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Academic Year, 1954-1955

 File — Drawer: 1-4, Folder: 142

Scope and Contents

1. Instructions for the Prince Edward County Bicentennial Research Paper contest for college students. 2. Memo to members and friends of College Church in Hampden-Sydney, Virginia discussing events for the Bicentennial celebration. 3. Twelve week tree list 1955. 4. List of students with unexcused absences. 5. List of colleges expected at College Day, November 9, 1954. 6. List of colleges present at College Day held at Mount Vernon High School, November 9, 1954. 7. Official program for the Bicentennial celebration for Prince Edward County, Virginia, held October 15, 1954. 8. Going to College Handbook, volume 9; Hampden-Sydney College listed on pages 27, 36, 52 (two copies). 9. Invitation to the Hampden-Sydney College Student Christian Association Freshman Reception, September 16, 1954. 10. Season pass to Hampden-Sydney College home games for the 1954-1955 school year issued to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Grier (Paul Grier, HSC Librarian). 11. Program for the Dedication exercises for the John Peter Mettauer Wing of Southside Community Hospital, held August 29, 1954. 12. Informational booklet for the Dedication exercises for the John Peter Mettauer Wing of Southside Community Hospital, held August 29, 1954. 13. Program for the Cumberland Presbyterian Church Bicentennial Celebration, held August 8, 1954. 14. List of new books added to the Hampden-Sydney College Library, September 1954. 15. Examination schedule for first semester, 1954 - 1955 school year. 16. First and second Deans lists for first semester, 1954 - 1955 school year. 17. List of students with unexcused absences from December 5, 1954 - January 17, 1955. 18. Four week tree list for freshman only, 1954 - 1955 school year. 19. Four week tree list from April 1 - May 3, 1955. 20. Examination schedule for second semester, 1955. 21. Booklet for a play, The Follies of 1955, presented by the Senior and Junior Woman’s Clubs, March 1st and 2nd in Farmville, Virginia. 22. List of new books added to the Hampden-Sydney College Library, January 1955. 23. List of new books added to the Hampden-Sydney College Library, March 1955. 24. List of new books added to the Hampden-Sydney College Library, May 1955. 25. Program for the Music hour at Hampden-Sydney College, June 5, 1955 (two copies). 26. Invitation to a dance sent to Paul L. Grier (HSC Librarian). 27. Informational brochures from the Prince Edward County Chapter of the Defenders of State Sovereignty and Individual Liberties. 28. Postcard invitation to an event held by the College Hill Club sent to Paul L. Grier (HSC Librarian). 29. Program for the Hampden-Sydney College and Longwood College Spring Religious Services, March 8, 9, 10, 1955. 30. Newspaper article from the Farmville Herald, March 1, 1955; “Butch, Burger, Bash, Cast of Sixty Set for ‘Follies’ Presentation, March 1, 2.” 31. Bulletin for the Bicentennial Observance at the Briery Presbyterian Church, June 26, 1955; recognizes Hampden-Sydney College’s influence on their history. 32. Unopened envelope from Hampden-Sydney College addressed to Hampden- Sydney College Library. 33. Letter addressed to Mr. Grier (HSC Librarian) from the president of the Student Christian Association at Hampden-Sydney College announcing their annual Fall Religious Emphasis Series. 34. Letter addressed to Mr. Grier (HSC Librarian) from the President of the Student Christian Association at Hampden-Sydney College announcing their annual Winter Religious Emphasis Series. 35. Newspaper article from the Richmond Times-Dispatch, March 2, 1955; “Morgan Tiller, of Ft. Lee, Working on His Fifth Sport” (Morgan Tiller was a former football and track Coach at Hampden-Sydney College). 36. List of students who have accumulated overcuts during the third quarter, sent March 24, 1955. 37. Postcard invitation from the Kappa Sigma Fraternity for the buffet supper after the Homecoming football game sent to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Grier (Paul Grier, HSC Librarian). 38. Program for the Annual Christmas Concert put on by the Hampden-Sydney College Glee Club and the Longwood College Choir, December 13, 1954. 39. Envelope containing three unused stamps from the Republic of Greece presented to Dr. Gammon by Mr. John Maragon, a father of a student on October 15, 1954, when he visited the campus. 40. Invitation sent to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Grier (Paul Grier, HSC Librarian) for the Lambda Chi Alpha annual Christmas party to be held December 14, 1954. 41. Postcard invitation sent to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Grier (Paul Grier, HSC Librarian) for the Chi Phi Homecoming buffet supper to be held October 2, 1954. 42. Thank you card sent to Paul Grier (HSC Librarian) for $5.00 donation to the Hampden-Sydney College Alumni fund. 43. Booklet “Without Benefit of Taxation…” by the Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges (listing for Hampden-Sydney College). 44. 1954 Hampden-Sydney basketball roster. 45. Christmas card sent to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Grier (Paul Grier, HSC Librarian) from the Kappa Eta Zeta of Lambda Chi Alpha. 46. Christmas card sent to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Grier (Paul Grier, HSC Librarian) from Alpha Tau of Kappa Alpha Order. 47. Commencement week schedule and program for Hampden-Sydney College, June 5 - 6, 1955 (two copies). 48. Envelope containing newspaper clippings from the Farmville Herald, September and October 1954 discussing views on segregation. 49. Bulletin from the Jamestown Presbyterian Church in Rice, Virginia, October 10, 1954. 50. The Chi Phi Chakett, volume 39, number1, September 1954; contains photos and an article, Hampden-Sydney College, photos of Abner Payne and Stuart Christian (both HSC Class of 1904), Royster Lyle, Sr., M. L. T. Hughes, Sr. also pictured. 51. Letter to member of the College Church, Hampden-Sydney, Virginia asking for donations for the Lord’s Acre Project. There is also an envelope and two donation cards. 52. Memos to the HSC faculty from Dean James E. Kinard. All discuss happenings on campus, events, meetings, and changes in class schedules. (twenty-one memos). 53. Richmond Times-Dispatch article, January 4, 1955. “Hampden-Sydney Names Dr. Robert as President.” 56. Newspaper article from Columbia (S.C.) State, June 1955. “Coker President Tells Olympia Graduates to Stay in South.” Coker President was Dr. Joseph C. Roberts who later became a Hampden-Sydney College President. 57. Richmond Times-Dispatch article February 22, 1955. “Hampden-Sydney Room: Library Spans the Years.” Has a picture of Paul Grier, HSC Librarian (two copies). 58. Richmond Times-Dispatch article January 5, 1955. “The New President of Hampden-Sydney;” discussing new president Dr. Joseph C. Robert. 59. Commonwealth, Magazine of Virginia, March 1955. Contains an article about Dr. Joseph C. Robert, incoming Hampden-Sydney President and outgoing President Edgar G. Gammon. 60. Letter to Paul Grier (HSC Librarian) from Joseph C. Robert (HSC President) giving him permission to visit the library at V. P. I. 61. Letter to the HSC Faculty from Edgar G. Gammon (HSC President) advising them to turn off lights and lock doors when they leave their offices or classrooms each day. 62. Memo to the HSC faculty requesting contributions towards the Commencement luncheon, sent by Delia E. Brock and Anna Dickhoff. 63. Roanoke Times, February 26, 1955; “New Hampden-Sydney Room Full of College’s History,” includes a photo of Paul Grier (HSC Librarian). 64. Letter from Claude H. Pritchard (HSC Class of 1950) asking for donations for a retirement gift for Dr. Gammon (HSC President).

Dates

  • Existence: 1954-1955

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