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Julia Jackson’s (daughter of Stonewall Jackson) letter to Mamie Glover of Atlanta, GA, describing Ms. Jackson’s 1882 visit to HSC.

Nathaniel E. Venable’s letter to his daughter, Mary P. Venable. The "bacon letter".

Fundraising letter/appeal by Richard McIlwaine to W. R. Gaines, Esq. (Class of 1855).

Letter to John H. Davis, Jr. (Class of 1883) from Edmund Bittinger thanking HSC Union Society for naming him an honorary member.

Original letter to “Major Venable” inquiring as to the “State” of HSC

Letter reminding Branch (HSC Class of 1833) to close his subscription to the HSC Scholarship fund.

Petition signed by various HSC students from the late 1860’s and early 1870’s requesting an unknown individual to preach

A graduate of the class of 1853, Richard McIlwaine was a charter member of the first fraternity on campus, served as a chaplain in the Confederate Army, and held the position of General Agent (fundraiser) for H-SC before serving as College President…

Richard M. Venable graduated from Hampden-Sydney in 1857, became a Major in the Confederate Army and a trustee of the college, and the dormitory called Venable Hall is named in his honor.

Roger Pryor’s (HSC Class of 1846) letter to Professor Holladay.

William T. Johnson’s (HSC Class of 1847) invitation to a “soiree” for the graduating class of 1846.

Theodorick Pryor Campbell’s (HSC Class of 1882) spent 39 years as a teacher and an administrator at Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College (VAMC; known today as Virginia Tech), including holding a triple position of dean, department head, and…

Thomas James Massie’s (HSC Class of 1836) letter to his father William Massie.

Thomas James Massie’s (HSC Class of 1836) letter to his father, William Massie.