University of Virginia guide, 1937.

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University of Virginia guide, 1937.

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Fragment of a guide to the University of Virginia [or Charlottesville] giving brief descriptions of buildings and other features including statues, university buildings and the airport, with an emphasis on days and hours various buildings and libraries are open for use. Of interest is a description of the local airport as "commercial ... unlicensed and not ... in service ... Caution is advised because of use of field by riding academy." Also of interest is a description of Washington Hall and its uses over time as dining hall, salle d'armes for fencing and boxing, proctor's office, post office, literary society home, music hall [for the Observatory Mountain Orchestra] and class room.

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University of Virginia. Library

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University of Virginia. Library

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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...