Academic Year, 1903-1904

File — Drawer: 1-4, Folder: 82

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

1. Invitation to the students of Hampden-Sydney College to attend the launching of the battleship Virginia in Newport News, Virginia, March 4, 1904. 2. Letter to the faculty of Hampden-Sydney College from William B. Christian, asking to be allowed to return to school after their decision to not let him (includes envelope). Several letters to and from Professor Harry C. Brock of Hampden-Sydney College to Mr. George Christianson about the letter he sent regarding his son. List of damages done to Hampden- Sydney College property and by whom, William B. Christian is first name on the list. 3. Envelope containing two letters: one from Hampden-Sydney College President, Richard McIlwaine to Professor Harry C. Brock about an exam taken by William B. Christian; second letter is for appreciation of service to the college provided by Richard McIlwaine during his term as president. 4. Letter to the faculty stating that the sons of the men who signed it would be withdrawn from the college: signed by Christian, McIlwaine, Eggleston, and Carrington). 5. Petition to the Faculty of Hampden-Sydney College signed by the freshman class promising to help them in finding the person responsible for a crime and bringing them to justice. 6. Western Union telegram to the Faculty of Hampden-Sydney College from John S. Ellett declaring his intent to withdraw his son from the college, February 14, 1904. Separate list of offenses created in church by students Ellett, Christian, and Payne. 7. Signed letter stating that the student body felt a compulsion in signing a pledge presented to them by the faculty. 8. Obituary for Belle Venable Martin, January 25, 1836 - February 21, 1904. 9. Signed letter from student of Hampden-Sydney College stating that they had no part in damage done to various building on campus during the Christmas holidays. Seniors and sophomores signed one copy, juniors and freshman signed a second copy. 10. Thank you letter to William M. Thornton, a professor at the University of Virginia, from Harry C. Brock (HSC Professor). 11. Letter from William M. Thornton concerning the offenses of Hampden- Sidney College students. 12. Leaflet “The Position of Hampden-Sidney College in Education.” 13. Letter to the Alumni of Hampden-Sidney College, from Robert. K. Brock, Chairman Committee, asking for money to build a club house on campus. 14. Two letters difficult to read.

Dates

Existence: 1903-1904

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