Public Works Administration Records, 1934-1945

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:

Public Works Administration Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.

Summary

Extent:
0.60 Linear Feet
Creator:
College of William and Mary. Office of the Bursar., Bryan, John Stewart, 1871-1944, and Chandler, J. A. C. (Julian Alvin Carroll), 1872-1934
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Public Works Administration Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection includes correspondence and financial records about Public Works Administration projects on the campus of William & Mary and the Norfolk Division primarily from 1934-1936. Includes the correspondence of W.A.R. Goodwin, and information about projects regarding the Lake Matoaka Ampitheatre, Marshall-Wythe Hall, Taliaferro Hall, and the Student Activity Building.

Biographical / historical:

The Financial Operations department at the College of William & Mary and the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) is responsible for providing comprehensive accounting, bursar and payroll services in support of the College's primary mission of education, research and public service.

Acquisition information:
Acc. 1983.103 was received on 11/28/1983.