Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives
204 W. Washington St.Lexington, VA 24450
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Administrative Information
Conditions Governing Use
The materials from Washington and Lee University Special Collections are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright law. The user assumes full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Any materials used should be fully credited with the source. Permission for publication of this material, in part or in full, must be secured with the Head of Special Collections.
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research use.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of Item], Legal Documents, RHS Coll. 0077, Special Collections and Archives, James G. Leyburn Library, Washington and Lee University, Lexington, VA. In some cases the citation format may vary. Please contact Special Collections' staff to verify the appropriate format.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
- Virginia -- Lexington
- Virginia -- Rockbridge County
Significant Persons Associated With the Collection
- Alexander, Andrew
- Brady, Douglas Ellinipsico, Jr.
- Coffey, David
- Diehl, George West
- Graham, William
- Jackson, Stonewall, 1824-1863
- Jackson, Thomas Jonathan (Stonewall)
- Lee, Robert E. (Robert Edward), 1807-1870
- Letcher, John
- Tompkins, Edmund Pendleton
Significant Places Associated With the Collection
- Virginia -- Buena Vista
- Virginia -- Lexington
- Virginia -- Natural Bridge
- Virginia -- Rockbridge County
Container List
This file consists of a bound copy of a record of Lexington Free Tourist Camp.
This file consists of materials related to surveying done in the town of Lexington by Douglas E. Brady.
This file consist of a Lexington city directory for businesses in 1932.
This file consists of a copy of a Lexington High School calendar from 1980, illustrated by Penny McDaniel, and The First Annual Fine Arts Festival Pops Concert program, May 27, 1983.
This file consists of brochures and tourist materials related to sites in and around Rockbridge County and Lexington.
This file includes materials related to the fire that damaged Lexington in the early 20th century. Includes photographs, a newspaper article, and handwritten notes from Rockbridge Historical Society.
This file consists of materials related to the history of Lexington, Virginia, as well as the certain notable citizens. 1793 - Courhouse lot. 1801 "Town of Lexington" Samuel Wallace, William Lyle Jr., and William Alexander.
This file consist of a bound copy of the paper "Antebellum Days in and Around Lexington" by Mary Edgar McClung of Lexington High School. No date.
This file consists of three copies of the Charter for the town of Lexington, Virginia - originally written and enacted in 1874.
This file consists of an amended copy of the Charter and General Ordinances of the town of Lexington, Virginia.
This file consists of copies of a serialized newspaper publication documenting the history of Lexington, Virginia.
This file contains a typescript document about the cost of living and typical expenses in 19th century Lexington.
This file consists of a copy of the article "Lexington, Virginia - A Shrine of Southern Memories" by Litchell McClung from Muncey's Magazine in 1907.
This file includes Gilbert Campbell's will, Withrow scrapbooks content, "The Customs and Habits of Early Lexington" paper for Mary D. Richeson's English class, a published article about historic Lexington homes, the paper "Life in Lexington" by June F. Cunningham, multiple other newspaper and magazine articles concerning Lexington history, the citizen's handbook of Lexington, the paper "Some Early History of Lexington,"and an edition of Colonial Homes dedicated to history Lexington Homes.
This file consists of three copies of the article entitled "The Town of Lexington in the year 1801" by Ruth McCulloch.
This file consists of a broad range of magazine pieces, newspaper articles, and other published writings about the history of Lexington.
This file consists of James Quarles manuscript "In Review: Some Memories of Two Lexingtonians."
This file consists of a paper entitled "A Patient but Tremendous People: Reconstruction and Redemption in Lexington, Virginia" by David W. Coffey.
This file includes card stock salutation from the city of Buena Vista to Lexington and Rockbridge County, celebrating their 200th birthday. Includes signature of major M.J. Brockenbrough. Held at Glen Maury Park.
This file consists of an undated manuscript entitled "Historic Lexington," which inlcudes photos of Lexington's confederate monuments and historic markers. Also includes captioning with basic historical information on the sites depicted in the photographs.
This file consists of an appendix of mayors and city council members throughout the history of Lexington, beginning in 1855 and ending in 1991.
This file consists of a copy of "Chautauqua Young Folks' Journal" Vol. 1 No. 2 from November 1884 with an article entitled "Souvenirs of My Time," which talks about Lexington, Rockbridge County, and Natural Bridge and their histories. Written by Mrs. Jessie Benton Freemont.