University Archives Diploma Collection

Access and use

Location of collection:
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
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (757) 221-3090
Fax: (757) 221-5440
Restrictions:

This collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.

Terms of access:

Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.

Preferred citation:

University Archives Diploma File Collection, Special Collections Research Center, William and Mary Libraries.

Summary

Extent:
10.0 Linear Feet
Creator:
College of William and Mary
Language:
English Latin
Preferred citation:

University Archives Diploma File Collection, Special Collections Research Center, William and Mary Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains originals and copies of diplomas awarded by the College of William and Mary. The collection also includes honorary degrees, diplomas awarded by other colleges and universities, and certificates of distinction.

Acquisition information:
Acc. 1924.44, diploma of David Yancey, was received on 7/1/1926. Acc. 1930.02, Law diploma granted by W to HH Land in 1843, was received on 12/1/1929. Acc. 1930.25 deposit received on 1/1/1929. Acc. 1933.19, diploma of R.S. Jones, was received on 3/20/1933. Acc. 1938.273, copy of diploma of Benjamin Irby, was received on 9/16/1938. Acc. 1939.178 was received on 7/25/1939. Acc. 1940.267, Diploma awarded to Ethelbert G Cauthom in 1844 by W, was received on 6/13/1940. Acc. 1941.120, diploma of Henry Dearborn, was purchased and received on 11/7/1941. Acc. 1979.010 received on 2/6/1979, gift of Mrs. Charles L. Terry; Acc. 1980.037 received sometime in 1966, gift of Miss Bessie Barnes and Mrs. G.S.P. Holland; Acc. 1994.080 was received in 1994; Acc. 2008.087 received on 8/15/2008, gift of Mrs. Robert Norfleet; Yancey diploma was received from Malcolm Harris and accessioned as Acc. 1926.44 and later transferred to the University Archives. Acquisition information for material received after 7/13/2009 is available by consulting a Special Collections Research Center staff member.
Processing information:

Processed by Steven Bookman in November 2008. Acc. 2013.105 accessioned and minimally processed by Steven Bookman, University Archives Specialist, in June 2013.

Arrangement:

This collection is arranged alphabetically by last name. This collection is currently being processed. Contact staff for assistance.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard