The traditions of the University of Virginia [manuscript], 1929 September 15.

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The traditions of the University of Virginia [manuscript], 1929 September 15.

An "ex-tempore" address to first year students given in Madison Hall and reporduced from memory. Thornton speaks of the elements of a successful life: work, play, truth, honor, and love.

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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...

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