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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
Primary Collecting Areas:
Williamsburg and surrounding area Virginia; Southern United States; African American life and culture; Hip Hop History; Movies and film studies; Travel, exploration, and adventure; Veterans papers; Distinguished alumni papers; College of William & Mary; Dogs
Description:
The Special Collections Research Center (SCRC) houses one of the largest and most significant collections of rare and unique materials of any educational institution of comparable size in the United States. Focused on Virginia history but with nationally and internationally important collections, the Manuscripts Collection includes letters, diaries, journals, scrapbooks, business records, organizational minutes, and other items that provide evidence of events great and small and the daily lives of Americans of all backgrounds. The Rare Books Collection, with volumes dating from the 15th century to the present, is strong in dogs, Virginia-related items, early Virginia family libraries, gardening and natural history, religion, book arts, printing history, travel, science, and medicine. The University Archives documents the history of William & Mary from 1693 to the present, including a wide range of materials from administrative records, student organization records, and alumni papers to photographs, audio-visual materials, and artifacts.
Phone: (757) 221-3090
Fax: (757) 221-5440
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Cotesworth P. Lewis Papers, 1938/1995

9.20 Linear Feet

Papers of the Reverend Cotesworth P. Lewis of Bruton Parish Church, Williamsburg, Va. More than one-half of the collection consists of letters written to Lewis relating to a sermon he gave 12 November 1967 with President Lyndon B. Johnson in the congregation. Lewis questioned United States policy in Vietnam. Most of the letters in the collection are favorable to Lewis' sermon. The rest of the collection consists of other sermons, 1938, 1947-1995 (1200 sermons), eulogies given by Lewis; church bulletins and other church materials.

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Cotesworth P. Lewis Papers, 1938/1995 9.20 Linear Feet

Lewis, Cotesworth P.

Papers of the Reverend Cotesworth P. Lewis of Bruton Parish Church, Williamsburg, Va. More than one-half of the collection consists of letters written to Lewis relating to a sermon he gave 12 November 1967 with President Lyndon B. Johnson in the congregation. Lewis questioned United States policy in Vietnam. Most of the letters in the collection are favorable to Lewis' sermon. The rest of the collection consists of other sermons, 1938, 1947-1995 (1200 sermons), eulogies given by Lewis; church bulletins and other church materials.

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Henry Waring Latane Lewis family papers, 1826/1893

1.42 Linear Feet 1 legal size Hollinger box, 1 oversize 11x17 folder.

Collection contains papers documenting the family of Henry Waring Latane Lewis from Essex County, Virginia. Lewis was an episcopal minister in Essex County and often preached to African-Americans. The Collection includes papers ranging from correspondence to legal documents. Also included is a small ambrotype photograph and a list of names, possibly of enslaved individuals.

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Henry Waring Latane Lewis family papers, 1826/1893 1.42 Linear Feet 1 legal size Hollinger box, 1 oversize 11x17 folder.

Collection contains papers documenting the family of Henry Waring Latane Lewis from Essex County, Virginia. Lewis was an episcopal minister in Essex County and often preached to African-Americans. The Collection includes papers ranging from correspondence to legal documents. Also included is a small ambrotype photograph and a list of names, possibly of enslaved individuals.

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Hickory Neck Church records, 1721/2024

5.0 Linear Feet 8.86 Megabytes

Records of Hickory Neck Episcopal Church located in Toano, Virginia. Most of the material in this collection is from the Hickory Neck Church with a permanent loan or deposit agreement. Other material is from members of Hickory Neck Church or Williamsburg, Virginia area residents.

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Hickory Neck Church records, 1721/2024 5.0 Linear Feet 8.86 Megabytes

Hickory Neck Church (James City County, Va.)

Records of Hickory Neck Episcopal Church located in Toano, Virginia. Most of the material in this collection is from the Hickory Neck Church with a permanent loan or deposit agreement. Other material is from members of Hickory Neck Church or Williamsburg, Virginia area residents.

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James City County and York County Church Photographs, 1940

0.1 Linear Feet

Five photographs of churches and church sites in James City County, Williamsburg, and York County, possibly published in the William and Mary Quarterly. Notations on back of each photograph indicate the following locatins: Third Bruton Parish Church, Site of first York Church, Site of the first and second Charles Church, Site of the second Cheesecake Church, Grace Church, Yorktown.

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James City County and York County Church Photographs, 1940 0.1 Linear Feet

Mason, George Carrington

Five photographs of churches and church sites in James City County, Williamsburg, and York County, possibly published in the William and Mary Quarterly. Notations on back of each photograph indicate the following locatins: Third Bruton Parish Church, Site of first York Church, Site of the first and second Charles Church, Site of the second Cheesecake Church, Grace Church, Yorktown.

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Joseph Bryan Memorial Service and Window Dedication Program, 1909

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Program for the "Memorial Service to Joseph Bryan and Dedication of the Window given by his Fellow=Laborers on The Times=Dispatch" held at Emmanuel Church, Henrico County, Virginia, June 27, 1909.

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Joseph Bryan Memorial Service and Window Dedication Program, 1909 0.01 Linear Foot

Program for the "Memorial Service to Joseph Bryan and Dedication of the Window given by his Fellow=Laborers on The Times=Dispatch" held at Emmanuel Church, Henrico County, Virginia, June 27, 1909.

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J. Paul Hudson Papers, 1930/1998

6.10 Linear Feet

Historical notes compiled by J. Paul Hudson. Papers relate to colonial churches in Virginia. Primary focus is on the history of Bruton Parish Church and the church at Jamestown, Virginia and the people associated with them.

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J. Paul Hudson Papers, 1930/1998 6.10 Linear Feet

Williamsburg Historic Records Association (Williamsburg, Va.)

Historical notes compiled by J. Paul Hudson. Papers relate to colonial churches in Virginia. Primary focus is on the history of Bruton Parish Church and the church at Jamestown, Virginia and the people associated with them.

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Rev. John J. Spooner Papers, 1786/1792

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Papers, 1757-1792, of the Rev. John Jones Spooner including his election to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences; and his installation as minister to Martins Brandon Parish, Prince George County, Va. Also Includes certificate of ordination, 1792, signed by Bishop James Madison.

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Rev. John J. Spooner Papers, 1786/1792 0.01 Linear Foot

Papers, 1757-1792, of the Rev. John Jones Spooner including his election to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences; and his installation as minister to Martins Brandon Parish, Prince George County, Va. Also Includes certificate of ordination, 1792, signed by Bishop James Madison.

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Virginia Counties Collection, 1600/2000, bulk 1730/1890

30.00 Linear Feet

Artificial collection of papers relating to various counties in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

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