Selected pages from the copybook/math journal of the Nelson family. Exhibits the type of elements contained in the journal - math proofs, personal notes, history records, a type of index, geneological records, etc.
In an article in the Ring Tum Phi, Nelson writes on his experiences at Washington and Lee starting when he matriculated in 1846 providing a unique perspective on the school, and the changes it had sustained over Nelson's 60 years at the University.
One of the loose pages pulled from the copybook / math journal. Most likely the work of Nelson's mother or aunt, this charts the genealogy and family history of the Nelsons and other Rockbridge area families
One of the loose pages pulled from the copybook / math journal. Most likely used as a spare page by Nelson, or the work of one of his students, this document is representative of many of the loose pages that were stuffed into the copybook.
Alexander Lockhart Nelson's obituary which was published in the Rockbridge County News on the day following his death. Describes his impact in the Lexington community and at Washington and Lee, along with the details of his death. Nelson died on the…
A letter from George Washington Custis Lee, son of Robert E. Lee and President of Washington and Lee, regarding the opening of The Reading Room in Newcomb Hall.
An example of the personal elements that were pulled from the copybook / math journal, this envelope was addressed to Nelson, though the contents and the sender of the note remain unclear.
An example of the personal elements that were pulled from the copybook / math journal, this envelope was addressed to Nelson, though the contents and the sender of the note remain unclear.
One of the loose pages pulled from the copybook / math journal. Most likely the work of Nelson's mother or aunt, this charts the genealogy and family history of the Nelsons and other Rockbridge area families
One of the loose pages pulled from the copybook / math journal. This document appears to be the itinerary of a trip, though the participants and the date remains unknown.
One of the loose pages pulled from the copybook / math journal. Most likely the work of Nelson's mother or aunt, this charts the genealogy and family history of the Nelsons and other Rockbridge area families.
A paper on which Nelson asks for the announcement of the death of his grandchild to be put in the newspapes. This was one of the personal items that were stuffed in the copybook
A lithograph of Robert E. Lee, date unknown. The rare tint of this picture indicates that it was most likely printed from a painting, making it somewhat unusual.