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Washington College Presidents' papers, Frederick G. Livingood papers

 Record Group
Identifier: WAC-003-007
Scope and Contents Note

This collection contains papers for Livingood’s term as acting President of Washington College from 1949-1950 and includes administrative records and correspondence.

Dates: 1939-1950
Found in: Washington College Archives & Special Collections

Washington College Presidents' papers, Gilbert W. Mead papers

 Record Group
Identifier: WAC-003-006
Scope and Contents Note

This collection contains papers from Mead’s time as President at Washington College from 1933 to 1949 and includes administrative records, correspondence, articles, and speeches.

Dates: 1924-1950
Found in: Washington College Archives & Special Collections

Washington College Presidents' papers, J. S. William Jones papers

 Record Group
Identifier: WAC-003-003
Scope and Contents Note

J. S. William Jones served as Acting President from 1918-1919 and then again in 1923. While in this role he oversaw the college’s World War I preparedness and training. For records of his time as Dean please see those in Provost and Dean’s papers.

Dates: 1892-1944
Found in: Washington College Archives & Special Collections

Washington College Presidents' papers, James W. Cain papers

 Record Group
Identifier: WAC-003-002
Scope and Contents Note James W. Cain served as President of Washington College from 1903-1918, however, a fire destroyed William Smith Hall, where the library and records of the college were stored, and much of Cain’s early papers were lost. The bulk of the records in the collection are from after the fire and deal with its repercussions including rebuilding and fundraising. Other areas covered are athletics, hazing, a fire in the gym, other campus infrastructure issues, and World War I. There is also...
Dates: Majority of material found within 1907-1922
Found in: Washington College Archives & Special Collections

Washington College Presidents' papers, Paul E. Titsworth papers

 Record Group
Identifier: WAC-003-005
Scope and Contents Note

Paul Titsworth served as President of Washington College from 1923-1933. His papers deal with the endowment for Washington College, issues related to the campus and housing, curriculum, grading, and awarding of honorary degrees. There are also papers related to the Summer School for Ministers hosted at the College, the Washington Centennial, and Washington College’s sesquicentennial.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1911-1949
Found in: Washington College Archives & Special Collections

Washington College sesquicentennial photo album

 Collection — Box: OS 01
Identifier: MS-0085
Scope and Content Note This collection contains a photograph album from the 150th anniversary of Washington College and the George Washington Bicentennial. Images are of campus, commencement with speakers German Ambassador Dr. Friedrich W. von Prittwitz und Gaffron, Dr. Ray Lyman Wilbur, and Governor Albert C. Ritchie. There are also images of the numerous anniversary events, many with people in historical costumes, including children dressed as African American slaves in blackface. The cover of the album is...
Dates: 1932
Found in: Washington College Archives & Special Collections

Washington College song collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0110
Scope and Contents Note

This collection contains various iterations of the Washington College Song. There are some early lyrics from the early 1900s. the first published college song was in the 1909 Pegasus as “Washington Forever.” The version of “Old Washington” we sing today began in the 1920s it was written by Rev. C.L. Atwater and harmonized by W. Russell McMenamin. There have been several “Field Songs” for sporting events. This collection has various published lyrics and sheet music for the songs.

Dates: 1920s-1950s
Found in: Washington College Archives & Special Collections

William Firth Wells papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0065
Scope and Content Note

This collection contains William Firth Wells writings including some of his wife and collaborator, lectures, and photographs related to his research on sanitation, public health, and oystering. There are also papers related to his military service.

This collections is divided into five series: Series 1: Lectures and Course Work; Series 2: Miscellaneous Documents; Series 3: Oystering; Series 4: Personal Papers; Series 5: Public Health and Sanitation.

Dates: 1892-1950
Found in: Washington College Archives & Special Collections

William H. Wilmer will

 Collection — Box: Multi 01
Identifier: MS-0068
Scope and Content Note

This collection contains a certified 1854 copy of William H. Wilmer’s 1826 will with the Orphan’s Court of Alexandria, Virginia.

Dates: 1826; 1854
Found in: Washington College Archives & Special Collections

William H. Zimmerman papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0073
Scope and Contents Note

This collection contains patents, advertisements and clippings, photographs, and artifacts regarding William H. Zimmerman and his inventions.

This collection has been divided into two series: Series 1: Inventions and Series 2: Personal Papers.

Dates: 1860-1921
Found in: Washington College Archives & Special Collections

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