University Archives Diploma Collection
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Scope and Contents
This collection contains originals and copies of diplomas awarded by the College of William and Mary. The collection also includes honorary degrees, diplomas awarded by other colleges and universities, and certificates of distinction.
Dates
- Creation: 1756-1984
Creator
- College of William and Mary (Organization)
Language of Materials
English Latin
Conditions Governing Access:
This 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.
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.
Extent
10.0 Linear Feet
Arrangement of Materials:
This collection is arranged alphabetically by last name. This collection is currently being processed. Contact staff for assistance.
Acquisition Information:
Acc. 1924.44, diploma of David Yancey, was received on 7/1/1926. Acc. 1930.02, Law diploma granted by W&M to HH Land in 1843, was received on 12/1/1929. Acc. 1930.25 deposit received on 1/1/1929. Acc. 1933.19, diploma of R.S. Jones, was received on 3/20/1933. Acc. 1938.273, copy of diploma of Benjamin Irby, was received on 9/16/1938. Acc. 1939.178 was received on 7/25/1939. Acc. 1940.267, Diploma awarded to Ethelbert G Cauthom in 1844 by W&M, was received on 6/13/1940. Acc. 1941.120, diploma of Henry Dearborn, was purchased and received on 11/7/1941. Acc. 1979.010 received on 2/6/1979, gift of Mrs. Charles L. Terry; Acc. 1980.037 received sometime in 1966, gift of Miss Bessie Barnes and Mrs. G.S.P. Holland; Acc. 1994.080 was received in 1994; Acc. 2008.087 received on 8/15/2008, gift of Mrs. Robert Norfleet; Yancey diploma was received from Malcolm Harris and accessioned as Acc. 1926.44 and later transferred to the University Archives. Acquisition information for material received after 7/13/2009 is available by consulting a Special Collections Research Center staff member.
Separated Materials:
J. Wilfred Lambert's high school and William and Mary diplomas, along with his honorary doctorate, were once part of the J. Wilfred Lambert Papers (UA 6.067) and were made part of this collection on 6/8/2009.
Processing Information:
Processed by Steven Bookman in November 2008. Acc. 2013.105 accessioned and minimally processed by Steven Bookman, University Archives Specialist, in June 2013.
Genre / Form
Topical
- Title
- Guide to the University Archives Diploma Collection
- Author
- Special Collections Staff.
- Date
- 2008-08-19
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository