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Leslie D. Kline Letter

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2023-030

Scope and Content

This collection contains a handwritten letter from Leslie D. Kline (1871-1953) regarding the interest and purchase of Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College the Bugle.

Dates

  • 1895

Creator

Language of Materials

The material in this collection is 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.

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Biographical Note

Leslie Duncan Kline (1871-1953) was born in Frederick County, Virginia. He graduated from Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College in 1896 with a B.S. in General Science. During his time in Blacksburg, he served as the President of the Maury Literary Society. Kline served as the Frederick County School Superintendent from 1917-1949. He died September 22, 1953, in Winchester, Virginia.

External sources:

"Kline, Leslie D.", Box 19, Virginia Tech Alumni Association Alumni Cards, RG 29e, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

"Leslie D. Kline", findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/24406829/leslie-duncan-kline, accessed 5/30/2023.

"School Board Names Dr. George C. Hummer the New Superintendent of Schools", Frederick County Public Schools (Virginia), https://www.frederickcountyschoolsva.net/Page/2359, accessed 5/30/2023.

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)

Abstract

This collection contains a handwritten letter from Leslie D. Kline (1871-1953), who attended Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College from 1892-1896, regarding the release of the annual yearbook titled the Bugle.

Source of Acquisition

The Leslie D. Kline Letter was purchased by Special Collections and University Archives in July 2016.

Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the Leslie D. Kline Letter 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 Leslie D. Kline Letter was completed in May 2023.

Title
Leslie D. Kline Letter, 1895
Status
Completed
Author
Sterling Bryant, Student Assistant
Date
2023 (CC0 1.0)
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

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