Includes newspaper articles and correspondence concerning Vice President Bush’s trip to HSC to give a commencement speech. Also at the ceremony was Czech poet Jaroslav Seifert (1901-1986). Sam wrote to Bush, saying, “count this Democrat as one who will ‘cross over’ once more to support your drive to the next goal. You personify the traits of decency, style, courage, honor and thoughtful practical decisiveness we so badly want and need in our highest office”, 1985 May
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Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection contains the entirety of General Samuel Vaughan Wilson's personal and professional papers, as donated to Hampden-Sydney College by his widow in 2019. Topics include the Vietnam and Second World Wars, the development of the United States of America's intelligence and counter-intelligence communities, military strategy, and Wilson's role as president of Hampden-Sydney College from 1992 until 2000.
Dates
- 1985 May
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 Series: 50 Cubic Feet
Language of Materials
From the Series: 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
dion@hsc.edu
Hampden-Sydney College
Walter M. Bortz III Library
P.O. Box 7
Hampden-Sydney VA 23943 United States
(434) 223-7225
dion@hsc.edu