University of Virginia – Memorabilia from UVA, including several convocation programs; Report of the Special Athletic Committee, Hardy C. Dillard, et al; Memorandum from Thomas F. Bergin & Daniel J. Meador to the Faculty Senate of the University of Virginia (Apr. 16, 1975) [in re: concern regarding professionalization of student athletic programs at UVA]; correspondence with President Robert M. O’Neil (1986-1990), Lee Stuart Cochran (1989), Prof. Donald E. Dougald (1989); correspondence with Dean Richard A. Merrill in re: problems of overcrowding and use of alcohol on Lawn during graduation exercises; correspondence with Leonard W. Sandridge, Jr. and President John T. Casteen, III in re: corruption in University of Virginia athletic program; tribute to Edgar Finley Shannon, Jr. delivered by his daughters at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Charlottesville, VA (Aug. 26, 1997), 1975-2004

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