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Gil and Connie Granger papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 00038

  • Staff Only
  • No requestable containers

Scope and Contents

Papers, circa 1980s-2000s, of Gil and Connie Granger of Williamsburg, Virginia. Gil Granger was mayor of Williamsburg from 1996 to 1998. The papers primarily deal with local political issues in Williamsburg and Yorktown, including land development, the visits of foreign dignitaries, and the Williamsburg Regional Library.

Mss. Acc. 2012.321 primarily concerns Gil Granger's term as mayor of Williamsburg as well as the operations of Virginia Broadcasters, an organization run by Gil Granger.

Mss. Acc. 2012.332 primarily concerns Gil Granger's term as mayor of Williamsburg as well as his time on the city council after his term as mayor ended.

Mss. Acc. 2012.333 primarily concerns Gil Granger's work with various radio stations in Williamsburg and the surrounding area.

Mss. Acc. 2012.343 primarily concerns Gil Granger's term on Williamsburg's City Council and his other political activities outside of Williamsburg.

Mss. Acc. 2012.384 primarily concerns Granger's term on Williamsburg's City Council and his other political activities outside of Williamsburg, focusing on economic development in Williamsburg.

Mss. Acc. 2013.053 primarily concerns Gil Granger's term on Williamsburg's City Council, the economic development of Williamsburg, as well as Homecomings and the Tercentenary celebration at the College of William and Mary.

Mss. Acc. 2015.241 consists primarily of certificates/accolades presented to Gil Granger, his membership cards to various organizations, photographs, clippings, and publications.

Acc. 2016.168 consists primarily of publications and compilations of studies and statistics of Williamsburg and surrounding areas donated by the couple.

Dates

  • Creation: 1944-2022

Creator

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.

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.

Extent

14.00 Linear Feet

Language

English

Arrangement of Materials:

This collection is not yet fully arranged and described. Researchers may wish to consult with a staff member for further information in advance of using the collection.

Accruals:

Future accruals are expected.

Related Materials:

Artifacts transferred to the Manuscripts Artifact Collection include: Busch Gardens VIP Pass (2013.053.01)

Separated Materials:

Artifacts transferred to the Manuscripts Artifact Collection include: Busch Gardens VIP Pass (2013.053.01)

Processing Information:

Accessioned and minimally processed by Benjamin Bromley in May 2012. Acc. 2012.321 accessioned and minimally processed by Benjamin Bromley in September 2012. Acc. 2012.332 and Acc. 2012.333 accessioned and minimally processed by Benjamin Bromley in October 2012. Acc. 2012.384 accessioned and minimally processed by Benjamin Bromley in November 2012. Acc. 2013.053 accessioned and minimally processed by Steven Bookman, University Archives Specialist, in March 2013.

Title
Guide to the Gil and Connie Granger papers
Status
Unprocessed
Author
Benjamin Bromley, Public Services Archives Specialist.
Date
2012-05-01
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository

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