Papers, 1963-1977.

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Papers, 1963-1977.

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Collection documents the philanthropic activities of Elizabeth Talbott (Gwathmey) Jeffress (1900-1981) of Richmond, Va., and includes correspondence, 1963-1977, with various officials at the University of Virginia, Virginia Military Institute, and Hampden-Sydney College concerning her gifts in support of scholarships for students and to renovate campus facilities.

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Hampden-Sydney College

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Hampden-Sydney College is a liberal arts college for men located in Hampden-Sydney, Virginia. Founded in 1775, Hampden-Sydney is the 10th oldest college in the United States and one of only three four-year, all-men's liberal arts colleges in the United States. From the guide to the Lottery Ticket, 1777, (John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation) ...

University of Virginia

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University of Virginia student from Lexington, Ky.; afterwards a Presbyterian minister and missionary to Brazil. From the description of Diploma awarded to John Rockwell Smith [manuscript], 1866 June 29. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647905124 Lt., C.S.A.; teacher, Norwood School, Nelson County, Va.; principal Select School, New York, N.Y. From the description of Diplomas of Waller Holladay [manuscript], 1858-1872. (University of Virginia). WorldC...

Jeffress, Elizabeth Talbott Gwathmey, 1900-1981.

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Virginia Military Institute

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On March 29, 1839 the General Aslsembly passed the final version of the act establishing a military school at the Lexington arsenal, where the students would protect the arms while pursuing educational courses. The School was named the Virginia Military Institute and is the nation's oldest state supported military college. The governor appointed nine members to the Board of Visitors to oversee the new school and they elected Claudius Crozet as president of the board and named Franci...