Repository: Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library / Date range: 1981

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

Primary Collecting Areas:

American and Virginia history, regional genealogy, history of propaganda, Southern literature, theater, local and regional portraiture, landscapes and architecture, late 19th-century travel

Description:

The Washington and Lee University Special Collections and Archives Department houses over 1,000 unique manuscript collections including those of the Rockbridge Historical Society, The American Shakespeare Center, and the Mountain Valley Preservation Association. These collections vary greatly in size, format, and scope. Subjects covered within the collections are diverse and include concentrations in American and Virginia history, regional genealogy, history of propaganda, Southern literature, and theater.

It also houses over 10,000 photographs and prints. Beyond our photograph and print collections, which include scrapbooks, images can also be found within the manuscript collections and University Archives described above. Our photographic holdings vary greatly in size and include numerous formats representative of the evolution of the photographic process. Strengths are local and regional portraiture, landscapes and architecture, W&L University history, including athletics, and late 19th-century travel.

POC: Tom Camden

Email: camdent@wlu.edu

Phone: (540) 458-8649

Email: mclear@wlu.edu

Email: specialcollections@wlu.edu

Phone: (540) 463-8109

Fax: (540) 463-8964

Web: my.wlu.edu/university-library/special-collections-and-archives

Start Over Repository Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library Date range 1981

Student Architectural papers collection, 1960/2011

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Abstract Or Scope: This record group contains papers and projects created by students as part of their coursework, such as honors theses and capstone papers.

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107 Lee Avenue, Episcopal Rectory, J. Randolph Kean, 1953/1984 Box 3, Folder 26

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107 Lee Avenue, Episcopal Rectory, two papers by J. Randolph Kean, 1953/1984 Box 4, Folder 31

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204 South Jefferson Street, deeds, 1863/2003 Box 3, Folder 3

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Shenandoah records, 1952/2013

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Abstract Or Scope: This collection record material of the Washington and Lee University's literary magazine Shenandoah. The records include correspondence created by and sent to editors of the publication, financial records, its constitution, reprint permissions, galley proofs, manuscripts, copyright assignments, and subject files.

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A, 1970/1987 Box 1, Folder 3

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Alan Williamson, 1975/1983 Box 12, Folder 43

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Albert Goldbarth, 1981/1984 Box 4, Folder 35

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University and Student Organizations and Societies

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Abstract Or Scope: 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.

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Account Ledger, 1981/1984 Box 8

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Ariel, 1962/2006 21 Volumes

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Minutes of Meetings, 1970/1986 Box 5, Folder 62

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A. Christian Compton Papers, 1960/1999

7 Cubic Feet 1) Subject Files - Washington and Lee University Trustee, 1977-1985. 2) Subject Files - Washington and Lee University Trustee, 1985-1991. 3) Subject Files - Washington and Lee University Alumni Correspondence, 1969-1973; Washington and Lee Law Review, 1972-1974; Washington and Lee University Trustee, 1983-1989. 4) Subject Files - Damages, 1964; Domestic Relations, 1967; Tucker v. Lower, 1974-1995; Research Notes, c. 1960-1963. Boxes 5-7 - Supreme Court of Virginia Case Files in alphabetical order.

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A. Christian Compton Papers, 1960/1999 7 Cubic Feet 1) Subject Files - Washington and Lee University Trustee, 1977-1985. 2) Subject Files - Washington and Lee University Trustee, 1985-1991. 3) Subject Files - Washington and Lee University Alumni Correspondence, 1969-1973; Washington and Lee Law Review, 1972-1974; Washington and Lee University Trustee, 1983-1989. 4) Subject Files - Damages, 1964; Domestic Relations, 1967; Tucker v. Lower, 1974-1995; Research Notes, c. 1960-1963. Boxes 5-7 - Supreme Court of Virginia Case Files in alphabetical order.

Creator: Compton, A. Christian (Asbury Christian), 1929-2006

WLUR Recordings and Broadcasts, 1938/2010

10 Linear Feet Official recordings from the radio station on reel-to-reel tapes and CDs. 528 Reels

Abstract Or Scope: Records of the Washington and Lee University radio station, WLUR 91.5, from its creation in 1967-68 to present. This record group is composed primarily of recordings from the radio station. Included among the tapes are earlier recordings from the Washington and Lee Journalism Dept. predating the founding of the radio station. The station was originally created as an arm of the Journalism Dept. It is now a branch of the Communications and Public Affairs Office.

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"A Christmas Carol", 1938/1983 1 Reels Orange 5 and Reel Number 253 Box 1, Reel 5

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Bell Telephone Hour: a tribute to Yehudi Menuhin, "Carnival of the Menuhins.", 1938/1983 1 Reels Green 73 and Reel Number 364 Box 3, Reel 11

Bell Telephone Hour: a tribute to Yehudi Menuhin, "Carnival of the Menuhins."

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Bell Telephone Hour: ballet, broadway hits, opera, folk songs & popular hits. Host: Robert Preston. Track A., 1938/1983 1 Reels Green 76 and Reel Number 367 Box 4, Reel 13

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Henry Strouss Performing Arts collection, 1880/2023

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Abstract Or Scope: Includes 2 partial programs and photocopied newspaper articles about the event.

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A Christmas Celebration with Peter, Paul and Mary, 1981 1 Files Box 3, Folder 71

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Alice Tully Hall, 1977/2002

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All-Britten Program, 1981 1 Files Box 22, Folder 3

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Daniel T. Balfour Alumni Correspondence, 1974/1988

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Abstract Or Scope: This collection ncludes correspondence with various Washington and Lee University officials (Sessoms, Hotchkiss, Parsons and Wilson); other alumni concerning Washington and Lee University Admissions, athletics, fund raising, college history, the Washington Society, the 250th observance at Washington and Lee University; the minutes of the Alumni Board of Directors; course book from 1998 alumni college titled Older than America: an oral history of Washington and Lee.

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Admissions, 1981 Box 1, Folder 3

Abstract Or Scope: This file contains correspondence from 1981.

Alumni Correspondence, 1980/1982 Box 2, Folder 29

Abstract Or Scope: This file contains correspondence.

Daniel T. Balfour Alumni Correspondence, 1974/1988 3 Linear Feet

Creator: Balfour, Daniel T.
Abstract Or Scope: This collection ncludes correspondence with various Washington and Lee University officials (Sessoms, Hotchkiss, Parsons and Wilson); other alumni concerning Washington and Lee University Admissions, athletics, fund raising, college history, the Washington Society, the 250th observance at Washington and Lee University; the minutes of the Alumni Board of Directors; course book from 1998 alumni college titled Older than America: an oral history of Washington and Lee.

O.W. Riegel Papers, 1900/1992

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Abstract Or Scope: Highlights of this collection include material concerning the Washington and Lee Journalism Department, including course material, student papers, and lecture notes. Supplementing this course material are published materials on the history of film, 20th century war propaganda, the Nazification of Germany, Paris in the 1920's and the "Lost Generation." There also includes wide selections of personal research materials for projects such as Riegel's books Mobilizing for Chaos and Crown of Glory; collections on Riegel's travels to Central and South America and Europe including Germany during the 1930s, and the typescript of his unpublished autobigraphy to 1945 titled "Hacking It."

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Advertisement Campaign, 1974/1982 Folder 9

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A. Jones-R. Jones, 1929/1991 Folder 59

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Alice Rabe, 1974/1982 Box 1, Folder 1-3

Alice Rabe was a candidate for the Virginia House of Delegates seat representing Rockbridge County, Lexington, Buena Vista, Bedford County and the city of Bedford. Riegel gave advice and support for Alice in her campaign. Items in this subseries consist of correspondence between Riegel and Rabe, campaign materials, such as planned ads, and clippings relevant to the campaign.

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University Publications collection

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Abstract Or Scope: This record group contains official print publications created by the University at the highest level.

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Advising, Counseling, and Health Services brochure, 1972/1989

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Baccalaureate Service, 1932/2004

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Face Book, 1969/2018

Annual publication containing pictures and information about Washington and Lee University's freshman class, which ceased publication with the class of 2019.

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Washington and Lee University and Regional Virginia History Research Collection, 1609/2016

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Abstract Or Scope: Published lecture by retired professor John McKenzie Gunn, dated April 25, 1994; "Can Economics be Both Relevant and 'good'?"

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Albert Tardy McCown collection, 1947/1984 19 Item Box 7, Folder 18

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.

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Allan, William, 1889/2007 Box 2, Folder 7

Contains an article titled "Colonel William Allan at McDonough"; an 1889 address by J. Randolph Tucker; and an 1890 memorial by Washington and Lee Board of Trustees concerning Allan.

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Barkley, Alben, 1956/1991 Box 2, Folder 18

Photocopies of newspaper clippings concerning the death of Barkley at Washington and Lee University.

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