J. Wilfred Lambert Papers
Scope and Contents
The collection includes awards and certificates of appreciation from organizations such as the Alumni Society, Circle K, Omicron Delta Kappa; photographs of Lambert with staff and students, as well as many College events such as Commencement, Parents Day, and ROTC Summer Camp; and a copy of a Commencement program from 1927 when Lambert graduated from William and Mary with a Bachelor of Arts degree. The collection also contains a scrapbook including photographs, clippings, and other publications concerning the service of J. Wilfred Lambert to the College of William and Mary.
Dates
- Creation: 1927-1986
Creator
- Lambert, J. Wilfred (Person)
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access:
The 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.
Biographical Information:
J. Wilfred Lambert graduated from the College of William and Mary earning a BA in 1927 and later returned as an instructor in psychology. He was a popular teacher and administrator throughout his 50 year career at William and Mary. Information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki: .
Extent
1.60 Linear Feet
Arrangement of Materials:
The collection is arranged into two series: Series 1: Acc. 1994.080, 1927-1977; Series 2: Acc. 2011.465, 1927-1986.
Physical Characteristics or Technical Requirements:
Acc. 2011.465: The fragile nature of this material may limit handling.
Acquisition Information:
Acc. 1994.080 was received in 1994. Acquisition information for material received after 7/13/2009 is available by consulting a Special Collections Research Center staff member.
Separated Materials:
An F.H.C. Society Medal, a 13 Society charm, a key from an unidentified organization, and an alumni award were removed from this collection on 6/1/2009 and were made part of the University Archives Artifact Collection (UA 13). Lambert's diplomas from high school and William and Mary, along with an honorary degree from William and Mary, were removed from this collection and added to the University Archives Diploma Collection (UA 342).
Processing Information:
Acc. 2011.465 accessioned and minimally processed by Steven Bookman, University Archives Specialist, in July 2011.
Subject
- College of William and Mary--Alumni and alumnae (Organization)
- Student Organizations--Omicron Delta Kappa (Organization)
- Graves, Thomas Ashley, Jr (Person)
- Lambert, J. Wilfred (Person)
- Paschall, Davis Young, 1911-2001 (Person)
- Title
- Guide to the J. Wilfred Lambert Papers
- Author
- Finding Aid Authors: Special Collections Staff.
- Date
- 2007-12-05
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- The collection description/finding aid is written in English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository