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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.
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Start Over Repository College of William and Mary Places Amherst County (Va.)--History--19th century
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Amherst County Glade Road petition, 1869

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The Amherst County Glade Road petition contains information in regards to rerouting a road from wet to dry land. On one side of the petition, petitioners address the county court of Amherst while the other side includes an address from Wm Kent, Chas M. Wates, and B. P. Moniss, individuals who were appointed to review and report the proposed change.

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Amherst County Glade Road petition, 1869 .1 Linear Feet 1 legal size folder

The Amherst County Glade Road petition contains information in regards to rerouting a road from wet to dry land. On one side of the petition, petitioners address the county court of Amherst while the other side includes an address from Wm Kent, Chas M. Wates, and B. P. Moniss, individuals who were appointed to review and report the proposed change.

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Austin-Twyman Papers, 1765/1939

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Papers, 1765 (1800-1890) 1939, of the Austin, Twyman, Spiller and Horsley families of Amherst and Buckingham counties, Virginia.

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Austin-Twyman Papers, 1765/1939 27.50 Linear Feet

Austin, Archibald, 1772-1837

Papers, 1765 (1800-1890) 1939, of the Austin, Twyman, Spiller and Horsley families of Amherst and Buckingham counties, Virginia.

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P. H. Garland Papers, 1939

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Typescripts of letters, 1827, of P.H. Garland (Mrs. D.S. Garland) to her daughter, Sally Garland Waller in New Glasgow, Amherst County, Va. and in Richmond, Va.; and typescript of letter from Lucy [Ann Waller] Govan to her father William [Macon] Waller.

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P. H. Garland Papers, 1939 0.01 Linear Foot

Robertson, Sarah

Typescripts of letters, 1827, of P.H. Garland (Mrs. D.S. Garland) to her daughter, Sally Garland Waller in New Glasgow, Amherst County, Va. and in Richmond, Va.; and typescript of letter from Lucy [Ann Waller] Govan to her father William [Macon] Waller.

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Pollard & Martin Accounts, 1785/1791, bulk 1790/1791

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Accounts, 1790-1791, of Pollard & Martin, merchants, of Amherst County, Va. which also includes a ledger, 1785-1790, of an unidentified merchant.

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Pollard & Martin Accounts, 1785/1791, bulk 1790/1791 0.10 Linear Feet

Accounts, 1790-1791, of Pollard & Martin, merchants, of Amherst County, Va. which also includes a ledger, 1785-1790, of an unidentified merchant.

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T. & E. Account Book, 1853/1861

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Journal, 1853-1861, of "T. & E," merchants of Amherst Court House, Va.

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T. & E. Account Book, 1853/1861 0.10 Linear Feet

Journal, 1853-1861, of "T. & E," merchants of Amherst Court House, Va.

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