Papers of the University of Virginia Information Services [manuscript], 1958.

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Papers of the University of Virginia Information Services [manuscript], 1958.

Material re the re-enactment of the laying of the cornerstone at the University of Virginia includes letters between William H. Wranek, Jr. and Laurence G. Hoes, a press release and a copy of the speech given by University president, Colgate Darden, on the occasion.

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Dillard, Mr.

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Darden, Colgate W. (Colgate Whitehead), 1897-1981

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President of the University of Virginia, 1947-1959; former Governor of Virginia; Lawyer; Farmer; Teacher; Businessman; United States House of Representatives; member of the United States Delegation to the U.N. during the Eisenhower Administration. From the description of Oral history interview of Colgate W. Darden by Ann L. S. Southwell and Michael F. Plunkett [manuscript], [1972?]. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647920804 University of Virginia president, Gov...

Wranek, William H. 1895-1971.

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Chamberlain, Bernard Peyton, 1896-

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Alumnus of the University of Virginia. Past student of the School of Law. From the description of Oral history interview of Bernard P. Chamberlain by Robert C. Light [manuscript], February 14, 1973. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647919951 Charlottesville, Va., lawyer and historian. From the description of Bernard P.Chamberlain papers [manuscript], 1977-1982. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647821474 ...

Johns, Jay W. (Jay Winston), 1888-

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Jay Winston Johns, Jr. was a coal industrialist from Pittsburgh, Pa. who moved to Virginia and became a leader in preserving homes of renowned Virginians. He married Helen Lambert (1881-1964). They owned "Ash Lawn," Albemarle County, Va. which had been the home of James Monroe. Johns was founder of the Lee-Jackson Memorial, Inc. and was a founder of the Virginia Trust for Historic Preservation. He served on the Board of Visitors of Virginia Military Institute and was a trustee of the Virginia Mu...

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...

Hoes, Laurence Gouverneur, 1900-

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Monroe, James, 1758-1831

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James Monroe, fifth president of the United States of America (b. April 28, 1758, Monroe Hall, Virginia-d. July 4, 1831, New York, New York) fought with distinction in the Continental Army, and he practiced law in Fredericksburg, Virginia. As a young politician, he joined the anti-Federalists in the Virginia Convention which ratified the Constitution, and in 1790, an advocate of Jeffersonian policies, he was elected United States Senator. As Minister to France in 1794-1796, Monroe showed strong ...

University of Virginia. Office of Information Services

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James Monroe Bicentennial Commission.

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Barnes, F.J., II.

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