Series 10: Library Construction (Acc. 1980.133, Acc. 1984.061, Acc. 1984.062, Acc. 2007.08(a) Acc. 2008.104(a), Acc. 2012.152)

Scope and content:

Acc. 1980.133: Records about equipment, furniture, measurements, cornerstone laying, donors, dedications, and specifications regarding the Earl Gregg Swem Library. The materials are arranged alphabetically by subject, 1960s. Acc. 1984.061: Architects' proposals for an addition to Swem Library made by firms not chosen for the project, 1984. Acc. 1984.062: Proposal for an addition to Swem Library made by Perry, Dean, Rogers and Partners, the firm chosen for the project, 1984. This accession also contains materials from the Preplanning Study prepared by Hardwiske, Ekstrom, and Associates in 1983. Acc. 2008.104: Drawings and records for construction and renovation project (1998-2006) including samples of material used for furnishings and such as carpet, tile, etc. Acc. 2012.152: Contains reports, research, and feedback regarding renovations of Swem Library from 1991-1998. Included are design plans from different design companies, research on other library construction projects throughout the U.S., and feedback from the William & Mary. community as to the kind of library they would like to have. [There is not descriptions yet for Acc. 2007.08(a)]

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
Parent restrictions:
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.
Parent terms of access:
Portions of this collection may be restricted for privacy reasons. Consult a staff member for assistance. 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.

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