Special Collections Research Center
spcoll@wm.eduFinding Aid Authors: Steven Bookman, University Archives Specialist.
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. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.
Preferred Citation:
William and Mary Choir Records, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.
Acquisition Information:
Acc. 2012.189 was hand-delivered to the SCRC by the donor on 5/10/2012.
Processing Information:
Acc. 2012.189 accessioned and minimally processed by Steven Bookman, University Archives Specialist, in May 2012. Acc. 2013.077 accessioned and minimally processed by Steven Bookman, University Archives Specialist, in May 2013. Acc. 2015.125 accessioned and minimally processed by Steven Bookman, University Archives Specialist, in May 2015.
Historical Note:
The Choir is an undergraduate ensemble of about seventy members who represent a wide array of disciplines. The Choir makes over thirty appearances during the year singing at most of the formal events of the College, including Convocation, Homecoming, Sunset Ceremony, Yule Log, Charter Day, and Commencement.
On campus, the major concerts for the Choir are the Holiday Concerts at the end of Fall semester, and the Spring concerts in late April. In addition, every third year the Choir gives the George Clayman Concerts--a series devoted to the major choral/orchestral repertory. The Choir also takes an annual, regional, five-day Spring Tour held in mid-March. Further information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki: W&M Choir
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of scrapbooks, photographs, programs, and other material relating to the William and Mary Choir at the College of William and Mary. Some of the records included in this collection pertain to the Women's Chorus and the Botetourt Chamber Singers, an a capella student organization at the College of William and Mary. The scrapbooks contain clippings, programs, and photographs of performances and other activities by the group during the academic year. A few of the scrapbooks document the William and Mary Choir's trips to Europe over the summer break. The collection also includes photographs of choir members rehearsing, sites they visited while traveling to various venues, and other activities. A poster of photographs of the William and Mary Choir performing at the Presidential Inauguration for Bill Clinton in January 1997 is also included.
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.
Related Material
Carl A. "Pappy" Fehr Papers (UA 6.017); Department of Music Records (UA 212); University Archives Poster Collection (UA 12); University Archives Audiovisual Collection (UA 58); University Archives Photograph Collection (UA 8); William and Mary Choir Alumni Reunion Photo Album (7.016).
The musical CDs from Acc. 2013.077 were pulled from this collection and added to the University Archives Audiovisual Collection (UA 58) on 5/15/2013.
Separated Material
The musical CDs from Acc. 2013.077 were pulled from this collection and added to the University Archives Audiovisual Collection (UA 58) on 5/15/2013.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
- Choir and Chorus
- Choir of the College of William and Mary (Williamsburg, Va.)
- Choirs (Music)--Virginia--Williamsburg
- College of William and Mary--Students
- Musical groups
- Photographs
- Posters
- Scrapbooks
- Slides (photographs)
Physical Characteristics or Technical Requirements:
The fragile nature of this material may limit handling.
Container List
This series consists of four scrapbooks featuring news clippings, photographs, programs, and other material relating to the William and Mary Choir during the 1977-1978, 1979-1980, 1981-1982, and 1991-1992 academic years. The 1977-1978 scrapbook is in fragile condition and the handling of this scrapbook may be limited due to condition.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id149704
Scrapbook1977-1978Scope and Contents
Scrapbook of choir events for the 1977-1978 academic year.
- Mixed Materials Box: 2 id149705
Scrapbook1979-1980Scope and Contents
Scrapbook of choir events for the 1979-1980 academic year.
- Mixed Materials Box: 3 id149707
Scrapbook1981-1982Scope and Contents
Scrapbook of choir events for the 1981-1982 academic year.
- Mixed Materials Box: 4 id149708
Scrapbook1991-1992Scope and Contents
Scrapbook of choir events for the 1991-1992 academic year.
This series contains scrapbooks and photographs from the William and Mary Choir and Women's Chorus from 1974-2010. Featured in the scrapbooks are news clippings, photographs, programs, and other material. Some of the scrapbooks are from the choir's trips to Europe. Also included in the collection is a scrapbook of the Botetourt Chamber Singers, an a Capella student organization., and a poster with photographs from a performance by the William and Mary Choir at the Presidential Inauguration in January 1997.
This series contains two scrapbooks of news clippings, photographs, programs, and other material related to the William and Mary Choir for the 2010-2011 and 2013-2014 academic year.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id283242
Box 1
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id283247
Scrapbook2010-2011Scope and Contents
Contains a scrapbook of news clippings, photographs, and other material related to the William and Mary Choir for the 2010-2011 academic year.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id283252
Scrapbook2013-2014Scope and Contents
Contains a scrapbook of digital photographs related to the William and Mary Choir for the 2013-2014 academic year.
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 id283247