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Robert E. Lee Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2002-044

Scope and Content

The Robert E. Lee Collection comprises one personal letter, one portrait, and two reproduced photographs. The letter is from Lee to Reverend W. H. Braddus of Lexington, Virginia, regarding Lee's check for $30.00, which he wants Braddus to accept as payment of tuition for a member of Lexington's Craig family.

Dates

  • 1866 - 1870

Language of Materials

The materials in the collection are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use

The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials.

Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.

Biographical Note

Robert E. Lee (1807-1870) was the commanding General of the Confederate Army in the Civil War. Lee was born in Westmoreland County, Virginia, in 1807. His father was Major General Henry Lee III ("Light Horse Harry"). Lee attended West Point, graduating at the top of his class. Lee was opposed to the succession of the southern states; however, he stood by his native state. After the Civil War Lee became the President of Washington College (present day Washington and Lee University) in 1865 and held that position till his death. Lee used his position as president of the college to show support Johnson's reconstruction plan.

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)

Abstract

The Robert E. Lee Collection comprises one personal letter, one portrait, and two reproduced photographs. The letter is from Lee to Reverend W. H. Braddus of Lexington, Virginia, regarding Lee's check for $30.00, which he wants Braddus to accept as payment of tuition for a member of Lexington's Craig family. Robert E. Lee (1807-1870) was a Confederate general during the American Civil War, and he served as president of Washington College (presently Washington & Lee University) in Lexington, Virginia, from 1865 until his death.

Arrangement

The collection is arranged according to format.

Source of Acquisition

The collection was donated to Special Collections and University Archives in April 2002.

Related Archival Materials

See Robert E. Lee Speech, Ms1964-005, also at Virginia Tech Special Collections and University Archives.

Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the Robert E. Lee Collection by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/).

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Robert E. Lee Collection was completed in 2002.

Title
Robert E. Lee Collection, 1866-1870
Status
Completed
Author
Sara Eye, Staff
Date
2002 (CC0 1.0)
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Sponsor
Original 2002 web version of the finding aid funded in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Repository

Contact:
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308