Series 11: Exhibits and Special Events (Acc. 1982.064, Acc. 1984.055, Acc. 1986.044, Acc. 1988.006, Acc. 1998.002, Acc. 1998.055, Acc. 2008.216, Acc. 2009.082)

Scope and content:

Acc. 1982.064: "Treasures of Swem Library," 1980. Contains color slides and the text of a lecture given by John D. Haskell. Acc. 1984.055: Materials from an exhibit of gifts to and from Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip, 1957. Acc. 1986.044: Materials from an exhibit entitled "Statue of Liberty, 1886-1896," which was held at the Zollinger Museum. Contains a set of 26 poster-size photographs produced by the Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation. Acc. 1988.006: Library Re-dedication records. Includes correspondence, speech transcripts, invitation lists, newspaper clippings, and other materials relating to the re-dedication of Swem Library on February 5, 1988 and the Charter Day ceremony on February 6, 1988. Acc. 1998.002: John Cotton Dana Award presented to Swem Library in 1994. It honors outstanding public relations among college and university libraries, and specifically recognizes the programs Swem Library organized during the College's tercentenary. Acc. 1998.055 Library scrapbook containing photographs, postcards, brochures, and other papers concerning tercentenary events. Acc. 2008.216: Galley proofs for the book, "Treasures of the College of William & Mary. Library" about "An Exhibition Commemorating the Rededication of the Earl Gregg Swem Library." Compiled by John D. Haskell, Jr. and Margaret C. Cook and published in 1988 by The College of William & Mary.. Includes copy of book. Also included are photographs of images used in the book. Acc. 2009.082: Cartoon featuring the opening of the MEWS Café in Swem Library. Features Swem Reference Desk staff and a Starbucks Coffee employee with customers of each saying "I'm looking for something from Kenya that's not too bitter in its underlying political themes." Created and signed by Bentley Boyd in August 1998. Oversized miscellaneous posters used in the Library 1946-1988.

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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