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University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.

Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
University of Virginia
P.O. Box 400110
170 McCormick Rd
Charlottesville, Virginia 22904-4110
Primary Collecting Areas:
American literature, antiquarian and contemporary, American history (Southeastern United States), Virginiana, British literature, Sporting books and manuscripts, World War I, Bibliography, the book arts, history of the book and typography
Fine press and artist’s books, Pop-up books, Victorian publishers bindings, Typography, Archives of the University of Virginia
Description:

The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library administers over 13 million manuscripts, 3.6 million items in the University archives, and 325,000 rare books, as well as approximately 5,000 maps, over 4,000 broadsides; more than 250,000 photographs and small prints; over 8,000 reels of microfilm; and substantial holdings of audio recordings, motion picture films, and ephemera.

The major emphasis of the Department’s collections are American history and literature, with additional substantive collections in Virginiana, British literature, African-American history, book arts, the history of sporting and World War I, among others. In addition, the library serves as the University Archives, holding records of historic significance to UVA.

POC: Special Collections Public Services & Reference Staff
Phone: (434) 243-1776
Fax: (434) 924-4968
Start Over Repository University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept. Date range 1985
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William Edward Nelson papers, 1983/1985

2 Linear Feet

This collection consists of educational materials belonging to University of Virginia School of Medicine student William Edward "Bill" Nelson, MD during his first two years of medical school. Collected during Dr. Nelson's first year (1983-1984) and second year (1984-1985), the materials consist of handouts containing Dr. Nelson's notes, marginalia, and highlighting and were created by faculty, residents, and others.

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Patrick Oliphant artwork and papers, 1947/2016

80 Cubic Feet

Drawings of varying size, political cartoons, sculpture, books, framed items, scrapbooks, sketchbooks, slides, video tapes, and news clippings.

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Monroe Leigh papers, 1941/2001

22.4 Linear Feet 56 archival boxes
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William Faulkner Collection, 1824/2006

150 Cubic Feet
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Sheeran Architects records, 1980/2010

9.4 Cubic Feet 9 cubic foot boxes, 1 document box 250 Gigabytes

The Sheeran Architects records (1980-2008; 9.4 cubic feet plus 250 gigabytes) include drawings and office files relating to projects by Peter L. Sheeran and members of his firm, financial records, correspondence, notes and sketches. Materials are organized by project name, and then by date. Other records included are projects dating from Sheeran's time as principal of Cleveland Sheeran Architects, AIA (1980-1989) and as project architect for Jack L. Rinehart Architect (1977-1980).

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Maurice Lévy papers, 1952/2012

3.25 Cubic Feet 6 legal document boxes, 1 legal half-width document box

The Maurice Lévy papers (1952-2012; 3.25 cubic feet) document the research, professional career, and personal life of Maurice Lévy. The bulk of the collection consists of research papers and publications, with subjects ranging from gothic literature to William Faulkner to H.P. Lovecraft. The collection also contains conference talks given by Lévy, correspondence with universities and grant agencies, publications from Lévy's organization CERLI (Centre d'Études et de Recherches sur les Littératures de l'Imaginaire), and a few photographs of Lévy with family members.

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Charles M. Robinson and Principals Architectural Records, 1855/2012

278.62 Cubic Feet 1768 rolls of architectural drawings housed in 1458 tube boxes, 4 tube rolls, 93 oversized flat file folders, and 2 oversized flat boxes. 11 legal document boxes, 1 oversized flat box, and 9 oversized flat folders of records

The Charles M. Robinson and Principals Architectural Records consist of materials about Charles M. Robinson, and the office records, architectural and design plans, and project photograph files of the Charles M. Robinson, Architect firm and successor firms. The materials document the business operations of the firms, as well as their role in developing the city of Richmond, VA, and in developing various institutions and organizations across the state of Virginia. The works in this collection also demonstrate the significance of the firm's activities on communities in these areas. It is divided into four series.

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Architectural drawings, 1907/2012 1482 items 1,482 square tube boxes 278.616 Cubic Feet

Dates: 1907 – 2012, bulk date 1907-1995

Charles M. Robinson and Principals Architectural Records, 1855/2012 278.62 Cubic Feet 1768 rolls of architectural drawings housed in 1458 tube boxes, 4 tube rolls, 93 oversized flat file folders, and 2 oversized flat boxes. 11 legal document boxes, 1 oversized flat box, and 9 oversized flat folders of records

Robinson, Charles M. (Morrison), 1867-1932

The Charles M. Robinson and Principals Architectural Records consist of materials about Charles M. Robinson, and the office records, architectural and design plans, and project photograph files of the Charles M. Robinson, Architect firm and successor firms. The materials document the business operations of the firms, as well as their role in developing the city of Richmond, VA, and in developing various institutions and organizations across the state of Virginia. The works in this collection also demonstrate the significance of the firm's activities on communities in these areas. It is divided into four series.

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Walter J. Wadlington papers, 1983/2001

.75 Cubic Feet 2 archival boxes
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1983-1985; Menzies Lectureship – correspondence between Dennis Pearce, Walter Wadlington, Richard A. Merrill, Dr. David Partlett (Associate Dean of the Law School, Australian National University), Chuck Robb (Governor of Virginia), The Sir Robert Menzies Memorial Trust, UVA President Frank L. Hereford; Sir Anthony Frank Mason, K. B. E.; Judge Collins Seitz (USCA 3rd Cir.); memoranda re: Australia-Virginia Lecturer Series, list of candidates. Memoranda re: selection of Sir Robert Mason as the Australian lecturer and Judge Collins Seitz as the American lecturer. Text of Sir Robert Mason lecture: "The Role of a Constitutional Court in a Federation.", 1983/1985 Box 1

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Mortimer M. Caplin papers and memorabilia, 1930/2014

9 Cubic Feet 5 Volumes 5 Bound Volumes of Spe 3 items 14 items 24 Cubic Feet 35 items 18 items

This collection reflects Mortimer M. Caplin's (Law 1940) life during his years as a student at the University of Virginia and as Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service. It consists primarily of awards, photographs, certificates, articles, interviews, and newspaper clippings.

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University of Virginia School of Nursing Alumni Association Collection, 1916/2007

7.4 Linear Feet

This collection consists of 17 boxes. The main characteristics of this collection are extensive correspondence, organizational papers including Board of Directors and various committee minutes and financial reports. Another strong characteristic of this collection are papers and photographs representing the social events within the Alumni Association and those sponsored by the Alumni Association involving the School of Nursing. Awards and Scholarships sponsored and presented by the Alumni Association are also represented in this collection.

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