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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 2005
University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.

Rural Research Centers Papers, 1992/2010

2.5 Linear Feet Five standard manuscript boxes.

The Rural Research Centers Papers comprise materials from two different but related academic-public initiatives: the Southeastern Rural Mental Health Research Center (SRMHRC) and its successor, the Rural Health Care Research Center (RHCRC). The Centers coordinated interdisciplinary academic research projects from 1992 to 2000 (SRMHRC) and from 2004 to 2010 (RHCRC). Global research objectives for the SRMHRC centered on examinations of how rural poor, minority, and elderly patient groups living in the southeastern region of the United States accessed mental health care, specifically through formal and informal mental health care networks in addition to the primary mental health care system. Projects assessed use and success rates of various treatment modalities and services, both professional and non-professional. The RHCRC expanded the research mission to include rural populations nationwide, along with investigations of technological innovations that could increase access to care, and the study and development of new training methods for professionals, all housed in a dedicated facility in the University of Virginia School of Nursing. The Centers ultimately aimed to improve public policy, health care delivery, and treatment outcomes for rural populations who typically experience greater isolation from facilities and practitioners than do residents of urban areas, in aggregate, not only on account of geographic position but also as a result of the intersection of such additional factors as income, education, and race with the cultural conditions unique to rural areas.

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Joseph Parisi papers, 1980/2003

23 Cubic Feet

The papers of Joseph Parisi, editor of Poetry from 1983-2008, ca. 15,750 items, 45 document boxes,23 cubic feet, include speeches, lectures, and introductions by Parisi; journal articles and reviews; literary correspondence; principally with poets, literary editors, and critics; miscellaneous materials related to the history of Poetry magazine; research materials, drafts and proofs related to publicaton of Dear Editor:a history of Poetry in letters: the first fifty years,1912-1962,; Between the lines: a history of Poetry in letters; and The Poetry anthology,1912-2002:ninety years of America's most distinguished verse magazine; documents by or about John Frederick Nims, including copies of letters, articles, and manuscripts; documents related to educational programs and large national projects with the American Library Association and the National Endowment for the Humanities; and, miscellaneous printed materials.

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Jan Karon papers, 1918/2018, bulk 1964/2018

66 Cubic Feet 120 legal document boxes, 3 oversize boxes, 17 oversize folders

The Jan Karon papers (66 cubic feet; 1918-2018) contain Mitford book typescripts and galleys; materials related to Ms. Karon's publishing career and her relationship with her agent and publisher; letters and fan mail from readers, arranged by month and year only; memorabilia; professional and personal correspondence; reviews and press publicity; research related to Karon's novels; files related to charitable organizations and boards; architectural drawings of Esmont Farm; files and journals related to the purchase, restoration, and running of historic Esmont Farm, Albemarle County, Virginia, by Karon; personal and family papers; files pertaining to Jan Karon's advertising career, particularly the North Carolina tourism campaign for McKinney and Silver; photographs; artifacts; audiovisual material; and born-digital material, including disks and hard drives.

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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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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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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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Francis H. Fife papers, 1785/2015, bulk 1940/2015

168.4 Cubic Feet 168 cubic foot boxes, 1 document box

The Francis H. Fife papers (1947-2015; 168.4 cubic feet) document the personal and professional life of Mr. Fife with an emphasis on his civic and community interests. Types of materials include reports, meeting minutes, correspondence, memoranda, journals, and some family documents. The collection is organized into three series: Oak Lawn 1, Oak Lawn 2, and Westview.

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University of Virginia School of Nursing, 1819/2016

62 Linear Feet
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William Faulkner Collection, 1824/2006

150 Cubic Feet
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