Collections : [Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library]

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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Start Over Repository Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library Names Taylor, William
Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library

Washington and Lee University and Regional Virginia History Research Collection

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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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Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library

Rapp family papers

0.39 Linear Feet one half size box and one oversize folder

This collections records information on the Rockbridge County families as follows: Rapp, Alphin, Houser, Parsons, Henderson, Reid, Preston, Painter, Turpin, Montgomery, Shorter, Saville, Montgomery, Manspile, Johnston, Braford, Hickok, and Wade. The places included are Rapps Mill store and Post office, and the Rapps Mill Church and school. Also the Rapp Motor Pontiac Co. in the 100 block of South Main Street, Lexington, Virginia.

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James Buchanan Rapp continued Box 1, Folder 6

Photocopy photos of Rapps mill and home, and the east side of 100 block South Main Street, Lexington, VA. Rapp Motor Company. Obituary for John William Rapp and John Buchanan and Ella Rapp. Photocopy photos of Lewis Edward Parsons in uniform, and Buck, Ella, and John W. in front of their home. A Historical Society of Southern California article on "California" Taylor of Rockbridge: "Bishop to the World."

Rapp family papers 0.39 Linear Feet one half size box and one oversize folder

Parsons, James S.

This collections records information on the Rockbridge County families as follows: Rapp, Alphin, Houser, Parsons, Henderson, Reid, Preston, Painter, Turpin, Montgomery, Shorter, Saville, Montgomery, Manspile, Johnston, Braford, Hickok, and Wade. The places included are Rapps Mill store and Post office, and the Rapps Mill Church and school. Also the Rapp Motor Pontiac Co. in the 100 block of South Main Street, Lexington, Virginia.

Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library

John Letcher papers

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This collection includes a letter, December 12, 1845, to Virginia Congressman William Taylor concerning a federal appointment; a letter from Alexander H.H. Stuart, August 13, 1861; document, September 26, 1863, signed by Letcher exempting a slave from public works for the Confederate government; 3 letters to J. Hinholzer, November 3, 1864, December 3, 1864, and May 15, 1865; subscription list of a testimonial to Charles A. Davidson for service on behalf of the Conservative ticket.

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John Letcher papers 0.04 Linear Feet 4 folders

Letcher, John

This collection includes a letter, December 12, 1845, to Virginia Congressman William Taylor concerning a federal appointment; a letter from Alexander H.H. Stuart, August 13, 1861; document, September 26, 1863, signed by Letcher exempting a slave from public works for the Confederate government; 3 letters to J. Hinholzer, November 3, 1864, December 3, 1864, and May 15, 1865; subscription list of a testimonial to Charles A. Davidson for service on behalf of the Conservative ticket.

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