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Scope and Contents This accession consists of two digital photographs, three writings by Rene Henry, and a group of paper and digital materials related to Henry's efforts to turn his 2010 book "The Iron Indians," about the 1953 William & Mary football team, into a motion picture. One photograph is a scanned image of Colin Powell and Rene Henry at Henry's 2012 Alumni Medallion ceremony; the other photograph is Rene Henry and Marshall Ries at the Sigma Nu Fraternity National Convention, Mackinanc Island,...

Scope and Contents Subjects: EMBA, Historic Campus, Tucker Hall, Tyler Hall, Campus Center, Bookstore (Taliaferro Hall), Black Student Leadership Conference (Stallings), School of Business MBA Speaker with Al Page, Martin Luther King Day (Carroll Hardy, Paul Verkuil, Public Service Award), Students Support the Troops their Families, Development Reception, Regional Campaign Celebration (Los Angeles), Gerald Johnson, Hans C. von Baeyer, Randolph A. Coleman, Lawrence Wiseman, Alfred N. Page, Emeric Fischer, Ron...

Scope and Contents Subjects: Pep rally, the Campus Center, freshmen wearing duc caps, freshmen using the tunnel underneath Jamestown Road (required during "Duc Week"), the construction of new campus, freshman riot at the Sunken Garden (freshmen were prohibited from entering the Sunken Garden during "Duc Week"), freshmen men from dorm on the second floor of the infirmary and in the tunnel, Bob Wiley, the William and Mary Choir, Dr. Melville Jones, and Dean Wilford Lambert at Convocation, "Duc Week" activities...

Scope and Contents This diary dates from September 8, 1912 until February 5, 1913. The diary is number 25 in a series of 30 written by Mildred Deyo. In this diary, Mildred Deyo spends most of her time visiting family and friends, going to the tennis club, and playing bridge. She also bakes and tidies the house where she, her sister, and their father live. Mildred Deyo goes to visit family in Boston. In Boston, she goes to Harvard football goes, visits Copley Square, shops, goes on automobile rides, and attends...

Scope and Contents I interviewed Shamir Bearfield at Swem Library, located rather centrally on the William and Mary campus, in group study room 118. This room is located on the quieter side of the first floor of Swem, and we were therefore able converse without interruption throughout the interview. The interview focused on Shamir’s educational experiences growing up, particularly his movement from public to private school and the influence of football on his academic career. We also discussed his transition...

Scope and Contents I interviewed Shamir Bearfield at Swem Library, located rather centrally on the William and Mary campus, in group study room 118. This room is located on the quieter side of the first floor of Swem, and we were therefore able converse without interruption throughout the interview. The interview focused on Shamir’s educational experiences growing up, particularly his movement from public to private school and the influence of football on his academic career. We also discussed his transition...

Scope and Contents I interviewed Shamir Bearfield at Swem Library, located rather centrally on the William and Mary campus, in group study room 118. This room is located on the quieter side of the first floor of Swem, and we were therefore able converse without interruption throughout the interview. The interview focused on Shamir’s educational experiences growing up, particularly his movement from public to private school and the influence of football on his academic career. We also discussed his transition...

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents October 2, 1903 D. Tucker Brown to C.T. Brown Blacksburg, Va. Hasn’t gotten a room yet. Doesn’t expect to play football. Opening German postponed. Candy. Football. Chicago. October 5, 1903 J.T. Brown to his wife C.T. Brown, Brierfield, Va. Taking care of the little girls. Be sure to bring Emma back with you. October 6, 1903 F.D. Cunningham to J.T. Brown Lynchburg, Va. Letter to Mrs. Coleman received and receipt enclosed. October 6, 1903 J.T. Brown to his wife, C.T. Brown...

Scope and Contents Letters from William Key Howard to his sister Frances, from V.I.P. which express his dissatisfaction with the school. Feels he is wasting his time at the school, though he enjoys the athletics. His company won inter-company basketball and football championships, he took first place in shot put and second in javelin throwing. Mentions inspection of the school, which is labeled as 8th best in country, as well as a large fire near the school. Mentions letters of his gaurdian and financial...

Scope and Contents Subjects: Youth Soccer, Patrick Shannon, Kiwanis, Convocation, Drew Stelljes, Mary Schilling, Heizo Takenaka, Poul Olson and Study Abroad in Ghana, Tim Sullivan, Christine Niehaus, Susanna Yunker, Zia-Ur Rahman, Swem Library Construction, Bonnie Willard, Donald Patten, Robert Roberson, Carole Chappell, Belden H. Bell, Wren Organ, Volunteer Fair, Supercomputer in Jones Hall, Students, Board of Visitors, Football, Cheerleaders, Rick Nahm, Muscarelle Museum, Leadership Award Winners, Choir...

Scope and Contents Subjects: Commencement, Jon Stewart, Tim Sullivan, Michael Powell, William Ivey Long, Employee Apprecation Day, Sam Sadler, Convocation, Sarah Brady, Board of Visitors, Michael Fox, Eric Jensen, President's Aides Christmas Party in President's House, President's Office Staff, Football, Sarah Sword and her Seeing Eye Dog, Breakfast for Virginia Lawmakers, Charter Day, James Billington, Graduate Research Symposium, Gene Nichol, Announcement of Nichol as President and Luncheon in Wren Building,...

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents October 15, 1906 J.T. Brown to his wife, C.T. Brown, Brierfield, Va. News of home activities of Willcox, Jack, and Frances. Saw many friends at the horse show. Travelling. New London. Our anniversary. Football. Chew House. Emma's intimate friends. Ivy Cliff. October 16, 1906 J.C. Carrington to J.T. Brown, Charlotte House, Va. There will be a meeting of the VPI board … McBryde is anxious to retire. October 24, 1906 J. Musgrave to J.T. Brown Pinopolis, Va. I feel you are...

Scope and Contents Subjects: Charter Day, Margaret Thatcher, NPGI, Carol Sheriff, Poul Olson, Williamsburg Theatre Reopening, Breakfast for Virginia Lawmakers, Town Meeting at the University Center, Tim Sullivan, Clay Clemens, Students, Buddhist Monks build a Sand Mandala at Bruton Parish Church, Wren Building Renovation, Matt Lane, Snow, Stewart Gamage, William Starnes, Robert Pike, Chuck Bailey, Armistead Booker, Anne Jones, Walter Prevenier, Gary and Diane Fannin, University Relations Staff, Todd Arnette,...

Scope and Contents Oral history conducted for the 100 Years of Coeducation commemoration. Jean Bruce arrived at William & Mary in 1945. During her time at William & Mary, she participated in Kappa Kappa Gamma, the Student Association, the Women’s Student Cooperative Government Association’s Judicial Committee, the YMCA, and German Club. She was also chair of the Honor Council, served as a President’s Aide, and was a member of the Mortar Board. After earning her Bachelor of Arts in English in 1949,...

Scope and Contents Subjects: Family Weekend, Margaret Thatcher, VIMS, Campus Buildings, Muscarelle Museum, Tim Sullivan, David Bradley, Crim Dell, James River swim in memory of John Randolph, Rededication of Tercentenary Hall as McGlothlin-Street Hall, Computer Science Group Photo, Football, School of Business, VBHEC Virginia First 2000, Busch Gardens Private Party, Sam Sadler, Alcohol Awareness Week Proclamation Signing, Chemistry Department Staff, Wren Building, Choir, Memorial Service for William Spong,...

Scope and Contents Buildings & Grounds - Chancellors HallBuildings & Grounds - College AirportBuildings & Grounds - College Camp of 1775-1781Buildings & Grounds - College CemeteryBuildings & Grounds - College FarmBuildings & Grounds - Common Glory OfficeBuildings & Grounds - Crim DellBuildings & Grounds - Development and Expansion PlansBuildings & Grounds - Dudley Digges House...

Scope and Contents Oral history conducted for the Living the Legacy: 50th Anniversary of African Americans in Residence commemoration. Andrew Ojeda arrived at William & Mary in 2008. During his time at William & Mary, Ojeda worked as a research assistant and fellow on the Lemon Project, a research initiative on the College’s role in perpetuating slavery and racial discrimination. Additionally, he was involved with Alma Mater Productions and a sitcom called Ghostburg on William & Mary TV. After...

Scope and Contents Subjects: President's Council (multiple functions), Visit by the President of South Korea Roh Tae-woo, Gandhi Lecture (Mario Zamora), Alumni Medallion Recipients, Miller Court Dedication, School of Business Medallion Presentation (T. C. Clarke, Melvin Schiavelli, John Jamison), Bob Clay (Class of 1968), Paul Verkuil Dinner in the Wren Building, David Lutzer, Snow Scenes (Wren Building, Alumni House, President's House), Nathan Altshuler, Norman F. Barka, Ken Kambis, Blow Hall Renovation,...

Scope and Contents Subjects: Dennis Slon, Black Law Students Association, Faculty Assembly Meeting, Joseph Galano, Gillian Cell, Hans Christian Ackerman, S. Dean Olson, Students at Matthew Whaley School, University Relations, Sharon Morgan, Adolph Hight, William Bynum, Combined Virginia Campaign Leaders, Basketball, Football, Ronald Hoffman, Tuckahoe, Barboursville, Natural Bridge, Monticello, Poplar Forest, University of Virginia, House of Burgesses, National Planned Giving Institute, EMBA, Alan Cates,...

Scope and Contents Letters belonging to Linda R. Davis and her family. Item 1: Letter, January 6, 1954 Addressed to Davy from Pepper in Ardmore, Oklahoma. Talks about the Christmas presents she received and boys she is seeing. Item 2: Letter, February 3, 1957 Addressed to Linda from Marlys. Talks about familiar acquaintances, seeing a musical, and her course work. Item 3: Letter, February 4, 1957 Addressed to Sis from Barney. Talks about being lonely since the...

Scope and Contents January 1, 1896 Alice Dooley to Cassie T. Brown. Thanks for presents. Had a very happy Christmas. Maggie is very sick with grips. When are you coming. Love and kisses. January 1, 1896 Sue M. Goss to Cassie D. T. Brown. The gentlemen came and have been pleasant – but had to be looked after. I think Mr. Brown an excellent host; ‘he has given himself up to entertainment.’ Francis is good. G. sent a card and purse to May; we all had cards from Isobel. A stag party and Judge Ingram is the life of...

Scope and Contents 1. Personal note of December 19, 1995 from George H. W.Bush 2. Personal note of February 15, 1999 from George H. W. Bush 3. Letter of November 4, 1970 from Bob Finch (then Counselor to President Nixon) regarding my efforts to get the U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare to rescind its order against W&M, following up on request of Dr. Paschall. 4. Letter of September 1, 1995 from Charlton Heston 5. Letter of March 2, 1992 from Colin L. Powell (then Chairman of the Joint Chiefs...

Scope and Contents Letters belonging to Linda R. Davis and her family. Item 1: Letter, May 8, 1934 Addressed to "Peoplee" from Georgia[?]. Talks of finances. Talks of her friends. Playing violin. A part of choir. Item 2: Letter, June 18. 1934 Addressed to "Peoplee" from Georgia in Hamilton, Missouri. Going to a music shop with friends, going to the orchestra with Mr. Dillinger. (Most likely not the famous John Dillinger.) Went to Hamilton with Mr., Mrs., and son Dillinger to...