Collections : [University of Richmond]

This collection contains materials, notes, samples, photos, videos, and more, pertaining to the celebration of University of Richmond's 175th Anniversary.

"11033 is the artist's meditation on the feelings and experiences of Mary Morst, a black woman in the Virginia State Penitentiary in 1921. Imprisoned behind the black bars of the book's cover, 11033 centers Mary's complex life and shares her story as an imprisoned murderer and the mother of twin children born 'behind bars.' This sculptural artist's book incorporates embedded copies of archival documents, including newspaper clippings, letters, and pardon applications alongside a fictional text woven poetically throughout the historical narrative. The inspiration for this project grew from IBe' Crawley's research into the untold stories of women and girls impacted by oppressive Virginia laws and continued enslavement. Unlike most black women and girls, Mary Morst's story is recorded because of her relationship to the penal system. IBe' Crawley conducted research at Virginia State Library, where all the prison records for Morst are publically available."--Women's Studio Workshop webpage, viewed August 1, 2022 "The inspiration for this project grew from IBe' Crawley's research into the untold stories of women and girls impacted by oppressive Virginia laws and continued enslavement. Unlike most black women and girls, Mary Morst's story is recorded because of her relationship to the penal system. IBe' Crawley conducted research at Virginia State Library, where all the prison records for Morst are publicly available"--StayHappening.com website.

This collection contains a mix of envelopes, post cards, and letters relating to correspondence by and with the Ryland Family in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The envelopes in particular allow researchers to explore the extent of the Ryland family connections as well as being of interest to philatelists.

This collection from Cheryl Pierce Craddock contains some of her set designs, costume sketches with swatches and photographs of characters wearing her creations.

The items within this collection pertain to Willis A. & Eleanor Shell. Both Willis and Eleanor were illustrators, and Willis specialized in designing and printing books and in miniature books.

The collection consists of snapshots and a diploma from Westhampton College during the years of 1925-1929.

The collection documents various photographs from World War II, the Vietnam War, and the Civil Rights Era. Although there are many photographers involved in this collection, most notable are Paul Almasy, Leonard Freed, Dmitri Baltermants, and Horst Tappe. The focus of this collection is on what life looked like around the world during this period and the various hardships that were endured during wartime.

This collection contains an array of items from Robert Ray Martin's time as student and from alumni reunion events at the University of Richmond.