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Academic Year, 1953-1954

 File — Drawer: 1-4, Folder: 141

Scope and Contents

1. Honor roll list for first semester, 1953 - 1954 school year. 2. Hampden-Sydney College Varsity football schedule, 1953. 3. New titles added to the Hampden-Sydney Library, September 1953 (two copies). 4. New titles added to the Hampden-Sydney Library, November 1953 (three copies). 5. New titles added to the Hampden-Sydney Library, February 1954 (three copies). 6. New titles added to the Hampden-Sydney Library, April 1954 (two copies). 7. New titles added to the Hampden-Sydney Library, May 1954 (three copies). 8. Hampden-Sydney College brochure containing information about the college for prospective students (two copies). 9. The Constitution of the Union-Philanthropic Literary Society (two copies). 10. List of students who have left school since September 1953. 11. Newspaper clipping from the Virginian Pilot of Norfolk, Virginia, March 21, 1954 and a photograph of Elizabeth Eggleston. 12. Pamphlet about the Hillsman House in Sayler’s Creek Battlefield Park; distributed at the Hillsman House, April 11, 1954. 13. 1953 - 1954 school year examination schedule for second semester. 14. Twelve week tree list. 15. Program for Hampden-Sydney College Commencement exercises, June 6 - 7, 1954 (two copies). 16. Note to Dr. Ghigo (HSC faculty) from a student explaining his absence from class. 17. Hampden-Sydney College Homecoming football program for October 24, 1953 (Hampden-Sydney vs. Western Maryland). 18. Summer schedule for church services at College Church, Hampden-Sydney, Virginia. 19. Prince Edward County Bicentennial, 1754 - 1954 program for services for Briery and Meherrin Presbyterian Churches held at Briery Church, July 25, 1954. 20. Program for Hampden-Sydney College Music Hour held at Johns Auditorium, June 6, 1954 (two copies). 21. “The Electric Moments, Association and Structure of Some N- Monosubstituted Amides” Reprinted from the Journal of the American Chemical Society, volume 76, number 206, 1954, written by James E. Worsham, Jr. (HSC faculty member) and Marcus E. Hobbs. 22. Report on a meeting of the Committee on Visiting Scholars held at Glasgow House, April 1, 1954. 23. Program for the Hampden-Sydney College Religious Emphasis Series, March 30, 31, April 1 with speaker Dr. Graham G. Lacy. 24. Hampden-Sydney College Varsity football schedule for 1953. 25. Bulletin from College Church, Hampden-Sydney, Virginia, September 27, 1953. 26. List of average grades for each fraternity at Hampden-Sydney College. 27. Announcement for a joint concert by the Mary Washington College Choir and the Hampden-Sydney College Glee Club, May 7, 1954. 28. List of names of former students by class year who contributed money to the fourteenth fund as of October 2, 1943. 29. List of names of former students by class year who contributed money as of October 19, 1953. 30. List of names of former students by class year who contributed money as of November 3, 1953. 31. Brochure for the students entering Hampden-Sydney College on September 15, 1953 with a schedule of the first week of activities, information on items needed for the school year, and a map of the campus. 32. Postcard addressed to Paul Grier (HSC Librarian) inviting him to the SCA reception. 33. Season Pass for the1953 - 1954 season to all Hampden-Sydney College home games issued to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Grier (Paul Grier, HSC Librarian). 34. Study guide for the Survey of Philosophy examination for Dr. Allan, 1954. 35. Blank form for the twelve week tree list, names and subjects of students are to be added by faculty and submitted to the Dean’s office on May 3, 1954. 36. Postcard addressed to Bruce Robertson inviting him to religious activities at Hampden-Sydney. 37. Envelope addressed to Paul Grier (HSC Librarian) containing an invitation to the Kappa Alpha Rose Dance. 38. Notice sent by Hampden-Sydney College to parents of current students regarding health insurance available for purchase for students. 39. Back page of the Massanetta Springs Bible Conference Program, 1954 season. Contains ad for Hampden-Sydney College and photographs of campus buildings and students. 40. Newspaper article “Hampden-Sydney Remembers Dr. Cushing’s Journey,” Richmond Times-Dispatch, June 6, 1954, page F-3. 41. Memos sent to the faculty at Hampden-Sydney College from James E. Kinard (HSC Assistant Dean) regarding upcoming activities on campus (ten memos). 42. Letter written to Dr. Francis Ghiho (HSC Faculty) from Edgar G. Gammon (HSC President) thanking him for the participation of the Board of Deacons regarding President Cushing’s grave. 43. Letter from T. H. Pearson outlining a trip to visit the DuPont Company plant south of Richmond, Virginia.

Dates

  • Existence: 1953-1954

Access to materials:

Collection is open for research; access requires at least 48 hours advance notice. Because of the nature of certain archival formats, including digital and audio-visual materials, access will require additional advanced notice. Copies of digital files will be provided for use upon request.

Extent

From the Collection: 12 Linear Feet

From the Collection: 48 Digital Image Scans

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

Part of the Hampden-Sydney College Archives & Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Hampden-Sydney College
Walter M. Bortz III Library
P.O. Box 7
Hampden-Sydney VA 23943 United States
(434) 223-7225