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.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Lucius Desha Papers, WLU Coll. 0156, 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.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Dr. Lucius J. Desha, 1958.

Biographical / Historical

Lucius Desha was a student at Washington and Lee University from 1867-1872. He later worked as a lawyer and judge in Harrison Co., Kentucky.

Scope and Contents

This collection includes student memorabilia of Lucius and Cave Desha, including programs, pamphlets and Michael Miley photographs of students and faculty.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• College Students -- Social conditions
• Photographs
• Printed ephemera
• Washington and Lee University