Collections : [College of William and Mary]

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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Alan Zoellner Oral History Interview, 2026

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College of William and Mary

John D. Haskell papers, 1941/2023

10.42 Linear Feet 13 Hollinger boxes and 1 oversize folder

The John D. Haskell papers contains general professional and personal papers documenting the life of John D. Haskell from 1941-2022. Papers primarily contain post-retirement personal correspondence from 2006-2022, as well as correspondence from his years as Librarian of the University of Maryland Baltimore County (1965-1969) as well as compiler of the Massachusetts, Maine, and New Hampshire bibliographies documenting New England History. The bibliographies were accumulated as a part of the Committee for a New England Bibliography (1972-1978). The collection also contains documentation of staff members at Swem Library (1978-2006), and memberships in library and bibliographical associations. Correspondence to and from his wife, Mary Haskell, and items from Haskell's childhood are also included.

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John D. Haskell papers, 1941/2023 10.42 Linear Feet 13 Hollinger boxes and 1 oversize folder

John D. Haskell

The John D. Haskell papers contains general professional and personal papers documenting the life of John D. Haskell from 1941-2022. Papers primarily contain post-retirement personal correspondence from 2006-2022, as well as correspondence from his years as Librarian of the University of Maryland Baltimore County (1965-1969) as well as compiler of the Massachusetts, Maine, and New Hampshire bibliographies documenting New England History. The bibliographies were accumulated as a part of the Committee for a New England Bibliography (1972-1978). The collection also contains documentation of staff members at Swem Library (1978-2006), and memberships in library and bibliographical associations. Correspondence to and from his wife, Mary Haskell, and items from Haskell's childhood are also included.

College of William and Mary

Library Association [Williamsburg, Va. ?] Broadside, undated, 2015

0.01 Linear Feet

Broadside, public notice of the desire of "several gentlemen" to establish a library association in Williamsburg (though unclear if the location is actually Williamsburg, Va.). The notice further states that the Association would secure a public library and public reading room, either by purchase or donation. The first public meeting was scheduled to occur in the lecture room of the Baptist Church.

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Library Association [Williamsburg, Va. ?] Broadside, undated, 2015 0.01 Linear Feet

Broadside, public notice of the desire of "several gentlemen" to establish a library association in Williamsburg (though unclear if the location is actually Williamsburg, Va.). The notice further states that the Association would secure a public library and public reading room, either by purchase or donation. The first public meeting was scheduled to occur in the lecture room of the Baptist Church.

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