Collections

This collection consists of a doll dressed as a clown in a yellow and black checkered outfit with the words "William & Mary Indians" written on the necktie. The term "Indian" in relation to William & Mary first appeared in the early twentieth century as an informal mascot. The William & Mary community began incorporating "Indian" into its identity to promote a sense of school spirit and unity, creating traditions surrounding perceived Native American clothing, events, and experiences. The "Indians" name persisted as an official and unofficial mascot throughout the twentieth century, phased out institutionally by William & Mary in the 1980s.

Pocket guide / fliers for materiel management policies.

Includes a photocopy of the will of William Parsons (1828); an accurate typescript of the will, prepared by donor; a less accurate transcript of the will, from a family history book; a transcript of an 1850s financial document from the Randolph County Courthouse about Buck, one of the slaves mentioned in Parsons' will who was apparently suing for freedom; and background information about William Parsons and his wife, Catherine/Catharine, as well as the names of Buck's children.

Much of the collection consists of personal and professional correspondences of William Robert Adam. There are also a number of programs from events that Adam coordinated or was invited to attend in Alexandria and Washington, DC. The collection also includes awards and certificates, newspaper clippings, bibliographical information, publications, and research papers. There is also a folder on the composer Richard Bales, who conducted orchestral performances at some of Adam's events. The collection includes a number of realia such as medals and medallions.