Collections : [University of Mary Washington]

University of Mary Washington

Special Collections and University Archives
Simpson Library
University of Mary Washington
1801 College Avenue
Fredericksburg, VA 22401-4665
Primary Collecting Areas:
The history of the University of Mary Washington
James L. Farmer, Jr., Congress on Racial Equality (CORE), and the early Civil Rights movement
Education of K-12 teachers in Virginia
Description:
Special Collections and University Archives collects and makes accessible the history of the University of Mary Washington, serving as the repository for materials from all departments and divisions of the University. Key collections include those of James L. Farmer, Jr., one of the foremost leaders in the Civil Rights movement, and materials related to the early education of teachers in Virginia. The unit also includes a rare books collection of over 1,500 volumes dating from the 16th century to the present and a large collection of WWI posters.
POC: Sarah Appleby
Phone: (540) 654-2045
Fax: (540) 654-1067
Start Over Repository University of Mary Washington Date range 1948
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Scrapbooks, 1914/2011

12 Linear Feet

Cover is brown paper and reads "Memory Book" in silver writing. The cover shows some tearing and scribbles. Black string used for binding removed for preservation but retained in the box. Inside the scrapbook contains notes, dried flowers, programs, napkins, menu, pamphlets, ticket stubs, newspaper clippings, postcards, and pencils, which have been glued in. Black paper used throughout for decoration. Some loose media/pages.

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Alpha Psi Omega, 1947/1958 Box 17

Scrapbook documents the activities of the MWC of UVA's Eta Eta chapter of Alpha Psi Omega, a national theater honor society. Contents include newspaper clippings, paper ephemera, correspondence, photographs, programs and announcements for performances, and several copies of "The Playbill," the annual Alpha Psi Omega publication.

  1. Student groups and organizations
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Clubs and Organizations, 1930

3 Linear Feet

This collection documents the student activities, clubs, and honorary societies at the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Since the establishment of the University in 1908, clubs and student activities have been founded and faded out throughout the decades. These folders highlight many of the University's older clubs that are no longer active such as the Home Economics Club, the Cavalry Club, etc. These folders contain a variety of documents from promotional event flyers to club constitutions, and photographs. Depending on the club, there is more documentation. The majority of clubs established before the technological advancements of the 1990s have many physical club records. These records include but are not limited to, minutes, presidential records, treasurer records, receipts, etc. Clubs established within the 1990s and to the present have less physical documentation. The oldest records with a recorded date are from the 1940s with the most recent records being from the current year of 2023. Within this collection are folders for materials from undergraduate honor societies such as Chi Beta Phi (Science Honorary), Kappa Omicron Phi (Home Economics), Mu Phi Epsilon (Music), etc. This collection continues to develop as new student organizations are formed and clubs and honorary societies promote events and activities each semester.

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Alumnae Daughters, 1943/1958

Contains membership rosters, reports, and the club charter for the Alumnae Daughters Club, which existed to promote and maintain the traditions and values of the college through legacy students.

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Quenzel, Carrol correspondence, 1932/1967

2.9 Linear Feet
The Quenzel, Carrol correspondence collection contains personal and business letters directed to or written by Carrol Quenzel, dating from 1932-1967. Materials include handwritten and typed letters, drafts, written speeches, newspaper clippings, and postcards that discuss his position as Head Librarian at the University of Mary Washington, chief editor of the Virginian Librarian, and his personal responsibilities
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Jean Slater Edson Papers, 1929/1984

3 Linear Feet 2 upright legal-size document boxes (Box 1 and 2) and one flat storage box (Box 3). All oversize material is located in Box 3.

The Jean Slater Edson papers span 3 boxes that contain her original music manuscripts, programs or news clippings that she was featured in, correspondence regarding her personal life and music, a vinyl of her original music, and other miscellaneous items that pertain to her. The dated materials span 1929 to 1984. Although the majority of her compositions are undated, most of her dated works were created during her time as a teacher at Mary Washington College. Additionally, most correspondence and publications in this collection are in reference to the publishing process for some of Jean Slater Edson's musical works while she was residing in the Northern Virginia/DC area.

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Jean Slater Edson Papers, 1929/1984 3 Linear Feet 2 upright legal-size document boxes (Box 1 and 2) and one flat storage box (Box 3). All oversize material is located in Box 3.

Edson, Jean Slater

The Jean Slater Edson papers span 3 boxes that contain her original music manuscripts, programs or news clippings that she was featured in, correspondence regarding her personal life and music, a vinyl of her original music, and other miscellaneous items that pertain to her. The dated materials span 1929 to 1984. Although the majority of her compositions are undated, most of her dated works were created during her time as a teacher at Mary Washington College. Additionally, most correspondence and publications in this collection are in reference to the publishing process for some of Jean Slater Edson's musical works while she was residing in the Northern Virginia/DC area.

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Commencement Records, 1912

3 Linear Feet 3 flat boxes and 1 letter-size upright document box.

Commencement programs document the names, conferred degrees, and academic honors for graduating students, and also list featured speakers and other ceremonial events.

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Baccalaureate Sermons, 1936/1977

This series includes copies of individual sermons and programs from Baccalaureate Sermons delivered to graduating classes. Evidence suggests that an official Baccalaurate Sermon as part of commencement exercises ended around the late 1960s-early 1970s, but individual campus religious groups may have continued the practice.

Diplomas, 1919/1981 Box 8

This series features diplomas from the college's earliest days through the 1980s, showcasing many of the name changes over the years.

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Records of the Faculty, 1942/2014

5.5 Linear Feet
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Records of the Office of the Registrar, 1936

3 Cubic Feet

This series contains schedules of classes printed by semester, listing the course names, instructors, meeting times, and locations. The series is arranged chronologically by academic year.

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Schedules of Classes, 1936/2009

This series contains schedules of classes printed by semester, listing the course names, instructors, meeting times, and locations. The series is arranged chronologically by academic year.

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Convocations and Assemblies, 1939

.5 Linear Feet

This collection features records generated from assorted convocations and student assemblies conducted from 1939 to the present. Events contained here include Honor Convocation, Senior Convocation, Chancellor's Convocation, Spring Convocation, Honorary Tapping Convocation, Installation Convocation, and chapel events. Materials associated with these events include programs, speeches, schedules, and invitations.

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University History, 1908

1.5 Linear Feet 1 document storage box, 1 small media box

1938 yearbook from the final year of the College Heights Training School. This school was established in Fredericksburg City to provide training for young teachers enrolled at what was then Fredericksburg State Teacher's College

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William B. Hanson Faculty Records, 1909/2005

2.5 Linear Feet 5 boxes.
Faculty records of William "Bill" Byrd Hanson, professor at the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Bulk of records document Hanson's efforts to memorialize Civil Rights leader and former UMW professor James Farmer, Jr. Also included are publications on Farmer and audio-visual materials.
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William B. Hanson Faculty Records, 1909/2005 2.5 Linear Feet 5 boxes.

Faculty records of William "Bill" Byrd Hanson, professor at the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Bulk of records document Hanson's efforts to memorialize Civil Rights leader and former UMW professor James Farmer, Jr. Also included are publications on Farmer and audio-visual materials.

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