Memoir of Temple Bodley [manuscript], 1903.

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Memoir of Temple Bodley [manuscript], 1903.

Bodley reminisces about his year as a student at the University describing his friends and classmates including future Senator John Sharp Williams; professors McGuffey, Holmes and Smith; the death of Socrates Maupin; his room; the general poverty of the University; dining facilities; classes; exams; social activities including membership in the Washington Society and Epsilon Alpha fraternity; student pranks; and the honor system.

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University of Virginia. Library

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