Columbia Project ETs CD ROM 2B Studies in Linguistics
Scope and Contents
Contains nine compact discs featuring audio recordings that were part of Colonial Williamsburg's Oral History Project and were used by Columbia University for the study of linguistics. The original recordings were completed in July 1930 and the transcripts were recorded again in April 1953. The majority of the oral histories dealt with what Williamsburg was like before the restoration. Speakers on the recordings include Vernon Geddy, Executive President of Colonial Williamsburg; Earl Gregg Swem, Librarian of the College of William & Mary; W.A.R. Goodwin, Rector of Bruton Parish Church; Gardiner Tyler Brooks, Williamsburg real estate and insurance executive; and J.A.C. Chandler, President of the College of William & Mary.
Dates
- Creation: July 1930 and April 1953
Creator
- From the Collection: College of William and Mary (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access:
The collection is open to all researchers unless otherwise noted on the recording or transcript.
Researchers may only use the electronic version of the Frances Robb interview.
Series 5: Colonial Williamsburg Oral History Project, can only be accessed for in-house use only. 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: 8.00 Linear Feet
From the Collection: 5.2 Gigabytes
Language
From the Collection: English
From the Collection: English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Digital files. At least 72 hours advanced notice required for access.
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository