“Recollections and Letters of General Robert E. Lee”
A century-old book review by William Taylor Thom, Class of 1869.
Abolitionists Vouch for President Lee
This highlight features excerpts from an 1868 pamphlet fundraising for Washington College under President Robert E. Lee.
Student Requests for Scholarship under President Lee
Four letters during Lee’s presidency from prospective students seeking financial aid scholarships.
John Robinson’s Exhumation
An 1855 letter describes the time capsule buried under the Robinson obelisk.
Graham to Washington
Upon hearing of Washington’s intent to donate his James River Company stock to a Virginian university, William Graham writes on behalf of Liberty Hall Academy.
Student Honor under Lee
Four student accounts detail the state of the honor system under President Lee.
The Centennial of the Reaper
A 1931 bulletin describes McCormick’s contributions to Washington and Lee University as well as advertises the Centennial of the Reaper Celebration.
Letter from Dr. King to W&L
A letter exchange between Professor Louis Hodges and Martin Luther King Jr., inviting Dr. King to speak at Washington and Lee University.
Trustees Minutes 1870
Records of the Board of Trustees three days following the death of Robert E. Lee. The records discuss plans to memorialize and pay homage to the influential president.
A Century of Convocation
A comparison of convocation speeches from President Smith and Provost Hill, delivered 100 years apart from each other.