Hampden-Sydney College
Organization
Dates
- Existence: 1775-present
Found in 13 Collections and/or Records:
A.J. Morrison Collection
Collection
Identifier: SC-000102
Scope/content:
The collection contains an unfinished manuscript by A.J. Morrison about Prince Edward County, along with letters, newspaper clippings, and various documents about local history. Dates of materials range from 1754-1975.
Dates:
1754/1975
America's Bicentennial '76 College
Item — Folder: 2
Identifier: CA-000116
Abstract
According to the first page of the pamphlet:
This Address, dealing with the history of Hampden-Sydney College, was delivered at the "1973 Virginia Dinner" of The Newcomen Society in North America, held at Richmond when Mr. Virginius Dabney was the guest of honor and speaker on February 15, 1973.
This Address, dealing with the history of Hampden-Sydney College, was delivered at the "1973 Virginia Dinner" of The Newcomen Society in North America, held at Richmond when Mr. Virginius Dabney was the guest of honor and speaker on February 15, 1973.
Dates:
1973-08
Chemistry Department Purchase Ledger
Item — Box: 1
Identifier: CA-000112
Abstract
This item is a partially used purchase ledger that details the expenses of the chemistry department from 1946-1962.
Dates:
1946/1962
Christopher Howard Papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: CA-000119
Abstract
The Christopher Howard Papers 2009-2016, contains ephemera, correspondence, and photographs documenting the presidency of Dr. Christopher Howard as the 24th president of Hampden-Sydney College from his inauguration until his resignation. Not included in the collection are details about the hiring process of Dr. Howard, other than his submitted documents, and details about his resignation.
Dates:
2009/2012
Dr. Herbert J. Sipe, Jr. Papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SC-000114
Scope and Contents
The collection contains papers from Dr. Herb Sipe's office, transferred to Hampden-Sydney College Archives & Special Collections in the fall of 2022.
Dates:
1927/2019
J. D. Eggleston Papers
Collection
Identifier: CA-000102
Scope and Contents
The Joseph D. Eggleston II Papers document Eggleston’s tenure as president of Hampden-Sydney College from 1919 to 1939, as well as his retirement, when he continued to conduct genealogical research pertaining to Prince Edward County, Virginia, and to live on the Hampen-Sydney College campus. Primarily dating from 1934 to 1951, the collection includes copies of public addresses and presentations, photos, correspondence, newspaper clippings, historical documents used in genealogical research,...
Dates:
1750/1952
Margaret Venable (nee Dickinson) letters
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: SC-000138
Scope and Contents
The Margaret Venable (nee Dickinson) letters contains correspondence relating to familial matters and social information from 1833-1918. Some of the topics discussed include schooling at Hampden-Sydney College, the Civil War, courtships, weddings, new children, and deaths. Not included in the collection are specific details about the Civil War or specifics about classes Hampden-Sydney College.
Dates:
1833 - 1918
Paul L. Grier Vertical Files
Collection — Collection: Grier
Identifier: CA-000101
Scope/contents:
This collection contains miscellaneous correspondence, documents, publications, and newspaper clippings pertaining to Hampden-Sydney College from 1776 through 1988, organized into folders by year. This primary source material was collected and originally organized by Paul L. Grier.
Dates:
1775/1988
Photo album
Item — Folder: 2
Identifier: SC-000145
Content Description
Red album with "photographs" written on cover, string binding, 50pp. Features photos of Hampen-Sydney College students as well as images of the campus and various travels to Washington, DC and Houston, TX.
Dates:
1936/1941
Royal E. Cabell Jr. Papers
Collection
Identifier: SC-000103
Scope and Contents
The collection consists primarily of email correspondence related to Mr. Cabell’s position as a trustee of Hampden-Sydney College in the years 1992 through 1999. Topics discussed include trustee committee meetings and retreats, financial information, coeducation, information pertaining to college fraternities, and the implementation of various programs.
Dates:
1992/1999