Papers concerning paintings and works of art owned by the College
Scope and Contents
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.
Dates
- Creation: circa 1880s-1990s
Creator
- From the Collection: College of William and Mary (Organization)
- From the Collection: Swem, E. G. (Earl Gregg), 1870-1965 (Person)
- From the Collection: Tyler, Lyon Gardiner, 1853-1935 (Person)
Language of Materials
English Latin
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.
Extent
From the Collection: 13.00 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository