College Papers Collection Guide to the College Papers Collection UA 14

Guide to the College Papers Collection UA 14


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Finding Aid Authors: Special Collections Staff.

Repository
Special Collections Research Center
Identification
UA 14
Title
College Papers Collection circa 1880s-1990s
Quantity
13.00 Linear Feet
Creator
College of William and Mary
Creator
Swem, E. G. (Earl Gregg), 1870-1965
Creator
Tyler, Lyon Gardiner, 1853-1935
Language
English Latin

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:

College Papers Collection, Special Collections Research Center, Earl Gregg Swem Library, College of William and Mary.


Scope and Contents

This collection includes a variety of material formats and subjects from throughout the College's history.

Arrangement of Materials:

Arranged by subject.

Related Material

A poem by Mott Dulany Ball was separated from this collection and was added to the Theta Delta Chi Records (UA 7.022). An invoice for clothing from the Indian School was separated from this collection and was added to the Brafferton Estate Collection (UA 113). Folders 258-260, 273, 277, 280-283 were transferred to the Office of the Bursar Records on 3/12/2012. Folders 55, 56, 56-A, 57, and 58 were transferred to the Faculty Assembly Records (UA 133) and the University Archives Subject File Collection (UA 9) on 6/18/2012.

Separated Material

A poem by Mott Dulany Ball was separated from this collection and was added to the Theta Delta Chi Records (UA 7.022) on 9/25/09.

An invoice for clothing from the Indian School was separated from this collection and was added to the Brafferton Estate Collection (UA 113) on 2/11/2011.

Folders 258-260, 273, 277, 280-283 were transferred to the Office of the Bursar Records on 3/12/2012.

Bursar's accounts relating to William Small were transferred to the William Small Collection on 6/6/2012.

Folders 55, 56, 56-A, 57, and 58 were transferred to the Faculty Assembly Records (UA 133) and the University Archives Subject File Collection (UA 9) on 6/18/2012.


Subjects and Indexing Terms

  • Awards and scholarships
  • Buildings and Grounds--Fires--1859
  • Charter Day
  • Church of England--Virginia--History
  • College of William and Mary--History--17th century
  • College of William and Mary--History--18th century
  • College of William and Mary--History--19th century
  • College of William and Mary--History--20th century
  • Correspondence
  • Course work
  • Education--Virginia--Williamsburg--18th century
  • Education--Virginia--Williamsburg--19th century
  • Education--Virginia--Williamsburg--20th century
  • Financial records
  • Indians of North America--Virginia
  • Minutes
  • Petitions
  • Reports
  • Slavery--Virginia--18th century
  • Slavery--Virginia--19th century
  • United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783
  • United States--History--Revolutionary War--Hospitals
  • United States--Revolutionary War--1775-1783

Significant Persons Associated With the Collection

  • Swem, E. G. (Earl Gregg), 1870-1965
  • Tyler, Lyon Gardiner, 1853-1935

Container List

Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 1 id3411
Arms and Seal of the College of William and Mary
Scope and Contents

Original certificate appointing William [also referred to as Edward Gibson], Archbishop of Canterbury, Chancellor of the College of William and Mary. Signed by James Blair, rector, 1729. Bears impression of original College seal. [In Faculty/Alumni file under Gibson, Edward.] photocopy of original lease given by the College of William and Mary to Augustine Claiborne, covering a tract of land in Sussex County, 1 January 1762. Bears original seal of the College. An impression of the College seal adopted in 1930. Correspondence of Howard M. Buck, of Washington, DC, with E. G. Swem, concerning the design of the seal of the College of William and Mary, 1922.

Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 2 (formerly 1b) id262760
Mace, flags and pennants of the College of William and Mary
Scope and Contents

Description of the College mace by E. G. Swem, librarian, 1926. Publication; 4 pages, two copies. 23 1/2 cm high [one copy in oversize folder]. Presentation of the mace to the College, 1923 February 8. Publication; 7 pages, 23 cm high. In William and Mary Quarterly (1923 April), 122-128. Blue print showing the order of assemblage and line of march. Mace presentation ceremonies,19238 February 8 . List of contributors to the mace fund. 86 pages, 1922. (see also lists of contributors in The Flat Hat , 1922 February 10 - 1922 March 31. Design of proposed collar for mace bearer of the College [oversize file]. Pennant of the College. Paper, in colors, 4" x 7 1/2". Two copies.

Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 3 (formerly 2) id3412
Charter and Statutes of the College of William and Mary
Scope and Contents

A typed memorandum describing four manuscripts in the Public Record Office, London, showing the College charter in four stages of its production. Copy of the warrant from the King to the Attorney General, authorizing him to draw up the charter of the College of William and Mary. 25 January 1692/93. In English. 17" x 13 1/2", 21 numbered pages. Copy made in 1828, from the original at the Rolls Chapel, London, at the request of the Hon. J. Barbour. [oversize ?] phohtocopy of the first and last sheets of the College charter ("King's Bill"). 6 Feb. 1692/93. In Latin. From original in the Public Records Office, London. 5 sheets. [oversize file ?] Photoscopy of the College charter (Writ of Privacy seal). 6 Feb. 1692/93. In Latin. From original in the Public Records Office, London, 10 sheets. [oversize file?] phohtocopy of the entry of the College charter on the Patent Rolls. 3 sheets. [oversize file?] Resolution of the faculty, 28 March 1781, concerning the original College charter, which is lost. [oversize file?] Copy of the College charter. 8 Feb. 1692/93. In Latin. [oversize file?] Longhand copy (late 17th or early 18th century) of the College charter, 8 Feb. 1692/93, in English. 15" x 12" and entitled "Charter of Virginia College, Copy". The only early copy of the charter in translation, found in Harvard University Library and sent to the College of William and Mary in 1931. [oversize file?] Extract from a manuscript of R. J. Morrison, concerning the original charter and record of transfer of the College from the visitors to the faculty. The Charter and Statutes of the College of William and Mary in Virginia. In Latin and English. (Williamsburg: Printed by William Parks, 1736). 20 cm high, 2 pages. [archives publications] Photograph of binding of the Charter, 8" x 10". [photo file] Correspondence relating to display of 1736 Charter and Statutes of the College A typed letter from the Library of Congress, at Washington, to Dr. Lyon G. Tyler, president, of College of William and Mary, at Williamsburg, Virginia, 15 Dec 1916, concerning early catalogues and statutes of the college.(transferred from Folder 26) Memorandum, Nov 1, 1957, from James A Servies to Mr Ganter that the Charter and Statues has been loaned to the Walters Art Gallery for an exhibition of earl American binding 4/11/1929 letter to Dr Chandler from B.F. Stevens & Brown regarding Privy Seal

Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 4 (formerly 3) id3413
Charter and Statutes of the College of William and Mary
Scope and Contents

A typed copy of The Charter and Statutes of the College of William and Mary in Virginia. In Latin and English. (Williamsburg: Printed by William Parks, 1736). Acquired by Dr. Lyon Tyler from the Library of Congress. 121 pages.

Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 5 (formerly 4) id3414
Charter and Statutes of the College of William and Mary
Scope and Contents

Charter, transfer and statutes, of the College of William and Mary. In Latin and English. (Williamsburg: Printed by William Hunter, 1758.) In Library of Congress and College Library (195(4). [archives office] Statutes of the University of the William and Mary. (Richmond: Printed by Augustine Davis, 179(2). Enlarged positive prints made from a copy in the Virginia State Library. 16 pages. Typed extracts from the statutes of the College of William and Mary and of the Laws and Regulations of the College; 1736, 1758, 1792 and 1828. A typed copy of a statute for the wholesome government of the College, 1802. 2 copies. The officers, statutes, and charter of the College of William and Mary (Philadelphia: Printed by William Fry, 1817), 23 cm high. 2 photocopies also available. [publications] Laws of William and Mary College in Virginia (Richmond: Printed by T. W. White, 1828), 11 pages. 21 cm high. Comments on the statutes of the College. Undated. One piece, handwritten. The Matriculation Book of the College of William and Mary, 1827-1881. Contains: ((1) Laws and regulations passed by the visitors of the College, 1788-1830. Pages 1-36. ((2) Statutes relating to students, in force 1827. Pages 170-181. ((3) Laws and regulations of the faculty, relating to their own government, in force 1827. Pages 208-210. ((4) General regulations governing the conduct of the steward, 1827[?]. Pages 212-213. (5) Lists of students, and (6) T. R. Dew's accounts. [in vault with faculty minutes] Typed statutes of 1758, 1792 includes subjects taught Typed statues of 1736.

Mixed Materials Box: 2 folder: 1 (formerly 5) id3415
Charter and Statutes of the College of William and Mary
Scope and Contents

Laws and regulations of the College of William and Mary in Virginia (Richmond: Printed by Thomas W. White, 1830). 23 pages, 22cm high. One additional page attached. Two photocopies. [publications] Laws and regulations of the College of William and Mary in Virginia (Richmond: Printed by Thomas W. White, 1835). 23 pages, 22 cm high. 2 copies. [publications] Laws and regulations of the College of William and Mary in Virginia (Petersburg: Printed at the Office of the Farmers' Register, 1837). 24 pages. 22 1/2 cm high. Also a reprint in College of William and Mary Bulletin, v. 11, no. 2, 1917 October. 28 pages, 23 cm high. [publications] Laws and regulations of the College of William and Mary in Virginia (Petersburg: Printed by Edmund and Julian C. Ruffin, 1840). 24 pages, 17 1/2 cm high. [publications] Laws and regulations of the College of William and Mary in Virginia (Richmond: Printed by Shepherd and Colin, 1849). 22 pages, 23 cm high. 2 copies [publications].

Mixed Materials Box: 2 folder: 2 (formerly 6) id3416
Charter and Statutes of the College of William and Mary
Scope and Contents

Laws and regulations of the College of William and Mary in Virginia (Richmond: Printed by P. D. Barnard, 185(1). 15 pages, 22 1/2 cm high. Also 2 photocopies and 2 paper copies.[publications] Laws and regulations of William and Mary College, Virginia. 15 pages, 20 1/2 cm high. 2 photocopies. Note: half title page has been penciled date 1849-50, which is incorrect. The actual date of publication, as indicated in the text, is between 1852 and 1854. The officers, statutes, and charter of the College of William and Mary (Richmond: Printed by Thomas Bali, 1855). 46 pages, 2 photocopies. [publications] Rules and regulations of William and Mary College. Adopted by the Board of Visitors 1907 June . 12 pages, 14 cm high. Printed. [publications] Rules and regulations of William and Mary College. Adopted by the Board of Visitors June 1919. 9 pages, 16 cm high. Ferguson Print. [In W&M College Miscellany, 1907-1923, v. 2] Rules to be observed by students, 1924-25, printed card, two copies. Items reprinted in the College of William and Mary Bulletin, v. 6, no. 3, 1913 January. 45 pages, 23 cm high. Includes: ((1) The Charter of the College of William and Mary in Virginia, 1693 February 8, printed in 1906 Mar 7 from Acts of Assembly (1906). Pages 94-96. Also printed in William and Mary Catalogs. ((2) Transfer to the Faculty of Virgina, 27 Feb 1729. ((3) Act to establish a normal school at William and Mary College, 1888 March 5. From the Act of 1888, folder 23. ((4) Act to transfer the real estate and personal property of the College to the state, 1906 March 7. Folder 6. Rules and regulations of William and Mary College, adopted by the board of visitors in June 1919. Ferguson Print. 8 pages, 15 cm high. [publications] Rules to be observed by the students, 1924-1925. Printed card. Two copies. Laws of special interest affecting the administration of the College of William and Mary, 1939. 16 pages, mimeographed.

Mixed Materials Box: 2 folder: 3 (formerly 6b) id262755
Charter and Statutes of the College of William and Mary
Scope and Contents

Enlarged positive prints from Hening's Statutes at Large. Includes; (1) An act for laying an imposition upon skins and furs, 1705. (Hening v. 3, p 365-358.) (2) An act for laying a duty on liquors, 1726. (Hening v. 4, p 143-150.) (3) An act for better support and encouragement of the College ..., 1734. (Hening v. 4, 429-43(3) (4) An act for the better support of the  College  ..., 1748. (Hening v. 6, p 91-9(4) 5) An act for exempting the exporters of dressed hides or skins from the payment of duties for such as has been before imported, 1765. (Hening v 8, p 142-14(3)

Mixed Materials Box: 3 1 (formerly folder 10) id3420
Papers relating to the period 1695-1700
Scope and Contents

Carey, Edity F. Amias Andros and Sir Edmund, his son. Reprinted from transactions of the GUernsey society of natural science for 1913, Guarnsey, 1914 Pennington, Edgar Legare. Commissary Blair. Soldier and servant series. Publication no. 182, Feb-April 1936. Church missions publishing company, Hartford, CN Wilson, Samuel K. The genesis of American college government. An article in Thought, Dec. 1926. An extract of a letter from James Blayer [Blair] to the Bishop of London, 21 Jan 1698, concerning the building of the College of William and Mary. Carbon copies of speeches delivered by five scholars in the College on May Day, 1699. An extract from the Journal of the House of Burgesses, 17 May 1699, concerning attendance of the Burgesses at the May Day celebration of the College A speech of Shelton, a student in the College to Governor Nicholson, about 1699, in Latin. An extract from the Executive journals of the Council of Virginia concerning the acceptance of an offer to hold general assemblies at the College until the capitol should be build. 24 April 1700. Portrait of Henry Compton, Bishop of London from 1675-1713. (See oversized portrait file) Typed copy of an order of the council of Virginia to place some of the gunners stores from Jamestown at the College, 22 May 1700. An extract from a letter of Governor Nicholson to the archbishop of Canterbury stating the agreement concerning the residence and board of the president, professors and scholars in the College. 27 May 1700 An account of the first commencement exercises, 1700. An extract from a letter of Governor Nicholson to the Archbishop of Cnaterbury, 23 July 1700, concerning the arrangements for the care and instruction of the scholars in the Indian school at the College An extract from the Executive journals of the Council of Virginia referring to the proposed removal of the public records from Jamestown to the College. 4 Sept 1700 An extract from the journal of the first meeting of the Council of Virginia at the College. 17 Oct 1700 Ty;ed copy of the order issued by the Council of Virginia, 18 Dec 1700, that the public records be removed from Jamestown to the College. Letter from King William to Governor Nicholson, 30 December 1700 [trnasferred to King WIlliam III and Queen Mary II Papers, mss 75s W67, series 2

Mixed Materials Box: 3 2 (formerly folder 11) id3421
Papers relating to the period 1701-1704
Scope and Contents

Typed copy of the order, 8 May 1701, for a meeting of the Council of Virginia, to be held at the College, 9 June 1701 Typed copy of the order, dated 11 Nov 1701, for a meeting of the Council of Virginia to be held at the College, 11 March 1702 Typed copy of the resolution of the House of Burgesses, 23 June 1702, concerning a statement made by William byrd in regard to taxes for the support of the College Extract from the report of the journey of Francis Louis Michel from Berne, Switzerland to Virginia, concerning a visit to the College in 1702 Extract from "The present state of the College impartially considered", 1703, and a copy of a letter from Franklin B Hough, at Boston, to Benjamin S Ewell, concerning the copying of papers relating to the College An extract concerning a riot of the students at the College from the affadavit of James Blair, 1 May 1704 An extract, concerning Governor Nicholson's abusive language in speaking of the College from the affadavit of James Blair, 1 May 1704 An extract concerning a midnight intruder at the college, from affadavit of James Blair, 1 May 1704 Modest answer to a malicious libel against his excellency Francis Nicholson relating to the school boys of the grammar school, 1704 Extract from a modest answer to a malicious libel, 1704, concerning threats made by Commissary Blair agains Mrs Young, keeper of the College table. An extract, concerning repairs to Mr Ingles' room at the college, 1704 Carbon copy of a memo of several faults in the building of College, circa 1704 A

Mixed Materials Box: 3 folder: 3 (formerly 11a) id262750
Papers relating to the period 1705-1720
Scope and Contents

A carbon copy of a letter from Mungo Ingles to Francis Nicholson, 7 Feb 1705/06, concerning the burning of the College. 29 Oct 1706 An extract from the Journal of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts, 15 March 1705/6, concerning the burning of the College Typed copy of the message from the Council to the House of Burgesses, 31 Oct 1705, concerning the burning of the College A carbon copy of a letter from Munco Ingles to Col Francis Nicholson, 22 Dec 1705, concerning the burning of the College A typed copy of testimony as to the burning of the College given by Henry Randolph, George Burton, Col. Edward Hill, William Young, William eddings, John Young, John Morot, Captain Thomas Barber and C.C. Thanker, 1705 An extract from the Diaries and collection of Thomas Hearns, 1706, concerning the burning of the College in 1705 A photocopy of a copy of a letter from Mongo Ingles, at Queens Creek, Virginia, probably written to Governor Nicholson, 20 Sept 1707, concerning the burning of the College in 1705 A carbon copy of a fragment of a speech in criticism of Commissary Blair, probably delivered by Governor Nicholson about the year 1705. A copy of a warrant issued by Queen Anne to pay to the visitors and governors of the College 500 pounds out of the quit rents toward the rebuilding of the College, 21 March 1708/9 A typed copy of an order of the Council of Virginia, dated 21 June 1709, for a warrant to pay 500 pounds granted by Queen Anne to the visitors and governors of the College. A copy of the minutes of a meeting of the Council of Virginia held at the College, 27 Aug 1709 An extract from the diary of William Byrd of Westover concerning the rebuilding of the Wren Building, 13 Sept 1709 A copy of a warrant issued by Queen Anne to pay to the visitors and governors of the College 500 pounds out of the quit rents toward the rebuilding of the College, 18 April 1710 An extract from a letter of Governor Spotswood to Mr Blathwayt concernig the use of quit rents for rebuilding the College, 23 Oct 1710 An extract from the Westover manuscripts concerning the Indian hostages which Governor Spotswood caused to be sent to the College about 1712 An extract from a letter of Governor Spotswood to the Bishop of London, concerning the need of funds for the support of the College, 13 March 1713 Photo of an oil painting  of John Robinson Bishop of London from 1713-1723 (see Portrait File)

Mixed Materials Box: 3 folder: 5 (formerly 17) id3427
Papers Relating to the period of 1851-1860
Scope and Contents

Announcement of the board of visitors, 29 Jan. 1851, concerning the system of discipline at the College. Letter; George P. Scarburgh, professor of law at the College, to Conway Robinson, 30 Jan. 1855, acknowledging receipt of his book, the practice in courts of justice, presented to the College. Typed copy of a humorous letter from "Jobe Green", describing a visit to the College. Letter appeared in the VA Gazette, 8 Feb. 1855, under the heading "Letters from the County. No. 3" [printed in the Oct. 1928 WM Quarterly ?] Extract from the VA Gazette, Williamsburg, VA, 26 July 1855, concerning commencement exercises at the College. [printed in the WM Quarterly Oct 1928 ?] Letter; William Green, Culpeper Court House, to Rev. Silas Totten, 15 Aug. 1855, declining a professorship at the College. [on same sheet] Copy of a letter, William Green, Culpeper Court House, to Hon. John Tyler, College Rector, 19 Aug. 1855, stating reasons for declining a professorship. Article in the Southern Churchman, 1857, concerning the relation of the College to the Episcopal Church. [original clipping] Letter; Mrs. Elizabeth Ewell, to Richard Ewell, 9 July 1858, including information about the College. Presented to the College by Mrs. R. M. Crawford in 1937. Letter; from Mrs. Elizabeth Ewell, to William Stoddert, 22 July 1858, including information about the College. Presented to the College by Mrs. R. M. Crawford in 1937. Typed copy of an account of the fire at the College, 8 Feb. 1859, by Robert J. Morrison. [Printed in WM Quarterly Oct 1928] Typed copy of Dr. Silas Totten's report on the burning of the College, 8 Feb. 1859. [Printed in WM Quarterly Oct 1928] Four newspaper clippings concerning the fire at the College, 8 Feb. 1859. Letter; N. Hough, Baltimore, to Lizzy [Ewell], 9 Feb. 1859, concerning the fire at the College. Presented to the College by Mrs. R. M. Crawford in 1937. Extract from a letter of St. George Tucker, Ashland, to R. J. Morrison, 9 Feb. 1859, concerning the fire at the College. [from manuscript by R. J. Morrison copy in State Library] Letter; C. B. T. W[ashington], Williamsburg, to Lawrence Washington, Oak Grove Post Office, Westmoreland Co. VA, 9 Feb. 1859, concerning the burning of the College. Typed copy of resolutions of the students of the College, 10 Feb. 1859, upon the burning of the College. [taken from the VA Gazette, 2 March 1859. Printed in the Quarterly Oct. 1928 ?] Printed invitation to the alumni celebrations at the College 19 Feb 1859. 2 copies. [see publications file] Editorial concerning the alumni celebration at the College, 19 Feb. 1859, and a poem recited by St. George Tucker on the occasion, from the Southern Literary Messenger, March 1859. Extract from the Weekly Gazette, Williamsburg, 2 March 1859, concerning the loss of the Phoenix Literary Society library in the College fire, and the purchase of a new building by the College. [Printed in WM Quarterly Oct 1928] Typed copy of an article from the Weekly Gazette, Williamsburg, VA., 2 March 1859, concerning action taken by the citizens of Williamsburg to rebuild the College. [printed in the Quarterly Oct. 1928?] Typed copy of a letter from John Tyler, Sherwood Forest [Charles City County], to Silas Totten, Williamsburg, 8 March 1859, concerning the rebuilding of the College. [Printed in WM Quarterly Oct 1928] Typed copy of a notice in the Weekly Gazette, Williamsburg, VA, 6 April 1859, concerning proposals for rebuilding the College, 22 March 1859. "Old William and Mary", a historial sketch of the College from its beginnings to the fire of 1859, from the Southern Literary Messenger, March 1859. [one copy in periodicals, one photocopy] Extract from a letter; William Barton Rogers to his brother, Henry, 4 April 1859, concerning a visit to the College and plans for rebuilding it. [Printed in WM Quarterly Oct 1928] Extract from a letter; H. B. Grigsby, Norfolk, 25 April 1859, concerning the election of the Earl of Hardwicke as College Chancellor. [R. J. Morrison mss, at State Library; Printed in WM Quarterly Oct 1928] Letter; Robert J. Morrison, Williamsburg, to Col. Robert W. Carter, 26 April 1859, asking for aid in rebuilding the College after the fire of 1859. [removed to the Carter Family Papers 39.1 C24 Folder 46] Note; concerns the original inscription of the tablet to Sir John Randolph. [See Catalogue of the College, 1859-1860; Printed in WM Quarterly Oct 1928] Typed copy of a paper by Prof. R. J. Morrison concerning the history of the College, 31 Jan. 1860. [Printed in WM Quarterly Oct 1928] Extract from an auction catalogue listing a letter from John Tyler, Sherwood Forest, to Dr. H. B. Grigsby, 15 March 1860, concerning the history of the College. [see College Papers] Letter; Richard A. Wise, while a student at the College, to his father, Henry A. Wise, Norfolk, March 20, 1860. [Printed in WM Quarterly Oct 1928] Extract from the Weekly Gazette, Williamsburg, 28 March 1860, concerning the bell at the College. [Printed in WM Quarterly Oct 1928] missing Typed copy of a letter from Edward S. Joyner [?], Williamsburg, to H. B. Grigsby, Norfolk, 8 May 1860, concerning the selection of a professor at the College. missing Extract from the Weekly Gazette, Williamsburg, 18 July 1860, concerning the commencement celebration at the College. [Printed in WM Quarterly Oct 1928] Original newspaper clipping concerning the celebration of the Phoenix and Philomathean Societies, and the re-establishment of the law department at the College, 1860.

Mixed Materials Box: 3 folder: 6 (formerly 25) id3435
Papers Relating to the period of 1911-1915
Scope and Contents

Letter; Thomas T. Munford, Lynchburg, to Lyon G. Tyler, President of the College, 29 Sept 1913, with a photograph of the tablet erected in Lynchburg to the memory of Maurice Guggenheimer, Ordinance Sergeant of the 2nd Virginia Calvary, C.S.A. Typed letter; photograph.

Mixed Materials Box: 4 folder: 1 (formerly 66) id3457
Suggestions for MA degree 1913
Scope and Contents

Suggestions as to requirements for the MA Degree, 1913-14, 1 piece. Circulars and bulletins on courses of study 1919-1940: transferred to course schedules. UA 317 Information concerning registration, 1935-1939: transferred to registrar, office of. UA 50 Lecture schedules, 1923-1940: transferred to Archives poster file, poster number 1971 Examination schedules, 1921-1940: transferred to Course offerings, UA 317

Mixed Materials Box: 4 folder: 2 (formerly 67) id3458
Courses of Study
Scope and Contents

Robert M. Hughes, "William and Mary's pioneer American law school," American Bar Association Journal (June 192(1). 2 copies. Transferred to Hughes Papers Robert M. Hughes, "William and Mary, the first American law school," William and Mary Quarterly (Jan. 192(2): 40-48. Includes correspondence about the article.Transferred to Hughes Papers Correspondence of R. M. Hughes, 1920-1931, 95 pieces, with clippings. Transferred to Hughes Papers Book containing notes on national law, rhetoric, and mathematics, taken by student Warner T. Jones, 1836-1838, 88 pages, 11" x 8". In Bound Volumes Examination given by Henry A. Washington to Nathaniel Beverley Tucker's law class, June 1850. 2 different copies. George D. Wise, student, examination papers, 1853, 1 piece. Library science school papers, 1929-1935, 10 pieces. Catalog of a book selection demonstration exhibition for the elementary school teachers of the Peninsula, conducted by Edwin E Willoughby, acting head of the Library Science Department, 4 May 1935 Graduate studies; list of MA and MS degree thesis submitted between 1923 and 1937. William and Mary: America's First Law School by Fred B Devitt, Jr., reprint from W&M Law Review Vol 2 Number 2, 1960

Mixed Materials Box: 4 folder: 3 (formerly 80) id3460
Courses of Study
Scope and Contents

Papers concerning courses in astronomy, chemistry, economic, business administration, education, English, French, and German. Astronomy: The observatory of the College of William and Mary. In Early American observatories, by Willis I WIlham. see pages 20-21 Chemistry: papers transferred to Robert Gilchrist Rob materials Economics and Business Administration: announcements 1926-1927. Elocution:book containing notes on natural philosophy taken from the lectures of Bishop James Madison by Robert D Murchie, student, 1809. Note: the book also contains notes on elocution apparently made by Robert D Murchie though the hand is not the same. See Bound Volumnes English: English 1a and 1b. Manual of instructions and exercieses for 1921-22 French: A rational grammar of the French language by Edwin Taliaferro, professor at the College, undated. See Bound Volumnes German: A description of the course from Mitteilungen Der Vereinigung Carl Schurz, Berlin, Number 19, August 1937

Mixed Materials Box: 4 folder: 4 (formerly 80a) id262830
Courses of Study
Scope and Contents

Ancient History: examination given by Henry A Washington, 1854, and papers submitted by students Charles R Grandy and Charles WIlkingson. Medieval History: examination papers submitted by students on 29 June, 1853: A Ashton, M Dulany Ball, Alexander Coke, George H Coke, S G Harriss, Edward Lee Hooff, William F M Jacobs, David F May, J May, R H Murphy, A A O'Neel, John M Pettitt, John Royall Robertson, William H Shield, G H Shorter, L W Smith, George W Stone, Charles S Stringfellow, B T Tayloe, W W Trent, Walker W Vest, M Washington, George D WIse, Henry A Wise, Jr.

Mixed Materials Box: 5 folder: 1 (formerly 80b) id262930
Courses of Study
Scope and Contents

Modern History: a portion of an exam given b Henry A Washington on Modern History, no date A seminar on Colonial Life, June 1937: announcement and program, revised program, newspaper clippings A seminar on Colonial Life, June 1938 A seminar on Colonial Life, June 1939 A seminar on Colonial Life, June 1940 Italian:  Bruno Roselli author "Italian Yesterday and Today", Boston, The Stratford Press, ca 1935, pages 3-12 on early teaching of Italian at William and Mary.  Call Number PC1068 .U6 R58

Mixed Materials Box: 5 folder: 2 (formerly 80c) id263995
Courses of Study
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Law: Bulletin announcement of courses in Law 1920-21 Music: letter to students, 1930 Physical Education: announcement, 1941, coaching school Political Economy: book containing notes on political economy taken by William G Young, student at the College about 1838. See Bound Volumes Political Economy: book containing notes on political economy and government, taken from the lectures of Thomas R Dew by Whitaker Harris, student, 1841-42. See Bound Volumnes Political Economy: 10 pages of notes on political economy taken by James Edward MacFarland, student. 1848 Political economy: examination given by Nathaniel Beverley Tucker with answers, undated Political economy: students' exam papers 16 Feb 1854: A Ashton, M Dulany Ball, H E Coleman, John W Custis, C R Grandy, F C Hunter, B T Tayloe, Political economy: exam given by Lyon G Tyler, 1918-1919 Rhetoric and Belles-lettres: book containing notes on rhetoric and belles-lettres taken from the lectures of Hugh Blair by Hugh T W Mercer, student. 1794. See Bound Volumes Rhetoric and Belles-lettres: book containing notes on national law, rhetoric and mathematics taken by Warner T Jones of Gloucester County, Virginia, student at the College. 1836-38. The book contains also a few professional accounts and memoranda of Warner T Jones, attorney-at-law. 1847-1851. See Bound Volumes Science: a memorandum describing the courses in chemistry and natural philosophy, undated Science: early teaching of science at the College by Galen W Ewing. Reprinted from the Journal of Chemical Education, V. 15, no. 1, January 1938, pgs 3-13 Science: Science in Colonial Virginia by Austin H Clark. In Randolph-Maon Women's College, alumnae bulletin, Vol 30, No 3, April 1937 Science: Typed copy of a notice in the Virginia Gazette, 9 Jan 1745/46, concerning a course in experimental philosophy to be given by Dr Spencer Science: Book containing notes on natural philosophy taken from the lectures of Bishop James Madison by John Groghan, student, 1807-1808. See Bound Volumes Science: book containing notes on experimental philosophy taken from the lectures of Bishop James Madison by W N Edwards, student. 1809. See Bound Volumes Science: book containing notes on natural philosophy taken from the lectures of Bishop James Madison by Robert D Murchie, student. 1809. See Bound Volumes Science: Book containing notes on natural philosophy taken from the lectures of Bishop James Madison by an unknown student. 1809-1811. See Bound Volumes. Note: the book contains the signatures of Thomas Griffin Peachy, Patrick Galt, James S Gilliam and James Wills, and on page 100 the following notation: Thomas Griffin Peachy's book presented him by his friend, G Croghan Science: Book containing notes on chemistry and natural philosophy taken from the lecrtures of William Barton Rogers by an unknown student. circa 1828-1835. See Bound Volumes. Note: The signatures of W H Woods and C B Hayden appear on the front cover Summer school: Bulletin from the College: announcements of the 1925 W&M Foreign Summer Schools in cooperation with the University of Toulouse, France, and The National University of Mexico, Mexico. Vol xVIII, No.3, December, 1924. Summer school: The Tidewater Trail, Vol I, Number 3, April 1, 1925. Article about W&M summer school in France. Also article about the death of Kate Waller Barrett Summer School: Bulletin from the College Study Tour in Europe, summer 1930. Vol XXXIII, No 5, October, 1929 Summer school: copy of an announcement of a summer tour in Europe under the auspices of the College, 1930 Theological school: a note concerning the theological school, 1821-1823.

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Letters of Application and Recommendations for Professorships at the College
1789-1847
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A Letter from David stuart at Abingdon [VA], 25 Dec 1789, recommending Mr White for a position as grammar master A letter from John Redman Cox, at University of Pennsylvania, and others, circa 1823, recommending Dr W Meade for the chair of chemistry A letter from Thomas F Mulledy, at Georgetown College, 21 Sept 1832, recommending James Callaghan for a professorship A letter from John Taliaferro, at Washington, to Professor Beverley Tucker, 13 June 1842, introducing and recommending Nicholas P Tillinghast for the professorship of ancient languages Papers relating to the application of George Waterman, Jr., of Newton University, Baltimore, for a professorship. 23 Sept 1846-20 Feb 1847 A letter from Adolphus Lewis Koeppen, at New York, 28 Sept 1846, announcing his candidacy for the professorship of history Two letters from Robert C Randolph, at New Market, [Shenandoah County, VA] 5 Jan 1847, suggesting the name of the Rev E C Hutchinson for the presidency of the College A letter from Washington McCartney, at Easton, PA, 9 Jan 1847, concerning a professorship A letter from S X Ball at Pomonkey, Charles County, MD, 14 Jan 1847, applying for a professorship A letter from Edward J Stearns at Baltimore, 16 Jan 1847, concerning a professorship A letter from R M T Hunter, 20 Jan 1847, concerning the qualifications of George Frederick Holmes for a professorship. Letter purchased from Mr Frost, Morsemere Place, Yonkers NY for $1.50 A letter from John Neely, at Easton, PA, 23 Jan 1847, applying for a professorship and papers relating t the application A letter from Pierre P Irving at New York, 3 Feb 1847, submitting the name of Theodore Irving for a professorship and letters relating to his application A letter from William Sparrow at the Protestant Episcopal Seminary of Virginia, 9 Feb 1847, and a letter from George Allen, at the University of Pennsylvania, 13 Feb 1847, recommending the Rev William N Pendleton for the presidency of the College A letter from Hanson B Pigman at Cumberland, MD, 15 Feb 1847 applying for the professorship of moral philosophy and politics and papers relating to the application (9 letters) A letter from L C Garland at Lovingston, Nelson County, VA, 11 Oct 1847, declining a professorship and two letters of recommendation A note concerning relatives of Landon Cabell Garland who have been graduates of the College

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Letters of Application and Recommendations for Professorships at the College
1848
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A letter from Claudius Crozet at Richmond, 1 March 1848 applying for the chair of mathematics Letters relating to the appointment of Benjamin S Ewell to the chair of mathematics. April 1848 Letter from Joseph J Halsey at Stillman, Orange County, VA, 10 June 1848, applying for the chair of mathematics and papers relating to the application Papers relating to the applicatin of Thomas Peyton Giles for the chair of municipal and constitutional law, 15 June 1848 Letter from James C Welling, at Trenton, NJ, 24 June 1848, applying for the chair of ancient languages and papers relating to the application A letter from William J Berryman at Stevensville Academy, King and Queen County, VA, 26 June 1848, concerning references Letter from J W Sundeland at Boston, MA, 28 June 1848, concerning his applicatin for a professorship and related papers Letter from Hubert P Lefebvre at Richmond, 6 July 1848, concerning recommendations of Dr M J Smead for the chair of humanitites Letter from Francis J Mettauer at Hampden Signey College, Prince Edward County, VA, 6 July 1848, applying for the professorship of natural philosophy and chemistry and papers relating to the application Letter from Alexander Duke at Charlottesville, VA, 11 July 1848, applying for the professorship of ancient languages and papers relating to the application Letter from James Wynne at Baltimore, 12 Aug 1848, applying for the chair of natural philosophy and chemistry and papers relating to the application Letter from W F Hopkins at Georgetown, KY, 14 Aug 1848 applying for the chair of chemistry and a letter of recommendation Letter from William Burke at Richmond, 21 Aug 1848 concerning testimonials of the Rev John Burke Letter from Stephen P Hill at Baltimore, MD, 26 Sept 1848 recommending Joseph Bartlett Burleigh. Postscript by Henry V D Johns, Baltimore, 2 Oct 1848 Letter from Tiberius Gracchus Jones at Norfolk, 18 Dec 1848 applying for the chair of political economy and history

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Letters of Application and Recommendations for Professorships at the College
1855-1887
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Letter from Lucian Minor at Louisa Court House, VA, 21 Aug 1855, concerning the law professorship and letters of recommendation Letter from Henry Wall, at Williamsbur, VA, Dec 1878 applying for the chair of moral and intellectual philosophy and a letter for recommendation Papers relating to the application of J F Harrison for a professorship 1886-1887

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Letters of Application and Recommendations for Professorships at the College
1888
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Letter from Addison Hoge at Oxford, MS, 18 May 1888, recommending Theo P Campbell for a professorship Papers relating to the application of F E Lodeman for a professorship, May-June 1888. A small photograph of F E Lodeman is attached to one of the letters Letter from C W E Miller at Baltimore, MD, 2 June 1888, applying for the professorship of Greek and Latin and printed letters of recommendation Letter from Joseph W Shackford at Walkerton, Kind and Queen County, VA, 6 June 1888, concerning an application for a professorship Letter from D E Stauffer,Jr at Baltimore,MD, 7 June 1888 concerning an application for a professorship Letter from Alph Noel at Baltimore, MD, 9 June 1888, applying for the professorship of French and German and copy of letter of recommendation Letter from Walter H Evans at Crawfordsville, IN, 11 June 1888 concerning an application for the professorship of science and letter of recommendation Letter from H G Hipp at Ypsilanti,MI, 11 June 1888, concerning an application for the professorship of natural science and letters of recommendation Letter from P H Kirsch at Bloomington, IN, 11 June 1888, applying for the professorship of natural science and papers relating to the application Letter from G W A Lyon at Portsmouth, OH, 11 June 1888 applying for the professorship of natural science and papers relating to the application and a photograph of GWA Lyon Letter from A G Newcomer at Ithaca, NY, 11 June 1888 applying for the professorship of ancient languages and papers relating to the application Letter from James T Reed, Jr, 11 June 1888 applying for the professorship of mathematics or foreigh languages and papers relating to the application Letter from S S Rupp at Jersey Shore, PA, 11 June 1888 applying for the professorship of ancient languages and letters of recommendation Leter from George L Sampson at Shelbyville, KY, 11 June 1888, concerning the election of a professor of Lantin Letter from James Donnelly at Tahlequah, Indian Territory, 12 June 1888, applying for the professorship of English and letters of recommendation Letter from Charles G Maphis at Strasbury, Shenandoah County, VA, 12 June 1888 concerning an election of teachers for the normal department of the college

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Letters of Application and Recommendations for Professorships at the College
1888-06
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Letter from John C Paris at Randolph P.O., Charlotte County, VA, 12 June 1888 applying for the professorship of natural science and letters relating to the application Letter from J B Haynes at Lewisburg TN [Lewisburg Institute for Boys and Girls], 13 June 1888 applying for the professorship of mathematics or natural science and letter of recommendation Letter and photograph from J E McCartney at Elkhard IN, 13 June 1888 applying for the professorhip of philosophy Letter from R M Parks at Bedford, IN, 13 June 1888 applying for the professorship of natural science and papers relating to the application Letter from W H Seabury at Norfolk, VA, 13 June 1888 concerning a professorship Letter from F Wespy at Newmansville FL, 13 June 1888, applying for the chair of ancient and modern languages and printed sheet of recommendations Letter from E F Demmon at Peru, IN, 15 June 1888 applying for the professorship of English and History and letters of recommendation Letter from I M Bridgman at Salem IN, 16 June 1888 applying for the professorship of natural science and letters of recommendation Letter from Roland W Guss at Wesleyan University, Middletown, CN, 16 June 1888 concerning the professorship of natural science and letters of recommendation Letter from Eudorus C Kenney at Truxton, Courtland County, NY, 16 June 1888 for a professorship and letters of recommendation Letter from B Marnex at Norfolk, VA, 16 June 1888 applying for a position as a techer of penmanship and two printed busines cards Letter from J W Thomas at Hackettstown, NJ, 16 June 1888 applying for the professorship of classics, French and German and letters of recommendation Letter from Ralph Jones at Franklin, IN, 18 June 1888, applying for the professorship of philosophy and letter concerning the application Letter from W H Prukins, Jr, at Urbanna, Middlesex County, VA, 18 June 1888 applying for a position in the English Language and Literature and History and Latin departments as well as Greek and elementary Mathematics Letter from A M Randolph at Richmond, VA, 18 June 1888 recommending Hampden Bagby as professor Letter from George M Thomas at Charlotte Hall, St Mary's County, MD, 18 June 1888 concerning the professorship of mathematics Letter from E G Lancaster at Northwestern Military Academy, Highland Park, Lake County, IL, 19 June 1888 applying for a professorship of languages Letter from Albert I Mayer at Toledo, OH, 19 June 1888 concerning the professorship of modern language Letter from A J Newell at Meadville,PA, 19 June 1888 applying for the chair of chemistry and a letter of recommendation Letter from Joseph M DIll at State Normal School, Troy, AL, 20 June 1888 inquiring about vacancies and printed sheet of recommendation Letter and printed form of application from Paul Adrian Scharff at Madison, NJ, 21 June 1888 applying for the professorship of French and German. Letter of recommendation and references Letter and photograph from C A Neville at Murray, KY, 22 June 1888 applying for the professorship of mathematics and papers relating to the application.

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Letters of Application and Recommendations for Professorships at the College
1888-06-1888-07
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Letter from Robert L Blanton at Stoddert, Cumberland County, VA, 23 June 1888 applying for the professorship of Latin and Greek and papers relating to the application Letter from E L Crenshaw at Richmond, VA, 25 June 1888 applying for the professorship of mathematics Letter from Richard T Goodwyn at Nottoway Court House, VA, 25 June 1888 concerning an application for the professorship of matematics and letters of recommendation Letter from J A Reubelt at Greensburg, KY, 25 June 1888, applying for the chair of ancient languages and papers relating to the application Letter from Hugh Stockdell Bird at Petersburg, VA, 26 June 1888 concerning his applicatin for the chair of mathematics in the normal school and letter of recomendation Letter from H F Cox at Richmond, VA, 26 June, 1888, applying for the professorships of mathematics or ancient and modern languages and papers relating to application Letter from C H Hargoves, Nansemond County, VA, 26 June 1888 applying for the professorship of natural science, and a letter dated 2 July 1888 concerning the application Letter from R E Nelson, Jr., at Columbia, Fluvanna County, VA, 26-27 June, 7 July 1888, concerning his application for the chair of engineering and matematics Letter from WIlliam H Parker at Fredericksburg, VA, 26 June 1888, applying for the professorship of mathematics Letter from Carl M Best at Western Maryland House, Union Bridge, MD, 27 June 1888, asking for further information before applying for the chair of mathematics Letter from Thomas Cooper at Spokane Falls, Washington Territory, 27 June 1888, applying for the professorship of ancient or modern languages and letter of recommendation Letter from C L Crow at Norfolk, VA, 27 June 1888 applying for the professorship of English and History Letter from John D Epes, Staunton, VA, 28 June, 1888 applying for a professorship and papers relating to his application Letter from Vernon I'Anson at Norfolk, VA, 29 June 1888 applying for the professorship of English Letter from Pike Powers at Richmond, VA, 29 June 1888, recommending John Tabb for a professorship Letter from Edward Stratton, at Newport News, VA, June 1888, applying for a professorship

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Letters of Application and Recommendations for Professorships at the College
1888-07
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Letter from Richard F Beirne at Richmond, VA, 2 July 1888, recommending John Lesslie Hall as a professor and letter from J Lesslie Hall at Richmond, VA, 10 July 1888 requesting the return of letters of recommendation Letter from WIlliam N Burgess at Baltimore, MD, 2 July 1888, applying for the chair of ancient and modern languages and letters of recommendation Letter from T J Drewry at Boykins, Southampton County, VA, 2 July 1888, applying for the chair of mathematics and letters of recommendation Letter from D H Hill, Jr (son of Civil War General DH Hill) at MIddle Georgia Military and Agricultural College, 2 July 1888, applying for the chair of English and History and letters of recommendation Letter from J B Lovett at Winchester VA, 2 July 1888 applying for the chair of ancient and modern languages Letter from William W Old at Norfolk VA 2 July 1888 recommending J H C Bagby for professorship Letter from John C Pettus at Richmond VA, 2 July 1888, applying for the chair of mathematics and engineering and letters of recommendation Letter from S L Powell at Gettysburg, PA, 2 July 1888 applying for the chair of natural science Letter from James C Martin, Jr., at Richmond VA 3 July 1888 applying for the chair of English and history and letters of recommendation Letter from J Martin Perry at Staunton, VA, 3 July 1888 applying for the chair of ancient and modern languages and letters of recommendation Letter from John S Charles, Jr., at Grammar and Matty School (public school no. (1), Williamsburg, VA, 4 July, 1888 applying for a position as instructor in the normal department and letters of recommendation Letter from J N Anderson at Williamston, SC, 12 July 1888 concerning the chair of ancient languages Letter from Julius Blume at Chicago, IL, 12 July 1888, applying for the chair of modern languages and letters of recommendation

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Letters of Application and Recommendation for Professorships at the College
1888-07
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Letter from Emory C Chenoweth at Baltimore, MD, 19 July 1888 applying for a position as instructor in the normal department Letter from James C Dolly at Ashland, VA, 20 July 1888 applying for a position as instructor in the normal department and letters of recommendation Letter from Scott F Hershey at Washington, DC, 20 July 1888, concerning the presidency. A printed circular giving the qualifications of the Rev Hershey and a visiting card Letter from Walter R Egbert at Boston, MA, 23 July 1888, applying for a professorship in the normal department. Also a copy of the diploma of Walter R Egbert and a copy of a letter of recommendation Letter from Willis R Hall at Norwich, NY, 23 July 1888 applying for a position as instructor in the normal department and a letter, 13 Aug 1888, concerning the application Letter from Mary W McCauley at Baltimore, MC, 24 July 1888, applying for a position as teacher of normal instruction Letter from Almon F Hoyt at Albuquerque, NM, 25 July 1888, applying for a position as professor of normal instruction, and letters of recommendation, and a visiting card Letter from E Von Fingerlin, at Greenville, SC, 26 July 1888, applying for the chair of modern languages and letters of recommendation Letter from W R Triggs at Taopi, MN, 27 July 1888, applying for a position as teacher of normal instruction and papers relating to the application Letter from John Mason Duncan at Cumberland, MC, 30 July 1888, applying for the presidency and letters of recommendation Letter from John T Power at Baltimore, MD, 30 July 1888 applying for a professorship Letter from AV Porter at Sterling, KS, 31 July 1888, applying for the presidency

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Letters of Application and Recommendations for Professorships at the College
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Letters of Application and Recommendations for Professorships at the College
1888-08
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Letter from Thomas E Hodges at Huntington, WV, 11 Aug 1888 applying for the position of principal of the normal school Letter from H C Lowery at Albuquerque College, Albuquerque, NH, 11 Aug 1888, applying for the chair of languages. A summary of his education and qualifications, and copies of letters of recommendation Letter from Charles F Merrill, at Cohoes, NH, 11 Aug 1888, applying for the presidency and letters of recommendation Letter from W Scott Dougall at Huron, OH, 13 Aug 1888, applying for the position of normal instructor Letter from Charles H Read at Warm Sulphur Springs, Bath County, VA, 14 Aug 1888, recommending Clifford Gordon for the presidency Letter from William H Eldridge at Williamstown, NJ, 15 Aug 1888, applying for the position of teacher of normal instruction Letter from Heilaman Wilson at Cartersville, Cumberland County, VA, 15 Aug 1888 concerning vacancies in the faculty Letter from S H Thompson at Raleigh, NC, 17 Aug 1888, applying for the position of teacher of normal instruction and papers relating to the application Letter and photograph from J Wesley Drumm at Stuyvesant Falls, NH, 18 Aug, 1888 applying for the position of teacher of normal instruction and letters of recommendation Letter from Louis H Marvel at Detroit, IL, 18 Aug 1888, applying for the chair of pedagogics Letter from S M Barton at Fredericksburg, VA, 21 Aug 1888, concerning the presidency and related papers Letter from Henry S Pratt at Meriden, NC, 21 Aug 1888 applying for the presidency and letters of recommendation Letter from J W Turner at Clinton, NC, 21 Aug 1888, applying for the headmastership of the normal school and papers relating to the application Letter from Charles Dod at Lexington, VA, 28 Aug 1888, asking for the return of testimonials Letter from Edward F durnin at Frederick City, MD, 28 Aug 1888 applying for professorship and letters of recommendation Letter from Clement E Edmunds at Mazeppa, Union County, PA, 28 Aug 1888, asking for the return of his application and recommendations Postcard from WIll S Monroe at Nanticoke, PA, 28 Aug 1888 asking for the return of his letters and photograph Letter with photograph from Authur Beardsley at Swarthmore, PA, 29 Aug 1888, concerning his application for the presidency Letter from George H Bliss at Chicago, IL, 29 Aug 1888, concerning the return of three catalogues and photograph

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Letters of Application and Recommendations for Professorships at the College
1904-1916
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Letter from S L Ware at Charleston, SC, 24 May 1904, applying for an instructorship in Greek, French and German Letter from F W Corliss at St Brides, VA, 16 May 1907, applying for a professorship Letter from Joseph H Saunders at Covington, VA, 4 July 1907, applying for a professorship Letter from Willis A Jenkins at Norfolk, VA, 11 July 1907 applying for the chair of pedagogy Letter from E Finley Cromwell at Norfolk, VA, 12 July 1907, recommending Joseph H Saunders for the chair of education and philosophy Letter from William Kavanaugh Doty at the University of Virginia, 4 Feb 1910, applying for a position as an instructor and the reply Letters from Charles William Dabney at the University of Virginia, 5 Aug 1916, recommending Charles A Cockayne for the chair of philosophy and psychology

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Letters of Application and Recommendations for the Chair of Mathematics at the College
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Letters relating to the applicants for the chair of mathematics: August Bogard, John S Smith, Guy Roger Clements, Charles Edward WIlder, Otto DUnkel, S R Crumbaugh, Alfred Davis, Raymond Du Hadway, Otto Dunkel, O T Geckeler, Carl Gundersen, E R Hall, Paul C Holden, John L Jones, G H Light, Frederick S Nowlan, E J Oglesby, L E Petty, R G Robb, J E Rowe, Madison Sarratt, W F Shenton, Walter Francis Shenton, George H Light, Volney H Wells, C P Sousley, John Tyler, Volney H Wells, R C Young Letters and memoranda relating to the filling of vacancies in the faculty in 1916 Letter from R G Robb at Annandale-on-Hudson, NY, 21 Jan 1918, applying for the chair of chemistry Letter from Joseph H Chitwood, at Roanoke, VA, 25 Jan 1918, recommending Arthur S Williams for chair of modern languages

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Student Notes and Papers
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Notes on the moods and tenses of verbs in the Latin language, likely written by a student residing in the home of John Millington, professor of natural philosophy and chemistry, circa 1836-48, 1 piece. Lecture notes on "Dew Lecture" and "Metaphysics", 2 pieces, 11 pages. Experimental school papers prepared by students in a summer course, 1925, 2 pieces.

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Invitations and Announcements of Weddings of College Alumni and One Birth Announcement
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Invitations and Announcements of Weddings of College alumni
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"A Roll of Fame" of the College
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booklet circa 1920s with well know alumni: presidents, Declaration of Independence signers, governors, senators, congress, cabinet officers, judges, army/navy and miscellaneous Correspondence of JAC Chandler, 1920-1926 and two rough drafts of the roll of fame Typed list of Rollof Fame and short historical sketch of the College List of the US Presidents connected with the College in some way: George Washington-Chancellor; Thomas Jefferson student and LLD 1782; James Madison student; John Tyler student LLD 1854; William Howard Taft-on Waterway Commission when member of Cabinet. Woodrow WIlson LLD (never conferred); Warren G Harding LLD October 13, 1921; Calvin Coolidge LLD May 15, 1926; Herbert C Hoover LLD October 19, 1931; Franklin D Roosevelt LLD October 20 1934 Typed list of an exhibit relating to W&M Great, particularly the alumni governors in honor of the 49th annual national governors' conference at Phi Beta Kappa, June 23-26, 1957

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Letters and Papers Relating to Persons upon whom the College has Conferred Honorary Degrees
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Letters and papers relating to persons upon whom honorary degrees have been conferred Adams, Theodore Floyd: citation for Theodore F Adams when receiving the degree of Doctor of Divinity, 3 June 1940 Addison, Thomas G: letter expressing his appreciation of the honorary degree of DD 23 March 1871 Arents, George: citation for George Arens when receiving the degree of Doctor of Letters, 3 June 1940 Barten, O S : resolution of the faculty conferring the degree of DD upon the Rev O S Barten 5 July 1869. Letter from Benjamin S Ewell concerning the certificate of the DD degree, 20 July 1889. Letter from O S barten expressing his appreciation of the degree, 24 July 1869. Batcheller, George Clinton: Carbon copy of a letter, 15 June 1907, expressing his appreciation of the LLD degree conferred upon him Benedict, Samuel: letter expressing his appreciation of the DD degree, 19 July 1870 Burgess, B J: letter asking that the Board of Visitors confer the MA degree up him, 2 Nov 1876 Conant, James Bryant: Citation for James Bryant Conant when receiving the degree of Doctor of Laws, 8 June 1936 Coste, Jean Francois: Biographical sketch of Jean Francois Coste by John E Lane. A note concerning the life of Coste by John E lane. Compendium Pharmaceuticum...Newporti, Typis Henrici Barber, 1780 Craik, James: Letter expressing his appreciation of the LLD degree, 2 Sept 1876 Dovell, Ashton: citation for Ashton DOvell when receiving the degree of Doctor of Laws, 5 June 1939 Forrest, Douglas F: letter expressing his appreciation of the DD degree, 26 March 1879 Franklin, Benjamin: Photo of diploma conferring the degree of AM upon Benjamin Franklin, 2 April 1756. Oversize photo in Diploma Collection Fulton, William: Letter expressing his appreciation of an honorary degree, 29 July 1872

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Letters and Papers Relating to Persons upon whom the College has Conferred Honorary Degrees
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Letters and papers relating to persons upon whom honorary degrees have been conferred(continued). Gildersleeve, B L: a letter expressing his appreciation of an honorary degree, 26 June 1869 Glasgow, Ellen June 5, 1939 Glass, Carter June 10, 1935 Goodwin, William Archer Rutherfoord February 13, 1939 Graham, Frank Porter. Citation for Frank Porter Graham when receiving the degree of Doctor of Laws, June 13, 1938 Graves, R J. Letter from M Zahniser and others concerning a DD degree for R J Graves, 7 Feb 1872 Griffin, J S G. Letter expressing his appreciation of an honorary degree, 12 Jan 1855 Hall, Signey Bartlett June 3, 1940 Hanckel, J S. Letter from George Byrd Harrison concerning a DD degree for Dr Hanckel 22 June 1875 Henderson, Archibald, LLD 1933 Hopkins, Ernest M June 5, 1939 Lafayette, Marquis de. Extract from the minutes of the faculty, 20 Oct 1824, concerning the conferring of the degree of Doctor of Laws upon General Lafayette Lindsay, John S. Letters oncerning an honorary degree received by John S Lindsay, 1 Aug 1881 Lippman, Walter April 23, 1937 McBryde, Robert. Letter from Francis N SMith concerning a DD degree for Robert McBryde 11 June 1883. Letter of appreciation from Robert McBryde, 8 Feb 1884 Mahan, M. Letter expressing his appreciation of the LLD degree, 11 March 1869 Meeks, Everett Victor 6/3/1940 Nelson, Robert. Letter expressing his appreciation of the DD degree, 10 Nov 1873 Newcomb, John Lloyd. Conferring of LLD degree. Program of exercises, 21 Sept 1935 Olav, Crown Prince of Norway June 27, 1939 Peery, George Campbell October 20 1939 Platt, William H. Letter from Bishop Wingfield concerning honorary degrees for William H Platt, 24 Feb 1879 Potts, Robert. Letter expressing his appreciation of the LLD degree, 7 Dec 1872 Rittenhouse, David. Note mentioning the conferring of an honorary degree upon David Rittenhouse in 1784 Robers, Charles. Letter from E A Dalrymple concerning a DD degree for Charles Robers, 26 June 1860 Roosevelt, Franklin Delano, October 20, 1934 Saunders, William Trebell. Petition from sixteen citizens of Florida and South Carolina recommending that the DD degree be conferred upon Rev William Trebell Saunders in 1871 Scott, John Jackson. Letter from Ro Tyler recommending that the DD degree be conferred upon John Jackson Scott, 31 May 1871 Smith, Francis Henry. Letters expressing his appreciation of the LLD degree, 12 June 1873 Spratley, Claude Vernon. Citation for Judge Claude Vernon Spratley when receiving the degree of Doctor of Laws, 13 June 1938 Stuart, Campbell. Conferring of LLD degree on Sir Campbell Stuart. Program of exercises, 6 Oct 1937 Taylor, Charles H June 12, 1933 Trinkle, E Lee June 7, 1937 Tucker, Henry St George June 5, 1939 Venable, Charles S. Letter expressing his appreciation of an honorary degree 18 June 1873 Wall, Henry. Letter expressing his appreciation for the DD degree 17 March 1870 Ward, Edward Henry. Resolution of the faculty conferring the DD degree upon Rev Edward Henry Ward, 4 Dec 1882. NOTE: green stamp with William and Mary College seal and drawing of 1859 daguerreotype of Wren Building on letter from Benjamin S Ewell Weddell, Alexander Wilbourne. honorary degree of Litt. D and LLD. His booklet "My Impressions of Argentina", 1937. April 23, 1937 Whittle, Francis W. Letter expressing his appreciation of the LLD degree, 5 Sept 1873 Williams, Channing M. Letter expressing his appreciation of the DD degree, 1 Feb 1867 Wilson, Charles Edward June 3, 1940 Wyatt, Christopher. Letter expressing his appreciation of the DD degree, 8 Apil 1869

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Medals, Awards, and Scholarships
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Drawing of Alumni award for service and loyalty Letters from Earle Walter Blodgett concerning Botetourt and Ewell Prizes. Letter from WIllis A Jenkins to JAC Chandler, 27 April, 1922, giving an account of Blodgett's Life. NOTE: In 1886 Earle Blodgett of the Philippine Islands, an alumnus of W&M, gave to the college ten gold medals, one for each year, for the best teacher; and, in 1890, silver medals, these to be known as the Brafferton prizes for teaching. In 1893 he gave to the college gold and silver medals to be known as the B S Ewell mathematial prizes Two extracts from a manuscript of R J Morrison concerning the medals\ Papers relating to the Chancellor scholarship. Announcement of the Cary T Grayson Memorial Scholarships, 1940 James Barron Hope scholarship: more information on this scholarship may be found on papers filed under Pi Kappa Alpha scholarship Society of the Cincinnati. Certificates of presentation to the College and Earl Gregg Swem of copies of the Yorktown medal of the Society of the Cincinnati; a copy of the presentation address of the president, Col. Edgar Erskine Hume, 13 June 1932; a copy of the minutes of the annual meeting of the society, 20 Oct 1931 The Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award. The Rumford Press, Concord, 1930. Bulletin II A list of diplomas and certificates of distinction circa 1900 List of scholarships and prizes awarded in 1917,1923,1924,1932. Descriptions of awards Le

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Applications for Degrees (list of names)
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MJ Baptist, ER Bird, J Howard Bonneville, CM Chichester, Joseph Chitwood, J Munford Coles, EM and EJ Cooley, MH Copenhaver, BM Cox and WE Vest, Hawes Davies, HJ Davis, Authur Dodge, Hugh H Foster, George W Guy, Robert M Hushes, Jr, Harry A Hunt, E B Hutchison, Robert M Jones, ARW Mackreth, I Basye Marsh, CR Moore, Jr., John Lloyd Newcomb, AJ Pierpoint, Lacelle Lafayette Powers, LN Savedge, FM Sizer, WW Snead, GL Stevens, EJ Taylor, ES Taylor, Edgar M Terrell, J Taylor Thompson, L Wilmer White, Charles N Williams, Unidentified

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Applications for Degrees (list of names)
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1900: JT Booth, ES Brinkley, M Burton, P Henry Carr, Jr., Willaim B Coggin, P Woods Garland, Jr., AC Gilkeson, CE Gresham, WP Harris, WT Hodges, Floyd T Hollard, TB Hurst, George Johnson, FS McCandlish, W Authur Maddox, Archibald C Mayo, Francis Benjamin Watkins Scott, Oscar Lane Shewmake, TS Smith, C Vernon Spratley, Erle E Stacy, EC Taylork, VH Riddell, RV Rogers, SJ Willaims. 1901: JM Anderson, HH Chalmers, JN Dunivin, JS Eastman, TB Hurst, Jr., BF Iden, WC Parsons, SW Selden, AC Smith, TJ Stubbs, Jr., EM Terry, 1903: Joseph M Anderson, Slater C Blackiston, Herman Blankinship, WA Brown, WB Coggin, WE Colonna, Jr., Charles F Counts, WL Davidson, George O Fersuson, Jr., J Will Gossman, JN Hillman, Robert A Holt, CE Johnson, ED Jones, Rufus C Knight, Thomas N Lawrence, CN Leatherbury, ARW Mackreth, MR Morgan, T Lowery SInclair, Jr., E Hugh SMith, Thomas Peachy Spencer, JB Terrell, J Trafton Whitley, James S Wilson, WH Wrigglesworth, Arthur D Wright

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Applications for Degrees (list of names)
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1904: Slater C Blackiston, Herman Blankenship, ? Carey, JA Carson, HL Chapman, PM Chichester, WE Colonna, Jr., Charles F Counts, JT Ellis, GO Ferguson, Jr., JW Gossman, James N Hillman, Ivan S Hozier, Malcolm L Hudgins, Thomas N Lawrence, LC Lindsley, James Hubard Lloyd, William G Long, WE McDonald, Fred M Parrish, Jr., CB Ransone, G Gregg Shawen, Elmer W Somers, GT Somers, T Peachy Spencer, Charles W Sydnor, AC Taylor, AL Terrell, JB Terrell, CL Turnipseed, John TYler, BA Warriner 1905: Edward F Birckhead, H Blankinship, RM DeShazo 1916: John M Presson, Leeif E Scheie 1924: Paul Rea thomas

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Lists of Students by Years
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1855 catalogue of William and Mary College. J Hervey Ewing, printer List of students to 1859 Norfolk alumni prior to the Civil War. A pencilled list compiled by Rober M Hughes A phohtocopy of a page from the bursar's book showing amounts due for board at Lady Day, 1754 Statement of the annual number of students attending the college for the years 1786-1823. From the matriculation book. List of students for the yea 1814-1815 giving names Typed list of students for the years 1816-1818, giving names Register of students for the years 1831-1838, giving student's name, age, class, and lodging, and parent's name and address. Reprinted from the William and Mary College Quarterly. A typewritten statement for the years 1835-1840, showing the total number of students of each year, and the number in the various types of lodgings. A rough memorandum of Robert M Hughes listing a few statents 1837-1841. A typewritten statement for the years 1852-1857, showing for each year the total number of students and the number in the various types of lodgings List of students for the years 1857-1860, giving student's name, age, lodging and religious affiliation, and parent's name and address. Typed list of students who received bachelor's degrees. 1858-1886, also rough draft. Printed list of students for the year 1897-98 giving names only

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Lists of Students by Years
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List of students for the year 1915-1916, giving names. 2 copies of Matriculation Records of Standard Virginia Colleges, Session 1915-1916 by Commonwealth of Virginia--Department of Public Instruction. List of standard Colleges: University of Virginia, College of William and Mary, Virginia Military Institute, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Bridgewater College, Emory and Henry College, Hampden-Sidney College, Hollins College, Martha Washington College, Randolph-Macon College (for men), Randolph-Macon WOman's College, Richmond College, Roanoke College, Sweet Briar College, Virginia Christian College, Westhampton College (co-ordinate with Richmond College), Washington and Lee University. List of students for the year 1917-1918 List of graduates for 1928 summer session, giving name and address

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Matriculation reports of students
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Matriculation reports of students for session 1896-97 and 1897-98

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Lists of students by classes and departments
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Grammar school and political and belle-lettres department, Ferdinand S Campbell circa 1811 Mathematics and natural philosophy, FS Campbell circa 1811 Departmemt of humanity, 9 March 1812. Junior and senior mathematics, 9 March 1812 Senior moral and political class. John Augustine Smith, 1824. Notebook of Gerard B Stuart with list of members of the class inside back cover Chemical class and philosophical class, PK Rogers, July 1826 Grammar school by classes, July 1826 Law Classes, Judge Semple, July 1826 Mathematical school, F Campbell, 1826 Dr John A Smith's roll, subject not indicated, July 1826 First and second French classes, Dabney Browne, circa 1826 A roll of the grammar school, Oct 1826-July 1827 Report of the rector, 5 July 1827, showing names of students by classes Professor's rolls, 1827-1828: Moral Class, A. Empie; Political department, Thomas R Dew; Physical department, PK Rogers; Law School, James Semple; Mathematical school, Ferdinand S Campbell; Grammar School, Dabney Browne Book containing notes on moral and political philosophy taken from the lectures of John Augustine Smith by Gerard B Stuart, student at William and Mary COllege, 1824. Note: A list of members of the senior class appears inside the back cover. See Bound Volumes

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Lists of students by classes and departments
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Book containing rolls of the physical department, 1828-1834 and the mathematical department, 1830-1831, by William Barton Rogers

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Lists of students by classes and departments
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Department of political law. Thomas R Dew 1831-1832 Moral Class, junior course, 1831-1832 Grammar school by classes 1832-1833 Moral class, junior course 1832-1833 Political deparmtne 1832-1833 Grammar school by classes 1833-1834 Mathematical classes, Robert Saunders, 1833-1834 Political department 1833-1834 Rhetorical class and moral class, 1833-1834 Lists of students by classes, 1838-1839: chemical class, engineer class, law class and junior political class, junior mathematical class, senior mathematical class, junior moral class, natural philosophy class, senior political class, moral, chemistry, history, metaphysics, natural philosophy, senior mathematics and political economy classes Law Classes 1846-1847 Law class, 1848-1849 Rool book of German and French classes, taught by John C Calhoun, 1912-1914 Blueprints of vocational census study taken at William and Mary, 1922-1923. Vocationla information and guidance service. In oversize file Freshman English classes, 1925-1926

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Lists of students by classes and departments
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Rolls of English classes taught by Earl Gregg Swem: January-June 1927 September 1927-February 1928 Fall semester, 1928 1929-1931

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Lists of students by classes and departments
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Record of Education classes and Psychology classes taught by Marvin F Buson 1929-1930

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Monitor's reports, showing class attendance
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Monitors' reports showing attendance in classes 1894-1902 Monitors' reports showing attendance in classes, January-May 1896

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Monitor's reports, showing class attendance
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Monitors' reports showing attendance in classes 1896-1897

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Monitor's reports, showing class attendance
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Monitor's reports, showing attendance in classes 1897-1898

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Monitor's reports, showing class attendance
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Monitors' reports showing attendance in classes, 1899-1900

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Monitor's reports, showing class attendance
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Monitors' reports showing attendance in classes, 1900-1901

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Monitor's reports, showing class attendance
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Monitors' reports showing attendance in classes, circa 1901

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Monitor's reports, showing class attendance
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A list of students' accounts, 1828, showing name and amount A statement of fees in the natural philosophical and chemical classes, 1828-1829 and 1829-1830 showing number of students in each class A statement of fees to which the professor of law was entitled during the years 1828-1829 and 1829-1830 showing number of students each year A statement of fees paid in the grammar school, 1828-1829 and 1829-1830, showing the number of students each year A statement of fees in the modern language department, 1828-1829 and 1829-1830, showing number of students each year A statement of fees in the political department, 1828-1829 and 1829-1830 showing number of students each year and a few names A statement of fees in the natural philosophy and chemistry classes, 1828-189 and 1829-1830 showing names of students A statement of fees in the mathematical classes, 1829-1830 showing number of students A statement of fees in the moral courses, 1820-182=30 showing number of students each year A rough memorandum of Benjamin S Ewell showing fees paid by students 1870-1880 See also Matriculation book, 1827-1881, bound volume

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Lists of fees paid, many of which show names or number of students attending certain classes
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Lectures and addresses
1927-1933
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Five James Goold Cutler Lectures 1927-1933: Our changing constitution by James M Beck, November 1927 The constitution and prohibition enforcement by George W Wickersham, July 1929 The constitution and foreigh relations by John Holladay Latane, February 1931 The appointing and removal powers of the president under the constitution of the US by Guy Despard Goff, November 1931. Transferred to Law LIbrary rare book call number KF4541 .C8 no.4 The federal constitution and its application, 1789 to 1933 by William E Dodd, August 1933

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Lectures and addresses
1933-1940
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James Goold Cutler Lectures: The constitution and current economic problems by Patrick J Hurley, June 1933 The making and keeping of the constitution by Newton Diehl Baker, and program February 1935 The constitution as a continuing principle in government by Ethelbert Warfield and program, January 1936 A Comparison of executive and judicial powers under the constitutions of Argentina and the US by Alexander W Weddel, June 1937 The Crisis of the American constitution by William Yandell Elliott, and program, June 1938 The prospects of democratic government by Harold J Laski and program, April 1939 The Supreme Court and disputes between the States by Charles Warren, June 1940

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Lectures and addresses
1922-1940
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Includes lectures by; Anderson, Henry W.; lecture on political conditions in Virginia, 1928, 54 pp. An address before the school of present day politics conducted by the College and the Times-Dispatch. At Richmond March 6, 1928. Transferred to "School of Present Day Politics Records" UA 283 Chinard, Gilbert; announcement of lecture on Jefferson and the French Philosophers, 1938, 1 piece. Compton, Authur Holly; announcement of lecture on 'The Romance of Cosmic Rays,' 1938, 1 piece. Cox, George H.; announcement of lecture before the Pan American League, 1938, 1 piece. Daniel, Robert W.; address delivered at convocation, Feb. 1928, 16 pp. Transferred to Convocation Collection UA 155 Dearborn, Ned; announcement concerning an illustrated lecture on wild birds, 1938, 1 piece. De Bosis, ? ; correspondence of E. G. Swem with Luigi Carnovale, 1925, about a lecture on archaeological discoveries in Italy. Kerr, Mina; announcement of lecture on 'Britian's outlook over the world today,' February 21,1938, 1 piece. Langer, ? ; invitation to meet Dr. Langer after his lecture, undated, 1 piece. Lentz, John Jacob; invitation to his address, April 12, 1924, 1 piece. Lenz, G. Franklin; announcement of lecture on banking, March 15,1939, 1 piece. Magoffin, Ralph V. D.; announcement concerning a reception for Dr and Mrs Magoffins following the lecture on Pompeii and Herculaneum of Yesterday and Today, June, 1938, 1 piece. Moore, R. Walton; address transcript on 'President James Monroe and his Message of December 2, 1823,', 1923, 12 pp. Van Buren, Harold K.; announcement of a lecture on handblocked American table linens, December 13, 1938, 1 piece. Warren, Charles; invitation to address by Charles Warren, February 8, 1924. 2 pieces (2 copies). Yeuell, Herbert; Oberammergau passion play--H. Yeuell's personal pictures and impressions. Other lectures and papers, oversize, 27 pieces.

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Visits from distinguished guests
1921-1953
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Visit of President Warren G Harding, October 19, 1921. Includes clippings about the visit and transcript of his speech at campus. See Also: William and Mary Literary Magazine, 1921, Nov. Address of Harding and JAC Chandler Visit of the Governor and Legislature of Virginia, 1924. Printed card of information about the visit. Visit of Pres. Coolidge, 1926. Includes a luncheon invitation, pictures, clippings. Franklin D. Roosevelt, includes clippings and papers. Original manuscript of the address made by President Roosevelt at the inauguration of John Stewart Bryan as President of the College on which occasion Mr Roosevelt was made the recipient of the honorary degree of LLD. Signed and presented by Mr Roosevelt, October 20, 1934. Letter to His Majesty, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth from John Stewart Bryan concerning their visit, 1937.

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Conventions
1922-1934
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Folder contains items relating to conventions; including circulars, photographs, registration cards, programs, and other papers. Virginia Press Association registration card circa 1922 The Second Assembly of Tidewater Virginia Women at the College of W&M, April 26, 1924. program American Historical Association registration cards. December 31, 1924 Garden Club of America, 1924 visit to Williamsburg. Printed trip program

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Conventions
1922-1934
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Buildings and grounds
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Accounts and invoices for furniture and repairs to buildings, 1766-67 (1 piece), 1848-53 (37 pieces), 1888 (2 pieces), and undated (3 pieces).Typed copy of a resolution of the faculty, 1771, that lightning rods be installed on the College buildings, 1 piece.Extracts from the minutes of the faculty, 1825-1868, concerning repairs made to buildings, 7 pieces.Correspondence of Robert W. Hughes concerning the construction of the boarding house, hospital, and Taliaferro Hall, 1896-94, 12 pieces. [transfered to the R. M. Hughes Papers]'On the campus of the College of William and Mary," 1916, 21 pp., 24 cm. (Bulletin, 9, no. (4), 2 copies.Booklet of pictures of scenes on the College campus, principally of the building. (Richmond, Whittet and Shepperson, 1937), 32 pp., 2 copies.

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Buildings and grounds
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Book containing a record of cost of moving buildings from Penniman and erecting them on the College campus, 1920-21, and expense accounts of the College farm, 1921-23, 122 pp., 15 x 12. [bound volumes]. Pages related to the Penniman Building have been moved to the University Archives Subject File Collection under Buildings & Grounds--Penniman Building. A student's theme describing the College buildings, circa 1921. Historical article on Jamestown, Williamsburg, and Yorktown, circa 1930, containing descriptions of the three original buildings of the College, Pg 5 describes College Coat of Arms Some places of interest in Williamsburg, prepared by the students of the College ..., 1923. Williamsburg, Ferguson Print Shop. 4 pp, 14 cm. The memorial plan of the College of William and Mary. Richmond, Whittet and Shepperson, 1924. 15 pp., 19 cm. College of William and Mary. A descriptive booklet by Charles M. Robinson, with views of the buildings, 1925, 22 pp., 10 cm, 2 copies. College of William and Mary. Article by Charles M. Robinson, architect, circa 1927, 34 pp. Insurance underwriters' plan showing location and construction of buildings, 1930, 1 piece. Samuel E. Morison, "A conjectural restoration of the 'old College' at Harvard," Old-time New England 23, no. 4 (April 193(3): 131-158. Written in colaboration with the firm of Perry, Shaw, and Heburn, architects of the restoration of the Wren Building. Memorandum to E. G. Swem about brickwork uncovered behind the Wren Building, 1940. William Christian, "Immortal William and Mary, creator of American idealism," Southern Motorist 4, no. 9 (Nov. 1920): 3-13. 2 copies, contains views of exterior and interior views of the building.

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Buildings and grounds
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Buildings and Grounds; photographs, engravings, and prints of buildings. Photo of two half-tones from the copper plate found in the Bodleian Library, Oxford University, England. This print shows the three original buildings of the College, and a rear view of the Wren building, 3 pieces [subject oversize]. Eight slightly different copies of the view of the three original buildings by Crump, a negative of one of these views, and a note concerning another view, 10 pieces. A wash drawing showing the three original buildings, 1 piece [oversize]. photocopy of a wood cut of the three original buildings, 1 piece [missing] photocopy of a wood cut of the view looking east from the Wren Building, 1 piece. Photograph of the three original buildings, circa 1870, 1 piece [oversize ? ] Photo of the buildings, between 1908 and 1920, 1 piece. Aerial views of the College and Williamsburg, circa 1929 [removed to Archives Photographs Collection].

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Papers relating to lands owned by the College
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Photocopy of a survey of Richard Kemp's land, 4332 acres at the head of Archer's Hope Creek, James City County. Survey made 18 Jan. 1642 and show the line of the old stockade, two sheets. TRANSFERRED TO SUBJECT FILE: Buildings & Grounds--1642-1960 phohtocopy of survey of 619 acres of land in James City County, near Archer's Hope Swamp. Survey made by Robert Beverly at the request of Mr. Secr. Ludwell Lee, Nov. 1674, 1 piece. TRANSFERRED TO SUBJECT FILE: Buildings & Grounds--1642-1960 Transcript from Surry County records of an order between 1691 and 1713, reimbursing James Mingre for his land which was given to the College TRANSFERRED TO SUBJECT FILE: Buildings & Grounds--1678 B and G - land owned off campus - surry county] Deed, given by Thomas Jones to the College, covering a tract of land in Prince George and Surry County, 1723, 1 piece. Note; the revenue from this land was to be used for maintaining and educating scholars. TRANSFERRED TO OVERSIZE SUBJECT FILE: Buildings & Grounds Deed, given by William Stith to the College, covering two lots in the city of Williamsburg, 1738, 1 piece TRANSFERRED TO OVERSIZE SUBJECT FILE: Buildings & Grounds--Land Owned Off-Campus--Williamsburg]. Deed, given by Thomas Bray to the College, covering a tract of land in King William County, 1739, and a surveyor's plat, 1740, 2 pieces. TRANSFERRED TO OVERSIZE SUBJECT FILE: Buildings & Grounds--Land Owned Off Campus--King William County Deed given by King George II to Humphry Baylis, covering 440 acres of land in Surry County adjoining a tract of land owned by the college. 1 Dec 1748. 1 piect. TRANSFERRED TO MANUSCRIPTS ON 6/6/1989 photocopy of a lease given by the college to Augustine Clairborne, covering a tract of land in Sussex County, 1 Jan 1762. This lease bears the original seal of the college. TRANSFERRED TO OVERSIZE SUBJECT FILE: Buildings & Grounds photocopy of a petition by Augustine Clairborne and other residents of Sussex County, to the House of Delegates of Virginia, protesting against the high rents required by the college. 22 Nov 1777. 1 piect. TRANSFERRED TO OVERSIZE SUBJECT FILE: Buildings & Grounds--Land owned off campus--Sussex County Receipt, 1778, for 45 shillings for carrying the chain on a survey of land owned by the College, 1 piece. Letter; James Jones to the president and professors of the College, 11 Jan. 1791, concerning the Vineyard lands sold by him and by the College in 1786, 1 piece. Letter; J. Madison to visitors and governors, 20 June 1786, concerning the sale of the Palace lands, the Vineyard lands, and lands near Jamestown belonging to the College, 1 piece. Copy of a lease given by the College to John Doggin covering a tract of land in King William County, 1788, 2 sheets. TRANSFERRED TO OVERSIZE SUBJECT FILE: Buildings & Grounds Deed, given by the president and masters of the College, conveying 364 acres of land in Bruton Parish, York County, to Samuel Smith McCroskey, 2 June 1790. Mortgage given by Samuel Smith McCroskey to the College covering a tract of land in York County called the Palace Lands, 3 June 1790, 1 piece. Extracts from the York County deed book, no. 6, 1777-1791, concerning a tract of land sold by the College to Samuel Smith McCroskey in 1790, and a tract of land sold to Edmund Randolph, 2 pieces.

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Papers relating to lands owned by the College of William and Mary
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Photocopy pages of plats of the college lands in King William County dated 1790-1798 and memoranda of leases dated 1786-1804. SEE ALSO ARCHIVES ACC. 1989.059

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Papers relating to lands owned by the College
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Two letters from William Nicholson, Sussex, 18-19 Jan. 1791, concerning certain College lands in Sussex County, and a plat of lands, 1 sheet. Lease given by the College to Jack Mitchel, 14 April 1792, covering a tract of land in King William County, 1 piece. Missing Copy of a lease given by the College to James New, covering a tract of land in King William County, 1793, 2 sheets. SEE ALSO OVERSIZE SUBJECT FILE Photocopy of a lease given by the College to Walker Tomlin covering a tract of land in King William County. 1793. Typed copy of a deed given by the College to Robert Armistead, 20 Feb 1795, covering a lot in Hampton VA Letter; John Mason, Wm Harrison, and Hugh Besches to the president and professors of the College concerning the value of the College lands on Joseph's Swamp in Sussex County, 17 March 1801, 1 piece. List of tracts of lands belonging to the College, given price per acre, undated, 1 piece. A statement showing the valuation of the College lands on Coppohonk Swamp in Sussex County, 21 March 1801, 1 piece. Account of lands sold by the College, 1804-1818, 1 piece. missing William and Mary College vs. Hodgson et al, a suit brought in 1808 concerning 1,000 acres of land in James City County, bequeathed to the College by William Ludwell Lee at his death in 1802. List of conveyances of land in King William County by the College, 1812-1828. Copy of a deed given by the College to Herbert A. Claiborne, covering a tract of land in King William County, 4 Dec. 1816, 1 piece. Memorandum of contracts for the sale of lands by the College, circa 1820, 1 piece. Quit claim deed given by Margaret Adams to the College, releasing her right of dower in a tract of land in the city of Richmond, and in two tracts of land in New Kent County called West Island and Iveys Neck, 25 Feb. 1826, 1 piece. Typed copies of papers relating to the purchase of a tract of land in James City County known as the College tract, 1851-53: Acknowledgement of purchase, signed by Samuel Y Nottingham, 10 Nov 1851. Letter from Tazewell Taylor, at Norfolk, to Robert H Armistead, at Williamsburg, 11 Dec 1852. Reeipt for final payment. 1 Jan 1853 List of slaves owned by the College, circa 1780, 1 piece. TRANSFERRED TO SUBJECT FILE: SLAVES OWNED BY THE COLLEGE

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Bursar's accounts for 1804-1811
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Photocopy of account of income and expenditures 1804-1811 These items transferred to the Office of the Bursar's Records, UA 72, February 2011. Recapitulation of annual income and expenditures. 10 March 1804-31 Dec 1818 Statement showing cash receipts from capital stock. 10 March 1804-31 Dec 1810 Statement showing bonds receive. 10 March 1804-31 Dec 1810 Account of repairs 1814-1817 List of bonds due the college 1816 Estimate of income and expenditures 1817 Cash account 1817 Estimate of income 1818 Cash account 1818 List of bonds due the college 1818 List of bonds due the college 1819 Memo concerning college funds, undated

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Certificates and documents
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Certificates of proficiency, circa 1870, blank form. Certificate of proficiency, no date, blank form. Certificate of graduation in one department, no date. Invitation to become a member of the Bronte Society, undated, 1 piece. Certificate of Loyalty in  World War I, 1921. Typed letter in Hebrew acknowledging congratulations upon the occasion of the inauguration of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, 1925, with English translation, 2 pieces.

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Publicity material and correspondence
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Letter; Wm M. McArthur, Limington, Maine, 1852, asking for a catalog, 1 piece. Press notice, 1927, giving honor roll of students, 1 piece. Letter; James E. Pollard, Columbus, OH, 17 Dec. 1926, concerning the American Assoc. of College New Bureaus, 1 piece. Printed card sent by Pres. J. A. C. Chandler with publicity material, undated, 1 item. Report to the faculty by Thomas Pinckney, 1939, on the activities of the department of public relations, 3 pp.

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Papers concerning paintings and works of art owned by the College
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Typed list of pictures in the library, 1922, 1 piece. Typed list of treasures, circa 1923, 1 piece. Bolling family; a loose-leaf volume containing photographs (taken before and after restoration) and letters pertaining to the identification of the Bolling portraits, as well as views of dwellings associated with the family, i.e. Bolling Hall, Bradford, Yorkshire, England; "Cobbs" on Appomattox River, VA, Correspondence, dated 1876-77, concerning the British coat-of-arms presented to the College by Mrs. Myer Myers, 4 pieces. Note; this coat-of-arms is of wood and is about 6 x 8 feet in size.

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Bibliography
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Index from a scrap book which contained manuscripts relating to the College, 1 piece. Extract from a manuscript of R. J. Morrison, concerning the original manuscript of "The Present State of the Colony of Virginia," by Heartwell, Blair, and Hammond, 1 piece. List of articles in the Southern Literary Messenger, 1835-1861, 1 piece. Clipping from a list of published pamphlets, 1 piece. 129 cards containing titles of published material about the College. A bibliography of the history of the College, 1 typed sheet showing 24 titles. Page from a bookseller's catalog containing an item relating to the College.