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Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Preferred Citation

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Leslie D. Kline Letter, June 1, 1895, Ms2023-030, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Source of Acquisition

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

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Leslie D. Kline Letter was completed in May 2023.

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.

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 .

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• Students and alumni
• University History
• Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College (1872-1896)

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/ ).