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Series 11: Exhibits and Special Events (Acc. 1982.064, Acc. 1984.055, Acc. 1986.044, Acc. 1988.006, Acc. 1998.002, Acc. 1998.055, Acc. 2008.216, Acc. 2009.082), 1957-1998

 Series
Identifier: id74807

Scope and Contents

Acc. 1982.064: "Treasures of Swem Library," 1980. Contains color slides and the text of a lecture given by John D. Haskell. Acc. 1984.055: Materials from an exhibit of gifts to and from Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip, 1957. Acc. 1986.044: Materials from an exhibit entitled "Statue of Liberty, 1886-1896," which was held at the Zollinger Museum. Contains a set of 26 poster-size photographs produced by the Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation. Acc. 1988.006: Library Re-dedication records. Includes correspondence, speech transcripts, invitation lists, newspaper clippings, and other materials relating to the re-dedication of Swem Library on February 5, 1988 and the Charter Day ceremony on February 6, 1988. Acc. 1998.002: John Cotton Dana Award presented to Swem Library in 1994. It honors outstanding public relations among college and university libraries, and specifically recognizes the programs Swem Library organized during the College's tercentenary. Acc. 1998.055 Library scrapbook containing photographs, postcards, brochures, and other papers concerning tercentenary events. Acc. 2008.216: Galley proofs for the book, "Treasures of the College of William & Mary. Library" about "An Exhibition Commemorating the Rededication of the Earl Gregg Swem Library." Compiled by John D. Haskell, Jr. and Margaret C. Cook and published in 1988 by The College of William & Mary.. Includes copy of book. Also included are photographs of images used in the book. Acc. 2009.082: Cartoon featuring the opening of the MEWS Café in Swem Library. Features Swem Reference Desk staff and a Starbucks Coffee employee with customers of each saying “I’m looking for something from Kenya that’s not too bitter in its underlying political themes.” Created and signed by Bentley Boyd in August 1998. Oversized miscellaneous posters used in the Library 1946-1988.

Dates

  • Creation: 1957-1998

Creator

Conditions Governing Access:

Acc. 1985.084 is restricted. Portions of Acc. 2008.147 are restricted. Material protected by privacy laws is also restricted. Consult a staff member for assistance. All other portions of the collection are available to researchers.

Extent

From the Collection: 255.00 Linear Feet

Language

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository

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