Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives
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The materials from Washington and Lee University Special Collections are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright law. The user assumes full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Any materials used should be fully credited with the source. Permission for publication of this material, in part or in full, must be secured with the Head of Special Collections.
Online Access
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Preferred Citation
Preferred citation: [Identification of item], University Organizations and Societies, Record Group 39, Special Collections and Archives, James G. Leyburn Library, Washington and Lee University, Lexington, VA
In some cases the citation format may vary. Please contact the staff of Special Collections and Archives to verify the appropriate format.
Scope and Contents
This record group contains materials created by the University's student and faculty organizations, including fraternities, sororities, and honorary societies, such as official publications by these groups and records about their management.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
- College Students
- Fraternal organizations
- Greek letter societies
- Washington and Lee University
Significant Persons Associated With the Collection
- Anderson, Sherwood
- Coulling, Sidney Mathias Baxter, III
- Humphreys, A. H.
- Monroe, Craig T.
- Nabors, Jonathan Owen
- Sugrue, Thomas J.
Container List
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Student Organizations Directory9 Item1992-2001English
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Student Clubs and Organizations Directory WebsiteEnglishScope and Contents
The University Library has captured the Washington and Lee University's Student Clubs and Organizations Directory webpage using Archive-It. You can view the captures online
- Phi Kappa Psi RecordsWashington and Lee University. Phi Kapp PsiEnglish
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Pamphlet with sketches of Phi Kappa Psi Brothers from Washington and Lee who served in the American Civil WarMonroe, Craig T.2005-09EnglishScope and Contents
This pamphlet contains information on the 30 Virginia Betas who fought in the American Civil War. It was compiled by Craig T. Monroe, W&L Class of 1987.
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- Sigma Phi Epsilon Records10 Box1906-1986English
- Text [0000003882] box: 1 folder: 1
Control FolderEnglish
- Text [0000003883] box: 1 folder: 2
Alumni Board Meetingsno dateEnglish
- Text [0000003884] box: 1 folder: 3
Alumni Incoming Correspondenceno dateEnglish
- Text [0000003885] box: 1 folder: 4
Alumni Newslettersno dateEnglish
- Text [0000003886] box: 1 folder: 5
Brotherhood Development Workbookno dateEnglish
- Text [0000003887] box: 1 folder: 6
Educating For Brotherhood1970English
- Text [0000003888] box: 1 folder: 7
Guide to Brotherhood Development1976English
- Text [0000003889] box: 1 folder: 8
Balance Sheets and Bookkeeping Correspondenceno dateEnglish
- Text [0000003890] box: 1 folder: 9
Billings From National Headquartersno dateEnglish
- Text [0000003891] box: 1 folder: 10
Billings from Washington and Leeno dateEnglish
- Text [0000003892] box: 1 folder: 11
Budgets and Auditsno date English
- Text [0000003893] box: 1 folder: 12
Chapter Investment Fundno dateEnglish
- Text [0000003894] box: 1 folder: 13
Checking Account Summariesno dateEnglish
- Text [0000003895] box: 1 folder: 14
Fund Raisingno date English
- Text [0000003896] box: 1 folder: 15
IRS Tax Informationno dateEnglish
- Text [0000003897] box: 2 folder: 16
Receipt Book,1978-03-1978-12English
- Text [0000003898] box: 2 folder: 17
Receipt Book,1980-10-1981-08English
- Text [0000003899] box: 2 folder: 18
Receipt Book1981-01-1982-05English
- Text [0000003900] box: 2 folder: 19
Receipt Book1982-05-1983-03English
- Text [0000003901] box: 1 folder: 20
Receipt Book1984-01-1985-03English
- Text [0000003902] box: 1 folder: 21
Statements, Reports, Debt Analysis2015-05-19English
- Text [0000003903] box: 2 folder: 21
W&L Fraternity Accounting and Reporting Manualno dateEnglish
- Text [0000003904] box: 3 folder: 23
Important Charter Membersno dateEnglish
- Text [0000003905] box: 3 folder: 24
Membership Listsno dateEnglish
- Text [0000003906] box: 3 folder: 25
Membership Status, Initiation Forms, Summariesno dateEnglish
- Text [0000003907] box: 3 folder: 26
Sigma Phi Epsilon - National Fraternity1973-1977English
- Text [0000003908] box: 3 folder: 27
Decalsno dateEnglish
- Text [0000003922] box: 3 folder: 28
Fold Up Map of Charter Sitesno dateEnglish
- Text [0000003923] box: 3 folder: 29
Folders (empty)English
- Text [0000003912] box: 3 folder: 30
Fraternity PinEnglish
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National Fraternity Financesno dateEnglish
- Text [0000003925] box: 3 folder: 32
National Headquarters - Incoming Correspondenceno dateEnglish
- Text [0000003926] box: 3 folder: 33
Pledge Forms and Informationno dateEnglish
- Text [0000003927] box: 3 folder: 34
SPE Journals, V. 60no dateEnglish
- Text [0000003929] box: 3 folder: 35
SPE Journals, V. 79, nos.1-4no dateEnglish
- Text [0000003930] box: 3 folder: 36
SPE Journals, V. 83,no. 2no dateEnglish
- Text [0000003931] box: 3 folder: 37
Public Relations Guide, 1966no dateEnglish
- Text [0000003932] box: 3 folder: 38
Regional Meetingsno dateEnglish
- Text [0000003933] box: 3 folder: 39
Ritual 1983no date English
- Text [0000003939] box: 3 folder: 40
Study Skillsno dateEnglish
- Text [0000003935] box: 4 folder: 41
Rushno dateEnglish
- Text [0000003941] box: 4 folder: 42
Rush Books1979-1980English
- Text [0000003937] box: 4 folder: 43
Rush Books1981-1982English
- Text [0000003942] box: 4 folder: 44
Rush Books1983-1984English
- Text [0000003943] box: 4 folder: 45
Virginia Epsilon Chapter1906-1966English
- Text [0000003944] box: 4 folder: 46
Anniversary Celebration1976-03-30English
- Text [0000003945] box: 4 folder: 47
Athletics - Va. Epsilonno dateEnglish
- Text [0000003946] box: 4 folder: 48
Band Contracts and Social Life Agreementsno dateEnglish
- Text [0000003947] box: 4 folder: 49
Buchanan Outstanding Chapter Awardno dateEnglish
- Text [0000003948] box: 4 folder: 50
Co-eds at W&Lno dateEnglish
- Text [0000003949] box: 4 folder: 51
Duties of the House Officersno dateEnglish
- Text [0000003950] box: 4 folder: 52
Fancy Dress1984English
- Text [0000003951] box: 4 folder: 53
Food Service Informationno dateEnglish
- Text [0000003952] box: 4 folder: 54
Handout for 1984: Mock Democratic Conventionno dateEnglish
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House Constitution and RulesEnglish
- Text [0000003954] box: 5 folder: 56
House Inspection and Repair Noticesno dateEnglish
- Text [0000003955] box: 5 folder: 57
Housing Guideno dateEnglish
- Text [0000003956] box: 5 folder: 58
Interfraternity Councilno dateEnglish
- Text [0000003960] box: 5 folder: 59
Minutes of Meetings1960-03-1962-12English
- Text [0000003958] box: 5 folder: 60
Minutes of Meetings1963-02-1964-12English
- Text [0000003959] box: 5 folder: 61
Minutes of Meetings1965-01-1967-04English
- Text [0000003961] box: 5 folder: 62
Minutes of Meetings(1970,1985,1986)English
- Text [0000003962] box: 5 folder: 63
Officer's Calendar1985-1986English
- Text [0000003963] box: 5 folder: 64
Operational Goalsno dateEnglish
- Text [0000003964] box: 5 folder: 65
Room and Food Service Contractsno dateEnglish
- Text [0000003965] box: 5 folder: 66
Rules and Regulations of the Va. Board of Healthno dateEnglish
- Text [0000003966] box: 5 folder: 67
Sig Ep Singsno dateEnglish
- Text [0000003967] box: 5 folder: 68
Unidentified snapshotsno dateEnglish
- Text [0000003968] box: 6
Account Ledgers1974-1979English
- Text [0000003969] box: 7
Alumni Relations Information Cardsno dateEnglish
- Text [0000003970] box: 8
Membership Records1906-1918, 1918-1927English
- Text [0000003971] box: 8
Account Ledger1981-11-1984-07English
- Text [0000003972] box: 9
Membership Records1960-1965, 1965-1973, 1973-1980English
- Text [0000003973] box: 10
Officer's Notebook and an Empty Notebookno dateEnglish
- Text [0000003882] box: 1 folder: 1
- Delta Upsilon Fraternity RecordsEnglish
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Directory of undergraduates and alumni of the Washington and Lee University Chapter of Delta Upsilon FraternityWashington and Lee University. Delta Upsilon1953-05-13English
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- Delta Tau Delta. "The Phi Cracker"Washington and Lee University. Delta Tau Delta. Chapter Phi1 Item1913-1914
- Interfraternity CouncilEnglish
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Constitution and By-laws1 Item1973-01English
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Kappa Alpha Order Model Initiation Ceremony2005-08-06English
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Tucker Inn of Phi Delta Phi Initiation Banquet, Robert E. Lee Hotel.1937-05-04English
- Sigma Pi SigmaEnglish
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Welcome to Washington and Lee's Sigma Pi Sigma chapter website2016EnglishScope and Contents
Washington and Lee University's Sigma Pi Sigma chapter created a website to tell about their organization. The University Library captures this site using Archive-It.
Online AccessView captures online at Washington and Lee University's Archive-It webpage
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- Phi Gamma Delta2 Item1915-04-23,24-1959General
Banquet program, 1915. Booklet, Songs of the FIJIS, September 1959.
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Zeta Beta Tau scrapbooks1948-19491950-19511951-19521956-19571959-19601961-19621976-1977EnglishScope and Contents
A collection of oversize scrapbooks from Washington and Lee University's Zeta Beta Tau (Z.B.T.) fraternity documenting student life, various annual university and fraternity specific events such as Homecoming Weekend, Fancy Dress, home football games, concerts, Mock Convention, fraternity social events, membership, and pledgeship. Scrapbooks include original photographs, artwork, clippings, and ephemera. There are nine scrapbooks between the years 1948 adn 1977.
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The ColumnsPhysical Location: The Columns is also available on microfilm on Leyburn Library's Main Floor. 1943-1946EnglishScope and Contents
The Columns was published by the students of Washington and Lee University from 1943-1946 while publication of the Ring-tum Phi was suspended during World War II.
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Protest1961-1965English
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MusePhysical Location: Copies of Muse can also be found in the bound periodicals section of Leyburn Library Lower Level 1. 2006-EnglishScope and Contents
Muse is a journal of creative works by Washington and Lee University students.
Online AccessThe University Library has captured Muse's social media website using Archive-It. You can view captures online .
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The PeriwigAnderson, SherwoodSugrue, Thomas J.Washington and Lee University. Hybiscus Club3 Item1928-02EnglishScope and Contents
The Periwig from February 1928 contains works by Sherwood Anderson, Ericson Olif, Ben Lowe, and R. B. Ellard. It was edited by Thomas Sugrue and published by the Hybiscus Club.
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Probes1961-1962English
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Ink2 ItemWinter 1970EnglishScope and Contents
Ink was published once a year through the cooperation of Ariel (Washington and Lee University), The Brambler (Sweet Briar College), and Cargoes (Hollins College). Printed at the Journalism Laboratory Press.
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She Says2000-2005EnglishScope and Contents
She says was a publication of the Women's Forum.
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Gnosis2009EnglishScope and Contents
Liberal arts magazine emphasizing scholarly discourse published by Washington and Lee University students
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InGeneral2009-English
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The Spectator1989-English
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The Star: Washington and Lee Hillel Newsletter2009-2013English
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The Shine1932English
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The MinkVol. 1 (1920/21)-Vol. 8 (1927/1928)English
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Notes From Underground1960sEnglish
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University Touchstone1906-06English
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The Thymes4 Item1975English
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The Voice1947-02-11-1947-05-26English
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Ariel21 Volumes1962-2006English
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Washington and Lee University Political Review7 Volumes1982-2007English
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Washington and Lee University Journal of ScienceWashington and Lee University. Washington and Lee Biology Forum8 Item1985-2008English
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The TridentWashington and Lee University. Campus Reporting Committee, Inc.1993-2008English
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Ring-tum Phi1897-1942/43, 1946/47-EnglishScope and Contents
The Ring-tum Phi is the student newspaper of Washington and Lee University. Its publication was suspended from 1943-1946 during World War II. The university published The Columns in its place.
Existence and Location of OriginalsThe current year of the paper can be found in the newspaper section on Leyburn Library's Main Floor. Many issues can also be found on microfilm, which is located on Leyburn Library's Main Floor.
Online AccessThe University Library has captured the Ring-Tum Phi's website using Archive-It. You can view the captures online .
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The Campus1942EnglishScope and Contents
A weekly newsletter published at Washington and Lee. Volume 1,#1-10. June-August 1942.
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The Campus BulletinWashington and Lee University2 Item1943-07-30-1943-08-6General
Photocopies, not complete.
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The Stone2015, 2017EnglishScope and Contents
: The Stone is an interdisciplinary academic journal containing work from the current students of Washington and Lee. The journal's presence and content provoke and answer the question, "What is the purpose of a liberal arts education?" Each issue revolves around exceptional student work from various disciplines-neuroscience, history, geology, journalism, religion, art, music, economics, etc. The work should inform the way people perceive themselves and the world around them, and should encourage a reader to think differently and more broadly about a discipline or subject. We welcome undergraduate creativity and forms of writing/learning beyond the standard essay, including stories, photo essays, and blog posts.
Online AccessThe University Library has captured The Stone's website using Archive-It. You can view captures online .
GeneralThe 2017 issue is a gift of Scott Dittman, Retired W&L Registrar.
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Pluma2016-2022EnglishScope and Contents
Pluma was started in 2013 by students and professors in the Department of Romance Languages who were looking for an outlet for creative expression in Spanish, akin to the work done by Muse in the English-language arena. As the first literary publication for Spanish speakers at Washington and Lee and in the Rockbridge area, Pluma supports creative expression in Spanish and discussion about the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. This project arose from a desire to establish a forum in which we can share our creative works of prose, poetry, music, and the plastic arts. With the support of the Department of Romance Languages, students actively participate in the process of writing, analyzing, selecting, and publishing the works for the magazine. Through this collective effort, we aim to enhance our use of the Spanish language and foment cultural awareness on campus and beyond.
Existence and Location of CopiesThe University Library has captured Pluma's website using Archive-It. You can view captures online
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Common Ground. A Christian Publication on the Washington and Lee Campus.9 Item1991-03-1994-10English
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The Footbridge2 Item1992-03-27-1992-05-27English
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gnosisWashington and Lee University2 Item2008-01-2008-05English
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The House Mtn. ShadowWashington and Lee University. Outing Club15 Item1997-2005English
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The W&L Outing Club2005-2016
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The Nabors Service LeagueWashington and Lee University12 Item2000-2006English
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In Memoriam Jonathan Owen Nabors, 1979-19991999-01-18
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The Seedling2 Item1999-12-05-2000-02English
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The StarWashington and Lee University. Hillel House14 Item1991-2011English
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take one! and take two!Washington and Lee University, Department of Journalism and Mass Communications2 Item2006-2008English
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The Traveller and TravellerWashington and Lee University7 Item1991-04-1994-05English
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TUSK, The W&L RepublicansWashington and Lee University1 Item1977-05English
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W&L Greek Life NewsWashington and Lee University1 Item2008English
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Women's ForumWashington and Lee University6 Item1992-1994English
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YAWP, Special Edition: E.C. Big 3 ElectionsWashington and Lee University1 Item1992-02English
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Ampersand Magazine of Arts and Letters2018-2019
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Notes from Underground newsletter0.01 Linear Feetundated, 1960'sGeneral
v.1, no.1-4, July 2024: located in shared UA Integration at W&L Box 1, folder 3
- Omicron Delta Kappa RecordsEnglish
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Washington and Lee University Alumni Weekend 2010: Keynote Address by Sidney M. B. Coulling III '46 VideorecordingCoulling, Sidney Mathias Baxter, IIIHumphreys, A. H.2010-04EnglishImmediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Hank Humphreys, 2010.
Conditions Governing AccessDigital files of this videorecording are available for use in the Special Collections Reading Room.
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- Phi Beta Kappa RecordsEnglish
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Convocation Programs2004-2016English
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Fall Convocation2012-2022English
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Membership Roster 1911-19162 ItemEnglish
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Phi Beta Kappa 1911-19361 ItemUndatedEnglishScope and Contents
Booklet includes a history of Washington and Lee's Phi Beta Kappa, Constitution and By-laws, and lists of officers from various years.
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Annual Banquet3 Item1955-1971English
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Remarks by Sydney M. B. Coulling at the 60th initiation ceremonyCoulling, Sidney Mathias Baxter, III4 Item1971-03-27English
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- Mu Beta Psi RecordsEnglish
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W&L Showbill publication3 Item1969-03-1969-05English
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Initiation and Banquet programs2 Item1965-04-11English
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- Alpha Phi Omega, WLU Chapter Records1987-2015EnglishScope and Contents
A copy of Washington and Lee's Alpha Phi Omega (A.P.O.)charter and two commemorative plaques for A.P.O. sponsored fund raisers for the the American Cancer Society - "The Rockbridge Cancer Runs."
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Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society2015-05-01English
- Custis Lee Engineering Society RecordsEnglish
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Custis Lee Engineering Society Treasurer's Book.2 Linear Feet1929English
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- Harry Lee Boat Club RecordsWashington and Lee University2 Linear Feet1906-1907EnglishBiographical / Historical
Boating club at Washington and Lee University, prominent from Robert E. Lee's time to the early 20th century.
Scope and ContentsIncludes correspondence from W. H. Davy and Sons to George M. Minefree (Washington and Lee University Class of 1908 and president of the Harry Lee Boat Club at Washington and Lee University), and from the E. J. Kerns Company, concerning boats ordered by the club. Also contains correspondence from the C&O Railroad to William Riser (Washington and Lee University Class of 1908) concerning transportation of the boats. A key to the boathouse is included in the collection.
- FOCUSEnglish
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Excelsior: the FOCUS journal of campus thoughtWinter 1982English
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- University DemocratsEnglish
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Kick1973EnglishScope and Contents
Kick was a publication by the University Democrats
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- Habitat for HumanityEnglish
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Washington and Lee Chapter NewsletterSpring 2008English
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- SABUEnglish
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SABU informational brochure1 ItemUndatedEnglishGeneral
July 2024: located in shared UA Integration at W&L Box 1, folder 2
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- G&L: Washington and Lee University's Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual OrganizationEnglish
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Broadside letter to W&L community1 ItemUndatedEnglishScope and Contents
In this broadside, G&L releases a statement on the Trident agreeing to publish the group's advertisement but then reversing that decision.
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- Student Association for International LearningEnglish
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Informational sheet1 Item2000English
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- SazeracsEnglish
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The Sazeracs1956EnglishScope and Contents
One vinyl 33 1/3 long play recording by the Sazeracs.Thirteen tracks.Manufactured by RCA.
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The Sazeracs, audiorecording1957EnglishScope and Contents
One 33 1/3 vinyl long play recording by the Sazeracs.Twelve tracks.Manufactured by RCA.
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The Sazeracs, audiorecording1960s?EnglishScope and Contents
Audiorecording containing 24 tracks performed by the Sazeracs.
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The Sazeracs, Reproduce !1965EnglishScope and Contents
One vinyl 33 1/3 long play record.Fifteen tracks recorded by the Sazeracs.Manufactured by Century Custom Recording Service.
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- Fancy Dress2 Box1914-EnglishScope and Contents
This sub-series contains programs, booklets, invitations, historical information, photographs, and miscellaneous items beginning in 1914, which relate to the annual Fancy Dress Ball.
- Glee ClubEnglish
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Glee Club2 Item1949EnglishScope and Contents
Three vinyl 33 1/3 long play records.Seven tracks performed by the W&L Glee Club, H.Caleb Cushing directing. Two copies. Copy one autographed by Walter J. Williams,Glee Club president. Produced by Cornell Custom Records.
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Glee Club1953EnglishScope and Contents
33 1/3 LP Record. Published by Recorded Publications Company.
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Glee Club, The Sixties, Volume One1 Item1962EnglishScope and Contents
One vinyl long play 33/13 record. Eleven tracks recorded by the W&L Glee Club, Robert Stewart ditecting. Recorded Publications Company.
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Glee Club, The Sixties, Volume Two3 Item1962EnglishScope and Contents
One vinyl 33/13 record. Six tracks pPerformed by the W&L Glee Club,Robert Stewart directing. Three copies.
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- W&L RepublicansEnglish
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Tusk1975-1977EnglishScope and Contents
Monthly publication by the W&L Republicans.
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W&L Republicans Newsletter1977?English
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Washington and Lee Republican Fourm2 Volumes1974-05English
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- SPEAKEnglish
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SPEAK website2015EnglishScope and Contents
SPEAK created a facebook page containing information on their events and stories related to sexual assault awareness. The University Library captures this website using Archive-It.
Online AccessView captures online via Washington and Lee University's Archive-It page
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- German ClubEnglish
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German Club websiteEnglishOnline Access
View captures online via Washington and Lee University's Archive-It page
Scope and ContentsGerman Club created a Facebook page that contains information about their events. The University Library captures this website using Archive-It.
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- Around the Globe
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Spring Festival: An Evening of Multicultural Dance1 Item2023-04-08English
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- Student Organization Handbook, Washington and Lee University2023-2024
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Washington and Lee Chapter of the American Association of University College Professors (AAUP)1935-1952EnglishScope and Contents
This collection includes the constitution and minutes of monthly AAUP meetings at Washington and Lee.Typed and handwritten documents are includedpresent,and many of the pages are glued into an old ledger book,scrapbook style.
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Washington and Lee Faculty Discussion Club1952-1965EnglishScope and Contents
A collection of the minutes of the Faculty Discussion Club recorded during their irregular meetings during the late fifties into the mid-sixties.
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Faculty, Washington and Lee University, brochure.1970English
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Morrison Curtis Bethea Jr. 1979-20022002-04-04English
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Herman W. Taylor Jr., March 12, 1935-December 27-20022003-01-10English
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Stephen Cullum Owings, Jr. 1980-20022003-01-19English
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James Donagy2008-01-07English
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Remembering Robert E. Lee program postcard and luncheon buffet menu.2013-10-14English
The University Library has captured the websites of some university and student organizations and societies using Archive-It. You can view these captures online .