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Scope and Contents Brochures and pamphlets about Jamestown, including both the Jamestown Settlement and Historic Jamestown. Many pamphlets are for special events sponsored by the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, the APVA and the National Park Service. Includes a monograph "America's Oldest Legislative Assembly and its Jamestown Statehouses" by Charles E. Hatch, Jr. (1956), Jamestown Settlement Ships brochure (2015) and Official Daily Program for the Jamestown Ter-Centennial Exposition in 1907 (held in Norfolk, Virginia). See oversized folder for "The Church at James Towne" service on the Occasion of the Visit of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II" on October 16, 1957. May 13, 1932 and May 13, 1935 programs for Jamestown Day. Pamphlet map reproduced from the book "Jamestown and St. Mary's" and entitled "An Historical and Decorative Map of Old Jamestown. Published "Speeches at the Luncheon in honour of the Honourable Thomas B. Stanley and the Chairman and Members of the 350th Anniversary Commission. June 22, 1947 program for the annual commemoration of the Order of Jamestown. May 13, 1973 flyer for APVA Jamestown Day. Quarterly Bulletin of the Archeology Society of Virginia,September 1955. February 12, 1901 open letter from the Business Men's Association of the City of Williamsburg announcing resolution and formation of a committee to encourage State Officials and representatives in Congress ... to offer support for the May 13, 1907 Tercentennial Anniversary. July 1940 "This Week at the Excavation" about the excavations at Jamestown, published by the Colonial National Historical Park.

Scope and Contents Photocopy of "The Cradle of the Republic" printed by the Chamber of Commerce,Williamsburg, VA. (originals are in Rare Books and the Stacks, F234 .W7W55). Photocopy of "Souvenir Guide, Jamestown, Williamsburg and Yorktown, 1607-1907" (original is in Rare Books, F229 .S749). November 1975 edition of "Williamsburg Today" published by JoAnn Abdennour. "Seeing Old Williamsburg under Restoration, In Two Parts" written by J. Luther Kibler and published by the Virginia Gazette in 1931. 1976 and undated visitor guide pamphlets published by the Williamsburg Chamber of Commerce. July 5-11, 1976 "Colonial Guide" published by Colonial Publications. Mailer for "Williamsburg's Forgotten Era" for The American Road Museum (undated).

Scope and Contents Publications for the Yorktown Sesquicennial Celebration. "Yorktown Sesquicentennial Headquarters in Williamsburg" invitation by the Sons of the American Revolution to event at the Randolph-Peachy House on October 16-19, 1931; "Tentative Program for the Celebration of the Sesquicentennial Anniversary of the Siege of Yorktown, Virginia and the Surrender of the Forces Under the Command of Lord Cornwallis" on October 16-19, 1931 by the United States Park Service with copy of invitation from the NPS; Grand Stand ticket for October 19, 1931 celebration; "Official Program of the Yorktown Sesquicentennial Celebration Yorktown, Virginia, Oct 16.17.18.19, 1931" and a photocopy of the October 1981 "Daughters of the American Revolution Magazine" about the 1931 Sesquicentennial.

Scope and Contents Flyers, calling cards, bags and pamphlets for area businesses. Businesses include Scribner's Bookstore, National Center for State Courts, Caseys Department Store, Stadium Oil, Williamsburg Pottery, National Barber Shoppe, R.T.Marvin's Sporting Goods, The Book House, Jack Massie, and others. Notepaper with heading "J.W. Jones, Dealer in Lumber of all kinds, Railroad Ties, Oak and Pine Piling" in Williamsburg (1920's). Ace Peninsula Hardware fan with wooden handle. Most are undated but range from 1950's to 1970's.

Scope and Contents Flyers and publications of the Chamber of Commerce, including the 1962 Annual Report, "The Cradle of the Republic" brochure and "A Historic Old Virginia Pilgrimage" pamphlet (1930). "Williamsburg in the Civil War" brochure.

Pamphlets for Williamsburg Glass Company Butts Furniture Company, Old Chickahominy House pottery, Shirley Pewter House, Galleries of Bozarth and more. Copy of a flyer advertising the William Rouse Cabinet Manufacturer in Smithfield, Virginia which describes his other goods, such as repaired furniture and undertaking business (1859). Most items are undated.

Flyers for businesses that sell food and food related items in the Williamsburg area. Businesses include Pleasant Walk Dairy, Williamsburg Packing Company, Ukrops, New Food Center and a monthly flier of L.A. Hornsby's general store in Hornsbyville, York County, 1926. Most items are undated.

Scope and Contents Newspaper articles about the history of Williamsburg. Includes remembrances of local citizens, stories about businesses and neighborhoods, current events and the changes brought to Williamsburg by national, international and local events. Includes newspaper article "Liberalism and Broad Humanity" [for the Whig] with a byline, Williamsburg, VA., October 6, 1882. Initials at end of editorial are A.D. (2 copies).

Flyers, advertisements and programs for different clubs and organizations in the Williamsburg area. Includes material on the Middle Plantation Agricultural Society for the City of Williamsburg and the Counties of York, Warwick and James City (Agricultural Exhibition, note says "This society, the first of the kind ever held in Williamburg.") 1860, program of the Educational and Civic Association, Williamsburg, Virginia for 1911-1912, The Junior Woman's Club, Williamsburg Garden Club, Rotary Club, Confederate Veterans Memorial Service Programs, Bravo Transportation, James City-Williamsburg-York TB Association, National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Club of Williamsburg, Extension Homemaker's Club, Isle of Wight Historical Society, Colonial Hunt Club, Kiwanis, Ruritan, Soroptimist Club, Golden Horseshoe Club, Williamsburg Bar Association and others.

Programs, yearbooks and newsletters.