Box 1
Contains 10 Results:
"Resolved that the Right of Suffrage Should be Extended to Women," Debate Notes, 1889-1890
This collection includes items related to the Phoenix and Philomathean Literary Societies, debates Watkins participated in, class notes, artifacts, a certificate, and a letter written to his mother while he was stationed in Cuba during the Spanish American War.
Ledger of Unknown Origin with Manuscripts in Watkins' Hand Pasted In, circa 1880s
Includes news clippings and a speech given at Jamestown, 1889 May 13
The Phoenix and Philomathean Literary Societies of the College of William and Mary Final Celebration Program (includes Watkins' name card), 1890 July
This collection includes items related to the Phoenix and Philomathean Literary Societies, debates Watkins participated in, class notes, artifacts, a certificate, and a letter written to his mother while he was stationed in Cuba during the Spanish American War.
Watkins' Final Address as President of the Philomathean Literary Society (1890-1891 session) , 1891 July 1
This collection includes items related to the Phoenix and Philomathean Literary Societies, debates Watkins participated in, class notes, artifacts, a certificate, and a letter written to his mother while he was stationed in Cuba during the Spanish American War.
Lecture Notes from Civil Government Class, circa 1889-1891
This collection includes items related to the Phoenix and Philomathean Literary Societies, debates Watkins participated in, class notes, artifacts, a certificate, and a letter written to his mother while he was stationed in Cuba during the Spanish American War.
Robert Edward Lee Watkins Letter to his Mother, 1898 Dec. 23
Watkins writes from Havana, Cuba while serving in the military during the Spanish-American War (Second Lt. in Co. I of the 4th Va. Regiment). The second page describes how the Cubans cheered the Americans on their march from ship to camp and how uncomfortable winter-weight uniforms were in the tropics.
Genealogical Information about the Rev. Thomas Watkins of the Family Watkins of Bennoyre, Co. of Brecon, Wales and Thomas Watkins of Swift Creek, Powhatan Co., Virginia, undated
This collection includes items related to the Phoenix and Philomathean Literary Societies, debates Watkins participated in, class notes, artifacts, a certificate, and a letter written to his mother while he was stationed in Cuba during the Spanish American War.
Clippings (removed from the genealogy in folder 7): Origin of Watkins Surname, Obituary of Robert Edward Lee Watkins, 1935 Aug. 9, undated
This collection includes items related to the Phoenix and Philomathean Literary Societies, debates Watkins participated in, class notes, artifacts, a certificate, and a letter written to his mother while he was stationed in Cuba during the Spanish American War.
Photographs, circa late 19th century, early 1920s
Photographs are identified and include Robert Edward Lee Watkins, family, and friends
New Testament Bible given to George Watkins (Brother) in 1917 while serving in the military (inscribed)
This collection includes items related to the Phoenix and Philomathean Literary Societies, debates Watkins participated in, class notes, artifacts, a certificate, and a letter written to his mother while he was stationed in Cuba during the Spanish American War.