WM Tercentenary Trust Paperweight

Scope and content:

Scope and Contents

One clear domed paperweight. The base of the paperweight features the William and Mary cypher in white. "WILLIAM AND MARY" is written in white in an arch above the cypher and "TERCENTENARY TRUST" is written in white in an arch below the cypher. "1688" is written in white to the left of the cypher and "1988" is written to the right of the cypher. The paperweight measures 3.5in. in diameter and is in good condition. There is approximately 1.75in. smattering of white dot stains on the left side of the dome starting at the bottom of the dome and going midway up. There is a 0.75in. conglomerate of white stains on the right side of the base rim and an approximately 1in. conglomerate of white stains on the left side of the base rim. There are also small scratches all around the base rim and a small chip at the top of the base rim above the William and Mary cypher. Gift of Steve Murden. UA 2013.219.01

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:
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.
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