Washington and Lee University
HOURS
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Monday - Friday throughout the whole year.
SERVICES
Reference assistance available during all hours of operation.
Special Collections materials may not be checked out but are available for examination and research in the Edgar A. Basse, Jr. Special Collections Study Area.
Photocopying in limited quantities available at 15 cents per page.
HOLDINGS
University Archives
Examples of our holdings are: Washington and Lee University publications including
the Calyx, Alumni Magazine, Ring-tum Phi, Trident, Shenandoah, Ariel and a
large number of other W&L publications past and present; Faculty and Alumni
publications; materials relating to W&L's history including Trustee's
records; and student honors theses.
Manuscripts
Highlights of our holdings include the Robert E. Lee Papers, the Jessie Ball
dupont Papers, the George West Diehl genealogical collection, and the Papers
of Congressman William Whitehurst. We have numerous collections pertaining
to the history of Washington and Lee University. We have the holdings of the
Rockbridge Historical Society, a wealth of material on the history of Rockbridge
County.
Rare Books
The collection is especially strong in Virginia state and local history and
family genealogical history as well as books about Robert E. Lee, George Washington
and other historical figures important to W&L and the local area. Surviving
volumes from Liberty Hall Academy and the nineteenth century Franklin Society
Library are held. Other volumes important for their age or content, including
works by local authors, are held.
Special Collections also holds a large number of maps and photographs historically significant for Washington and Lee and Rockbridge County.
ACCESS
Many of the holdings in Special Collections are listed on Annie, but some are not. If you do not find what you are looking for on Annie, stop by Special Collections for reference assistance.
STAFF
Vaughan Stanley, Special Collections
Librarian (x8649)
Lisa McCown, Special Collections Assistant (x8663)