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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
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Women Students Association records, 1948/1967

.75 Cubic Feet

The collection contains two minute books and three folders of loose papers taken from the minute books, a copy of the Constitution of the Women's Students Association, a letter from Dean of Women Robert Hollingsworth and Peggy Thompson, Acting President, to the Women Students of the University of Virginia, 1946, enclosing a copy of the Constitution, and explaining various regulations and describing organizations that welcome women, and in what capacity. It also includes papers regarding women students at U.Va., including the typesetting copy and galley proof of the "University of Virginia Handbook for Women Students, 1948," a publication prepared by the Panhellenic Council and the officers of the Women Students Association. The handbook contains information one would expect to find in any new student handbook, with particular attention to the activities and organizations open to women's involvement. Also included is a copy of the Constitution of the Women Students Association and a map of the grounds with places of interest to women students highlighted including the new women's dormitory, the co-ed room and the office of the Dean of Women.

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Women Students Association records, 1948/1967 .75 Cubic Feet

The collection contains two minute books and three folders of loose papers taken from the minute books, a copy of the Constitution of the Women's Students Association, a letter from Dean of Women Robert Hollingsworth and Peggy Thompson, Acting President, to the Women Students of the University of Virginia, 1946, enclosing a copy of the Constitution, and explaining various regulations and describing organizations that welcome women, and in what capacity. It also includes papers regarding women students at U.Va., including the typesetting copy and galley proof of the "University of Virginia Handbook for Women Students, 1948," a publication prepared by the Panhellenic Council and the officers of the Women Students Association. The handbook contains information one would expect to find in any new student handbook, with particular attention to the activities and organizations open to women's involvement. Also included is a copy of the Constitution of the Women Students Association and a map of the grounds with places of interest to women students highlighted including the new women's dormitory, the co-ed room and the office of the Dean of Women.

University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.

Wood blocks, Prints, and Letters of Julius J. Lankes, December 1920-1987

This collection consists of two letters from J.J. Lankes to Richard E. Fiscus, Buffalo, New York, with their envelopes. The earliest, December 27, 1920, discusses the cost of ordering and producing a bookplate based upon the amount of work required and the design.

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Wood blocks, Prints, and Letters of Julius J. Lankes, December 1920-1987

This collection consists of two letters from J.J. Lankes to Richard E. Fiscus, Buffalo, New York, with their envelopes. The earliest, December 27, 1920, discusses the cost of ordering and producing a bookplate based upon the amount of work required and the design.

University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.

Woodrow Wilson Letter 1898

This addition to the autographs collection consists of a two page autograph letter, April 1, 1898, with envelope, from Woodrow Wilson, Princeton, New Jersey, to Professor W.H. Perkinson, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, regretfully declining an invitation to give the dedication address for the new University building due to a prior commitment.

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Woodrow Wilson Letter 1898

This addition to the autographs collection consists of a two page autograph letter, April 1, 1898, with envelope, from Woodrow Wilson, Princeton, New Jersey, to Professor W.H. Perkinson, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, regretfully declining an invitation to give the dedication address for the new University building due to a prior commitment.

University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.

World Encyclopedia business letters, 1944

0.03 Cubic Feet One folder in a document box BW 16.

World Book Encyclopedia business letters, MSS 16364, 1944, 0.03 cubic feet consisting of four letters from representatives of the World Book Encyclopedia, and Quarrie Corporation, regarding Lillie P. Woodson's work selling encyclopedias in Charlottesville, Virginia.

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World Encyclopedia business letters, 1944 0.03 Cubic Feet One folder in a document box BW 16.

World Book Encyclopedia business letters, MSS 16364, 1944, 0.03 cubic feet consisting of four letters from representatives of the World Book Encyclopedia, and Quarrie Corporation, regarding Lillie P. Woodson's work selling encyclopedias in Charlottesville, Virginia.

University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.

World War I Articles 1948, n.d.

This collection consists of copies of articles from Laughter in the Next Roomby Sir Osbert Sitwell and The Squadroonby Ardern Beaman.
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World War I Articles 1948, n.d.

This collection consists of copies of articles from Laughter in the Next Roomby Sir Osbert Sitwell and The Squadroonby Ardern Beaman.
University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.

World War I Brass Pin 1914

One brass pin, issued by the Australian Department of Defense, bearing the legend, "Volunteered for Active Service Medically Unfit."
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World War I Brass Pin 1914

One brass pin, issued by the Australian Department of Defense, bearing the legend, "Volunteered for Active Service Medically Unfit."
University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.

World War II Letters of Joseph J. Jania

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World War I Items 1918

The collection consists of one woman's Red Cross headband, and a brass pin.
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World War I Items 1918

The collection consists of one woman's Red Cross headband, and a brass pin.
University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.

World War I Lapel Pins 1918

The collection consists of two lapel pins from "Remembrance Day, 1918" for "Australia's Heros" [at] Gallipoli.
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World War I Lapel Pins 1918

The collection consists of two lapel pins from "Remembrance Day, 1918" for "Australia's Heros" [at] Gallipoli.
University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.

World War I Letters 1918

The collection contains a facsimile of the letter King George V sent to all United States soldiers; and a letter from "Ray" to his sister, enquiring about people and things at home, and mentioning his experiences in France.
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World War I Letters 1918

The collection contains a facsimile of the letter King George V sent to all United States soldiers; and a letter from "Ray" to his sister, enquiring about people and things at home, and mentioning his experiences in France.

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