Collections : [University of Mary Washington]

University of Mary Washington

Special Collections and University Archives
Simpson Library
University of Mary Washington
1801 College Avenue
Fredericksburg, VA 22401-4665
Primary Collecting Areas:
The history of the University of Mary Washington
James L. Farmer, Jr., Congress on Racial Equality (CORE), and the early Civil Rights movement
Education of K-12 teachers in Virginia
Description:
Special Collections and University Archives collects and makes accessible the history of the University of Mary Washington, serving as the repository for materials from all departments and divisions of the University. Key collections include those of James L. Farmer, Jr., one of the foremost leaders in the Civil Rights movement, and materials related to the early education of teachers in Virginia. The unit also includes a rare books collection of over 1,500 volumes dating from the 16th century to the present and a large collection of WWI posters.
POC: Sarah Appleby
Phone: (540) 654-2045
Fax: (540) 654-1067
Start Over Repository University of Mary Washington Level Collection

Quenzel, Carrol correspondence 2.9 Linear Feet

The Quenzel, Carrol correspondence collection contains personal and business letters directed to or written by Carrol Quenzel, dating from 1932-1967. Materials include handwritten and typed letters, drafts, written speeches, newspaper clippings, and postcards that discuss his position as Head Librarian at the University of Mary Washington, chief editor of the Virginian Librarian, and his personal responsibilities
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Records of the Board of Visitors 6 Cubic Feet

This collection contains records produced by the Board of Visitors. These records contain, but are not limited to: meeting minutes, correspondence, manuals, speeches, actions, memoranda, resolutions, materials pertaining to individual board members, and general documents.

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Records of the James Monroe Museum and Memorial Library 1 Cubic Feet 1 document storage box, 1 flat oversize storage box.

The collection consists of papers regarding the James Monroe Museum and Memorial Library from 1963 to the present. The papers include administrative files regarding the mission and operation of the museum, as well as legal records and correspondence concerning the ownership of the museum site and disputes arising in 1972 when Mary Washington College seaparated from the University of Virginia. Also included are documents relating to the Board of Regents and its members, published works and publicity materials by and about the museum, and some images.

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Records of the Office of the Registrar 3 Cubic Feet

This series contains schedules of classes printed by semester, listing the course names, instructors, meeting times, and locations. The series is arranged chronologically by academic year.

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Richard V. Hurley Records .4 Linear Feet 1 box

Incomplete collection of the physical records generated by UMW President Richard Hurley. The collection is primarily correspondence from both his term as acting president and after his appointment as president. Other materials include newsletters, publications, and speeches.

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Scrapbooks 12 Linear Feet

Cover is brown paper and reads "Memory Book" in silver writing. The cover shows some tearing and scribbles. Black string used for binding removed for preservation but retained in the box. Inside the scrapbook contains notes, dried flowers, programs, napkins, menu, pamphlets, ticket stubs, newspaper clippings, postcards, and pencils, which have been glued in. Black paper used throughout for decoration. Some loose media/pages.

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Theatre and Dance 1.5 Linear Feet 1 upright document box, 1 flat box that houses theatre posters.

This collection contains materials generated from the Department of Theatre and Dance. These items are primarily printed materials promoting and accompanying various performances. The collection also contains some additional content such as newsletters, media releases, marketing materials for the major programs, and course documents.

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Title:: William M. Anderson, Jr. Records 1974-2006 38 record storage boxes (16 linear feet)

Anderson, Jr., William M.

This collection is arranged into twenty-four main series, in thirty-eight record storage boxes for a total of about 16 linear feet. The first series is senior staff papers from the President's Office during Dr. Anderson's administration. Other series cover commencement records, honor convocation lists, campus buildings and grounds records, annual reports, state of Virginia papers, national educational papers, various university program documents, Southern educational materials, financial records and documents, student affairs materials, special events materials, inauguration papers, Board of Visitors materials, presidential correspondence, various academic committee papers, community relations documents, faculty affairs materials, papers on conferences and workshops, the President's Book Club materials, Dr. Anderson's speeches, and the last series is reserved for miscellaneous materials.

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University History 1.5 Linear Feet 1 document storage box, 1 small media box

1938 yearbook from the final year of the College Heights Training School. This school was established in Fredericksburg City to provide training for young teachers enrolled at what was then Fredericksburg State Teacher's College

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