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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
Primary Collecting Areas:
Williamsburg and surrounding area Virginia; Southern United States; African American life and culture; Hip Hop History; Movies and film studies; Travel, exploration, and adventure; Veterans papers; Distinguished alumni papers; College of William & Mary; Dogs
Description:
The Special Collections Research Center (SCRC) houses one of the largest and most significant collections of rare and unique materials of any educational institution of comparable size in the United States. Focused on Virginia history but with nationally and internationally important collections, the Manuscripts Collection includes letters, diaries, journals, scrapbooks, business records, organizational minutes, and other items that provide evidence of events great and small and the daily lives of Americans of all backgrounds. The Rare Books Collection, with volumes dating from the 15th century to the present, is strong in dogs, Virginia-related items, early Virginia family libraries, gardening and natural history, religion, book arts, printing history, travel, science, and medicine. The University Archives documents the history of William & Mary from 1693 to the present, including a wide range of materials from administrative records, student organization records, and alumni papers to photographs, audio-visual materials, and artifacts.
Phone: (757) 221-3090
Fax: (757) 221-5440
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Before the Hunt Photograph, 1900/1910

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Black and white photograph, 8 x 6 [?], of a group of hunters, some mounted on horses, with their dogs.

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Before the Hunt Photograph, 1900/1910 0.01 Linear Foot

Black and white photograph, 8 x 6 [?], of a group of hunters, some mounted on horses, with their dogs.

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Collection of Spanish Language Manuscripts, 1551/1858

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Includes printed and manuscript material written in Spanish and originating from Spain and Spanish-speaking countries in North America and South America. The collection is currently being processed and new items will be added on an ongoing basis. For this reason, the indicated date range is approximate at this point. This collection has multiple creators, which have not been indexed at this time.

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Collection of Spanish Language Manuscripts, 1551/1858 1.00 Linear Feet

Includes printed and manuscript material written in Spanish and originating from Spain and Spanish-speaking countries in North America and South America. The collection is currently being processed and new items will be added on an ongoing basis. For this reason, the indicated date range is approximate at this point. This collection has multiple creators, which have not been indexed at this time.

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George E. Waltrip Ledgers and Daybooks, 1890/1934

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14 bound ledgers and day books written by George E. Waltrip for the years, 1890, 1895, 1898, 1901, 1906, 1908, 1917, 1923-1924, 1929, 1932-1934. Waltrip was a resident of Williamsburg in James City County when he wrote in his books. The books give an account of the weather, hunting, travel to local areas, including Richmond, and also of the overall dealings of a farmer, merchant, and fisherman from the Williamsburg area.

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George E. Waltrip Ledgers and Daybooks, 1890/1934 1.0 Linear Feet

Waltrip, George Edward, 1866-1936

14 bound ledgers and day books written by George E. Waltrip for the years, 1890, 1895, 1898, 1901, 1906, 1908, 1917, 1923-1924, 1929, 1932-1934. Waltrip was a resident of Williamsburg in James City County when he wrote in his books. The books give an account of the weather, hunting, travel to local areas, including Richmond, and also of the overall dealings of a farmer, merchant, and fisherman from the Williamsburg area.

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John S. Barret Journal, 1814/1850

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Journal of John S. Barret, plantation owner in Alabama. Barret writes extensively about his farm, weather conditions, crop harvests and livestock. Some entries record his hunting activites. One page lists all of the children born to an enslaved woman on his plantation since 1802. Another entry records the sadness of the untimely death of his friend, William Aylett.

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John S. Barret Journal, 1814/1850 0.05 Linear Foot

Barret, John S.

Journal of John S. Barret, plantation owner in Alabama. Barret writes extensively about his farm, weather conditions, crop harvests and livestock. Some entries record his hunting activites. One page lists all of the children born to an enslaved woman on his plantation since 1802. Another entry records the sadness of the untimely death of his friend, William Aylett.

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Lewis Sutter Letter, 1889

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Brief letter to cousin about traveling to Penola, VA, hunting and "killing some robins," and asking all the cousins to visit for Easter.

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Lewis Sutter Letter, 1889 0.01 Linear Feet

Sutter, Lewis

Brief letter to cousin about traveling to Penola, VA, hunting and "killing some robins," and asking all the cousins to visit for Easter.

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Pearl Polk Chapleau scrapbook on foxhunting, 1937/1942

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Scrapbook containing photographs, newspaper clippings, ribbons, and ephemeral material relating to Pearl Polk Chapleau from Memphis, Tennessee who was a champion foxhunter. The contents record her activities in and among various foxhunting groups including exhibitions, American Kennel Club events, and hunts conducted by Chapleau along with her numerous fox hounds. A very accomplished person in her sport, Chapleau's expertise was sought after by many sporting groups in the South. Some of the sanctioning bodies Chapleau worked with include the AKC, Gulf Coast Foxhunters' Association, Tri-State Foxhunters' Association, and the Southern States Foxhunters' Association.

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Pearl Polk Chapleau scrapbook on foxhunting, 1937/1942 0.75 Linear Feet

Chapleau, Pearl Polk

Scrapbook containing photographs, newspaper clippings, ribbons, and ephemeral material relating to Pearl Polk Chapleau from Memphis, Tennessee who was a champion foxhunter. The contents record her activities in and among various foxhunting groups including exhibitions, American Kennel Club events, and hunts conducted by Chapleau along with her numerous fox hounds. A very accomplished person in her sport, Chapleau's expertise was sought after by many sporting groups in the South. Some of the sanctioning bodies Chapleau worked with include the AKC, Gulf Coast Foxhunters' Association, Tri-State Foxhunters' Association, and the Southern States Foxhunters' Association.

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