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University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.

Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
University of Virginia
P.O. Box 400110
170 McCormick Rd
Charlottesville, Virginia 22904-4110
Primary Collecting Areas:
American literature, antiquarian and contemporary, American history (Southeastern United States), Virginiana, British literature, Sporting books and manuscripts, World War I, Bibliography, the book arts, history of the book and typography
Fine press and artist’s books, Pop-up books, Victorian publishers bindings, Typography, Archives of the University of Virginia
Description:

The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library administers over 13 million manuscripts, 3.6 million items in the University archives, and 325,000 rare books, as well as approximately 5,000 maps, over 4,000 broadsides; more than 250,000 photographs and small prints; over 8,000 reels of microfilm; and substantial holdings of audio recordings, motion picture films, and ephemera.

The major emphasis of the Department’s collections are American history and literature, with additional substantive collections in Virginiana, British literature, African-American history, book arts, the history of sporting and World War I, among others. In addition, the library serves as the University Archives, holding records of historic significance to UVA.

POC: Special Collections Public Services & Reference Staff
Phone: (434) 243-1776
Fax: (434) 924-4968
Start Over Repository University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept. Date range 2002
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Patrick Oliphant artwork and papers, 1947/2016

80 Cubic Feet

Drawings of varying size, political cartoons, sculpture, books, framed items, scrapbooks, sketchbooks, slides, video tapes, and news clippings.

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Monroe Leigh papers, 1941/2001

22.4 Linear Feet 56 archival boxes
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Sheeran Architects records, 1980/2010

9.4 Cubic Feet 9 cubic foot boxes, 1 document box 250 Gigabytes

The Sheeran Architects records (1980-2008; 9.4 cubic feet plus 250 gigabytes) include drawings and office files relating to projects by Peter L. Sheeran and members of his firm, financial records, correspondence, notes and sketches. Materials are organized by project name, and then by date. Other records included are projects dating from Sheeran's time as principal of Cleveland Sheeran Architects, AIA (1980-1989) and as project architect for Jack L. Rinehart Architect (1977-1980).

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Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport Projects, 1990/2007 Box 8, Folder 21-41, Box 9, Folder 1-17, Oversize_Flat_File_folder 1, Oversize_Flat_File_folder 2, Oversize_Flat_File_folder 3, Oversize_Flat_File_folder 4, Oversize_Flat_File_folder 5, Oversize_Flat_File_folder 6, Oversize_Flat_File_folder 7, Oversize_Flat_File_folder 8, Oversize_Flat_File_folder 9, Oversize_Flat_File_folder 10, Oversize_Flat_File_folder 11, Oversize_Flat_File_folder 12, Oversize_Flat_File_folder 13, Oversize_Flat_File_folder 14

  1. Public projects
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Maurice Lévy papers, 1952/2012

3.25 Cubic Feet 6 legal document boxes, 1 legal half-width document box

The Maurice Lévy papers (1952-2012; 3.25 cubic feet) document the research, professional career, and personal life of Maurice Lévy. The bulk of the collection consists of research papers and publications, with subjects ranging from gothic literature to William Faulkner to H.P. Lovecraft. The collection also contains conference talks given by Lévy, correspondence with universities and grant agencies, publications from Lévy's organization CERLI (Centre d'Études et de Recherches sur les Littératures de l'Imaginaire), and a few photographs of Lévy with family members.

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Sally H. Thomas papers, 1968/2010

76 Cubic Feet 76 cubic foot boxes

The Sally H. Thomas papers (1968-2010; 76 cubic feet) document the political career of Sally H. Thomas as a member of the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors, as well as a member of the Albemarle County School Board. The materials in this collection mainly consist of Albemarle County Board of Supervisors correspondence, reports, budgets, site plans and maps, city-planning documents and publications, and related printed materials. Some of the topics emphasized are conservation, rural preservation, community services, infrastructure, and transportation planning as key features of Sally Thomas' career. Materials mostly include Albemarle County planning with some Charlottesville city planning documents, and Albemarle County School Board budgets and plans as well. The materials document the development needs of the Albemarle/Charlottesville area as population and economic growth increased, and highlight the attempt to balance economic and residential development with environmental conservation needs and the interests of rural areas.

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Virginia Law Women records, 1974/2005

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Virginia Law Women, 1974/2006

The records of the Virginia Law Women at the University of Virginia School of Law consist of correspondence and administrative papers of the organization. There are drafts and galleys of the "Virginia Law Women Handbook, Your Legal Rights as a Women"; memoranda, reports, announcements, posters, and newspaper clippings.

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Charles M. Robinson and Principals Architectural Records, 1855/2012

278.62 Cubic Feet 1768 rolls of architectural drawings housed in 1458 tube boxes, 4 tube rolls, 93 oversized flat file folders, and 2 oversized flat boxes. 11 legal document boxes, 1 oversized flat box, and 9 oversized flat folders of records

The Charles M. Robinson and Principals Architectural Records consist of materials about Charles M. Robinson, and the office records, architectural and design plans, and project photograph files of the Charles M. Robinson, Architect firm and successor firms. The materials document the business operations of the firms, as well as their role in developing the city of Richmond, VA, and in developing various institutions and organizations across the state of Virginia. The works in this collection also demonstrate the significance of the firm's activities on communities in these areas. It is divided into four series.

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Architectural drawings, 1907/2012 1482 items 1,482 square tube boxes 278.616 Cubic Feet

Dates: 1907 – 2012, bulk date 1907-1995

Charles M. Robinson and Principals Architectural Records, 1855/2012 278.62 Cubic Feet 1768 rolls of architectural drawings housed in 1458 tube boxes, 4 tube rolls, 93 oversized flat file folders, and 2 oversized flat boxes. 11 legal document boxes, 1 oversized flat box, and 9 oversized flat folders of records

Robinson, Charles M. (Morrison), 1867-1932

The Charles M. Robinson and Principals Architectural Records consist of materials about Charles M. Robinson, and the office records, architectural and design plans, and project photograph files of the Charles M. Robinson, Architect firm and successor firms. The materials document the business operations of the firms, as well as their role in developing the city of Richmond, VA, and in developing various institutions and organizations across the state of Virginia. The works in this collection also demonstrate the significance of the firm's activities on communities in these areas. It is divided into four series.

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University of Virginia School of Nursing, 1819/2016

62 Linear Feet
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John W. Bissell papers, 1983/2005

34 Cubic Feet 80 archival boxes
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8th Evacuation Hospital collection, 1941/2011

25 Linear Feet
Of unique relevance to the University of Virginia Health System is the 8th Evacuation Hospital Collection. The "8th Evac." was organized and staffed primarily by University of Virginia physicians and nurses during World War II. The collection contains scrapbooks, memoirs, reports, and numerous photographs that recall the experiences of the men and women who provided medical and nursing care in North Africa and Italy during the war.
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8th Evacuation Hospital collection, 1941/2011 25 Linear Feet

Of unique relevance to the University of Virginia Health System is the 8th Evacuation Hospital Collection. The "8th Evac." was organized and staffed primarily by University of Virginia physicians and nurses during World War II. The collection contains scrapbooks, memoirs, reports, and numerous photographs that recall the experiences of the men and women who provided medical and nursing care in North Africa and Italy during the war.

Lists of deceased 8th Evac member and letters, obituaries (obituary), or articles concerning the deceased, 1975/2003 Box 29, Folder 044

Documents are in regard to Lallah Edwards Anderson, Hilda Franklin Bell, Raymond Canipe, S. Ward Casscells, Francis Churchill, J. Walter Dempsey, Edward Denny, Horace Downing, John Gordon, Kenneth Grim, Byrd Leavell, Maruice LeBauer, Donald Marshall, Bob Mitchell, Edwin Mulford, Addie Roadcap, William Pennington Snavely (Bill Snavely), Kate Robinson Thornton, William Norman Thornton

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