University Archives Audiovisual Collection, 1930/2015, bulk 1985/2005

Access and use

Location of collection:
College of William and Mary
Special Collections Research Center
Earl Gregg Swem Library
College of William and Mary
400 Landrum Drive
PO 8795
Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (757) 221-3090
Fax: (757) 221-5440
Restrictions:

This collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.

Terms of access:

Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.

Preferred citation:

University Archives Audiovisual Collection, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.

Summary

Extent:
7.00 Linear Feet
Creator:
College of William and Mary, College of William and Mary. University Relations., and Dept. of Athletics
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

University Archives Audiovisual Collection, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.

Background

Scope and content:

The University Archives Audiovisual Collection is an artificial collection of various audio and visual formats documenting the College of William and Mary campus, events, people, etc. The collection contains analog, magnetic, and digital media and while not comprehensive, it does include material from a variety of time periods and types of events including commencements, Charter Day, building dedications, lecture series, Raft Debates, visiting scholars and distinguished guests, athletic events, and much more. Researchers are encouraged to verify with staff the format of individual items and availability for immediate use. Many items in the collection will require preservation reformatting before they can be used.

Arrangement:

Arranged by format. This collection is being arranged and described on an ongoing basis.

Accruals:

Additional material is added to this collection on an ongoing basis.

Physical / technical requirements:

All material must be reviewed by staff in advance of viewing with many audio and moving image types requiring reformatting before they may be accessed.