Collections : [Hampden-Sydney College]

1. Student Directory for the 1953 - 1954 school year. 2. Twelve week tree list beginning September 15 and ending December 12. 3. Season's greetings card from Alpha Tau of Kappa Alpha Order. 4. Examination schedule for the first semester of the 1953 - 1954 school year. 5. List of colleges and universities and representatives from each that were at College Day, November 10, 1953 at Mt. Vernon High School, Alexandria, Virginia. Paul Grier (HSC Librarian) represented Hampden-Sydney College. 6. Four week tree list, September 15 to October 19, 1953. 7. Telephone directory for Farmville, Buckingham, Dillwyn, and Hampden- Sydney, Virginia, September, 1953. 8. Faculty rules, supplementary to rules and regulations in catalogue as of September 17, 1953. 9. Going to College Handbook, volume 8, 1954; Hampden-Sydney College listed on pages 24, 33, and 52. 10. Program for the Hampden-Sydney College Religious Emphasis Series, featuring Dr. Albert G. Edwards as speaker, held October 27, 28, 29, 1953. 11. Basketball program, Hampden-Sydney College vs William and Mary. December 5, 1953. 12. Anniversary program for St. John's Lutheran Church, Farmville, Virginia, May 20 - 23, 1954; "Golden Anniversary 1904-1954." 13. Southern Chemical Industry, January - February, 1954, page 36 includes a ranking of the 40 top-ranking institutions in the 13 southern states on the basis of productivity indexes for the period, 1924 – 34 (Hampden-Sydney ranked 4th). 14. The Honor Roll list for the Hampden-Sydney Fourteenth Alumni fund, June 1, 1953 - May 31, 1954. 15. Program and booklet for the Longwood Players and Hampden-Sydney Jongleurs presentation of William Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet (held at Longwood College's, Jarman Hall, March 25, 26, 27, 1954). 16. Memos sent to the Hampden-Sydney faculty or student body about meetings or other happenings on campus from James E. Kinard (HSC Assistant Dean). 17. Blank four week tree list for October 19, 1953 with space to fill in students names and subjects. 18. Session calendar. 19. Registration schedule. 20. Program for college night at Washington-Lee High School; Hampden-Sydney College is in attendance, November 10, 1953. 21. Booklet "American Education and the Transmission of Truth," November 22, 1953. The Brick Presbyterian Church, 91st Street and Park Avenue, New York City. Page 7 includes a list of seminaries, colleges and hospitals that dedicated memorial windows (including Hampden-Sydney College). 22. Booklet for the Massanetta Springs Bible Conferences, 1954 season. Back page dedicated to a Hampden-Sydney College ad, includes photographs. 23. Unopened envelope addressed to Paul L. Grier (HSC Librarian) contains information from the Hampden-Sydney College Alumni fund. 24. Newspaper clipping from Richmond Times-Dispatch, November 3, 1953; "HSC Faculty Replies to Letter." Acknowledges receipt of an open letter from the Longwood College Faculty. 25. Newspaper article from The Evening Sun, Baltimore, October 13, 1953; "Ultimatum on Panty Raid Faced Hampden-Sydney Men." 26. Newspaper article from the Richmond Times-Dispatch, November 5, 1953; "He Criticizes Collegians' Idea As to What Is Fun." Addresses a previous article written by Melvin D. Childers (HSC Student). 27. Postcard addressed to Paul L. Grier (HSC Librarian) from the Upsilon Chapter of Kappa Sigma inviting him to the Second Annual Homecoming Supper. 28. Postcard addressed to Paul L. Grier (HSC Librarian) inviting him to Hampden-Sydney College Homecoming, October 23 - 24 and a buffet supper at the Chi Phi House on October 24. 29. Newspaper article from the Richmond Times-Dispatch, November 2, 1953; "Voice of the People" article includes responses to letters of criticism from Hampden-Sydney College students. 30. Letter to the Secretary to the Faculty at Hampden-Sydney College from George W. Jeffers of Longwood College. Discusses a statement that was to be sent to Hampden-Sydney College. Attached was a letter discussing the behavior and damages caused by Hampden-Sydney students on Longwood property during a panty raid (two copies). 31. An open letter addressed to the faculty of Hampden-Sydney College on behalf of the faculty of Longwood College regarding the panty raid on October 8, 1953. 32. Instructions to the college representative for the Washington-Lee High School College night. 33. Newspaper article from the Richmond Times-Dispatch, October 30, 1953; "Longwood Protest: H-SC Articles Scored." Discusses the Hampden- Sydney College panty raid on Longwood College. 34. Newspaper article "John E. Leard Gets Press Post;" John E. Leard replaces First Vice Chairman, Ben J. Bowers (HSC Class of 1954). 35. Newspaper article from the Norfolk Virginian-Pilot, January 17, 1954; "Notes in 18th Century 'Common-Place Book' Were That Day's Substitute for Psychology" written by Louisa Venable Kyle. Includes photos of Richard M. Venable and the Hampden-Sydney College birthplace.

1. Honor roll list for first semester, 1953 - 1954 school year. 2. Hampden-Sydney College Varsity football schedule, 1953. 3. New titles added to the Hampden-Sydney Library, September 1953 (two copies). 4. New titles added to the Hampden-Sydney Library, November 1953 (three copies). 5. New titles added to the Hampden-Sydney Library, February 1954 (three copies). 6. New titles added to the Hampden-Sydney Library, April 1954 (two copies). 7. New titles added to the Hampden-Sydney Library, May 1954 (three copies). 8. Hampden-Sydney College brochure containing information about the college for prospective students (two copies). 9. The Constitution of the Union-Philanthropic Literary Society (two copies). 10. List of students who have left school since September 1953. 11. Newspaper clipping from the Virginian Pilot of Norfolk, Virginia, March 21, 1954 and a photograph of Elizabeth Eggleston. 12. Pamphlet about the Hillsman House in Sayler's Creek Battlefield Park; distributed at the Hillsman House, April 11, 1954. 13. 1953 - 1954 school year examination schedule for second semester. 14. Twelve week tree list. 15. Program for Hampden-Sydney College Commencement exercises, June 6 - 7, 1954 (two copies). 16. Note to Dr. Ghigo (HSC faculty) from a student explaining his absence from class. 17. Hampden-Sydney College Homecoming football program for October 24, 1953 (Hampden-Sydney vs. Western Maryland). 18. Summer schedule for church services at College Church, Hampden-Sydney, Virginia. 19. Prince Edward County Bicentennial, 1754 - 1954 program for services for Briery and Meherrin Presbyterian Churches held at Briery Church, July 25, 1954. 20. Program for Hampden-Sydney College Music Hour held at Johns Auditorium, June 6, 1954 (two copies). 21. "The Electric Moments, Association and Structure of Some N- Monosubstituted Amides" Reprinted from the Journal of the American Chemical Society, volume 76, number 206, 1954, written by James E. Worsham, Jr. (HSC faculty member) and Marcus E. Hobbs. 22. Report on a meeting of the Committee on Visiting Scholars held at Glasgow House, April 1, 1954. 23. Program for the Hampden-Sydney College Religious Emphasis Series, March 30, 31, April 1 with speaker Dr. Graham G. Lacy. 24. Hampden-Sydney College Varsity football schedule for 1953. 25. Bulletin from College Church, Hampden-Sydney, Virginia, September 27, 1953. 26. List of average grades for each fraternity at Hampden-Sydney College. 27. Announcement for a joint concert by the Mary Washington College Choir and the Hampden-Sydney College Glee Club, May 7, 1954. 28. List of names of former students by class year who contributed money to the fourteenth fund as of October 2, 1943. 29. List of names of former students by class year who contributed money as of October 19, 1953. 30. List of names of former students by class year who contributed money as of November 3, 1953. 31. Brochure for the students entering Hampden-Sydney College on September 15, 1953 with a schedule of the first week of activities, information on items needed for the school year, and a map of the campus. 32. Postcard addressed to Paul Grier (HSC Librarian) inviting him to the SCA reception. 33. Season Pass for the1953 - 1954 season to all Hampden-Sydney College home games issued to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Grier (Paul Grier, HSC Librarian). 34. Study guide for the Survey of Philosophy examination for Dr. Allan, 1954. 35. Blank form for the twelve week tree list, names and subjects of students are to be added by faculty and submitted to the Dean's office on May 3, 1954. 36. Postcard addressed to Bruce Robertson inviting him to religious activities at Hampden-Sydney. 37. Envelope addressed to Paul Grier (HSC Librarian) containing an invitation to the Kappa Alpha Rose Dance. 38. Notice sent by Hampden-Sydney College to parents of current students regarding health insurance available for purchase for students. 39. Back page of the Massanetta Springs Bible Conference Program, 1954 season. Contains ad for Hampden-Sydney College and photographs of campus buildings and students. 40. Newspaper article "Hampden-Sydney Remembers Dr. Cushing's Journey," Richmond Times-Dispatch, June 6, 1954, page F-3. 41. Memos sent to the faculty at Hampden-Sydney College from James E. Kinard (HSC Assistant Dean) regarding upcoming activities on campus (ten memos). 42. Letter written to Dr. Francis Ghiho (HSC Faculty) from Edgar G. Gammon (HSC President) thanking him for the participation of the Board of Deacons regarding President Cushing's grave. 43. Letter from T. H. Pearson outlining a trip to visit the DuPont Company plant south of Richmond, Virginia.

1. Instructions for the Prince Edward County Bicentennial Research Paper contest for college students. 2. Memo to members and friends of College Church in Hampden-Sydney, Virginia discussing events for the Bicentennial celebration. 3. Twelve week tree list 1955. 4. List of students with unexcused absences. 5. List of colleges expected at College Day, November 9, 1954. 6. List of colleges present at College Day held at Mount Vernon High School, November 9, 1954. 7. Official program for the Bicentennial celebration for Prince Edward County, Virginia, held October 15, 1954. 8. Going to College Handbook, volume 9; Hampden-Sydney College listed on pages 27, 36, 52 (two copies). 9. Invitation to the Hampden-Sydney College Student Christian Association Freshman Reception, September 16, 1954. 10. Season pass to Hampden-Sydney College home games for the 1954-1955 school year issued to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Grier (Paul Grier, HSC Librarian). 11. Program for the Dedication exercises for the John Peter Mettauer Wing of Southside Community Hospital, held August 29, 1954. 12. Informational booklet for the Dedication exercises for the John Peter Mettauer Wing of Southside Community Hospital, held August 29, 1954. 13. Program for the Cumberland Presbyterian Church Bicentennial Celebration, held August 8, 1954. 14. List of new books added to the Hampden-Sydney College Library, September 1954. 15. Examination schedule for first semester, 1954 - 1955 school year. 16. First and second Deans lists for first semester, 1954 - 1955 school year. 17. List of students with unexcused absences from December 5, 1954 - January 17, 1955. 18. Four week tree list for freshman only, 1954 - 1955 school year. 19. Four week tree list from April 1 - May 3, 1955. 20. Examination schedule for second semester, 1955. 21. Booklet for a play, The Follies of 1955, presented by the Senior and Junior Woman's Clubs, March 1st and 2nd in Farmville, Virginia. 22. List of new books added to the Hampden-Sydney College Library, January 1955. 23. List of new books added to the Hampden-Sydney College Library, March 1955. 24. List of new books added to the Hampden-Sydney College Library, May 1955. 25. Program for the Music hour at Hampden-Sydney College, June 5, 1955 (two copies). 26. Invitation to a dance sent to Paul L. Grier (HSC Librarian). 27. Informational brochures from the Prince Edward County Chapter of the Defenders of State Sovereignty and Individual Liberties. 28. Postcard invitation to an event held by the College Hill Club sent to Paul L. Grier (HSC Librarian). 29. Program for the Hampden-Sydney College and Longwood College Spring Religious Services, March 8, 9, 10, 1955. 30. Newspaper article from the Farmville Herald, March 1, 1955; "Butch, Burger, Bash, Cast of Sixty Set for 'Follies' Presentation, March 1, 2." 31. Bulletin for the Bicentennial Observance at the Briery Presbyterian Church, June 26, 1955; recognizes Hampden-Sydney College's influence on their history. 32. Unopened envelope from Hampden-Sydney College addressed to Hampden- Sydney College Library. 33. Letter addressed to Mr. Grier (HSC Librarian) from the president of the Student Christian Association at Hampden-Sydney College announcing their annual Fall Religious Emphasis Series. 34. Letter addressed to Mr. Grier (HSC Librarian) from the President of the Student Christian Association at Hampden-Sydney College announcing their annual Winter Religious Emphasis Series. 35. Newspaper article from the Richmond Times-Dispatch, March 2, 1955; "Morgan Tiller, of Ft. Lee, Working on His Fifth Sport" (Morgan Tiller was a former football and track Coach at Hampden-Sydney College). 36. List of students who have accumulated overcuts during the third quarter, sent March 24, 1955. 37. Postcard invitation from the Kappa Sigma Fraternity for the buffet supper after the Homecoming football game sent to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Grier (Paul Grier, HSC Librarian). 38. Program for the Annual Christmas Concert put on by the Hampden-Sydney College Glee Club and the Longwood College Choir, December 13, 1954. 39. Envelope containing three unused stamps from the Republic of Greece presented to Dr. Gammon by Mr. John Maragon, a father of a student on October 15, 1954, when he visited the campus. 40. Invitation sent to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Grier (Paul Grier, HSC Librarian) for the Lambda Chi Alpha annual Christmas party to be held December 14, 1954. 41. Postcard invitation sent to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Grier (Paul Grier, HSC Librarian) for the Chi Phi Homecoming buffet supper to be held October 2, 1954. 42. Thank you card sent to Paul Grier (HSC Librarian) for $5.00 donation to the Hampden-Sydney College Alumni fund. 43. Booklet "Without Benefit of Taxation…" by the Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges (listing for Hampden-Sydney College). 44. 1954 Hampden-Sydney basketball roster. 45. Christmas card sent to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Grier (Paul Grier, HSC Librarian) from the Kappa Eta Zeta of Lambda Chi Alpha. 46. Christmas card sent to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Grier (Paul Grier, HSC Librarian) from Alpha Tau of Kappa Alpha Order. 47. Commencement week schedule and program for Hampden-Sydney College, June 5 - 6, 1955 (two copies). 48. Envelope containing newspaper clippings from the Farmville Herald, September and October 1954 discussing views on segregation. 49. Bulletin from the Jamestown Presbyterian Church in Rice, Virginia, October 10, 1954. 50. The Chi Phi Chakett, volume 39, number1, September 1954; contains photos and an article, Hampden-Sydney College, photos of Abner Payne and Stuart Christian (both HSC Class of 1904), Royster Lyle, Sr., M. L. T. Hughes, Sr. also pictured. 51. Letter to member of the College Church, Hampden-Sydney, Virginia asking for donations for the Lord's Acre Project. There is also an envelope and two donation cards. 52. Memos to the HSC faculty from Dean James E. Kinard. All discuss happenings on campus, events, meetings, and changes in class schedules. (twenty-one memos). 53. Richmond Times-Dispatch article, January 4, 1955. "Hampden-Sydney Names Dr. Robert as President." 56. Newspaper article from Columbia (S.C.) State, June 1955. "Coker President Tells Olympia Graduates to Stay in South." Coker President was Dr. Joseph C. Roberts who later became a Hampden-Sydney College President. 57. Richmond Times-Dispatch article February 22, 1955. "Hampden-Sydney Room: Library Spans the Years." Has a picture of Paul Grier, HSC Librarian (two copies). 58. Richmond Times-Dispatch article January 5, 1955. "The New President of Hampden-Sydney;" discussing new president Dr. Joseph C. Robert. 59. Commonwealth, Magazine of Virginia, March 1955. Contains an article about Dr. Joseph C. Robert, incoming Hampden-Sydney President and outgoing President Edgar G. Gammon. 60. Letter to Paul Grier (HSC Librarian) from Joseph C. Robert (HSC President) giving him permission to visit the library at V. P. I. 61. Letter to the HSC Faculty from Edgar G. Gammon (HSC President) advising them to turn off lights and lock doors when they leave their offices or classrooms each day. 62. Memo to the HSC faculty requesting contributions towards the Commencement luncheon, sent by Delia E. Brock and Anna Dickhoff. 63. Roanoke Times, February 26, 1955; "New Hampden-Sydney Room Full of College's History," includes a photo of Paul Grier (HSC Librarian). 64. Letter from Claude H. Pritchard (HSC Class of 1950) asking for donations for a retirement gift for Dr. Gammon (HSC President).