Academic Year, 1955-1956

File — Drawer: 1-4, Folder: 143

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

1. Three cards addressed to Paul L. Grier (HSC Librarian) from Denison Mowbray Allan (HSC Class of 1956). One written while Allan was in 6th grade, one in 7th grade sent to Grier when Grier was aboard the U. S. S. Wasp, and the third is a wedding invitation to Allen’s wedding in 1968. 2. List of new books added to the Hampden-Sydney College Library, September 1955 (two copies). 3. List of new books added to the Hampden-Sydney College Library, October, 1955 (three copies). 4. List of new books added to the Hampden-Sydney College Library, December 1955 (two copies). 5. List of new books added to the Hampden-Sydney College Library, February 1956. 6. List of new books added to the Hampden-Sydney College Library, April 1956 (three copies). 7. Football program for the Hampden-Sydney College vs West Virginia Tech game, held September 17, 1955 at Venable Field. 8. Program for the Inaugural exercises for the Inauguration of Joseph Clarke Robert, seventeenth President of Hampden-Sydney College, held March 23, 1956. 9. Hampden-Sydney College Church bulletin for Baccalaureate Services, held June 3, 1956. 10. 1955 Hampden-Sydney College football schedule. 11. Tree list for freshman and sophomores of 1955-1956. 12. 1955 - 1956 Hampden-Sydney College basketball schedule. 13. Paper “New Providence Church” written by Franklin Carter (HSC Class of 1956). 14. Four week tree list for freshmen and transfer students who entered September 13, 1955. 15. Brochure of new books from Baker & Taylor Company; includes a listing for The Trumpet Unblown by William Hoffman (HSC Class of 1949). Book printed in December 1955. 16. George C. Marshall Research Library Newsletter, volume 5, number 4, June 1967. Entire newsletter is one article written by Royster Lyle, Jr. (HSC Class of 1956). 17. Worsham High School Commencement exercises program, held May 31, 1956. 18. Program for the Hampden-Sydney College Glee Club and Concert, held at College Church, Hampden-Sydney, Virginia on December 14, 1955 (two copies). 19. Member card for the Longwood Golf Course, Farmville, Virginia, issued to Paul L. Grier (HSC Librarian) for 1956. 20. Slip of paper stamped “Errands run cheap call 2191 between 4 & 6 p.m.” 21. Season Complimentary pass for home games for 1955 - 1956 issued to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Grier (Paul Grier, HSC Librarian). 22. Folder containing a petition sent out in the fall of 1955 to members of the College Church in an effort to persuade the pulpit committee to bring the name of Dr. Ben R. Lacy before the Congregation. 23. Seven postcard invitations from various clubs and fraternities at Hampden- Sydney College for events addressed to Paul Grier (HSC Librarian) or Mr. and Mrs. Paul Grier. 24. Program from the Induction Service for the Reverend Doctor Benjamin Rice Lacy, Jr. as Chaplain of Hampden-Sydney College, February 7, 1956 (two copies). 25. Announcement for the publication of History of Prince Edward County, Virginia by Herbert Clarence Bradshaw; printed by Dietz Press, Inc. 26. Program from the Virginia Humanities Conference held at Randolph-Macon College in Ashland, Virginia, November 19, 1955. 27. Article from the Esso Farm News, Fall 1955; “County Fair.” The fair was held in Farmville, Virginia. 28. Invitation in envelope addressed to Dr. and Mrs. Paul L. Grier (Paul L. Grier, HSC Librarian) from Alpha Tau of Kappa Alpha inviting him to a buffet dinner after a game on November 5, 1955. 29. Invitation in envelope addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Paul L. Grier (Paul L. Grier, HSC Librarian) from Nu Chapter of Theta Chi for a reception honoring Dr. J. H. C. Winston and celebrating the one hundredth anniversary of the fraternity. 30. Program for “Julius Caesar” performed by the Repertory Company on National Tour playing at the Barter Theatre of Virginia, Abingdon, VA. 31. Sample ballot for the Commonwealth of Virginia Special Election, Monday, January 9, 1956, distributed at voting places in Prince Edward County. 32. Invitation in envelope addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Paul L. Grier (Paul L. Grier, HSC Librarian) for the wedding of Elizabeth Diehl Laws and Lee Winfree Ryan to be held January 25, 1956. 33. Article from the Farmville Herald, December 30, 1955; “H-S Instructor Writes War Novel, released for sale December 29.” Author of novel was Will Hoffman (English instructor at Hampden-Sydney College). 34. Three higher education surveys for alumni, students, and faculty for the Synod of Virginia. 35. Notice to parents from Hampden-Sydney College regarding student insurance options. 36. Information for faculty from Hampden-Sydney College regarding retirement plan options. 37. 1955 preliminary report of the Hampden-Sydney College Alumni fund. 38. Union Seminary Bulletin, volume 33, number 3, January 1956. 39. Program for the Spring Festival of Music presenting The Creation put on by the Madison College Chorus and Glee Club and Hampden-Sydney College Glee Club, May 12, 1956. 40. Two copies of The Queer News flyer dated October 5, 1955 and February 8, 1956. 41. Twenty-four memos sent out to faculty from James E. Kinard (HSC Dean). 42. Two Hampden-Sydney College news bureau press releases dated March 11 or thereafter and March 21st regarding the incoming new College President Joseph C. Robert. 43. Hampden-Sydney College Commencement program, June 3 - 4, 1956. 44. Envelope addressed to Paul L. Grier (HSC Librarian) containing a letter asking for his input on chaperoning college functions and includes a self addressed stamped envelope to send it back to J. F. Flaxington. 45. Reply card for monetary gifts for the Hamden-Sydney College Alumni fund and accompanying return envelope (two copies, also includes the Honor Roll of donors to the fifteenth Alumni fund). 46. Envelope addressed to Henry Thornton containing a personal note to let him know how things are going in the life of Betty(?) from Richmond, VA. 47. Newspaper article “What Constitutes Liberal Arts College,” October 22, 1955. 48. Memo to faculty and staff from Joseph C. Robert (HSC president) regarding his and his wife’s available hours at home for them to stop by. 49. List of mean percentiles for the Graduate Record Examination. 50. Memo and revised schedule of activities from the Office of the President of Hampden-Sydney College. 51. Faculty memo about retirement funds sent from P. Tulane Atkinson (HSC Treasurer). 52. Memo regarding a questionnaire sent by Dr. Raymond Walter, Director of the Virginia Synod Survey. 53. Newspaper article “Role of Local History,” by Frederick Creighton Wellman, from the Durham Morning Herald, January 22, 1956, section IV, page 7. The article is a book review of History of Prince Edward County, Virginia written by Herbert Clarence Bradshaw. 54. Newspaper article “The Sportsview; Hampden-Sydney’s big loss” by Cauncey Durden from the Richmond Times-Dispatch, January 27, 1956, page 33. Article discusses Jim Hickey’s new appointment as coach at the University of North Carolina. Hickey was previously coach and athletic director at Hampden-Sydney College. 55. Newspaper article “Hickey to Coach Backs at Carolina; Tatum Reveals Move; Contract Is Signed,” by Walt Drewry, from the Richmond Times- Dispatch, February 12, 1956, section B. Article discusses Jim Hickey’s new appointment as coach at the University of North Carolina. Hickey was previously coach and athletic director at Hampden-Sydney College. 56. Newspaper article “The Sportview; Chapel Bells,” by Chauncey Durden, from the Richmond Times-Dispatch, November 18, 1955, page 24. Article looks like a poem about a game between Hampden-Sydney College and Randolph-Macon College.

Dates

Existence: 1955-1956

Access to materials:

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