An account of the attention Robert E. Lee’s horse, Traveller, garners is presented in the 1926 Alumni Magazine.

Published in 1900 by the Ring-tum Phi, this article records a professor’s insights and memories of Robert E. Lee during his time at Lexington.

A 1930 article from The News and Advance criticizes the 25-cent fee required for visitors to enter Lee Chapel. 

A 1930 Lexington Gazette article depicts historic relics relating to both the American Revolution and Civil War in the popular Lee Museum.

In a pamphlet dedicated to Robert E. Lee’s impact on Washington and Lee, President Smith reflects on Lee as a Christian, peacemaker, and builder of a New South.

This article details Southern editors’ resolve to re-establish the School of Journalism at Washington and Lee, originally established by Robert E. Lee as the nation’s first school of journalism.

In his commencement address, President Cole highlights the accomplishments and lasting legacy of Lee’s presidency.

The 1963 Alumni Magazine describes the moving rededication ceremony of Lee Chapel and extols the lasting influence of Lee on the school.

An address offered by celebrated author, Douglas S. Freeman, on the impact Washington College had on Robert E. Lee to commemorate Founder’s Day.

Two letters describe General Lee’s time with family in Lexington, Virginia after the Civil War.

An account of the new Lee Memorial School of Journalism in the 1925 Alumni Magazine.

A letter printed in the 1928 W&L Alumni Magazine details a young boy’s recollected encounters with General Lee.

An aged alumnus looks back at the stern yet kindly leadership of President Robert E. Lee

An endearing letter from President Roosevelt commends the educational legacy of Robert E. Lee.

This century-old pamphlet fundraised for the “enlarging opportunities of the future” while celebrating the patriotism and religion of university history.

A century-old book review by William Taylor Thom, Class of 1869.

This highlight features excerpts from an 1868 pamphlet fundraising for Washington College under President Robert E. Lee.

Four letters during Lee’s presidency from prospective students seeking financial aid scholarships.

Four student accounts detail the state of the honor system under President Lee.

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.