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Mary L. Willis Scrapbook

 Collection
Identifier: Mss. MsV Sc23
Scope and Contents

Scrapbook, 1866-1878, of Mary L. Willis [Richmond, Virginiaa. ?] which contains newspaper clippings; cards; and colored cut-outs of flowers, birds, fruit, animals, angels, and cupids.

Dates: 1866-1878
Found in: Special Collections Research Center

Dorothy Lee Willmering Diaries

 Collection
Identifier: SC 00812
Scope and Contents Diaries, 1930-1931 of Dorothy Lee Willmering (b. circa 1915) of Columbus City, Louisa County, Iowa. Dorothy, who was about 15 when she started her diaries, lived with her mother and older sister. Dorothy mentions visiting her father (her parents were divorced) and receiving letters from him. She also mentions her group of friends, boy friends, social activities and not doing well in school. For a more detailed description and excerpts, both provided by the seller, see...
Dates: 1930-1931
Found in: Special Collections Research Center

WM: Wizards & Muggles Club Collection

 Collection
Identifier: UA 7.007
Scope and Contents

WM: Wizards and Muggles is a student club for fans of the Harry Potter books and films.

The items in this collection include a Quidditch Cup (2006), an introductory letter from the Head of House for Gryffindor (sealed with a wax seal), a flyer for the Harry Potter Party (co-sponsored with Alma Mater Productions) and a t-shirt.

The WM: Wizards and Muggles webpage has also been archived.

Dates: 2005-2006, 2018
Found in: Special Collections Research Center

Woman's Club of Williamsburg records

 Collection
Identifier: MS 00378
Scope and Contents

The collection contains scrapbooks, yearbooks, photographs, minutes and correspondence showing the activities, projects, causes and meetings of the Woman's Club of Williamsburg.  The Woman's Club was founded to mostly help local schools.

Dates: 1915-2014
Found in: Special Collections Research Center

Gustavus W. T. Wright Letter

 Collection
Identifier: UA 5.185
Scope and Contents February 22, 1904 letter written by Wright to Henry Dearborn "Student at Law" in Washington. He describes not taking the time to write his parents as he's been engaged in amusements such as dancing parties. He describes the local girls as "very free, easy and interesting in their manners but few of them are even tolerably handsome."  Wright names several local women, including Jane Russell, Sally Carter, and a Miss Cary.  He states he is boarding with a Mrs. Maupin and...
Dates: 1804 February 22
Found in: Special Collections Research Center

Agnes Wullenwaber Diary

 Collection
Identifier: SC 01117
Scope and Contents

Five-Year diary, 1938-1942 of an Agnes Wullenwaber of Illinois. Brief daily entries describe the daily life of the author, including chores, work, and social life. The author also comments on the hardships of the Great Depression and the beginnings of World War II.

For more detailed description, see the link below.

Dates: 1938-1942
Found in: Special Collections Research Center

Young Women's Club of Williamsburg Installation Program

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Identifier: SC 00971
Scope and Contents

Programs for Junior Class of Matthew Whaley School, "Don't Take My Penny," Friday, March 13, [1942], and Annual Installation Banquet of the Young Women's Club of Williamsburg, May 13, 1949.

Dates: 1949 May 3
Found in: Special Collections Research Center

Esther E. Zak Diaries

 Collection
Identifier: Mss. Acc. 2009.154
Scope and Contents

21 diaries, chronicling the daily life of Esther E. Zak (1914-2007) of Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana, for the years 1973-1994. Author recorded daily chores, weather, health, activities such as letter writing, phone calls made and received, as well as outings like church visits, social visits, or shopping trips. There are also occasional comments on political events.

Dates: 1973-1994
Found in: Special Collections Research Center

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Kimbrough, Janet C 2
Mason, J. M. (James Murray), 1798-1871 2
Michael Brown Rare Books, LLC 2
National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century. Virginia Society 2
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Peninsula News (Toano, Va.) 2
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Baker, Carolina Maury 1
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Ball, Hugh 1
Ball, Mary Pierce 1
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