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
Start Over Repository College of William and Mary Date range 2020
College of William and Mary

University Archives Web Archive Collection

351 Items
A collection of harvested websites for the institutional history and records of The College of William and Mary.
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Documenting Life During COVID-19 collection

3068.9 Megabytes .42 Linear Feet 1 Hollinger box

Collection includes social media posts, music recitals, podcasts, video recordings, digital photographs, self-portraiture, original music compositions, poetry, personal journal entries, and other materials created by members of the William & Mary and the greater Williamsburg community in response to the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020.

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The Olde Guarde & Boyle Legacy Society records

0.01 Linear Feet 1 legal size folder

Collection contains one 50th Reunion of the Olde Guarde & Boyle Legacy Society information packet. Contains information inside about events and programs for the Traditions Weekend.

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The Olde Guarde & Boyle Legacy Society records 0.01 Linear Feet 1 legal size folder

Collection contains one 50th Reunion of the Olde Guarde & Boyle Legacy Society information packet. Contains information inside about events and programs for the Traditions Weekend.

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Student Protest Collection

2.02 Linear Feet

The collection contains materials related to on-campus student-led protests

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Accession: 2020.054: Robert Gates protest

Two flyers from a student protest at the February 6, 2020 Charter Day Event, "Crucibles of Leadership - A Public Talk with Chancellor Robert M. Gates." They read: "Robert Gates is a War Criminal, Robert Gates is Complicit in the Iran-Contra Affair" with a picture of Gates in a mug shot style; and "Robert Gates Has Blood on His Hands" with a list of three "War Crime Charges: Prosecuting a war of agression, bombing civilian populations, directed illegal kidnapping and torture."

Student Protest Collection 2.02 Linear Feet

The collection contains materials related to on-campus student-led protests

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Layne Fraser Dyer papers

1.50 Linear Feet

8 binders of documentation and photographs about Dyer's career as an educator in Virginia. Contents include printouts of online news articles, photographs (digital and print), typed personal recollections, children's books, curriculum planning, and clippings. Some of the recollections relate to desegregation in education.

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Accession 2022.144 0.4 Linear Feet Four legal sized folders.

A Christmas card from "Karen" to "Layne." A 4th of July card from "Joy" to "Layne." A thank you card from "Joy" to "Layne", and a thank you card unaddressed from "Kristin, Ben, Abby + Theo." 8 prints featuring animal illustrations. Two drafts for "Cool Your Fins: Chuckles Learns to Relax." Two drafts for "Part Two, Belly Breathing, Excellent Resource for Parents." 4 sheets of paper with original illustrations, and a book draft with print illustrations.

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Virginia political campaign collection

2.5 Linear Feet 1 oversize Hollinger box and 1 half Hollinger box

The Virginia Political Campaign Collection contains materials documenting the political campaigns of candidates including those who are Republican, Democrat, and Independent in Virginia. Materials include posters, yard signs, mailers, brochures and fliers.

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Student Organizations collection

18 Linear Feet 34 boxes

The Student Organizations collection contains fliers, announcements, and programs for various student organizations at William & Mary. The organizations include academic clubs, arts groups, Greek social organizations, religious organizations, student athletic associations, and other groups.

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William & Mary tour guide records

.21 Linear Feet 1 half hollinger letter size box

This collection contains official tour guides t-shirts and handbooks for 2021-2022. The collection also contains a tote bag and admissions stickers for the class of 2026 as well as admissions promotional brochures.

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William & Mary tour guide records .21 Linear Feet 1 half hollinger letter size box

This collection contains official tour guides t-shirts and handbooks for 2021-2022. The collection also contains a tote bag and admissions stickers for the class of 2026 as well as admissions promotional brochures.

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International Relations Club records

4.34 Linear Feet

The International Relations Club records contains administrative files, publications, ephemera and photographs documenting the activities of the International Relations Club at William & Mary. Materials include one handwritten resolution, affixed with the college seal, petitioning W&M President John Stewart Bryan to call together a new House of Burgesses to meet in the Great Hall. Signed by six students, representing the International Relations Club. Other materials include photographs, handbooks, t-shirts and fliers.

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International Relations Club records 4.34 Linear Feet

College of William and Mary. International Relations Club

The International Relations Club records contains administrative files, publications, ephemera and photographs documenting the activities of the International Relations Club at William & Mary. Materials include one handwritten resolution, affixed with the college seal, petitioning W&M President John Stewart Bryan to call together a new House of Burgesses to meet in the Great Hall. Signed by six students, representing the International Relations Club. Other materials include photographs, handbooks, t-shirts and fliers.

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William & Mary Women's Ultimate Frisbee records

1 Linear Feet

Collection contains scrapbooks, printed materials, photographs and other papers documenting the activities of the Ultimate Women's Frisbee Team at William & Mary. Materials within the collection document Cypress (A-team, though materials from the Woolly Mammoths (B-team) may be added to the collection at a later date. Items include a poster, signed paper plates, jersey, disc and program from Ultimate USA college championship.

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William & Mary Women's Ultimate Frisbee records 1 Linear Feet

Collection contains scrapbooks, printed materials, photographs and other papers documenting the activities of the Ultimate Women's Frisbee Team at William & Mary. Materials within the collection document Cypress (A-team, though materials from the Woolly Mammoths (B-team) may be added to the collection at a later date. Items include a poster, signed paper plates, jersey, disc and program from Ultimate USA college championship.

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