William "Burris" Bryan Photograph CollectionWLU.Coll.PP.0103

William "Burris" Bryan Photograph CollectionWLU.Coll.PP.0103


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Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives

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Lexington, VA 24450
specialcollections@wlu.edu
URL: http://library.wlu.edu/specialcollections

Repository
Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives
Identification
WLU.Coll.PP.0103
Title
William "Burris" Bryan Photograph Collection 2004-05
Quantity
30 Photographic Prints
Condition Description
Good. These photographs were digitized, and printed - they are not of actual photo stock. There is also no binding of the photographs, they are just loose pages with a cover letter.
Creator
Beckley, Harlan Ray
Creator
Bryan, William Burris, Jr.
Language
English .

Content Description

A collection of photo copied images (total 30 pages - 90 images) of Word War Two veteran WIlliam 'Burris' Bryan, Sr. (W&L class of 1944) at the World War Two Memorial dedication in Washington D.C. in May 2004. The photographs were taken by Mr. Bryan's son, William B. Bryan, Jr. (W&L Class of 1982) The collection includes a copy of a letter written by Dr. Harlan R. Beckley of W&L, who thanked Bryan for his service in the war and his donation of these photo copies to Washington and Lee. Also includes a printed copy of Bryan's obituary as well as a brief overview of his military history recorded in the Washington and Lee records.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

  • Bryan, William Burris, Sr.
  • Stanley, C. Vaughan
  • World War (1939-1945)
  • World War II Memorial (Washington, D.C.)

Significant Persons Associated With the Collection

  • Beckley, Harlan Ray
  • Bryan, William Burris, Jr.
  • Bryan, William Burris, Sr.
  • Stanley, C. Vaughan