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

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Richard Wright collection

21.68 Linear Feet 52 boxes
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The Richard Wright collection, compiled by Richard Wright and orginally referred to by Wright as "The Richard Wright collection of Graphic Images of African Americans," focuses on the evolution of the Black American image in print media, cartoons and comics. Wright organized his own historical timeline titled "Good Clean Fun: Blacks in Comics," also referred to as "Clean Fun: Blacks in Comics," in a series of binders with artist biographies and time period summaries. Item titles have been retained from the original labels.

Kappa Kappa Gamma (Gamma Kappa Chapter) Records

10.5 Linear Feet
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This collection includes photographs, scrapbooks, publications, and administrative records of the Gamma Kappa Chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma at William & Mary. Some of the material is restricted, per donor request, and is available with the permission of the Chapter President.

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Awards Box 16, Folder 2

Robert M. Gates papers

134.50 Linear Feet 268 Boxes.
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The Robert M. Gates papers primarily cover his professional life, from his work with the Central Intelligence Agency, to his presidency at Texas A&M University, to his retirement as Secretary of Defense. Also accounted for in this collection are papers associated with his three books: From the Shadows, Duty, and A Passion for Leadership, in addition to items from his high school and higher education years.

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University Archives Audiovisual Collection

7.00 Linear Feet
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The University Archives Audiovisual Collection is an artificial collection of various audio and visual formats documenting the College of William and Mary campus, events, people, etc. The collection contains analog, magnetic, and digital media and while not comprehensive, it does include material from a variety of time periods and types of events including commencements, Charter Day, building dedications, lecture series, Raft Debates, visiting scholars and distinguished guests, athletic events, and much more. Researchers are encouraged to verify with staff the format of individual items and availability for immediate use. Many items in the collection will require preservation reformatting before they can be used.

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Board of Visitors Faculty Forum Box Series 6, Box 1

Office of the President W. Taylor Reveley, III records

42.58 Linear Feet 100 Hollinger boxes. Includes 1 oversize box.
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The Office of the President W. Taylor Reveley III records includes e-mail correspondence, letters, cards, subject files, speeches and other papers from the administration of William & Mary's twenty-seventh president, W. Taylor Reveley, III.

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Williamsburg Documentary Project

9.45 Linear Feet
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This collection is composed of material collected and created by the Williamsburg Documentary Project. The Williamsburg Documentary Project conducts oral history interviews and builds physical and digital archives, as well as other activities, through which it interprets the past of Williamsburg, Virginia.

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Abbott, Carlton Oral History Box 11

Thomas W. Miller film and theater collection

150 Linear Feet 150 boxes (estimate)
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Thomas W. Miller collection contains 3,600 LP's (60 boxes), 11,000 programs (70 boxes) 3,000 posters, 17 autograph albums and several artifacts from the Broadamoor Cooperative Apts. located on 3601 Connecticut Avenue. NW, Washington, DC 20008-2450.

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Dean of Arts and Sciences records

54.10 Linear Feet
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The collection contains minutes, by-laws, correspondence, and subject files from Arts and Sciences. Included in the collection are Faculty Minutes from 1926 to the present; American Culture Cluster lectures; by-laws; and material from various committees. Also present in the collection is correspondence from the Dean, as well as subject files on degree requirements, the Sharpe Community Partnership Program, and other topics.

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Vice President for Academic Affairs

2.80 Linear Feet
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Acc. 1983.040 contains correspondence regarding the Board of Visitors, primarily from the 1970s.

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Series 1: Publications

Capital Club of Williamsburg Records

4.5 Linear Feet 7 boxes
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Records of the Capital Club of Williamsburg (formerly named the Middle Plantation Club of Williamsburg), which was founded by Rawls Byrd in 1966. The collection includes organizational histories, membership directories and rosters, meeting minutes, scrapbooks of club events, and other material.

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Capital Club of Williamsburg Records 4.5 Linear Feet 7 boxes

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