Collections

This collection consists of the papers of Senator Claude A. Swansonof Virginia(1862-1939), 1917-1922, ca. 6,400 items (16 Hollinger boxes, 6.5 linear feet) primarily correspondence with constituents and fellow congressmen concerning bills in the Senate, constituent needs and requests, appointments and invitations, all related to his senatorial career. Common constituent concerns include claims against various federal and state agencies, especially the United States Army, pardons for family members and friends, difficulties with foreign governments, personal problems, the loss of personal effects of soldiers, liberty bonds, requests for letters of introduction and recommendation, and questions about government surplus from World War I.

A total of 15 postcards from the early 20th century (1905 - 1930) with subjects that include: Musée du Louvre; Paris, France; East Lexington, Va., Old Deerfield, Ma., Lexington, Ky., London, England; Washington and Lee University, VA; Chicago; Stonewall Jackson on horseback, Tucker Hall at Washington and Lee University, and Woodrow Wilson prior to his presidency. One of Woodrow Wilson postcards is 1912 presidential campaign related and one is real photo portrait.

This collection consists of a typescript of a speech delivered at Martinsburg, West Virginia (January 4, 1905); law license (1895); statements of assets (1904-1917); correspondence, and a legal document for the purchase of real estate (1898-1930).

This record group contains archived materials about and created by Washington and Lee University's museums, comprised of Lee Chapel and Museum, the Reeves Collection, and the university's art collection, during the course of its regular business, such as official publications and records of its management.

This collection of correspondence, ephemera, and genealogical material pertaining to Samuel Jordan Graham. Of particular note are several letters written to Graham by President Woodrow Wilson. Four of them are original and two are photostatic copies. Other correspondents include Charles E. Hughes, and Ray Stannard Baker. The collection also includes clippings, two certificates Graham received from Washington and Lee, genealogy, copies of addresses, and a Court of Claims of the United States acknowleding the Graham's work and service.