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1. circa 1925

   A scrapbook of images of Roanoke area businesses on postcards, circa 1925.

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2. Bachelor of Law diploma from Washington College - June 20, 1867

   Photograph of a June 20, 1867 Bachelor of Laws diploma issued to James L. White of Abingdon Virginia. This Washington College diploma is signed by R. E. Lee, President, John W. Brockenbrough, Professor of Law and Equity, and a Mr. Massie, Clerk of Faculty.

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3. E. W. Cameron July 13, 1892 letter - July 13, 1892

   Cameron writes Bernard that he has received the advance sheets containing his (Bernard's) address (presentation) and his own. Cameron already had Turner's, which Bernard had sent to Tallahassee, Florida, with the notes and additions made by Bernard. Cameron says that Keiley's letter, with Colonel Field's description, is valuable for filling in the outline that he (Cameron) finished. He was glad also that in nearly all the points the memoranda tak...

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4. Iron nail hand forged in 1867. - Plastic paperweight containing a hand-forged nail from the Lee Chapel located at Washingon and Lee Univeristy in Lexington, Virginia. The nail was forged in 1867. It is encased in plastic. Founded in 1749, Washington and Lee University is named for two of the most influential men in American history: George Washington, whose endowment of $20,000 in 1796 helped the fledgling school (then known as Liberty Hall Academy) survive; and Robert E. Lee, whose presidency and innovative leadership brought the university into the national limelight. The university is located in Lexington in the Great Valley of Virginia. Washington and Lee's 35 principal buildings include the Washington College group forming the Colonnade facing Lee Chapel, where Robert E. Lee is buried. The Colonnade and Lee Chapel are National Historic Landmarks.

   1964.45.01

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5. Lee Portrait - This is a standing portrait painting of Robert E. Lee. It is encased in a gilt frame. The painting orginally resided at the Hotel Roanoke.

   2009.43.04

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6. Newspaper article - June 7, 1933

   A newspaper article dated June 7 1933 and titled "Lost Leader," by Gerald W. Johnson, which concerns an address by Francis P. Gaines, President of Washington and Lee University on the subject of Robert E. Lee.

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7. Newspaper Clipping - 1923

   A newspaper clipping titled "Last of Lee's Old Guard Tells of the Forlorn Hope," by Garnett Laidlaw Eskew, dated 1923.

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8. Recollections of Walter N. Jones - 1894

   The 14 typed pages comprise the address delivered to the A. P. Hill Camp of Confederate Veterans of Petersburg, on April 5, 1894, by Walter N. Jones, who claimed to be the youngest Confederate to surrender at Appomattox Court House, There is a page 3 1/2 inserted. On the reverse of the last page is a handwritten note by Jones and a written notation by George S. Bernard. Jones, in 1864, was a 13 year-old boy who lived in Dinwiddie County, Virginia...

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9. Souvenir facsimile of Robert E. Lee documents. - July 8, 1863 and April 10, 1865

   A 20th century souvenir facsimile of two documents on one folded sheet. The first one is General Robert E. Lee's letter to the President of the Confederacy, Jefferson Davis, dated July 8, 1863. The second document is General Lee's Farewell Address to the Confederate Army, dated April 10, 1865.

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10. Washington and Lee University - Cupola - Washington and Lee University is a private liberal arts college located in Lexington, Virginia. The university was descended from Augusta Academy, which was established in 1749. In 1776 it was renamed Liberty Hall and moved to Lexington in 1780 when it was chartered as Liberty Hall Academy and built its first facility near town in 1782. In 1796 George Washington endowed the Academy with its largest gift ever, $20,000 in stock. In appreciation the trustees renamed the school Washington College. Robert E. Lee was its president after the Civil War until his death in 1870, after which the school was renamed Washington and Lee University. The University is divided into three schools: The College where all undergraduate students begin their studies; the Williams School of Commerce, Economics and Politics; and the School of Law. The school was all male until 1972 when women were admitted into the school of law. It wasn't until 1985 when female undergraduates were admitted, mainly because of the many female colleges offered in the surrounding area.

    1998.24.166

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11. Washington and Lee University - Doremus Memorial Gymnasium - Washington and Lee University is a private liberal arts college located in Lexington, Virginia. The university was descended from Augusta Academy, which was established in 1749. In 1776 it was renamed Liberty Hall and moved to Lexington in 1780 when it was chartered as Liberty Hall Academy and built its first facility near town in 1782. In 1796 George Washington endowed the Academy with its largest gift ever, $20,000 in stock. In appreciation the trustees renamed the school Washington College. Robert E. Lee was its president after the Civil War until his death in 1870, after which the school was renamed Washington and Lee University. The University is divided into three schools: The College where all undergraduate students begin their studies; the Williams School of Commerce, Economics and Politics; and the School of Law. The school was all male until 1972 when women were admitted into the school of law. It wasn't until 1985 when female undergraduates were admitted, mainly because of the many female colleges offered in the surrounding area. While visiting Washington and Lee shortly before his death in 1913, Mr. Robert P. Doremus, a New York stockbroker, was greeted by a student who offered to escort Mr. Doremus around the campus and show him points of interest. Mr. Doremus had come to Washington and Lee because he decided that he would bestow his estate upon some Southern institution in honor of his Southern mother. He was in the process of visiting several schools, entirely unannounced, in order to determine which of them would receive the estate. Mr. Doremus was so impressed with the unidentified student's friendliness and courtesy that, upon returning to New York, he provided in his Will that upon the death of Mrs. Doremus his entire estate should be given to Washington and Lee University. After Mr. Doremus' death that same year, his widow gave to the University its gymnasium and indoor swimming pool, estimated to have cost between $80,000 and $100,000. The building, completed in 1915, was named the Doremus Memorial Gymnasium. In 1936, after the death of Mrs. Doremus, the provisions of her late husband's Will were carried out, and the entire estate, amounting to $1.5 million, was given to the University.

    1998.24.171

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12. Washington and Lee University - Fancy Dress Ball - Washington and Lee University is a private liberal arts college located in Lexington, Virginia. The university was descended from Augusta Academy, which was established in 1749. In 1776 it was renamed Liberty Hall and moved to Lexington in 1780 when it was chartered as Liberty Hall Academy and built its first facility near town in 1782. In 1796 George Washington endowed the Academy with its largest gift ever, $20,000 in stock. In appreciation the trustees renamed the school Washington College. Robert E. Lee was its president after the Civil War until his death in 1870, after which the school was renamed Washington and Lee University. The University is divided into three schools: The College where all undergraduate students begin their studies; the Williams School of Commerce, Economics and Politics; and the School of Law. The school was all male until 1972 when women were admitted into the school of law. It wasn't until 1985 when female undergraduates were admitted, mainly because of the many female colleges offered in the surrounding area. The Fancy Dress Ball is Washington and Lee University's oldest social tradition. It was started in 1907 by librarian Anne Robertson White. "Miss Annie Joe" organized the first ball as an event where male W&L students could enjoy a classy, dignified evening with their dates from neighboring women's colleges or with their 'steadies' from back home. It was originally hailed as 'The Social Event of The Season' for Southern college-aged men and women. "Miss Annie" presided over the ball until 1920. Since then, Fancy Dress has been planned and organized by a committee of students with incredible faculty and staff support. The theme for this May 1954 event was "King Rex and His Court at Mardi Gras."

    1998.24.174

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13. Washington and Lee University - Fancy Dress Ball - Washington and Lee University is a private liberal arts college located in Lexington, Virginia. The university was descended from Augusta Academy, which was established in 1749. In 1776 it was renamed Liberty Hall and moved to Lexington in 1780 when it was chartered as Liberty Hall Academy and built its first facility near town in 1782. In 1796 George Washington endowed the Academy with its largest gift ever, $20,000 in stock. In appreciation the trustees renamed the school Washington College. Robert E. Lee was its president after the Civil War until his death in 1870, after which the school was renamed Washington and Lee University. The University is divided into three schools: The College where all undergraduate students begin their studies; the Williams School of Commerce, Economics and Politics; and the School of Law. The school was all male until 1972 when women were admitted into the school of law. It wasn't until 1985 when female undergraduates were admitted, mainly because of the many female colleges offered in the surrounding area. The Fancy Dress Ball is Washington and Lee University's oldest social tradition. It was started in 1907 by librarian Anne Robertson White. "Miss Annie Joe" organized the first ball as an event where male W&L students could enjoy a classy, dignified evening with their dates from neighboring women's colleges or with their 'steadies' from back home. It was originally hailed as 'The Social Event of The Season' for Southern college-aged men and women. "Miss Annie" presided over the ball until 1920. Since then, Fancy Dress has been planned and organized by a committee of students with incredible faculty and staff support. The theme for this May 1954 event was "King Rex and His Court at Mardi Gras."

    1998.24.173

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14. Washington and Lee University - Fraternity House - Washington and Lee University is a private liberal arts college located in Lexington, Virginia. The university was descended from Augusta Academy, which was established in 1749. In 1776 it was renamed Liberty Hall and moved to Lexington in 1780 when it was chartered as Liberty Hall Academy and built its first facility near town in 1782. In 1796 George Washington endowed the Academy with its largest gift ever, $20,000 in stock. In appreciation the trustees renamed the school Washington College. Robert E. Lee was its president after the Civil War until his death in 1870, after which the school was renamed Washington and Lee University. The University is divided into three schools: The College where all undergraduate students begin their studies; the Williams School of Commerce, Economics and Politics; and the School of Law. The school was all male until 1972 when women were admitted into the school of law. It wasn't until 1985 when female undergraduates were admitted, mainly because of the many female colleges offered in the surrounding area. There are fourteen Interfraternity Council (IFC) organizations on campus: Beta Theta Pi, Chi Psi, Kappa Alpha, Lambda Chi Alpha, Phi Delta Theta, Phi Gamma Delta, Phi Kappa Psi, Phi Kappa Sigma, Pi Kappa Alpha, Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Sigma Chi, Sigma Nu and Sigma Phi Epsilon. The average IFC fraternity size is 45 students and nearly 80% of male students are in a fraternity. The fourteen IFC chapters have University owned houses near campus. There are two National Pan-Hellenic Conference (NPHC) fraternities: Alpha Phi Alpha and Phi Beta Sigma.

    1998.24.172

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15. Washington and Lee University - Lee Chapel - Washington and Lee University is a private liberal arts college located in Lexington, Virginia. The university was descended from Augusta Academy, which was established in 1749. In 1776 it was renamed Liberty Hall and moved to Lexington in 1780 when it was chartered as Liberty Hall Academy and built its first facility near town in 1782. In 1796 George Washington endowed the Academy with its largest gift ever, $20,000 in stock. In appreciation the trustees renamed the school Washington College. Robert E. Lee was its president after the Civil War until his death in 1870, after which the school was renamed Washington and Lee University. The University is divided into three schools: The College where all undergraduate students begin their studies; the Williams School of Commerce, Economics and Politics; and the School of Law. The school was all male until 1972 when women were admitted into the school of law. It wasn't until 1985 when female undergraduates were admitted, mainly because of the many female colleges offered in the surrounding area. Construction began on the Chapel in 1867 at the request of Gen. Robert E. Lee, who served as president from 1865 to 1870 of what was then Washington College. The simple Victorian design may have been proposed by his son, George Washington Custis Lee, and the plans and specifications were drawn up by Col. Thomas Williamson; both were professors in the engineering department of neighboring Virginia Military Institute. Built of brick and native limestone, the Chapel was completed in time for graduation exercises in 1868. Lee attended daily worship services here with the students and the lower level housed his office, the treasurer's office and the YMCA headquarters (student center). Lee died on October 12, 1870, and was buried beneath the Chapel. In 1883 an addition was made to the building which houses the memorial sculpture of the recumbent Lee by Edward Valentine and includes a family crypt in the lower level where the general's remains were moved. His wife, mother, father ("Light-Horse Harry" Lee), all of his children and other relatives are now buried in the crypt as well. The remains of his beloved horse, Traveller, are interred in a plot outside the museum entrance.

    1998.24.168

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16. Washington and Lee University - Lee Chapel - Washington and Lee University is a private liberal arts college located in Lexington, Virginia. The university was descended from Augusta Academy, which was established in 1749. In 1776 it was renamed Liberty Hall and moved to Lexington in 1780 when it was chartered as Liberty Hall Academy and built its first facility near town in 1782. In 1796 George Washington endowed the Academy with its largest gift ever, $20,000 in stock. In appreciation the trustees renamed the school Washington College. Robert E. Lee was its president after the Civil War until his death in 1870, after which the school was renamed Washington and Lee University. The University is divided into three schools: The College where all undergraduate students begin their studies; the Williams School of Commerce, Economics and Politics; and the School of Law. The school was all male until 1972 when women were admitted into the school of law. It wasn't until 1985 when female undergraduates were admitted, mainly because of the many female colleges offered in the surrounding area. Construction began on the Chapel in 1867 at the request of Gen. Robert E. Lee, who served as president from 1865 to 1870 of what was then Washington College. The simple Victorian design may have been proposed by his son, George Washington Custis Lee, and the plans and specifications were drawn up by Col. Thomas Williamson; both were professors in the engineering department of neighboring Virginia Military Institute. Built of brick and native limestone, the Chapel was completed in time for graduation exercises in 1868. Lee attended daily worship services here with the students and the lower level housed his office, the treasurer's office and the YMCA headquarters (student center). Lee died on October 12, 1870, and was buried beneath the Chapel. In 1883 an addition was made to the building which houses the memorial sculpture of the recumbent Lee by Edward Valentine and includes a family crypt in the lower level where the general's remains were moved. His wife, mother, father ("Light-Horse Harry" Lee), all of his children and other relatives are now buried in the crypt as well. The remains of his beloved horse, Traveller, are interred in a plot outside the museum entrance.

    1998.24.169

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17. Washington and Lee University - Main Building - Washington and Lee University is a private liberal arts college located in Lexington, Virginia. The university was descended from Augusta Academy, which was established in 1749. In 1776 it was renamed Liberty Hall and moved to Lexington in 1780 when it was chartered as Liberty Hall Academy and built its first facility near town in 1782. In 1796 George Washington endowed the Academy with its largest gift ever, $20,000 in stock. In appreciation the trustees renamed the school Washington College. Robert E. Lee was its president after the Civil War until his death in 1870, after which the school was renamed Washington and Lee University. The University is divided into three schools: The College where all undergraduate students begin their studies; the Williams School of Commerce, Economics and Politics; and the School of Law. The school was all male until 1972 when women were admitted into the school of law. It wasn't until 1985 when female undergraduates were admitted, mainly because of the many female colleges offered in the surrounding area.

    1998.24.161

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18. Washington and Lee University - Main Building - Washington and Lee University is a private liberal arts college located in Lexington, Virginia. The university was descended from Augusta Academy, which was established in 1749. In 1776 it was renamed Liberty Hall and moved to Lexington in 1780 when it was chartered as Liberty Hall Academy and built its first facility near town in 1782. In 1796 George Washington endowed the Academy with its largest gift ever, $20,000 in stock. In appreciation the trustees renamed the school Washington College. Robert E. Lee was its president after the Civil War until his death in 1870, after which the school was renamed Washington and Lee University. The University is divided into three schools: The College where all undergraduate students begin their studies; the Williams School of Commerce, Economics and Politics; and the School of Law. The school was all male until 1972 when women were admitted into the school of law. It wasn't until 1985 when female undergraduates were admitted, mainly because of the many female colleges offered in the surrounding area.

    1998.24.164

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19. Washington and Lee University - McCormick Library - Washington and Lee University is a private liberal arts college located in Lexington, Virginia. The university was descended from Augusta Academy, which was established in 1749. In 1776 it was renamed Liberty Hall and moved to Lexington in 1780 when it was chartered as Liberty Hall Academy and built its first facility near town in 1782. In 1796 George Washington endowed the Academy with its largest gift ever, $20,000 in stock. In appreciation the trustees renamed the school Washington College. Robert E. Lee was its president after the Civil War until his death in 1870, after which the school was renamed Washington and Lee University. The University is divided into three schools: The College where all undergraduate students begin their studies; the Williams School of Commerce, Economics and Politics; and the School of Law. The school was all male until 1972 when women were admitted into the school of law. It wasn't until 1985 when female undergraduates were admitted, mainly because of the many female colleges offered in the surrounding area. For the first three-quarters of the 20th century, the W&L library was located in the current Commerce School, then called the Cyrus Hall McCormick Library. In the 1960s it became clear that library resources were outgrowing the building, and that the university had to plan for a new library building. "The new undergraduate library will be --as the library at a good college must be-- the hub of the campus, both academically and physically." (Alumni Magazine 51, no. 6 (1976): 7). The Richmond architectural firm Marcellus , Cox & Wright designed a 130,000 square foot building, four times the size of McCormick Library. One day in January 1979, the library, under the direction of then University Librarian Maurice Leach, organized the "Great Move", during which volunteers walked over the entire book collection to the new facility, carrying them in shopping bags donated by the Leggett department store in town. For the first 15 years, the building was simply called the University Library. On May 28, 1994, the University Library was named in memory of James Graham Leyburn (1902-1993).

    1998.24.170

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20. Washington and Lee University - Spring Blooms - Washington and Lee University is a private liberal arts college located in Lexington, Virginia. The university was descended from Augusta Academy, which was established in 1749. In 1776 it was renamed Liberty Hall and moved to Lexington in 1780 when it was chartered as Liberty Hall Academy and built its first facility near town in 1782. In 1796 George Washington endowed the Academy with its largest gift ever, $20,000 in stock. In appreciation the trustees renamed the school Washington College. Robert E. Lee was its president after the Civil War until his death in 1870, after which the school was renamed Washington and Lee University. The University is divided into three schools: The College where all undergraduate students begin their studies; the Williams School of Commerce, Economics and Politics; and the School of Law. The school was all male until 1972 when women were admitted into the school of law. It wasn't until 1985 when female undergraduates were admitted, mainly because of the many female colleges offered in the surrounding area.

    1998.24.167

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