Kline, Leslie D., LetterLeslie D. Kline Letter, 1895 Ms.2023.030Sterling Bryant, Student Assistant Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech

2023 (CC0 1.0)

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This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2023-08-07 13:50:03 -0400.Description is written in: English, Latin script. Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Leslie D. Kline Letter Kline, Leslie D. (Leslie Duncan), 1871-1953 Ms.2023.030 0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder 1895 This collection contains a handwritten letter from Leslie D. Kline (1871-1953), who attended Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College from 1892-1896, regarding the release of the annual yearbook titled the Bugle. The material in this collection is in English. Conditions Governing Access

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Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Leslie D. Kline Letter, June 1, 1895, Ms2023-030, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

 Source of Acquisition

The Leslie D. Kline Letter was purchased by Special Collections and University Archives in July 2016.

 Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Leslie D. Kline Letter was completed in May 2023.

 Biographical Note

Leslie Duncan Kline (1871-1953) was born in Frederick County, Virginia. He graduated from Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College in 1896 with a B.S. in General Science. During his time in Blacksburg, he served as the President of the Maury Literary Society. Kline served as the Frederick County School Superintendent from 1917-1949. He died September 22, 1953, in Winchester, Virginia.

External sources:

"Kline, Leslie D.", Box 19, Virginia Tech Alumni Association Alumni Cards, RG 29e, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

"Leslie D. Kline", findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/24406829/leslie-duncan-kline, accessed 5/30/2023.

"School Board Names Dr. George C. Hummer the New Superintendent of Schools", Frederick County Public Schools (Virginia), https://www.frederickcountyschoolsva.net/Page/2359, accessed 5/30/2023.

Scope and Content

This collection contains a handwritten letter from Leslie D. Kline (1871-1953) regarding the interest and purchase of Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College the Bugle.

 Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the Leslie D. Kline Letter by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/).

 Students and alumni University History Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College (1872-1896) Leslie D. Kline Letter1895-06-011