Martha Spencer research collection

Collection — Container: Box 1

Identifier: RHS-Coll-0095

Staff Only

Dates

Creation: 1825-2013, undated

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use.

Conditions Governing Use

The materials from Washington and Lee University Special Collections are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright law. The user assumes full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Any materials used should be fully credited with the source. Permission for publication of this material, in part or in full, must be secured with the Head of Special Collections.

Biographical / Historical

Martha Ann Spencer, born in Lynchburg, Va., March 26, 1938, and resident of Lexington, Va., went to be with her Lord on Saturday, July 13, 2013. Martha grew up at East Lexington, Virginia. A graduate of Wheaton College, she joined the Peace Corps, serving in the Philippines in the early 1960's. Martha was a school teacher in California for 35 years and impacted many students' lives. She was a charter member of Grace Presbyterian Church and was involved with the Rockbridge Historical Society and the Genealogical Society. She enjoyed doing genealogical research for people throughout the United States. Martha was also a generous contributor to many community services. She received the Good Citizenship award from the Daughters of the American Revolution.