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Hampden-Sydney College

Hampden-Sydney College Archives & Special Collections
Walter M. Bortz III Library
P.O. Box 7
Hampden-Sydney VA 23943
Primary Collecting Areas:
US History
Description:
Hampden-Sydney College Archives & Special Collections contains a variety of primary source documents, photographs, blueprints, maps, rare books, and other one-of-a-kind materials reflective of the nearly 250 year history of the institution and its surroundings.
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Letter from Mathew Carey to William Beverly Randolph, Esq., 1826

1 Files one large frame with letter and envelope inside

The Letter from Mathew Carey to W. B. Randolph, Esq., 1826, contains one letter that discusses Mathew Carey's stance on immigration policy. Not included in the collection are the thoughts and policies of the letter recipient, W. B. Randolph, or the current policies of the United States at the time of the letter.

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Letter from Mathew Carey to William Beverly Randolph, Esq., 1826 1 Files one large frame with letter and envelope inside

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The Letter from Mathew Carey to W. B. Randolph, Esq., 1826, contains one letter that discusses Mathew Carey's stance on immigration policy. Not included in the collection are the thoughts and policies of the letter recipient, W. B. Randolph, or the current policies of the United States at the time of the letter.

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Letters to William Overton Callis, 1789

2 Sheets
These two letters were gifted to Hampden-Sydney College Archives and Special Collections as one accession. Due to that, they have been processed together as letters to William Overton Callis but the Archives and Special Collections would like to acknowledge that the recipient of the Patrick Henry letter, along with the written date of the letter, remain unconfirmed due a generous section missing.
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Letters to William Overton Callis, 1789 2 Sheets

Henry, Patrick, 1736-1799
These two letters were gifted to Hampden-Sydney College Archives and Special Collections as one accession. Due to that, they have been processed together as letters to William Overton Callis but the Archives and Special Collections would like to acknowledge that the recipient of the Patrick Henry letter, along with the written date of the letter, remain unconfirmed due a generous section missing.
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Lewis Littlepage Holladay Letters, 1858/1891

1 Boxes

The collection of Lewis Littlepage Holladay Letters, dated 1858-1961, contains numerous pieces of correspondence from a multitude of senders, nearly all of which are addressed directly to Dr. Holladay. Also included is a short letter from Anthony "Tony" M. DeMuth to Dr. Graves Thompson that provides information on the acquisition of the collection, as well as an exercise folio wherein Dr. Holladay recorded history and notes on the Hampden-Sydney class of 1890. Not included in this collection are outgoing letters from Dr. Holladay.

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Lewis Littlepage Holladay Letters, 1858/1891 1 Boxes

Thompson, Graves H., 1907-2003

The collection of Lewis Littlepage Holladay Letters, dated 1858-1961, contains numerous pieces of correspondence from a multitude of senders, nearly all of which are addressed directly to Dr. Holladay. Also included is a short letter from Anthony "Tony" M. DeMuth to Dr. Graves Thompson that provides information on the acquisition of the collection, as well as an exercise folio wherein Dr. Holladay recorded history and notes on the Hampden-Sydney class of 1890. Not included in this collection are outgoing letters from Dr. Holladay.

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Manuscript: Book of Record of the Reids and Alexanders and Others by Jane Reid Venable, 1800/1834

1 Folders

The Manuscript by Jane Reid Venable: "Book of Record of the Reids and Alexanders and Others," undated, contains a manuscript that Jane Reid Venable was working on, documenting the family lineage and basic history of some of the prominent families in Prince Edward County. Not included in the collection are listed dates of the creation of the manuscript or sources/background information on how the information was obtained.

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Manuscript: Book of Record of the Reids and Alexanders and Others by Jane Reid Venable, 1800/1834 1 Folders

The Manuscript by Jane Reid Venable: "Book of Record of the Reids and Alexanders and Others," undated, contains a manuscript that Jane Reid Venable was working on, documenting the family lineage and basic history of some of the prominent families in Prince Edward County. Not included in the collection are listed dates of the creation of the manuscript or sources/background information on how the information was obtained.

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Map of Scotland, 1708, 1708

1 Volumes 1 framed map

Framed, matted, partially hand-colored map of Scotland. Novissima Regni Scotiae septentrionalis et meridionalis tabula : divisae in ducatus, comitat., vice-comitat., prov., praefecturas, dominia et insulas / autore Petro Schenk cum privil. Translated from the map; "The latest map of the northern and southern kingdom of Scotland : divided into duchies, counties, vice-counties, provinces, governorships, dominions and islands / by the author Peter Schenk with priv."

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Map of Scotland, 1708, 1708 1 Volumes 1 framed map

Framed, matted, partially hand-colored map of Scotland. Novissima Regni Scotiae septentrionalis et meridionalis tabula : divisae in ducatus, comitat., vice-comitat., prov., praefecturas, dominia et insulas / autore Petro Schenk cum privil. Translated from the map; "The latest map of the northern and southern kingdom of Scotland : divided into duchies, counties, vice-counties, provinces, governorships, dominions and islands / by the author Peter Schenk with priv."

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Records of the Philanthropic, Union, and Union-Philanthropic Literary Societies, 1789/2007

113 Volumes

This collection contains the original records, including minutes, constitution and bylaws, roll lists, accounts, and library records for Hampden-Sydney College's two literary debate societies, the Philanthropic Literary Society and the Union Literary Society, some of the nation's oldest. The two societies combined in 1929 to become the Union-Philanthropic Literary Society, which is still presently active on campus. Records from the new, combined society, including minutes, roll call, accounts, and a constitution and bylaws, are also contained in this collection.

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Photo album, 1936/1941

1 Volumes Red album with "photographs" written on cover, string binding, 50pp

Red album with "photographs" written on cover, string binding, 50pp. Features photos of Hampen-Sydney College students as well as images of the campus and various travels to Washington, DC and Houston, TX.

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Photo album, 1936/1941 1 Volumes Red album with "photographs" written on cover, string binding, 50pp

Red album with "photographs" written on cover, string binding, 50pp. Features photos of Hampen-Sydney College students as well as images of the campus and various travels to Washington, DC and Houston, TX.

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Practica Selecta: Journal of Rev. Samuel Davies Hoge D.D., 1812/1817

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Journal of Samuel Davies Hoge. Pamphlet with sewn binding, 40pp.

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Professor James R. Thornton Papers, 1856/1904

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Business documents and correspondence of Professor James R. Thornton. There is also correspondence in this box to or from Prof. L.L. Holladay, President Richard McIlwaine, Col. J.P. Fitzgerald (Clerk of the Board of Trustees), and Mrs. R.L. (Lavinia) Dabney. There are copies of college insurance policies, college deposit slips and receipts, and personal correspondence of Prof. Thornton.

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Professor James R. Thornton Papers, 1856/1904 0.5 Linear Feet

Business documents and correspondence of Professor James R. Thornton. There is also correspondence in this box to or from Prof. L.L. Holladay, President Richard McIlwaine, Col. J.P. Fitzgerald (Clerk of the Board of Trustees), and Mrs. R.L. (Lavinia) Dabney. There are copies of college insurance policies, college deposit slips and receipts, and personal correspondence of Prof. Thornton.

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Records of Phi Beta Kappa, 1930/1952

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