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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.

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Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library

Ann Smith Academy Papers, 1807/1910

370 Item

Includes 2 bound volumes of minutes of the meetings of its Board of Trustees (1807-1910), yearly reports of the various principals, miscellaneous correspondence, business papers, bills and receipts.

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Ann Smith Academy Papers, 1807/1910 370 Item

Graham, Edward

Includes 2 bound volumes of minutes of the meetings of its Board of Trustees (1807-1910), yearly reports of the various principals, miscellaneous correspondence, business papers, bills and receipts.

Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library

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

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

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Reid Family papers, 1760/1896

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Series 1 of this collection primarily covers the period from 1763 through Samuel McDowell Reid's death in 1869. There are also a few later items dealing chiefly with his estate. The bulk of the papers deals with business matters. Documents concern such matters as the James River and Kanawha Company, the North River Navigation Company, Washington College's relationship with the Society of the Cincinnati, slavery, and the financial dealings of John Robinson and the Hare family. Series 2 is comprised of a second set of materials received at a later date. The correspondence supplements that found in Series 1. The other materials consist chiefly of court and other legal records during the 74-year period (1778-1852) in which Andrew and his son, Samuel McDowell Reid, were clerks of the court of Rockbridge County: tavern licenses, taxation lists, apprenticeship deeds, voter lists, militia rolls, invoices, etc. There are also some Washington College papers.

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Libby and Floyd D. Gottwald Correspondence, 1983/1995

35 Item

This collection contains correspondence between Libby and Floyd Gottwald and several faculty and staff of Washington and Lee University. Topics include the university's finances, initiatives, and events.

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Letter to Mr. and Mrs. Gottwald from John D. Wilson, 1990 Box 1, Folder 6

Comments on the success of the most recent reunion weekend, as well as the resulting financial gift and projects. Goes into detail of the activities of the alumni of the University. Also notes the success of the tennis team and the lacrosse season, including the W&L victory over VMI. Remarks about the positive outlook for Admissions. Notes the start of the fraternity renovations, both the cultural and building revitalization. Finishes on a positive note regarding the University and the progress being made.

Libby and Floyd D. Gottwald Correspondence, 1983/1995 35 Item

Wilson, John Delane

This collection contains correspondence between Libby and Floyd Gottwald and several faculty and staff of Washington and Lee University. Topics include the university's finances, initiatives, and events.

Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library

Rockbridge Historical Society Biographical Collection

12 Box

This collection contains biographical and historical information on various people and places.

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Q-V Box 12, Folder 273-311

James A. Quarles, Read, Andrew Reid, Samuel McDowell Reid, Richardson, Robinson, John Robinson, Eleanor Roosevelt, Pat Robertson, John Ruff, William Ruff, William Henry Ruffner, Schnare, S. M. Schoonmaker, Alfred Chandler Scott, Sellers Family, James Madison Senseney, Abner Terry Sheilds, John Camden Sheilds, Joseph Showalter, John Skinner, Sloan Family, Francis H. Smith, Henry Louis Smith, Beverly Stanard, John R. S. Sterrett, Styles, General Thomas Sumter, John O. Tardy, Lucian Thompson, George Tompkins, John Fulton Tompkins, Harry St. George Tucker, Henry St. George Tucker, Dr. Charles Turner, Sidney Vale

Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library

William Morgan letter to John Robinson, 1825

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This collection consists of a letter written to John Robinson by William Morgan of Lynchburg. The letter is dated July 6, 1825. Morgan acknowledges Robinson's ill health and inquires about Robinson paying his bond and suggests that if he's having trouble making payment he should consider selling his tobacco which is "bringing good prices."

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Morgan, William

This collection consists of a letter written to John Robinson by William Morgan of Lynchburg. The letter is dated July 6, 1825. Morgan acknowledges Robinson's ill health and inquires about Robinson paying his bond and suggests that if he's having trouble making payment he should consider selling his tobacco which is "bringing good prices."

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