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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College Papers Collection, 1880/1999

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This collection includes a variety of material formats and subjects from throughout the College's history.

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College Papers Collection, 1880/1999 13.00 Linear Feet

College of William and Mary

This collection includes a variety of material formats and subjects from throughout the College's history.

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Earl Gregg Swem Letters to Elizabeth and Katrine Dewitt, 1947/1961

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Included are letters from Earl Gregg Swem to Katrine Dewitt and her sister Elizabeth. Also included are news clippings and a 1992 gift agreement between Katrine DeWitt and the Casement Museum.

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Earl Gregg Swem Letters to Elizabeth and Katrine Dewitt, 1947/1961 0.05 Linear Foot 1 folder

DeWitt, Katrine

Included are letters from Earl Gregg Swem to Katrine Dewitt and her sister Elizabeth. Also included are news clippings and a 1992 gift agreement between Katrine DeWitt and the Casement Museum.

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English Autographs and Signatures Collection, 1710/1915

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Artificial collection of English autographs and signatures, 1710-1915. The signatures were collected by Earl Gregg Swem. ca. 100 items.

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English Autographs and Signatures Collection, 1710/1915 0.20 Linear Feet

Swem, E. G. (Earl Gregg), 1870-1965

Artificial collection of English autographs and signatures, 1710-1915. The signatures were collected by Earl Gregg Swem. ca. 100 items.

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Galt-Robinson Photostats, 1949

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Letters, 1949-1951, written by Alex Galt Robinson, Harrods Creek, Kentucky to Earl Gregg Swem, Williamsburg, Virginia. The letters contain biographical material relating to the Galt and Craig families of Williamsburg. Includes references to Doctor William Craig Galt and Doctor Norborne Craig Galt, both of Louisville, Kentucky, Doctor John Minson Galt, Elizabeth Judith Galt, Alexander Dickie Galt and Alexander Craig.

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Galt-Robinson Photostats, 1949 0.01 Linear Foot

Swem, E. G. (Earl Gregg), 1870-1965

Letters, 1949-1951, written by Alex Galt Robinson, Harrods Creek, Kentucky to Earl Gregg Swem, Williamsburg, Virginia. The letters contain biographical material relating to the Galt and Craig families of Williamsburg. Includes references to Doctor William Craig Galt and Doctor Norborne Craig Galt, both of Louisville, Kentucky, Doctor John Minson Galt, Elizabeth Judith Galt, Alexander Dickie Galt and Alexander Craig.

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Samuel Davies Bibliography, 1920/1940

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Catalog entries of published writings of Samuel Davies and notes collected by Earl Gregg Swem concerning Davies.

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Samuel Davies Bibliography, 1920/1940 0.01 Linear Foot

Swem, E. G. (Earl Gregg), 1870-1965

Catalog entries of published writings of Samuel Davies and notes collected by Earl Gregg Swem concerning Davies.

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Virginia Historical Index - Fairfax Harrison Family Correspondence, 1927/1960

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Correspondence to and from members of the Fairfax Harrison Family regarding the Virginia Historical Index and ownership of the publishing rights. Individuals involved are Fairfax Harrison, Mrs. Ursula Harrison Baird, Mrs. Sally Harrison Dieke, Earl Gregg Swem and G. Jeter Jones of the First and Merchants National Bank.

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Virginia Historical Index - Fairfax Harrison Family Correspondence, 1927/1960 0.01 Linear Foot

Swem, E. G. (Earl Gregg), 1870-1965

Correspondence to and from members of the Fairfax Harrison Family regarding the Virginia Historical Index and ownership of the publishing rights. Individuals involved are Fairfax Harrison, Mrs. Ursula Harrison Baird, Mrs. Sally Harrison Dieke, Earl Gregg Swem and G. Jeter Jones of the First and Merchants National Bank.

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Virginia Historical Pageant Records, 1922, bulk 1922

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This collection contains program from the play titled "Meeting of the Board of Visitors of William and Mary College Dec. 7, 1779." The play was produced to commemorate when William and Mary was reorganized as a university, as well as when the honor and elective systems were established. The play was just one episode in the Virginia Historical Pageant, a celebration of the penetration of English civilization into America from Queen Elizabeth I through the American Civil War. The pageant took place in Richmond, Virginia on May 27, 1922. - New York Times, May 21, 1922.

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Virginia Historical Pageant Records, 1922, bulk 1922 0.17 Linear Feet

Swem, E. G. (Earl Gregg), 1870-1965

This collection contains program from the play titled "Meeting of the Board of Visitors of William and Mary College Dec. 7, 1779." The play was produced to commemorate when William and Mary was reorganized as a university, as well as when the honor and elective systems were established. The play was just one episode in the Virginia Historical Pageant, a celebration of the penetration of English civilization into America from Queen Elizabeth I through the American Civil War. The pageant took place in Richmond, Virginia on May 27, 1922. - New York Times, May 21, 1922.

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