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Oral history interview between Angela Way, Maryska Connolly-Brown, and Ruth Kiess. Mrs. Kiess was one of the original members of the Log Cabin School steering committee in the 1960s.
Kindergarten emphasizes recognizing 'uniqueness'
School Integration--Massive Resistance Movement--Southern States
Richmond College '11. R-Bill Bull who coached and captained the first Tiger football team 42 years before photo taken. Photo taken at annual banquet at Richmond Chapter of Alumni Association held November 1, 1940. At the game the next day the two veterans sat with the Spiders the first half and the Tigers the second.
Photos scanned by J. Stanton Camp, 2021-2022
Lectures of Theology by Samuel Stanhope Smith
Lecture notes utilized by 7 students during 7 semesters from 1806-1811. 8in x 10 in x 3/4in, approximately 125 pages. Contains lectures 1-14.
Lectures on Moral Philosophy by Samuel Stanhope Smith vol. 1
Lecture notes utilized by 7 students during 7 semesters from 1806-1811. 8in x 10 in x 3/4in, approximately 185 pages. Contains lectures 1-20.
Hampden-Sydney College. Institute of Education
Letter from J. M. P. Atkinson to “Mrs. E. H. Brown” thanking the “society” for the selection of Theodorick Pryor Campbell as a scholarship recipient.
Theodorick Pryor Campbell’s (HSC Class of 1882) spent 39 years as a teacher and an administrator at Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College (VAMC; known today as Virginia Tech), including holding a triple position of dean, department head, and professor for several years. He taught until his death in 1928. In 1952, the Civilian Dormitory was renamed Campbell Hall in his honor. http://www.vtmag.vt.edu/sum08/retrospect.html
Hampden-Sydney Archives & Special Collections
J.M. Wells’s (HSC Student in 1890) letter to his mother giving detailed description of HSC geography. Letter donated by Sarah Wells Blakely.
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as expedient in themselves or due to the characters & numbers who think them so. As to the mode of obtaining amendments, I have not changed my opinion that the business ought to be taken up by the first Congress which is to meet in March next. It is plain that the object can be attained in that mode more steadily, more certainly, more cheaply, and with less danger or the apprehension of it, than by the an adherence to the case of a general convention to which an any States with not consent which could not take place until 2/3 have applied if that proportion were ready to consent, and which would spread a general alarm if convened in the present fer- ment of parties. It is to be observed however that the question for calling a convention rally in no respect depend on the discretion of the Congress or either branch of it. If a sufficient number of states make application, Congress cannot refuse to call one; if not they have no right to do so. The great objection propagated agst. [against] my pretensions is, I find, that I think the constitution perfect as it stands, & that no al- -teration of a single clause ought to be admitted. As a very pointed contra -diction to such a supposition. I have, besides explaining my present state -ments as above, mentioned the circumstances now & then. That I was an unsuccessful candidate in the federal convention for several of the very amendments which are now signed by this and other States. Being under the necesty. [necessity] of drafting these lines in much haste. I must request you to ex -mine the marks of it, as well as to be persuaded of the esteem & regard. with which I am dear Sir. Yr. [Your] friend & Obedt. [Obedient] Sert. [Servant] Js. Madison [V] I have written to sundry persons per this situation both out of this county & in it. [[away]] the letter I have included capt. Js. [James] Dabney. to whose politics I am a stranger - [[left margin]] Col. William. O. Callis [[/left margin]]
Gift of Mr. James N. Boyd '58 and Mr. J. P. McGuire Boyd '64.
W. Fontainer Jan. 13th 1789 Dear Sir In attending yesterday at your Court House I had chiefly in view an opportunity of seeing several of my friends and particularly your- self. I wished to furnish them with the real sentiment by which I shall be governed, if honored with the trust for which I am a candidate, & enable them by that means to contradict more effectively the false opi -nion ascribed to me by report. Being disappointed in the expected pleasures, I shall in a few words state to you the grounds in which my services are offered, and of which I have endeavored to make known as far as occasions have presented themselves. The Constitution being now ratified by a sufficient number of states to secure it against the weight of the refusing States, I think it proper that it should be so revised and amended as will make it satisfactory to all who sincerely aim at the good of their Country, without altering however any of its partial or useful parts. I think particularly that effectual revision ought to be made for the great rights which have been thought in danger, such as the rights of conscience, the freedom of the press, trials by jury, security against genl. [general] warrants etetr. [etcetera]. It has always been my opinion that it would be additional advantage also to make the increase of the House of Representatives a Constitutional regula -tion, instead of being left to the discretion of the govt. [government] itself. I am fur -ther of opinion that it will be proper to guard against a possible abuse of power in the Judiciary Department, by an excess prohibition of ap -peals in cases where they would be vexatious or superfluous In many other particulars it is my wish that alterations should be made either as [[right margin]] Maddison 228 Monroe 124 4 voted in 2 counties [[/right margin]] [[most likely a different author for this section]]
Letter from Joseph Dupuy Eggleston to William P. Jacobs
Written in 1919, this letter from Joseph Dupuy Eggleston (Class of 1886) to William P. Jacobs, President, Presbyterian College, Clinton, S.C., talks of the virtues of H-SC and shares news of classmates' lives more than thirty years after graduation. Joseph D. Eggleston was H-SC President from 1919-1938. He was the third member of the class to be elected. He served during the Great Depression and, in 1936, he persuaded a descendant of one of the founding Trustees to give a building (Morton Hall) in memory of his ancestor - the most generous gift the College had ever received. Prior to his presidency, he had a distinguished career in public education, including two terms as State Superintendent of Public Instruction in Virginia.
Letter from Joseph Rennie to Mrs. Jane (B.S.) Howard [15]
Letter from Joseph Rennie’s (Class of 1885 & Trustee) to Mrs. Jane (Mrs. B.S.) Howard, rep. of the Ladies Benevolent Society. (Letter #15)