WLU-RG-62-0018Frederick William McWane papersGuide to the Frederick William McWane papers WLU.RG.62.0018Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and ArchivesThis finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2025-04-23 07:03:14 -0400.Description is written in: English, Code for undetermined script script.Describing Archives: A Content Standard Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives Frederick William McWane papers WLU.RG.62.0018 /repositories/5/resources/189 0.20 Linear Feet 1 oversize folder and 1 box Inclusive 1909-1959 Bulk 1909-1913 English , Latin . Conditions Governing Use

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 Separated Materials

A 1913 velvet pillow cover was transferred to Institutional History Museum and Galleries in 2025. The W&L Trident is stitched on one side and the year 1913 is stitched on the other.

 Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Frederick William McWane Papers (RG 62.0018), Special Collections and Archives, James G. Leyburn Library, Washington and Lee University, Lexington, Va.

 Biographical / Historical

Frederick William McWane was born on March 23, 1889 and died on March 3, 1959. He graduated from Washington and Lee University in 1913 and was later employed by the Virginia State Ports Authority.

 Scope and Contents

This collection includes Washington and Lee University-related photographs, documents, and mementos from McWane's days as a student and member of Omicron Delta Kappa, as well as a citation for his later work with the Virginia State Ports Authority.

 Photographs Fraternal organizations College Students McWane, Frederick William Washington and Lee University Washington and Lee University. Omicron Delta Kappa Washington and Lee University--Alumni and alumnae Diploma/repositories/5/archival_objects/268501913 JuneUniversity Archives Oversize Box 25