Scope and Contents The Hampden-Sydney Library Records include surveys, use statistics, policies, collection development strategies, long term planning, contracts, and government documents correspondence for both Eggleston and Bortz Libraries, and all construction files related to the building of Bortz Library.

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the collection includes copies of public addresses and presentations, photos, correspondence, newspaper clippings, historical documents used in genealogical research,...

Scope and Contents The Josiah Bunting III Papers document Bunting’s tenure as president of Hampden-Sydney College from 1977-1987 along with some documents relating to his tenure at Lawrenceville School and later at the Virginia Military Institute. Primarily dating between 1977-1987, the collection includes copies of public addresses, publications, correspondence, photos, newspaper clippings, items relating to the presidential search in 1976, and items relating to his departure and his work after departure.

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.

Content Description The Science Building Records (Gilmer Hall) 1941-1971, collection contains correspondence, proposals, memoranda, architectural drawings, and alcohol permits relating to the building and maintenance of a science building on campus known as Gilmer Hall. Not included in the collection are documents regarding individual department purchases or information about the current science building, Pauley Science Center. Also included are some documents regarding Herbert Sipe and the chemistry department.