Collections : [College of William and Mary]

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
Start Over Repository College of William and Mary Subjects Frederick County (Va.)--History--19th century
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Brinker & Harris Journals, 1867/1868

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One journal, August 11 - December 31, 1867, and one daybook, March 17 - November 21, 1868 of Brinker & Harris, merchants, of Middletown, Frederick County, Va.

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Brinker & Harris Journals, 1867/1868 0.40 Linear Feet

One journal, August 11 - December 31, 1867, and one daybook, March 17 - November 21, 1868 of Brinker & Harris, merchants, of Middletown, Frederick County, Va.

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Charles Colfelt Account Books, 1851/1881

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Account books, 1851-1881, of Charles Colfelt, miller, of Frederick County, Virginia. Includes diary entries, weather notes, farm work, accounts with freedmen, and mentions Ember Days (days of fasting). Also includes accounts of James P. Colfelt.

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Charles Colfelt Account Books, 1851/1881 0.60 Linear Feet

Account books, 1851-1881, of Charles Colfelt, miller, of Frederick County, Virginia. Includes diary entries, weather notes, farm work, accounts with freedmen, and mentions Ember Days (days of fasting). Also includes accounts of James P. Colfelt.

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Charles Colfelt Papers, 1856/1877

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Invoices, accounts and correspondence of Charles Colfelt of Frederick County, Virginia. Account holders include Stieners Planing Mill, William Trenary, Peter Shires, Shires and Jordan and A.B. Cramer and Co. Frederick County order to Charles Colfelt to be surveyor of Precinct No. 4 in the 3rd Magisterial District in 1868 (the names of the tithables are listed). 2 letters regarding financial matters. An inventory of stock, January 31, 1877.

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Charles Colfelt Papers, 1856/1877 0.01 Linear Foot

Invoices, accounts and correspondence of Charles Colfelt of Frederick County, Virginia. Account holders include Stieners Planing Mill, William Trenary, Peter Shires, Shires and Jordan and A.B. Cramer and Co. Frederick County order to Charles Colfelt to be surveyor of Precinct No. 4 in the 3rd Magisterial District in 1868 (the names of the tithables are listed). 2 letters regarding financial matters. An inventory of stock, January 31, 1877.

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Crabill Papers, 1842/1884

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Papers (including accounts and promissory notes) of George W. Crabill of Frederick County, Va. One receipt is signed by his brother, Jacob S[tover] Crabill.

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Crabill Papers, 1842/1884 0.01 Linear Foot

Papers (including accounts and promissory notes) of George W. Crabill of Frederick County, Va. One receipt is signed by his brother, Jacob S[tover] Crabill.

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Davidson Family Papers, 1773/1938

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Originals and copies of papers, 1804-1928, of the Davidson family of Frederick County, Va. Includes correspondence from Samuel Davidson in Sacramento, California to his father, William Davidson and brother David Davidson describing California in the Gold Rush era. The papers also include a deed, 5 April 1773, signed by Thomas Lord Fairfax to Thomas Talbot for land in Frederick County, Va. and genealogical material concerning the Davidson family.

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Davidson Family Papers, 1773/1938 0.01 Linear Foot

Originals and copies of papers, 1804-1928, of the Davidson family of Frederick County, Va. Includes correspondence from Samuel Davidson in Sacramento, California to his father, William Davidson and brother David Davidson describing California in the Gold Rush era. The papers also include a deed, 5 April 1773, signed by Thomas Lord Fairfax to Thomas Talbot for land in Frederick County, Va. and genealogical material concerning the Davidson family.

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Diary (Frederick County, Va.), 1795/1799

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Diary of an unidentified teacher and miller who lived near Millwood, Frederick County., Virginia and worked for the Thruston family. The volume discusses weather, his work, neighborhood events, and cockfighting. 260 p. : bound volume ; 16 cm.

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Diary (Frederick County, Va.), 1795/1799 1.00 Linear Feet

Diary of an unidentified teacher and miller who lived near Millwood, Frederick County., Virginia and worked for the Thruston family. The volume discusses weather, his work, neighborhood events, and cockfighting. 260 p. : bound volume ; 16 cm.

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George Wright Account Book, 1827/1859

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Account book, 1827-1859, of George Wright of Middletown, Frederick County, Va. (concerning a foundry and general merchandise store) which contains notes on the guardianship of John Wright's children and the settlement of George Bell's estate.

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George Wright Account Book, 1827/1859 0.10 Linear Feet

Account book, 1827-1859, of George Wright of Middletown, Frederick County, Va. (concerning a foundry and general merchandise store) which contains notes on the guardianship of John Wright's children and the settlement of George Bell's estate.

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Harrison & Keller Journal, 1853/1877

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Journal, 1853-1877, of Harris & Keller, merchants, at Middletown, Frederick County, Va. which includes a receipt, 1876, for lanterns and lamps for a camp meeting at Winchester [Va.]

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Harrison & Keller Journal, 1853/1877 0.10 Linear Feet

Journal, 1853-1877, of Harris & Keller, merchants, at Middletown, Frederick County, Va. which includes a receipt, 1876, for lanterns and lamps for a camp meeting at Winchester [Va.]

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Jacob S. Danner Account Book, 1854/1882

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Account book of Jacob S. Danner, a merchant in Frederick County, Virginia. Index at beginning of ledger.

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Jacob S. Danner Account Book, 1854/1882 0.20 Linear Feet

Account book of Jacob S. Danner, a merchant in Frederick County, Virginia. Index at beginning of ledger.

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Jacob S. Danner Papers, 1855/1880

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Accounts of Jacob. S. Danner of Middletown, Va., and administrator's notice of the settlement of his estate, 1855-1880.

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Jacob S. Danner Papers, 1855/1880 0.01 Linear Foot

Accounts of Jacob. S. Danner of Middletown, Va., and administrator's notice of the settlement of his estate, 1855-1880.

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