Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)Original 2002 web version of the finding aid funded in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities.
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The collection is open for research.
This collection has been digitized and is available online.
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Robert E. Lee Collection, Ms2002-044, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.
The collection was donated to Special Collections and University Archives in April 2002.
The processing, arrangement, and description of the Robert E. Lee Collection was completed in 2002.
Robert E. Lee (1807-1870) was the commanding General of the Confederate Army in the Civil War. Lee was born in Westmoreland County, Virginia, in 1807. His father was Major General Henry Lee III ("Light Horse Harry"). Lee attended West Point, graduating at the top of his class. Lee was opposed to the succession of the southern states; however, he stood by his native state. After the Civil War Lee became the President of Washington College (present day Washington and Lee University) in 1865 and held that position till his death. Lee used his position as president of the college to show support Johnson's reconstruction plan.
The Robert E. Lee Collection comprises one personal letter, one portrait, and two reproduced photographs. The letter is from Lee to Reverend W. H. Braddus of Lexington, Virginia, regarding Lee's check for $30.00, which he wants Braddus to accept as payment of tuition for a member of Lexington's Craig family.
The collection is arranged according to format.
See Robert E. Lee Speech, Ms1964-005 , also at Virginia Tech Special Collections and University Archives.
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Lynchburg, VA portrait of Lee with steed Traveler.
Rockbridge Baths, VA portrait of Lee on steed Traveler.