Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives
204 W. Washington St.Lexington, VA 24450
specialcollections@wlu.edu
URL: http://library.wlu.edu/specialcollections
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