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Personal Assistive Artifacts

 Sub-Series
Identifier: id208826

Scope and Contents

Tools, equipment, and supplies originally created to help individuals in performing day-to-day activities or to keep them safe or comfortable. This sub-classification includes devices that enhance personal vision, hearing, or mobility. It does not include clothing or tools and equipment designed for specific activities.

Dates

  • Creation: 1800-2010

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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: 25 Linear Feet

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository

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