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Photograph of Richard Morton Venable
Richard M. Venable graduated from Hampden-Sydney in 1857, became a Major in the Confederate Army and a trustee of the college, and the dormitory called Venable Hall is named in his honor.
Photograph of Richard McIlwaine
A graduate of the class of 1853, Richard McIlwaine was a charter member of the first fraternity on campus, served as a chaplain in the Confederate Army, and held the position of General Agent (fundraiser) for H-SC before serving as College President…
HSC Philanthropic Society Anniversary Celebration
Program of HSC Philanthropic Society Anniversary Celebration
HSC 100th Commencement
Program for HSC Commencement
HSC 100th Intermediate Celebration
Program for HSC Intermediate Celebration
Petition to Preach
Petition signed by various HSC students from the late 1860’s and early 1870’s requesting an unknown individual to preach
Invitation to annual HSC Commencement party
Invitation to annual HSC Commencement party for the graduating class of 1859 which includes “Admission ticket” and envelope addressed to Mr. Louis D. Jones & Lady, New Store, Buckingham, VA.
HSC advertisement (1848)
An advertisement for Hampden-Sydney College listing faculty, courses of study, and tuition costs.
John H. Cocke’s certificate of scholarship
John H. Cocke’s certificate of scholarship in the amount of $100 along with a note regarding Cocke and HSC.
Soiree for the Class of 1846
William T. Johnson’s (HSC Class of 1847) invitation to a “soiree” for the graduating class of 1846.
HSC Tuition Receipts
Tuition receipts paid by John T. Scott (3) and James M. Scott (1)
“Hampden-Sydney College, its relation and services to the Presbyterian Church”
Richard McIlwaine’s (HSC Class of 1853 and President) a discourse preached at the Second Presbyterian Church of Richmond, Virginia.
1894 Class Letters from the Class of 1894
A collection of letters written by the class of 1894 discussing their lives and careers since graduation and reminiscing about their time at H-SC.