Content Description The S. M. Engle papers, SC-000143, contains the speeches given by Rev. S. M. Engle during his time at Hampden-Sydney College and after. The eight hand-written speeches or arguments address subjects such as Engle's inauguration to the Union Literary Society, religion, patriotism, utilitarianism, the position of the student in the nineteenth century, sensualistic philosophy, and the future of Roman Catholicism in the United States of America. Also included in the collection is correspondence...

Scope and Contents The collection consists primarily of email correspondence related to Mr. Cabell’s position as a trustee of Hampden-Sydney College in the years 1992 through 1999. Topics discussed include trustee committee meetings and retreats, financial information, coeducation, information pertaining to college fraternities, and the implementation of various programs.

Abstract The Samuel Stanhope Smith Lectures, 1805-1811, contains three books documenting the lectures given by Samuel Stanhope Smith in 1806 while at Princeton University. The lectures are on moral philosophy and moral theology. Not included in the collection is information about Hampden Sydney College or Princeton University.

Scope and Contents 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.

Content Description The Science Building Records (Gilmer Hall) 1941-1971, collection contains correspondence, proposals, memoranda, architectural drawings, and alcohol permits relating to the building and maintenance of a science building on campus known as Gilmer Hall. Not included in the collection are documents regarding individual department purchases or information about the current science building, Pauley Science Center. Also included are some documents regarding Herbert Sipe and the chemistry department.

Abstract The Student Lecture Notes and Exercise Books, CA-000118, collection contains notebooks created by students at Hampden-Sydney College. The notebooks (9 in total, belonging to 7 students) have class lecture notes and various exercises for Science classes and Latin classes. Not included are professor notes or lesson plans.

Content Description The Topography Maps collection (1984-2006) contains topographic maps and land surveys documenting (or relating to) Farmville, Hampden-Sydney, Slate Hill Plantation, and other surrounding areas. Not included in the collection are photographs of the land of the aforementioned locations nor maps of locations in other states.

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Hampden-Sydney Photograph Collection is an iterative, artificial collection featuring myriad photos of people, places, and things associated with the College, from its founding in 1775 until the present. Much of the collection is unprocessed, and most of the photos are unidentified.