Papers of John Lee Pratt [manuscript], 1920, 1950-1970.

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Papers of John Lee Pratt [manuscript], 1920, 1950-1970.

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Correspondence about Pratt's philanthropic support of Virginia colleges comprises the bulk of the collection. Among these institutions are Hampden-Sydney, Hollins, Randolph-Macon, Randolph-Macon Woman's, Sweet Briar, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Virginia State, and Washington & Lee University as well as Lehigh and the General George C. Marshall Research Foundation. Some personal papers contain correspondence on his World War II government service.

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University of Virginia. Library

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