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Mills E. Godwin Jr. Papers, Manuscripts and Rare Books Department, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.
Gift: ca. 40,000 items,
Gift: 3 cartons,
Gift: 4 cartons,
Gift: ca. 2,070 items,
Mills Edwin Godwin, Jr., was born November 19, 1914, at Chuckatuck in Nansemond County, now the City of Suffolk, Virginia.
He completed public school and attended the college of William and Mary. He obtained his degree in law from the University of Virginia in 1938. Honorary doctorate degrees have been awarded him by Elon College, Roanoke College, Elmira College, the College of William and Mary, Washington and Lee University, Hampden-Sydney College, the University of Richmond and Bridgewater College.
While awaiting a commission in the U. S. Navy in World War II, he was appointed a special agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation where he served for three years prior to resuming the practice of law in Suffolk until he was elected governor of Virginia in 1965.
He first entered politics in 1948 when he began service in the House of Delegates. From 1952 to 1962 he served in the State Senate of Virginia. He was lieutenant-governor of Virginia from 1962 to 1966. During the 26 years he held public office, he ran seventeen times and was never defeated.
His first election as governor in November 1965, came after he had received the Democratic nomination without opposition.
During his administration from 1966 to 1970, he became known as "Virginia's Education Governor," taking the lead in upgrading education at every level from kindergarten through graduate school. Initiated and developed during his first term was the State's system of community colleges, two-year colleges offering occupational-technical and liberal arts training at minimum tuition. Salary increases and other improved benefits were granted teachers and faculty members. State aid to kindergartens, summer schools and classes for the handicapped encouraged broader opportunities throughout Virginia, and a number of other innovations were made in the public schools and higher education. The momentum followed a series of governor's conferences on education early in the administration. He persuaded the General Assembly to enact the Retail Sales Tax which was the first new broad-based tax passed in Virginia in more than one hundred years.
He continued and enlarged the emphasis on industrial development begun by his predecessor, Governor Harrison. He led the first two foreign trade missions and engaged in other efforts designed to attract high caliber new industry to Virginia and to encourage expansion by firms already located in the State. He saw industrial development and education as the principal means of continuing progress in Virginia.
During his tenure, Virginia made major strides also in water and air pollution control, port and park development, interstate, arterial and other highway construction, highway safety, mental health and other areas of State concern.
A blue ribbon commission appointed by Godwin proposed the State's first constitutional revision in forty years. The result was approved overwhelmingly by the voters. He also proposed the first general obligation bond issue in this century and led the campaign in which Virginia's voters approved it by a margin of more than two to one.
As governor he served as chairman of the Southern Regional Education Board, Vice Chairman of the Southern Governors Conference and as a member of the Executive Committee of the Democratic Governors Conference and the National Governors' Conference. He also served as Chairman of the Appalachian Regional Commission.
After serving as governor from 1966 to 1970, he returned home and became a Director of Standard Brands, Inc., Norfolk and Western Railway Company, Union Camp Corporation, Virginia Real Estate Investment Trust, and Dan River, Inc. and served as a member of the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors of Virginia National Bank. He was also on the Board of Directors of the Thomas Jefferson Memorial Foundation.
He resigned all of these posts after being elected governor a second time in November 1973, the first man ever twice elected by the people in Virginia to serve as Chief Executive. He was elected as the Republican nominee after being unopposed in their State Convention. He remains the only candidate in the country ever to win gubernatorial elections in the same state on both Democrat and Republican tickets.
During his second term as governor, he faced a series of crises of major proportions. The Arab oil embargo of late 1973 depressed the State's economy and the State revenues. As governor he ordered reduction of State spending by more than $200 million to keep the budget in balance and, as the economy improved later in his administration, he left a sizable surplus in the budget for his successor. Godwin dealt with the crises of shortages of gasoline, natural gas and fuel oil, the problem of Kepone, ten major floods and seven minor ones and the most serious drought in fifty years occurred in the last year of his administration which caused 115 of the State's 136 political jurisdictions to be designated as disaster areas. Despite these problems, Virginia's forward movement continued during his second term with major improvements in all areas, in job opportunities, and especially in our correctional programs and in public and higher education. He obtained approval from the General Assembly in 1977 for a Referendum on a $125 million General obligation Bond Program, largely earmarked for education and corrections, and again led the campaign which resulted in overwhelming approval for all five bond issues presented to the voters.
His leadership as governor was evidenced everywhere. Virginia's noted Pulitzer Prize winner and editor, Virginius Dabney, wrote that: "His two terms combine to form a series of constructive advances for the Commonwealth that are unsurpassed in the long history of Virginia's governors."
As governor from 1974 to 1978, he was Chairman of the Southern Governors Conference, a member of the Executive Committees of the National Governors' Conference and the Republican Governors' Conference. He was Chairman for the second time of the Southern Regional Education Board and Vice President of the Council of State Governments.
Godwin again returned to his home in Suffolk in January 1978, and served as a consultant to management and a member of the Executive Committee and Board of Directors of the Virginia National Bank. He was also a member of the Board of Directors of Union Camp Corporation, Standard Brands, Inc. and the Royster Company.
Married to the former Katherine Thomas Beale, Governor Godwin lived in Suffolk where for many years he owned and operated the 500-acre family farm. He has been active in the Oakland Christian Church, where he taught the Men's Bible Class for more than twenty-five years, and engaged in numerous community activities. He was a 33rd degree Mason, past president of Ruritan National, and a member of Omicron Delta Kappa, Phi Delta Phi, the Raven Society and Sigma Phi Epsilon. He was the recipient of the Virginia State Chamber of Commerce's Distinguished Service Award, the Virginia National Guard's Distinguished Service Medal, the Virginia Education Association's citation as "Virginia's Education Governor," the Thomas Jefferson Award for Public Service from the old Dominion Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America, the Centennial Medal from Hampton Institute, the Virginians of Maryland Medal, the FFA State Farmer Medal, also twice received a First Citizen's Award from Suffolk and Nansemond County, and the Colgate Whitehead Darden, Jr. Award from Norfolk State College, an award exemplifying highest caliber of statesmanship and interest in education in the Commonwealth. Virginia Military Institute has given him its New Market Medal, the highest award made by V.M.I.
On January 30, 1999, Mills E. Godwin Jr. died in Newport News, Virginia at the age of 84.
Class President, active in Debating and
Speaking
Involved in
Elected to Virginia House of Delegates,
representing
Served on following committees: Insurance and
Banking, Chesapeake and Its Tributaries, Executive
Expenditures, Game and Inland Fisheries, and
Nominations and Confirmations
Served on following committees: Chairman, Fish
and Game; Finance; Courts of Justice; Counties,
Cities and Towns; Enrolled Bills, and Welfare
Appointed to Public School Study Commission by
Thomas B. Stanley, governor of Virginia
Advisory Committee, Re-election of
Elected Republican governor of Virginia
First person ever twice elected in Virginia to
serve as Chief Executive and first in United States
to be elected on both Democratic and Republican
tickets
Awarded Honorary Degree by Bridgewater
College
Returned to services as consultant and director
of various boards
Awarded New Market medal by Virginia Military
Institute
The personal papers of Mills E. Godwin, Jr., dating from 1947 to 1978, consist of 24 boxes of correspondence, 1,100 copies of speeches, schedules and appointments. Also included are 40 scrapbooks of news clippings and photographs, 159 citations and plaques, and one box of audiovisual materials, all of which pertain largely to Godwin's personal involvement in the government, political life, activities, organizations and institutions of Virginia during the 30-year period. The majority of the items comprising this collection were microfilmed by the Virginia State Library.
It should be noted that all of the above referenced papers are identified as "personal" since the official executive correspondence of Godwin's two terms as governor of Virginia (1966-1970 and 1974-1978) has been placed by statute in the Archives Branch of the Virginia State Library. In connection with the personal papers, however, and available to researchers, are copies of the guide to the executive correspondence. The guide is on file with the Curator of Manuscripts at the Earl Gregg Swem Library, College of William and Mary.
In addition to Godwin's personal papers, the collection includes a small quantity of Mrs. Godwin's correspondence and papers of their daughter, Becky, who was fatally struck by lightning in 1968, at the age of 15, at Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Included among these papers is correspondence of, or concerning, the following individuals: Watkins M. Abbitt, Harry Flood Byrd, Sr., Harry Flood Byrd, Jr., John N. Dalton, Henry E. Howell, Carter O. Lowance, Richard D. Obenshain, Julian Sargeant Reynolds, A. Willis Robertson, Howard W. Smith, William B. Spong, Thomas B. Stanley, A. E. S. Stephens, and William M. Tuck.
Among the many topics the papers cover are: the College of William and Mary, segregation, the Democratic Party, the Republican Party, higher education, taxation, the contamination of the James River by kepone, the oystering industry and public mental health care.
Copies of nineteenth-century Godwin family wills are located among the several additions to the collection.
The collection is organized twelve series. Series 1 is correspondence of Mills E. Godwin, Jr.; Series 2 is correspondence of Katherine B. Godwin; Series 3 is correspondence of Becky Godwin; Series 4 is schedules; Series 5 is speeches; Series 6 is citations and plaques; Series 7 is audiovisual; Series 8 is scrapbooks; and Series 9 is Political Memorabilia and Selected Material. The last three series, 10-12, are additions to the collection and are group into series by their accession number. Series 10 is accession 1985.15; Series 11 is accession 1989.29; and Series 12 is accession 1994.66.
Series 1-10 are generally arranged chronologically. The Additions to the collection located in Series 11 and 12, are also each arranged by date.
There is a card index to the main collection, Mss. 78 G54, which is located in the Manuscript Cataloguer's office. This index catalogues people and subjects that appear in the collection.
Related papers can be found in the faculty-alumni file at the University Archive, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.
Other related papers can be found at the Library of Virginia.
Note: The College of William and Mary, Swem Library,
Special Collections has a copy of the inventory/finding aid
to this collection at the Library of Virginia. It is
located with the Mills E. Godwin Jr. Papers.
This series is comprised of Godwin's personal, political and business correspondence. Included are letters, telegrams, statements, memoranda, reports, clippings, photographs, legal documents, announcements, notes, invitations and other material.
This material concerns such things as personal letters, news clippings and other documents relating to Godwin's political career, including election to the House of Delegates, Senate of Virginia, lieutenant- governor and his two terms as governor. Additionally, the series contains a collection of correspondence and other documentation relating to his personal life, church and civic endeavors, as well as such items relevant to critical events of his political career such as the school integration crisis, revision of the State Constitution and bonded indebtedness referenda.
Individual folders made for certain specific topics have been placed at the end of the year in which they occurred. For example, the role Godwin played as a private citizen in connection with the Virginians for the Constitution in 1970 and with the U. S. Senate campaign of Harry F. Byrd, Jr. and the correspondence pertaining thereto will be found filed at the end of 1970. Other topics arranged in the same manner are: Commission on Constitutional Government, 1958-1962; George Kostel for lieutenant-governor campaign, 1971-1972; and Virginians for the Re-election of the President, 1972.
Godwin's involvement in church and civic concerns, such as Chairman of the Board of Deacons of three area churches; Oakland Christian Church Cemetery Improvement Project; Suffolk Chapter of National Conference of Christians and Jews; Virginia State Bar Association; his involvement in political activity, including statement on various issues; election to the House of Delegates, news clippings on Godwin's House of Delegates campaign and victory.
General correspondence from constituents concerning legislation; Nansemond County bridge and road conditions; church and civic activities; speaking engagements; election to the Board of Directors, Bank of Whaleyville and Board of Trustees of Elon College; Horace Edward's candidacy for governor; political interests of Porter Hardy.
Concerns legislative matters, including Godwin's desire for more and better committee assignments. Also includes his expense report for campaign of 1948 and church and civic activities.
Letters to House of Delegates members regarding General Assembly session; Porter Hardy's election to Congress; matters relating to the church, community and friends.
Godwin's request for additional committee assignments; endorsement of Judge Whittle to Supreme Court of Appeals; church and civic involvement; speaking engagements; expense account filed with the State Board of Elections following re-election to the House of Delegates; congratulatory messages from constituents; news clippings on his re-election.
Special session of the Legislature for reapportionment of legislative districts; correspondence relating to appointment to the Virginia Advisory Legislative Committee, complimentary letters on action taken on certain legislative decisions; his resignation from the House of Delegates to seek vacated Senate seat and election to same; new committee assignments sought in Senate; news clippings about the election and congratulatory messages on victory; election as President of Ruritan National.
Proposed toll road from Petersburg to north of Richmond; Virginia World War II Memorial; T. B. Sanatorium in Tidewater area; speaking engagements and church and civic involvement; letter from President Chandler of the College of William and Mary regarding the inaugural ceremonies in which President and Mrs. Dwight D. Eisenhower were invited.
Correspondence relating to the United States Supreme Court's decision which commenced school desegregation; appointment as a member of Public School Study Commission on Education; resolutions from localities opposing integration of public schools.
Correspondence regarding continuation of school integration crisis and massive resistance; minutes of Commission meetings and Senator Harry Byrd, Sr.'s statement supporting referendum for Constitutional Convention; public hearing with Commission on Public Education and prepared statements for meeting.
Legislative matters regarding the school crisis; meetings on preservation of public schools; activities in support of constitutional convention; acknowledgment of gifts received and sent, church and civic matters.
Correspondence and articles regarding school integration; Godwin challenging Republican candidate for governor relating to Public Assignment Plan and opposition thereto; Godwin's appearance before State Highway Commission advocating north-south route for Chesapeake Bay Bridge and Tunnel, and letters which followed as result of his stand; Godwin's letter of congratulations to Governor-elect Almond; his stated desire for appointment of Senate Finance Committee; Report on Fluoridation of Public Water supplies.
Correspondence reveals Godwin's appointment as a member of Commission on Constitutional Government, with copy of Chapter 223 creating said Commission included (legislation of which he was a patron); assignment to the Senate Finance Committee; correspondence regarding the Norfolk school closings, news clippings on same; synopsis of four bills passed relating to segregation of public schools; letters favoring Godwin's views on school situation; letters regarding his speech made November 3 on the school issue; church and civic involvement; speaking engagements; Godwin's hospitalization in February-March; his trip to Nassau; trip to New York; extension requested for filing tax return; correspondence regarding Judge Lawrence W. I'Anson's ceremony.
Correspondence covering matters relating to the Commission on Constitutional Government, its organizational set-up, Executive Committee's instructions, etc; an editorial entitled "Campaign for the Constitution", and correspondence with James J. Kilpatrick of the
Many legislative matters such as the school integration issue, the sales tax issue, resolution calling for special session of Legislature with the telegrams of support; proposed bill to control outdoor advertising supported by many garden clubs throughout the State; invitations to Godwin for speaking engagements from church groups, civic groups and other functions; letter from Congressman Robertson expressing relief that no one else filed for the State Senate seat held by Senator Godwin; Godwin's correspondence transmitting his qualification fee for candidacy for Senate seat, subsequently followed by the Clerk of Court of Southampton County certifying Godwin elected as Senator for another term; news clipping regarding Godwin for governor.
Correspondence regarding the sales tax issue; a resolution regarding the removal of the additional 16¢ charge on gasoline; appreciation on passage of billboard control bill and Godwin's stand opposing the current sales tax measure; article on Governor Almond's verbal attack on Godwin and others instrumental in defeating current sales tax measure; speaking engagements; church and civic involvement; gift acknowledgments; letters of condolence; correspondence regarding Katherine Godwin's operation in late 1959; letter to Harry F. Byrd, Jr. regarding the political scene for 1961; Godwin chosen First Citizen of Suffolk and Nansemond County; communications from citizens throughout the Commonwealth for his candidacy for lieutenant-governor on Democratic ticket for 1961.
Correspondence and statements regarding the Democratic ticket "Harrison, Godwin and Button"; signed petitions and other requirements needed for candidacy; Godwin's views on education in a copy of the
Godwin's inauguration as lieutenant-governor (Folder 35); correspondence on the election; invitations to the inauguration and legislative matters; letters to Godwin concerning his residing over the Senate during the session; church and civic involvement; speaking engagements; correspondence on the theft of Mrs. Godwin's brooch while in Roanoke, Virginia.
News clippings; a trip to the Mediterranean (Virginia Ports sales talk); correspondence and speech to representatives of the Sigma Delta Chi at Williamsburg; letter from Godwin to Senator Walker congratulating him on successful Primary race; letter from George Kostel regarding his recent campaign.
Legislative correspondence regarding the Library Amendment; possible sales tax next year; appointment of pages; legislators to various committees; Godwin's letters to all senators, stenographers and pages expressing his appreciation for their assistance during the session; invitations; church and civic involvements; speaking engagements and condolences; article from
Correspondence covers the period of Godwin's campaign for the Democratic Primary for governor; the possible closing of Public Health Services Hospital in Norfolk; matters relating to Washington and old Dominion Railway; campaign matters, such as support letters, news clippings; correspondence regarding his announcement of candidacy; statement released to the press announcing his candidacy; letters to and replies from legislators and others seeking support; letters acknowledging unsolicited contributions; letters seeking support from Virginia Congressional Delegation; letters pledging support of candidacy, financial contributions received and acknowledged; letter to Harry Byrd, Jr. thanking him for support; letters regarding lieutenant-governor spot and his own personal political philosophy; acknowledgments of Christmas gifts.
News articles; releases; campaign correspondence; speaking engagements; letters of appreciation to individuals; letters regarding contributions.
Congratulatory letters; letters of appreciation to campaign workers; invitations to inaugural ceremonies; correspondence regarding temporary office space and secretary for new governor; new administration; legislative assignments; state public school formula; correspondence from A. Linwood Holton and response; letter from Governor Albertis Harrison and Chief Justice Eggleston; correspondence regarding speech by governor-elect at Tidewater Rehabilitation Institute; Godwin's brief hospitalization; correspondence with Waldo Miles regarding gift of mink stole for Mrs. Miles.
Invitations; programs, copies of prayer by the Reverend Dwight W. Moore.
Church activities; letters regarding hospital visit, insurance; honorary degree awarded by the college of William and Mary; news articles regarding governor's new administration; correspondence regarding keynote of governor's Conference on Education.
Editorial in
Editorials in
Research Paper;
Article,
Letters on pardon of youth involved in drug charge; letters of appreciation to Mansion staff; notes and other matters relating to
Correspondence regarding membership on bank boards; recognitions and invitations for speaking engagements.
Correspondence regarding naming of school in Prince William County for Godwin; speaking engagements: dedication of Henry Clay Hofheimer Library; announcement by Senator Harry F. Byrd, Jr., to run as Independent; correspondence with Mr. Carl Andrews.
Recognitions; letters regarding membership on Board of Trustees of Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges; letters regarding Administration; speaking engagements; Congressman Watkins M. Abbitt's announced retirement.
Congratulatory messages; Fox portrait of Godwin.
Letters on appointment to Boards; further correspondence relating to
Honorary membership in Phi Theta Kappa at Thomas Nelson Community College; speaking engagements; letters regarding former Governor Thomas B. Stanley's death and Senatorial campaign of Harry F. Byrd, Jr.
Lieutenant-governor Sargent Reynolds' illness; ceremonies for Paul D. Camp Community College, Lord Fairfax Community College, and Virginia Highlands Community College.
Senator Harry F. Byrd, Jr.'s victory; Constitutional amendments approved by voters; letters of appreciation for copy of book of speeches - first administration.
Letters regarding possible appointment to Supreme Court and denial; article in Virginia Observer regarding President Nixon asking Godwin for aid for oil refinery at Hampton Roads; letters on future of Democratic Party in Virginia.
General Correspondence.
Campaign for lieutenant-governor, George Kostel
Correspondence, printed material and other items related to Godwin's nomination as the Republican candidate for governor; the presidential election; news articles entitled "Godwin Draft" and "The Push for Godwin"; speaking engagements; comments made by Godwin on busing of school children; statement on White House visit; plans for organizing "Order of White Jackets" Carl Andrews; article and letters regarding dedication of Godwin Hall at Madison College; correspondence and other matters regarding Constitutional Amendment ending tenure for federal judges; letter from Richard D. Obenshain inviting Godwin to run on Republican ticket.
General Correspondence.
Article regarding surgery scheduled for Godwin; get well messages and gifts; acknowledgments thereof; speaking engagements; receipts of Distinguished Service Award - Virginia Council on Health; invitation to attend the inauguration of President Nixon; letters encouraging Godwin to run for governor; article "Party Label Debated" and other similar articles.
Letters regarding announcement to run for governor in 1973; Godwin's statement declaring himself a candidate; articles regarding Godwin seeking second term; draft of invitation from Republican Party to join in campaign; letters offering support of Godwin's candidacy.
Letters regarding second term; petitions circulated for Godwin; letters reacting to announcement of candidacy; opposition material; statement by Godwin indicating he will accept Republican nomination if offered him; list of Republicans supporting Godwin; letters regarding "Democrats for Godwin" organization; news release naming Anne Dobie Peebles as Coordinator of Women's participation in Godwin campaign; letters offering help in campaign; acknowledgments.
Invitations; speaking engagements; petitions; article regarding Godwin seeking Republican nomination in June; opposition material; articles regarding Godwin campaign and first term; letters of support from both Democrats and Republicans; letters from individuals offering service in campaign; endorsement by educators, legislators and others.
Invitations; speaking engagements; letters regarding party affiliation for candidate; letters regarding campaign; article and letter regarding Watergate.
Honorary degree - Hampden-Sydney College; Godwin's acceptance of nomination from Republican Party (speech); vote by districts at Republican Convention; letters regarding nomination by Republican Party; resignations by Democrats from various political posts to work for Godwin's election; letters regarding campaign staff - Carter O. Lowance's participation, Matt G. Anderson, Treasurer of Campaign; statement by Godwin regarding campaign contributions and expenditures.
Article from
Letters of support; editorial "Godwin vs. Watergate"; pari-mutuel betting in Virginia; editorial criticizing Godwin for not inviting President Nixon to Virginia during campaign; statement regarding contributions and expenditures; endorsement of Godwin by various state newspapers; article "Howell begins 1973 Race with Attack on Godwin".
Editorials; news articles; acknowledgments of contributions; statements by Robert Button, W. C. Battle and George Kostel supporting Godwin.
Invitations; acknowledgments of contributions; solicitation of support; campaign articles and editorials; Harry F. Byrd, Jr.'s statement supporting Godwin; results of mock elections at Virginia colleges.
Editorials, campaign correspondence; remarks of Howell regarding the election; letters of appreciation to those who helped in campaign.
Acknowledgments; resignations from Boards of Trustees; list of invitees to inauguration and congratulatory messages.
Campaign Material; news releases; documents; statements endorsing Godwin for governor; articles and statements on major issues; campaign victory reports numbers 1, 2, 3 & 4.
Campaign Correspondence - Thank you letters.
Congratulatory Messages.
General Correspondence.
Inaugural speech, a speech to General Assembly; correspondence relating to invitations; letters regarding inauguration; list of invitees to inauguration and inaugural Ball; congratulatory messages; picture of Mrs. Godwin's inaugural gown; news clippings and articles on inauguration - Virginia Highway Bulletin.
Letters regarding gasoline crisis; news clippings on inauguration; congratulatory messages; correspondence on honorary memberships in various organizations.
Letters regarding gasoline crisis; get well cards and other correspondence.
General correspondence, including invitation for fishing; get well cards; etc.
Editorial, Farmville Herald regarding governor's leadership; correspondence relating to Honorary Doctor of Laws Degree, University of Richmond and Doctor of Public Administration Degree from Bridgewater College.
Correspondence regarding Watergate with President Richard Nixon; letters and articles regarding Bicentennial.
Announcement of Mrs. Richard E. Byrd's death and information about her life; letters regarding governor's speeches.
Dedication of William F. Stone Hall-Patrick Henry Community College; participation in dedication of Eastern Shore Community College.
News article regarding gift from Pamunkey Indian Tribe; birthday greetings and other general correspondence.
General Correspondence, including Christmas messages.
Letters regarding Godwin's message to General Assembly and certificate issued governor for community leadership; honorary memberships and contributions.
Godwin's action to restrain state spending; editorial "Mr. Godwin's leadership"; articles relating to Godwin and the General Assembly of Virginia.
Godwin's stand on fiscal issues and other state problems;
Godwin's stand on restrained fiscal policies; letters of condolence; honorary chairmanships.
Letters regarding speech to Virginia Wesleyan graduates and speech at St. John's Bicentennial program; news article regarding Godwin visiting former Mansion cook, Lucille Anderson, in hospital.
Article on Godwin's stand on federal funds; radio news editorial on Godwin succeeding in having Queen of England accept invitation to visit Virginia during Bicentennial Year, contribution to Oakland Christian Church for repairs; letters on Godwin cutting state expenditures; honorary chairman, 1976 Auction, television Channel 23.
Letters regarding Administration; editorial on Godwin's stand against the Department of Health, Education and welfare trends; Congressional Record regarding HEW demands on Virginia; letter from Senator Harry F. Byrd, Jr.; Godwin's participation in "Bill Tuck Day"; editorial on Godwin's second term; Bicentennial participation - news article on Woodstock Bicentennial Commission; contribution to Harry F. Byrd, Sr., Memorial Commission.
Letters regarding Administration; acknowledging gift of Sky Meadows from Paul Mellon for state part site; letters regarding coin collection; letter from President Gerald Ford thanking Godwin for endorsement; remarks on speeches; acknowledgment of Christmas messages and Sigma Phi Epsilon certificate.
Honorary chairman, Bicentennial Celebration, Munich, Germany; remarks on message to General Assembly; honorary membership for Governor and Mrs. Godwin, Rotunda and Downtown Clubs.
Article,
Installation in Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity; honorary membership, Virginia Association for Health, Physical Education and Recreation; letters on administration and speeches; Bicentennial Celebration participation.
Letters on delivered speeches; correspondence on Godwin appearing with Billy Graham at Bicentennial Festival of Faith, Tidewater area.
Bicentennial participation; letter on television appearances with Queen Elizabeth, President Ford and Billy Graham Crusade; condolences.
Letter relating to Queen Elizabeth's visit to Charlottesville; correspondence on Godwin's attendance at Virginia Manufacturers Association meeting, Williamsburg.
Correspondence on administration and speeches; letter regarding President Ford's visit to Virginia during presidential campaign; letter on Godwin running for U. S. Senate in 1978; Bicentennial participation, coin collection; Christmas greetings.
Certificate of Recognition, Vienna Bicentennial Commission; coin collection; letter and picture, Display of Exhibition of War Between the States, Brussels, Belgium; Charter Day, College of William and Mary, awarding honorary doctorate degree to Carter O. Lowance.
Article on Mr. and Mrs. Nick Matthews donating land for Yorktown Victory Center; editorial on Godwin vetoing certain legislation; certificate of appreciation, Richmond County Bicentennial Commission; news release announcing John Warren Cooke's seeking another term as Speaker of the House.
Resolution, Republican Party of Pulaski, on Godwin's term; certificate, World Trade luncheon; tribute to T. Edward Temple.
Article," What's Dulled Virginia's Penchant for Leadership"; replies; letters on administration; letters referring to Godwin's stand on higher education and HEW guidelines; dedication of Walter Reed Memorial Hospital, Gloucester.
Letters on administration; participation in bond issue; article on new official portrait of Godwin replacing existing one; resignation from Board of Trustees, Elon College; donation of John Marshall Bible by Mrs. Kenneth Higgins, subsequently sent to the College of William and Mary.
Letters regarding bond issues; Bicentennial participation by Godwin at York, Pa.; letters of appreciation to bond issue participants; letters on administration; political ad on Godwin's and Senator Harry Byrd's participation in Dalton campaign; correspondence on Mrs. Godwin's book,
Letters on administration; article, "Unique Satisfaction for Out-bound Governor"; expression of gratitude from Governor-elect Dalton for participating in gubernatorial campaign; Navy Public Service Citation; Christmas greetings.
Numerous articles, editorials on Godwin's second term as governor, including "Simply a Man for all Seasons"; letters on administration; letter from Chief Justice Warren E. Burger on administration; acknowledgments of gifts; letters expressing appreciation from legislators; article on Godwin's $9.12 billion State budget.
Letters to Governor and Mrs. Godwin regarding service to Virginia; correspondence on Mrs. Godwin's book,
This series begins with an article from the Virginia Record of January, 1966, entitled "First Lady of the Commonwealth." It gives much information regarding Mrs. Godwin, Governor Godwin, and their daughter, Becky. Other correspondence includes certain highlights of includes certain highlights of Mrs. Godwin's official, personal and social activities during her husband's public life.
Other material related to Mrs. Godwin is scattered throughout the entire collection, and the items comprising this series constitute a small portion of the total amount of her correspondence in the Godwin Papers since she personally handled the bulk of her correspondence.
Virginia Record article on Mrs. Godwin occupying Mansion; letters regarding invitations.
General Correspondence, invitations and visits to Mansion.
Correspondence regarding automobile accident July 2, 1967, Waynesboro, Virginia, state limousine driven by Trooper Shields; correspondence regarding medical services and insurance; personal letters, confinement at University of Virginia Hospital and recovery.
Statement by Mrs. Godwin, Honorary Chairman of Library Week; invitations, letters on participation in Virginia Jaycee project - "Apply Jelly Sunday"; news release regarding Mrs. Godwin's operation at Norfolk General Hospital; letters regarding Honorary Chairman of Lee District Junior Woman's Club; cancellations following Becky's accident; acknowledgments of cookbooks received.
Message as Honorary Chairman of Woman's Auxiliary, Richmond Academy of Medicine: information sent to Charleston, South Carolina paper; statement on work of Richmond Symphony Women's Committee; honorary chairmanships; invitation from Mrs. Lyndon Johnson; note from Mrs. Hubert Humphrey; letters on leaving Mansion.
Biographical information on Mrs. Godwin; complimentary letters on Mrs. Godwin as First Lady of Virginia; letters of appreciation by St. John's Church members regarding Mansion reception; articles and pictures on the Godwin's new home at Cedar Point; article on Mrs. Godwin and campaign;
Mrs. Godwin's calendar and participation in various events; invitations, acknowledgments of cookbooks; introduction of Elizabeth Hanford Dole, wife of Senator Robert J. Dole of Kansas, Williamsburg; U. S. Department of Commerce Award to Virginia Independence Bicentennial Commission; Garden Clubs coffee; Christmas Mansion tours and information
Invitations; participation in various events; requests and responses from organizations for donation of items for auctions; Thalhimer's appearance to autograph
Acknowledgments of Mrs. Godwin's book,
Chronological order of Mrs. Godwin's activities, 1974-1977; dinners and receptions, 1974-1977; numerical information on number of people touring Mansion.
Correspondence and information on Frankie Welsh Scarf designed for Mrs. Godwin for use as gift; letters acknowledging receipt of scarf.
This correspondence includes letters, news articles and general information relating to Becky Godwin, beginning with her early school days and continuing through 1968. Included among the material is her diary written in March and April, 1963, covering a European trip she made with her mother and father, who was then lieutenant-governor.
Letter from Godwin enrolling four-year old daughter in First Baptist Church Nursery during legislative session; lieutenant-governor and Mrs. Godwin leave for Virginia Cruise of Mediterranean; news article and pictures; diary of trip personally written by Becky (March-April, 1963); Godwin's letter to bank regarding Becky's checkbook; letters relating to attendance at Camp Sequoya, Sullins College, Bristol, Virginia.
Acknowledgment of V.M.I. sweater sent to Becky; Godwin's letters to Becky at Camp; acknowledgments of gifts to Becky; letter to Becky regarding Mansion ghosts; Becky's letter requesting information for a school project.
Letter and application for Becky to return to Camp Sequoya; acknowledgments of gifts; Godwin's letter to Camp Sequoya Director enclosing Becky's spending money and other letters to Becky while at Camp; correspondence thanking Virginia Beach Hospital for assistance given Becky as result of bicycle accident; letters regarding Becky's accident and death.
Accident and Death; Condolences; Memorials.
Continuing letters of sympathy; offer of placement of wreath on Becky's grave by Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens President; presentation of trophy by Alexandria Department of Recreation in Becky's memory; letters regarding memorial fund at St. Catherine's School; acknowledgment and copy of SJR #2 - "On the Death of Becky Godwin"; Becky Godwin Memorial Fund established at Oakland Christian Church and memorial gift by Men's Bible Class of Chuckatuck; correspondence on and acknowledgment of portrait of Becky; song written in memory of Becky by Viet Nam veteran; establishment of Becky Godwin Water Skiing Memorial at Camp Sequoya by Governor and Mrs. Godwin; poem in Becky's memory and other memorial gifts; establishment of Becky Godwin Fund, School of Nursing, Medical College of Virginia; purchase of confirmation robes, St. John's United Church, in memory of Becky; books donated in Becky's memory; correspondence regarding scholarship award to Paul D. Camp Community College in Becky's memory by the Herbert Perkinsons; Virginia Education Association Award in Becky's memory for yearly scholarships.
This series consists of official appointment and engagement books compiled during Godwin's two gubernatorial terms, 1966-1970 and 1974-1978. Also included are his major appointments as a private citizen for the years 1971, 1972 and 1973.
Monthly calendars.
Shows major appointments and engagements.
Shows major appointments and engagements.
Shows major appointments and engagements.
Shows daily appointments and engagements by date and hour insofar as practical.
Typed daily schedule sheets, filed monthly. Also includes advanced weekly and monthly appointments.
Appointment book, desk copy. Daily and hourly appointments and engagements reflecting late changes, adjustments, etc.
File showing invitations declined by the governor during the year.
Typed daily schedule sheets. Filed monthly as above with advanced weekly and monthly schedules.
Appointment book, desk copy, listing daily and hourly appointments and engagements where applicable.
Governor's daily (office) schedule sheets in folders by month. Shows office appointments and other engagements. Preliminary weekly and monthly schedules also included.
Appointment book - daily and hourly appointments (generally more accurate than sheets). Travel plans listed separately when applicable
This series contains Godwin's official speeches, as well as other formal speeches made as a private citizen from 1957 through 1977. Although Godwin was a popular speaker prior to 1957, especially during his active participation in Ruritan National and early days in the General Assembly, no copies of speeches given during that period have survived.
Prepared Statement to the State Highway Commission of Virginia advocating the North-South Route for the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and Tunnel.
Excerpts from remarks at Historic St. John's Church, Richmond, Virginia, in connection with ceremonies sponsored by American Heritage Foundation.
Remarks made to the Representatives of the Sigma Delta Chi at Williamsburg, Virginia.
This series consists of the citations presented to Godwin by eight institutions of higher learning on the occasions of the awarding of honorary degrees. A listing of 159 citations, plaques, etc., is also included. Four citations and plaques are listed for Mrs. Godwin for the period 1968 through 1976. There are a number of citations and plaques awarded to Godwin or his wife which have been retained by them and are not presently included with those transferred to The College of William and Mary.
This series consists of one box of television and radio tapes, films and recordings. Included are tapes of the Governor's Education Conferences in 1966 and 1967 and a 30-minute film, The Godwin Years, presented to Godwin by the Virginia Association of Electric Cooperatives.
These scrapbooks cover Godwin's political activities beginning in 1943, his service in Ruritan National and his presidency of that organization in 1952, his gubernatorial campaign of 1965, educational conferences, and first and second terms as governor. These are listed chronologically from 1943 through January, 1978. A number of scrapbooks have been retained by Governor and Mrs. Godwin and are not included with those transferred to The College of William and Mary.
This series consists of one large box of 1973 campaign material, of which two binders have been placed on microfilm, and one small box which contains magazines, news clippings, and small scrapbooks concerning special activities. One envelope of unclassified photographs and copies of inaugural programs and invitations for 1966 and 1974 are also included.
Other items in this series include VEA Convention edition - Godwin, Virginia's Education Governor, 1973. Papers: Virginia's Future First; Howell Rejects; 88%; Yes, Godwin stands for Neighborhood Schools; Yes, Godwin will protect our Right to Work Law; And Where Does Henry's Money Come From; Henry's Tax Scheme, Can You Afford It; Virginia's Future, Let's Give it Our Best; On the One Hand, But on the Other, Let's Keep Henry Honest. Godwin bumper stickers and buttons. Virginia Record, July, 1973, Mills E. Godwin, Jr., The Man for Virginia; The New Majority Program. Posters: Mills Godwin, The Clearest Choice for Virginia's Future; Virginia's Future, Give it Your Best - Godwin for Governor; Dalton for Lieutenant-Governor. Godwin for Governor stationery; Godwin for Governor buttons; Volunteer Register, September 4-November 2, 1973. Black notebook containing congratulatory letters and thank you letters sent to lists in notebook; blue notebook containing sample letters sent to groups and individuals for support and help in Godwin's inauguration.
The items listed separately below are those that have been microfilmed.
These papers of Mills E. Godwin begin after he left gubernatorial office in 1978. Godwin remained a significant player in Virginia political circles, hoping to maintain the power of the coalition of conservative Democrats and Republicans which he headed. The papers concern the U. S. Senate campaigns of 1978 (Warner v. ), and 1982, the gubernatorial campaign of 1981 (Robb v. Coleman), investment policies of Virginia, affirmative action (quotas), public employee collective bargaining, Virginia Wesleyan College, Harry F. Byrd, Jr.'s decision to retire from the Senate, the Martin Luther King holiday in Virginia (federal and state), Republican Party of Virginia, General Assembly and local elections, the Virginia Community College System and the city of Suffolk.
Correspondents include Gerald Baliles, Harry F. Byrd, Jr., J. Marshall Coleman, John N. Dalton, Gerald R. Ford, Albertis Harrison, Charles S. Robb, D. French Slaughter, and John Warner. There are also routine letters written by Godwin of sympathy, get-well wishes, recommendation as well as replies to requests for help.
This addition continues with the box numbers of the larger collection that ended with Series 9. The series is arranged primarily by date.
These items include newspaper clippings (1961 and 1965), letters upon his election as lieutenant-governor in 1961, lists of guests to be invited to inauguration and inaugural programs of 1965 and 1974.
These items include letters of sympathy, get-well letters, congratulations on retirements, help with problems, requests for contributions to various organizations, etc. Correspondents include: Albertis Harrison concerning the U. S. Senate campaign (Warner); Harry F. Byrd, Jr. concerning the city of Suffolk HUD grant; Gerald Baliles; William E. Simon; D. French Slaughter; James R Thompson (governor of Illinois); and Carter Olin Lowance.
These items include material from or about John N. Dalton (investment policies of Virginia [series of articles by David Chandler in Norfolk Ledger-Star], Division of Purchases and Supply, Warner nomination for Senate), Carter Lowance, Charles S. Robb (Virginia Forum on Education), John N. Dalton, Virginia Port Authority), Louis R. Lawson (Virginia Energy Office), Stanley C. Walker (Virginia State Crime Commission), Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges, affirmative action (quotas), letters of commendation, and policy statement on public employer-employee relations (collective bargaining).
These items include material from or about Wyatt B. Durrette, Jr., Charles S. Robb (lieutenant-governor), Hunter Andrews, Eva F. Scott (first woman to serve in State Senate), A. L. Philpott, Herbert H. Bateman, Paul Trible, General Assembly elections of 1979, J. Marshall Coleman, Philip Crane, Republican senatorial primary of 1978 (Linwood Holton, Richard Obenshain, John Warner, Nathan Miller), agreement of Virginia with HEW to institute quotas in colleges; and the campaign by Coleman for attorney-general in 1977.
These items include material from or about the U. S Senate election of 1982, the General Assembly election of 1981, the gubernatorial race of 1981, Byrd's decision to retire from U S. Senate, Herbert H. Bateman, Republican Party events, Wyatt B. Durrette, Martin Luther King holiday bill (state holiday), Paul Trible, coalition headed by Godwin described in newspaper article (
Godwin's service as a member of the Board of Trustees, and as Honorary Chairman of Challenge of the 80's, decade-long campaign to raise money launched in 1980.
Items include material from or about Gerald R. Ford.
Items all concern Godwin.
Items include letters of sympathy, requests for help, requests for photographs. Items also include material from or about the Richard Obenshain Republican Center; Harry F. Byrd, Jr., concerning Colgate Darden; Richard Poff; Virginia Community College System; and the Eastern Virginia Medical School, concerning in vitro fertilization.
Godwin served as the state chair for this committee. Also includes letters from Connally.
Items include get-well letters, letters of congratulations, letters requesting help, letters of sympathy, the funeral of E. Blackburn Moore, the Advisory Committee of the Medical Alumni of the University of Virginia, Dave Satterfield's retirement from Congress and correspondence with Harry F. Byrd, Jr., and Carter O. Lowance.
Items include material from or about the National Conservative Political Action Committee; Richard J. Davis (lieutenant-governor); Gerald L. Baliles; Wyatt B. Durrette, Jr.; Charles S. Robb; the 1981 election for General Assembly; the 1981 gubernatorial election (Robb v. Coleman); Sidney S. Kellam; Bill Dudley; John W. Williams, III; Martin Luther King holiday in Virginia; John Warner, concerning federal judgeship nominations; Elmon T. Gray; J. Marshall Coleman; Kit Bond (Missouri governor); pari-mutuel wagering; John N. Dalton, concerning commission appointments; and the Virginia Community College System.
Items include material from or about Charles Robb, the naming of the life science building at ODU for Godwin, the Eastern Virginia Medical School, Harry F. Byrd, Jr., the University of Virginia Medical Alumni Advisory Committee, Godwin's stamp and coin collecting hobby, the House Joint Resolution No. 24 signed by A.L. Philpott and Charles Robb, and a letter listing boards of corporations on which Godwin was serving.
Items include material from or about letters of sympathy, congratulations on retirement, get-well letters, Albertis Harrison, the death of Colgate Darden, Harry F. Byrd, Jr., Paul Trible, and Carter O. Lowance.
Items include the gubernatorial election of 1981 (Robb v. Coleman) and Godwin's late endorsement of Coleman.
Items concern Warner's support of Martin Luther King holiday bill; and correspondence concerning Paul Trible, the administration of Charles Robb, J. Marshall Coleman, the General Assembly and local elections of 1982-1983, D. French Slaughter, J. Kenneth Robinson's retirement from Congress, Congressman Robert Daniel, Congressman Owen B. Pickett, and Congressman Herbert H. Bateman.
Items include material from or about John W. Warner, the General Assembly election of 1983, Stan Parris, Robert Daniel (Congressman), the Senate race of 1982 (possibility of Byrd re-entering race, Davis v. Trible), the campaign of Melvin Spence for re-election to House of Delegates, Martin Luther King federal holiday, George Bush, and the law school at George Mason University.
Items include material about or concerning Carter O. Lowance.
Some, not all, of the clippings directly concern Godwin. Items include material on the U. S. senatorial campaign of 1982, campaigning for Trible.
Items include thank you notes, congratulatory letters, and sympathy letters; as well as correspondence from Carter O. Lowance, and Gordon Davies, Council on Higher Education concerning the Virginia Community College System.
Items include material on Godwin's service on the Board of Associates of University of Richmond.
This addition covers committees and organizations that Mills E. Godwin belonged to and/or had an vested interest in from 1978 to 1900. These include the Obenshain Senatorial (Republican primary) Campaign of 1978, the Thomas Jefferson Memorial Foundation, the Virginia Science Museum, the City of Suffolk, the Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges, the Republican Party politics, Virginians for Reagan, the John N. Dalton Oncology Clinic, the Medical College of Virginia, the Virginia Wesleyan College and Godwin's opposition to pledge bond amendments to Virginia Constitution for transportation.
Correspondents include Harry F. Byrd, Jr., Paul Trible, Wyatt Durrette, and D. French Slaughter.
This series is arranged primarily by date.
Smith, Byrd, Godwin, amendment to Virginia Constitution to issue local and state pledge bonds for transportation purposes.
These papers composite a largely non-political nature. Most of the letters concern personal matters, invitations, get-well wishes, and letters of sympathy. Political papers concern the 1992 Virginia Bond issue, Godwin's contribution to Bush's 1988 and 1992 presidential campaigns, Chichester for lieutenant-governor in 1985, the 1989 gubernatorial race (Coleman v. Wilder), the Virginia Republican Party, Godwin's support for Trible for Republican gubernatorial candidate in 1989, the 1978-1979 HEW controversy in Virginia (desegregation of higher education), and the 1986-87 Virginia Transportation Commission.
Correspondents include Gerald Baliles, Harry F. Byrd, Jr., J. Marshall Coleman, Albertis S. Harrison, Charles S. Robb, John Warner, Richard Short and Hunter Andrews.
This series is arranged by subject.
Items include letters to and from Mills E. Godwin about the 1992 $613 million general obligation bond issue, a report from Virginia officials arguing in favor of the bond, a copy of the report sent from state senator Hunter B. Andrews to members of the Senate, letters from the Virginians for Progress Foundation, news clippings and editorials.
Items include correspondence with Godwin regarding campaign contributions, newspaper clippings, letters from representatives of the Republican Party and Bush campaign in Virginia to Godwin, and an invitation to Bush's inauguration (1988).
Items include letters between Godwin and Chichester, a collection of clippings and information about Douglas Wilder's record, letters, memos, and editorials.
Items include a copy of the 1991 bill for 1991 education general obligation issue, a list of proposed projects, letters to and from the opposition group (Citizens against . . .), editorials, and legal papers.
Items include the campaign for Governor in 1988 - editorials, newspaper articles, correspondence between Coleman and Godwin, correspondence with Harry F. Byrd, Jr., an extensive
Items include invitations to various functions, papers concerning Camp Foundation, personal letters, correspondence between Godwin and Doug Rendleman (Godwin Professor of Law at Marshall-Wythe School of Law), letters to and from Anne Dobie Peebles, Davis Paschall and Thomas Graves, letters concerning the 1984 presidential search, news clippings and letters to and from Margaret Cook of Swem Library.
Items include invitations, papers concerning the planning of the Tercentenary Celebration, news clipping of Queen Elizabeth's address commemorating the Glorious Revolution, letters to and from Paul Verkuil, Tim Sullivan, Anne Dobie Peebles, and photographs.
Items include thank you letters and letters of regret for functions, banquets, visitations.
Items include thank you letters and letters of regret for parties, receptions, etc.
Items include thank you letters and letters of regret concerning various banquets, parties, and gatherings.
Items include thank you letters and letters of regret to various people and organizations.
Items include correspondence with Oliver North and paper from the International Churchill Society (including a letter to Justice Clarence Thomas), letters to and from Godwin about the 1991 International Churchill Society Conference in Richmond, Virginia and copies of a speech and essay by Churchill).
Items include correspondence between Godwin and Tim Sullivan concerning Sullivan's inauguration as president of the College of William and Mary, letters concerning speaking engagements at Paul D. Camp Community College, Diane Russell's fourth grade class at Larchmont Elementary School, the State Council on Higher Education and letters concerning other engagements.
Items include papers, business letters and personal letters concerning affairs at Elon College in North Carolina.
Items include letters, a copy of the eulogy given by Godwin, and news clippings.
Items include personal letters, letters to and from William B. Spong, former Dean of the Marshall-Wythe Law School, and information about Festival Williamsburg.
Items include personal letters.
Items include personal letters from Charles S. Robb, John Dalton and other friends and acquaintances.
Items include personal letters.
Items include personal letters, and letters and papers concerning Godwin's involvement in various organizations and enterprises.
Items include personal letters.
Items include personal letters concerning personal commitments (e.g., Bridgewater College, Medical College of Virginia, Boy Scouts).
Items concern personal letters; correspondence concerning Hope Spivey, a gymnast from Godwin's hometown; and letters of concern relating to Godwin's hospitalization.
Items include personal letters, letters regarding personal business transactions.
Items include personal letters concerning business transactions, a letter regarding the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and Tunnel, and letters concerning the death of Carter Lowance.
Item include personal letters, and letters regarding personal business transactions.
Items include personal letters, and letters regarding personal business transactions.
Items include personal letters.
Items include personal letters.
Items include information about a west Norfolk, Virginia tract of industrial property, personal letters, and letters regarding personal business transactions.
Items include an essay on the "Reagan legacy," a newsletter devoted to '88 presidential election in Virginia, editorials, letters concerning campaigns, a biographical sketch of Howard Worth Smith, letters to and from Godwin regarding functions, campaign strategy, etc., roster of committee chairpersons for Virginia Republican Party (1989), and letters and papers about various other facets of Virginia Republican politics.
Items include invitations for fun raising functions, news clippings, letters to and from George Allen, a letter from Harry F. Byrd, letter to Godwin asking for his support of Pat Buchanan, letter from John Warner, and other letters dealing with GOP races in 1992.
Items include letters to and from Davis Paschall and Pat Robertson, letters and newsletters from the Suffolk Republican Party headquarters, and an article from
Items include fund raising letters, news clippings and editorials, a letter from Harry F. Byrd with enclosed editorial, letters from the Republican National Committee, a letter from Dan Quayle, card from George Bush, news clipping about Charles Robb, and other papers relating to GOP contests in 1992.
Items include a copy of the 1978 joint resolution about the Harry F. Byrd Memorial Commission, and letters from John Dalton and Charles Robb.
Items include financial statements from June 1981, letters (business and personal), a letter to Senator Harry F. Byrd, Jr., a report, "Invest in America's Cities" from U. S. Conference of Mayor's Conference in Zurich, Switzerland, and other papers.
Item include the HEW controversy: editorials, news clippings, and letters relating to Virginia desegregation efforts and HEW directives regarding such efforts.
Items include invitations and letters of regret.
Items include invitations and letters of regret.
Items include invitations and letters of regret.
Items include invitations and letters of regret.
Items include invitations and letters of regret.
Items include invitations and letters of regret.
Items include letters to and from Godwin about his membership on the Board of Directors, financial report from December 1985, various papers about Foundation business, and financial statements for 1986.
Items include 1989 Annual Report for Development Program for Jamestown-Yorktown Educational Trust, newsletters from Jamestown-Yorktown Educational Trust, and other papers.
Items include letters concerning Jamestown-Yorktown Educational Trust, letters concerning the opening of the Jamestown Settlement Galleries, and letters regarding various other functions.
Items include a list of trustees, pamphlet about the Monticello cabinet, and magazine article about the roof of Monticello.
Items include letters and copies of speeches in opposition to the proposed lottery in 1987.
Items include a program from the Boy Scout meeting of 28 April 1949, personal letters, photographs, letter from president of University of Virginia, legal papers, and a copy of the Suffolk newspaper with an article about Virginia's Community Colleges.
Items include personal letters, letters concerning personal business transactions, invitation to the first inaugural of Ronald Reagan, correspondence regarding proposed magazine advertisement featuring Godwin, correspondence between Godwin and William and Mary College Republicans, letters concerning awards and honors, correspondence regarding Federal appointment of Godwin by President Nixon, and correspondence between Godwin and former William and Mary president Davis Paschall.
Items include personal letters, letters regarding personal business transactions, correspondence regarding the book
Items include personal letters, letters concerning personal business transactions, newspaper editorial with reference to Godwin, correspondence between Godwin and Mrs. Pitonyak's fourth grade class, newspaper article about the Governor's Mansion, and a list of buildings in Virginia named after Godwin.
Items include letters to and from Virginia politicians, articles about Judge Willard H. Douglas, Jr., and a letter from Richard T. Short with enclosed letters to prominent politicians (e.g., Harry F. Byrd, Jr., Strom Thurmond, Jesse Helms.
Items include letters to and from Godwin regarding Virginia politics, including correspondence with Harry F. Byrd, Jr., Albertis Harrison, Hunter Andrews, and Davis Paschall.
Items include news clippings, editorials, photograph of President and Mrs. Bush, photograph of Teddy Roosevelt in the Panama Canal, correspondence with Richard Short, Pat Buchanan, Davis Paschall and others. Also included is the
Items include letters, official papers, and news clippings concerning the 1986-87 Governor's Commission on Transportation. Also included are comments by former Governor Albertis S. Harrison.
Items include the December 1987 Report of the Local Financing Options Subcommittee, letter of thanks to Godwin from Governor Baliles, draft of the final report, news clippings, roster of Commission members, copy of remarks made by Godwin concerning his reservations about the final report.
Items include letters written to Godwin in support of Trible, campaign newsletters, newspaper articles about Godwin's endorsement of Trible, and Godwin's letter announcing endorsement.
Items include invitations to meetings and ceremonies, and letters concerning affairs of the society.
Items include letters concerning Virginia's international trade, the State Water Authority, the Virginia State Library, an invitation to the 1990 inauguration of Douglas Wilder, and a letter from the William and Mary School of Business Administration.
Items include correspondence between Governor Godwin and various state senators, a copy of speech given by Frances Hallam Hurt in support of state arts program, a letter from Lio Bourassa expressing concern about Virginia water problems, the 1991 Report of the Secretary of Finance on Virginia's financial situation, and miscellaneous letters.
Items include letters pertaining to finances and business of the Foundation as well as personal letters.
Items include letters pertaining to business and finances of Foundation as well as personal letters.
Items include business and personal letters concerning affairs of the Foundation.
Items include business and personal letters.
Items include official papers, letters and memoranda concerning affairs of the college.