Localities - Williamsburg, 1935/1965

Containers:
Box 27, Folder 5
Scope and content:

Scope and Contents Invitation from the "Officers and Staff of Colonial Williamsburg, Incorporated" to the "Residents of Williamsburg" inviting them to a series of special days to visit the restored exhibition buildings, January 1935. 1941 flyer announcing "Citizens' Mass Meeting Under Auspices of the James City County Chapter of the American Red Cross at the Williamsburg Theatre whose purpose is to "come and show that we can do our full job in the war.", December 14, 1941. Flyer for the "Community Summer Recreation Program" for June 20 - August 18, 1950, divided into activities for "White" and "Black" and "Boys" and "Girls." Program for "Community Night" sponsored by the Williamsburg Community Council, November 14, 1951. Program for "Williamsburg Open House for the Citizens of Gloucester and Mathews Counties" on May 21, 1952. Garden Week schedule for April 27-30, 1952. Program for "Community Christmas Celebration" in December 1954. Program for the "Community Service in Memory of John D. Rockefeller, Jr." on June 9, 1960 (2 copies). February 1965 telephone directory for Williamsburg and Toano. (See SCRC Rare Books for a fuller set of telephone directories). Undated items include "The Underground Guide to Williamsburg" compiled by Jeanne Buckley and James R. Kelly, typed songsheet "Williamsburg Before 1932 Song Sheet and poster for "Miss Williamsburg...Opening of the Community Pool."

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
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