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[Identification of item], Walter Taylor Reveley II, CA-000106, Hampden-Sydney College Archives and Special Collections, Hampden-Sydney, VA
The collection was a gift of Walter Taylor Reveley III and Walter Taylor Reveley IV on June 24, 2024.
Processing completed by Dawnelle Ion and William Thomas, H-SC class of 2025, in April 2025.
Dr. Walter Taylor Reveley II was born on February 11, 1917. He graduated from Hampden-Sydney College in 1939, having been elected class president his freshman, sophomore, and junior years. Following his graduation from Hampden-Sydney, he received a degree of divinity from the Union Presbyterian Seminary and a Ph.D. from Duke University. Reveley served in World War II and was a Presbyterian minister prior to becoming a professor, and later a dean, at Southwestern at Memphis (now Rhodes College). In 1963, he became the 18th president of his alma mater, Hampden-Sydney College, a position that he held until his retirement in 1977. His efforts during his presidency resulted in a large increase in the student body, faculty, and endowment which reflects the modern college. He also oversaw the construction of new buildings on campus, including the current science building, and the modernization of the college curriculum. Reveley passed away on December 30, 1992.
The Walter Taylor Reveley II collection is comprised of documents and materials from Reveley's personal life and tenure as president of Hampden-Sydney College. The collection includes institutional and organizational awards earned by Reveley, newspaper and magazine articles written by or written about Reveley, correspondence regarding Reveley's retirement as president, general correspondence, and miscellaneous photographs and drawings.
The Walter Taylor Reveley II collection is organized into six series; biographical information, work related materials, photographs, publications, awards and diplomas, and non-paper materials.
Typed biographical information of Dr. Walter Reveley II and his life; 9 business cards of WTR II as president of Hampden-Sydney; Richmond Times-Dispatch article written on May 11, 1977— "Dr. Reveley of H-SC"; article from The Record—"Taylor Reveley: A Memoir"; clipped article of WTR with a headshot at the top, dated 1968; magazine article about WTR II role as a coach of the Southwestern University football team, dated 1948; 7 photos, and 1 illustration of WTR II.
Summary sheet of WTR II accomplishments during his undergraduate education; 5 newspaper clippings of WTR II during his undergraduate education (2 of the clippings have printed copies); 2 photographs of WTR II, 1 in his football uniform and the other in his basketball uniform; commencement program from Hampden-Sydney graduation, dated June 4-6, 1939; copy of WTR II transcripts from his time as a student at Hampden-Sydney; letter of congratulations to Mrs. Reveley from Joe Bush, Director of Athletics, regarding WTR II special citation at Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony, dated July 1, 1994; announcement of WTR II induction into the Hampden-Sydney athletic Hall of Fame (document has tape on it); Hampden-Sydney Hall of Fame induction program from Oct. 29, 1994 including special citation for WTR II; letter of congratulations to WTR II from Jack Sanders, Secretary-Treasurer of Phi Beta Kappa's Eta of Virginia Chapter, regarding WTR II election of membership into the Eta of Virginia Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, dated March 24, 1977; letter of congratulations to WTR II from Patrick W. Halloran III, regarding WTR II selection as a recipient of the Pi Kappa Alpha Bicentennial Award, dated July 2, 1976; letter of congratulations to WTR II from William W. Ray regarding WTR II selection as Chairman of the 1969 committee to nominate two Rhodes scholarships in Virginia, dated December 10, 1969; newspaper clipping titled "Reveley Heads Rhodes Group"; two letters to WTR II from Eric Hall Morrison, Vice-President of The Newcomen Society, extending an invitation to WTR II to become a member of The Newcomen Society, dated October 25, 1963; two letters to WTR II from J. D. Alexander informing WTR II of his receipt of an honorary degree of Doctor of Laws at the College of Southwestern At Memphis (now Rhodes College), dated March 22, 1966 and June 6, 1966.
Kaleidoscope from 1937
Kaleidoscope from 1939
10 newspaper articles from 1963 about WTR II becoming president of Hampden-Sydney; Hampden-Sydney bulletin from 1963 about WTR II becoming president of Hampden-Sydney; 2 programs for WTR II inauguration as president of Hampden Sydney; 5 parts of an formal invitation for WTR II inauguration; lunch menu from WTR II inauguration; informal invitation to WTR II inauguration; 3 letters of greetings and congratulations from VMI, Princeton and the Medical College of Virginia to WTR II about his inauguration.
1 letter of greetings and congratulations from Vanderbilt University to WTR II about his inauguration.
50 letters of greetings and congratulations to WTR II about his inauguration from both individuals and academic institutions—some letters have corresponding envelopes; others have responses from WTR II.
36 letters of greetings and congratulations to WTR II about his inauguration from both individuals and academic institutions—some letters have corresponding envelopes; others have responses from WTR II.
Drawing of Winston Hall by Rachel Norment
Drawing of Middle Court by Rachel Norment
Drawing of Penshurst by Rachel Norment
Drawing of The Alamo by Rachel Norment
1. Drawing of Middlecourt, artist and date unknown, 24 in x 20 inches 2. Large arial map, drawing, small scale version is in series 3, box 2, folder 2
Hampden-Sydney College brochure, undated; "Hampden-Sydney College: A Visual History" by Nathan R. S. Ryalls' 11, undated; page from magazine with article "About Hampden-Sydney College," fall 1971; page from magazine with a short letter to alumni from Walter Taylor Reveley II about the football games in Death Valley, undated; page from H-SC catalogue, 1953-54; Hampden-Sydney College Visitor's Guide, undated; "Random Notes on the Buildings of Hampden-Sydney College by Gerry Gilliam' 63, Virginia Redd," April 1974; address, "A College and Its Tradition" by Sir Percy Spender, K.B.E., Q.C. at the inauguration of Dr. Joseph C. Robert as President of H-SC, March 23, 1956; one page handout on the history of Hampden House, undated; article from The Chi Phi Chakett, "Hampden-Sydney Chaper Looks To Century Mark" by Royster Lyle, December 1966; article, "The Discovery of Mission" by Dr. Walter Taylor Reveley II, November 1964; one page handout of "Hampden-Sydney Songs," undated; article "Another Bicentennial Celebration" by Mark Burris from the Presbyterian Survey, July 1976.
"Friends of the J. D. Eggleston Library" newsletter, 1984; Esther Thomas Atkinson Museum Newsletter, spring 1999; booklet commemorating 150 years of College Church, 1985; "Peter Zenger's Ordeal: Historical Antecedent To a Concept of Free Press In Early Colonial America or Is What Is Past, an Expanding and Somewhat Frightening Prologue to the Future?" by George P. Smith II, March 24, 1977; "Hampden-Sydney vs Bridgewater Death Valley" official program for the football game on September 28, 1963.
H-SC Orientation Program, September 10-13, 1972; program for an address given by Dr. Albert Sabin, "Challenges in Medical Research and Medical Practices During the Remaining Years of the 20th Century," September 20, 1973; program for the inauguration of Samuel Vaughan Wilson as the 22nd president of H-SC, February 6, 1993; itinerary for Garden Week, April 21, 1974; commencement address given at H-SC by Ross R. Millhiser, May 15, 1977; handout for ticket sales to H-SC bicentennial walking tour, April 1976; itinerary for the H-SC commencement, 1970; program for the inauguration of Joseph Clarke Robert as the 17th president of H-SC, March 23, 1956; ticket order form and flyer for the musical "1776," April 1973.
"Sons of the Revolution in the State of Virginia" booklet containing a roster of members, the constitution, and by-laws, 1971; Pamphlet from the Sons of the Revolution in the State of Virginia for Washington's Birthday Dinner, dated Feb. 22, 1972; Pamphlet from the Sons of the Revolution in the State of Virginia for Washington's Birthday Dinner, dated Feb. 22, 1973; "Hampden-Sydney College Mary Baldwin College Davis & Elkins College: Scholarships and the Future of our Chruch" magazine from the Colleges of the Synod of the Virginias; "The Iron Worker" magazine featuring an extended article on Hampden-Sydney, "A School as Old as the Nation," 1953-54; "The Southwestern News" newsletter, March 1973; "Virginia Cavalcade" magazine featuring an article titled "Samuel Stanhope Smith: A Founder of Hampden-Sydney College," Autumn 1974; "Shield & Diamond of Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity" magazine featuring an article by WTR, "Leadership in a Changing World," December 1968; "Commitment to Values" booklet from the Synod of Virginia for Hampden-Sydney / Mary Baldwin Colleges, 1968; program pamphlet for the "Conference on Student Needs and Concerns," January 16-19, 1965.
First page and two torn out pages from the Fraternity Bicentennial History: 200 years of Freedom and Fraternity, 1976; page from magazine, "Musical Sketches from Death Valley," 1971; page from the Shield & Diamond, December 1966; two pamphlets from an art show honoring Morton Sacks, undated.
Press release announcing and itinerary for the 39th Joint Civilian Orientation Conference scheduled May 14-22, 1969. Attached is a clipping of a press release from the Hampden-Sydney College Office of Public Relations announcing Reveley's attendance to the conference, May 14, 1969; template for press release titled "Sample Copy of Release to go when Requests Come in for Picture and Write-Up"; press release for Virginia Historic Garden Week with the inclusion of "America's only Bicentennial '76 college, Hampden-Sydney," February 28, 1974.
"Viscount Presents Sidney Portrait" short news article featuring WTR II in a photograph of the unveiling of the portrait; "The Tiger" school newspaper edition headlined by Reveley's resignation after 13 years as President at Hampden-Sydney College, April 9, 1976; bundle of newspaper clippings from the Richmond Times-Dispatch, including article entitled "Reveley Weathered H-SC Change," May 1, 1977; 4 newspaper clippings from News Leader, 1968-73; 3 newspaper clippings from The Daily Advance, 1970-75; 4 newspaper clippings from The Farmville Herald, 1969-72; 1 newspaper clipping from Highland Recorder, 1973; 5 newspaper clippings from Richmond Times-Dispatch, 1968-73; 1 newspaper clipping from Progress Index, 1973; 1 newspaper clipping from The Daily Press, 1971; 1 newspaper clipping from The Southside Sentinel, 1971; 1 newspaper clipping from Herald Courier, 1970; newspaper clipping from unknown distributor, undated; clipping from the Pi Kappa Alpha booklet entitled "committee of 100"; address delivered by WTR II entitled "The Discovery of Mission," November 1964; page from The Commonwealth magazine; newspaper clipping from Christian Observer, June 1969.
1. Poetry Review – Spring 1985 2. Campus Directory – school years: 1968-69, 1969-70, 1972-73, 1973-74, 1974-75, 1978-79, 1979-80, and 1980-81 3. Catalog/Bulletin – school years: 1934-35, 1965-66, 1966-67, 1967-68, 1970-71, 1971-72, 1972-73, 1973-74, 1975-76 (2 copies) 4. The Record Magazine – January 1964, April 1964, July 1964 (2 copies), October 1964, January 1965, April 1965, July 1965, Spring 1966, Spring 1967, Summer/Fall 1967, Winter 1967, Fall 1968, December 1975, September 1976, December 1976, March 1977 (2 copies), Spring 1993 5. Kaleidoscope – 1894 6. Class of 1967 Hampden-Sydney Interfraternity Council pamphlet 7. Western Man 102, Spring 1981 syllabus 8. Prince Edward County for a Home in Virginia, 1888 9. America's Bicentennial '76 College by Virginius Dabney 10. The Virginia Magazine, July 1972 11. The Days of Our Years, 1962 12. Centennial Celebration of the First Baptist Church 1866-1966, 1966 13. Collected Speeches and Sermons of Dr. Reveley II, compiled for WTR III for his 60th birthday, January 6, 2003 14. Collected Writings of Dr. Reveley II, compiled for WTR III for his 60th birthday, January 6, 2003 15. The Key – school years: 1938-39, 1942-43, 1962-63, 1963-64, 1964-65, 1965-66, 1966-67, 1967-68, 1968-69, 1969-70, 1970-71, 1971-72, 1972-73, 1973-74, 1974-75, 1975-76, 1976-77, 1977-78, 1978-79, 1979-80, 1980-81
1. JCOC 39, Dr. Walter Taylor Reveley, Gold Flight Plaque 2. The Century Club, Marie Reveley, Plaque 3. The Tiger Club, Walter Taylor Reveley II, class of 1939, Plaque 4. Pi Kappa Alpha, member of the Committee of 100, Walter Taylor Reveley II, 1968
1. Pi Kappa Alpha Distinguished Achievement Award, 1967 2. Certificate of membership in the Newcomen Society, Walter Taylor Reveley II, 09 December 1963 3. Certificate of induction into the Patrick Henry Society, Walter Taylor Reveley II, 28 April 1989 4. Certificate from U.S. War Office appointing Walter Taylor Reveley II captain chaplain in the Army, 03 January 1945 5. Certificate of completion from U.S. Army Chaplain School, 29 April 1944 6. Diploma from Union Theological Seminary, Walter Taylor Reveley II, 1943 7. Certificate from H-SC for Walter Taylor Reveley II, earning Athletic Varsity Letter, 1939 8. Hampden-Sydney Diploma, Walter Taylor Reveley II, 06 June 1939 9. Canton High School Diploma, Walter Taylor Reveley II, 27 April 1935
1. H-SC belt buckle 2. H-SC class of 1939 fiftieth reunion paperweight, 28 April 1989 3. Two H-SC bicentennial plaques 4. Two H-SC ties 5. Varsity Letter "H", fabric 6. H-SC bicentennial bank bag