Club, May 13, 1949 (three copies). 12. Hampden-Sydney College Commencement program, June 5 - 7, 1949 (three copies) 13. 1949 Preliminary Report of the Alumni fund. 14. Letters to and from Paul Grier (Librarian at HSC) with library related questions or about life insurance. 15. "Plato's Apology and its meaning for today" written by John M. (Dwine?), Jr. (HSC Class of 1949). 16. The Light of God: The Newspaper of the Pioneer class of the Hampden- Sydney Bible School, June 13 - 17, 20 - 23, 1949. 17. "Sea Tides" written by William Hoffman (HSC Class of 1949), pages 86 - 87, 150 - 154, McCall's, September 1966. 18. Play program for "The Admirable Crichton" (November 19, 1948) written by Sir James Matthew Barrie, presented by S.T. C. Dramatic Club and HSC Jongleurs. 19. Alumni Association request for contributions. 20. Announcement to the Hampden-Sydney College faculty about the 10th Annual Harvard University Lecture, April 20, 1949 from David C. Wilson (HSC Dean). Also, announcements for Homecoming Day, November 13, 1948; dates for Christmas Vacation for 1948; visit by Dr. Frank D. Fackenthal, February 6, 1949; exam schedule for December 1948; Convocation, February 27, 1949; exam schedule for second semester, 1948 - 1949; faculty meeting September 8, 1948; and a note from P.T. Atkinson regarding the Hampden-Sydney retirement plan. 21. Letter announcing winners of the Fourth Annual Essay contest of Eta Sigma Phi; topic was "Plato's Apology and its meaning for today." 22. Findings of the Committee for the investigation of scholastic work (1949) (two copies). 23. Brochure "Hampden-Sydney; A Revolutionary College" by Graves H. Thompson.