Guide to the Sarah R. Houghland Papers , Mss. Acc. 2013.254

Houghland, Sarah R. Papers Guide to the Sarah R. Houghland Papers Mss. Acc. 2013.254

Guide to the Sarah R. Houghland Papers Mss. Acc. 2013.254

Special Collections Research Center

William & Mary Special Collections Research Center
Earl Gregg Swem Library
400 Landrum Dr
Williamsburg, Virginia
Business Number: 757-221-3090
spcoll@wm.edu
URL: https://libraries.wm.edu/libraries-spaces/special-collections

Finding Aid Authors: Steven Bookman, University Archives Specialist.

Repository

Special Collections Research Center

Identification

Mss. Acc. 2013.254

Title

Sarah R. Houghland Papers 1976-1980

Quantity

0.60 Linear Feet

Language

English

Administrative Information

Conditions Governing Use:

Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.

Conditions Governing Access:

Collection is open to all researchers.

Preferred Citation:

Sarah H. Houghland Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.

Acquisition Information:

Acc. 2013.254 was picked up by Special Collections on 10/4/2013.

Processing Information:

Accessioned and minimally described by Steven Bookman, University Archives Specialist, in October 2013.

Scope and Contents

This collection contains clippings, drawings, and other material related to the guide book In and Around Williamsburg With Children written by Sarah R. Houghland, as well as clippings and correspondence concerning Houghland's work with the League of Women Voters in organizing the 1976 Presidential Debate between Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter in Williamsburg, Virginia.

Arrangement of Materials:

This collection is not yet fully arranged and described. Researchers may wish to consult with a staff member for further information in advance of using the collection.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Clippings (information artifacts)
Correspondence
Drawings (visual works)
League of Women Voters (Williamsburg, Va.)
Presidents--United States--Election--1976
Scrapbooks
Williamsburg (Va.)--History--20th century
Women authors, American--20th century

Significant Places Associated With the Collection

Williamsburg (Va.)--History--20th century

Container List

Mixed Materials Box: 1

Box 1

Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1
1976 Presidential Debate in Williamsburg
1976
Scope and Contents
Material on the 1976 Presidential Debate held in Williamsburg, including correspondence, ephemera and letters written to Sarah Houghland as leader of the League of Women Voters by students at Berkeley Elementary School.
Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2
1976 Presidential Debate in Williamsburg - Clippings
1976
Scope and Contents
Newspaper Clippings about the Presidental Debate.
Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3
In and Around Williamsburg with Children
1978-1979
Scope and Contents
1978 and 1979 editions of Sarah Houghland's book, In and Around Williamsburg with Children
Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4
In and Around Williamsburg with Children - Scrapbook
1978
Scope and Contents
Scrapbook of newspaper clippings about the publication of the book.
Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 5
Photographs
undated
Scope and Contents
Publicity photographs and photographs for the book In and Around Williamsburg with Children.
Mixed Materials Manuscripts Oversize Box: 15 Oversize Folder: 1
Oversize Drawings: "In and Around Williamsburg With Children"
circa 1978