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Mahan (D. H.), at West Point, New York, to John Tazewell, D. H. Mahan, at West Point, to Benjamin S. Ewell, at Lexington, Virginia (On same sheet.), 1848 April 6

 Item — Box 2, Folder: 13, Object: 3
Identifier: id180715
Scope and Contents

On same sheet. Mahan, D.H., West Point, N.Y., to Benjamin S. Ewell, Lexington, Va. Tazewell: Letter of recommendation of Ewell as Professor of Mathematics at William and Mary. Ewell: - Offer of aid in getting William and Mary position.

Dates: 1848 April 6
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 2 / Letters, McLane, R.-Munford, S.

Letter, John Myers, Norfolk, Virginia to Sam Myers, Williamsburg, Virginia, 1808 April 12

 Item — Box 2: Series id235728, Folder: 61
Identifier: id242292
Scope and Contents

[addressed c/o Littleton Tazewell, Williamsburg, Virginia] John had promised to write Sam fully upon his return but his thumb is troublesome. Asks if Sam will be studying mathematics? John is trying to find a math tutor for himself but can't find a capable one in town. He feels envious of the advantage Sam is taking of the embargo.

Dates: 1808 April 12
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Myers Papers (II) / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 2 / John Myers to Sam Myers

St. George Tucker, Williamsburg to Mr. Heterick, Winchester, 1806 March 5

 Item — Box 26: Series id216780, Folder: 7
Identifier: id261312
Scope and Contents

My wish to place my ward under you for public instruction and superintendance and a professional education. He seems inclined to study Physic. With you, he will have opportunity of forming acquaintance with Latin and Greek classics, French and English, History, Geography, Mathematics, Natural History, Natural Philosophy, also.

Dates: 1806 March 5
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 26 / Folder 7: Correspondence

Dr. Philip Barraud, Norfolk, to St. George Tucker, 1821 February 10

 Item — Box 38: Series id216780, Folder: 15
Identifier: id216780
Scope and Contents

It has been very cold here. The idea of sending all the slaves back to Africa will be worse on the slaves than slavery. John is now a hearty fellow. I see Beverley is a judge again. John has five scholars in French, mathematics, and natural philosophy.

Dates: 1821 February 10
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 38 / Folder 15: Correspondence

Richard Randolph (1770-1796) to Frances (Bland) Randolph Tucker, Matoax, 1787 March 8

 Item — Box 13: Series id216780, Folder: 16
Identifier: id239544
Scope and Contents

Glad she can go to ball. Doctor Hall brought all things except tea and coffee. Pleased with breeches and shirts. Is badly fitted with stockings. Tomorrow is birthday. Is studying mathematics, history and languages. Hopes to send her a dissertation on more moral subject soon. Has asked father to send him some books.

Dates: 1787 March 8
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 13 / Folder 16: Correspondence

Walker Maury, Burlington, Orange county to St. George Tucker, 1783 July 21

 Item — Box 10: Series id216780, Folder: 7
Identifier: id229101
Scope and Contents

Sorry Tucker thinks the increased tuition is too much. Gives reasons why it is necessary. House can accomodate 40 boys. Gives Tucker terms for future. Would like to have school examined by judges semi-annually to provide satisfaction. Hopes to get tutor in mathematics from England. Would like 15 or 16 more students by fall.

Dates: 1783 July 21
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 10 / Folder 7: Correspondence

John Page, Philadelphia to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, 1794 December 29

 Item — Box 18: Series id216780, Folder: 17
Identifier: id242623
Scope and Contents

I received your letter and the Telegraph with its description and have deposited it in Peale's Museum. Peale will furnish the editor of the encyclopedia with a drawing or plate and will register it with your name in his valuable register of useful and curious inventions. The Professor of Mathematics (Mr. Petterson) has examined it.

Dates: 1794 December 29
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 18 / Folder 17: Correspondence

J. E. Johnston, Sackets Harbour, [N.Y.], to "Pres," J. Preston Johnstone [sic], West Point, New York., 1839 Oct[obe]r 17

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 2
Identifier: id108716
Scope and Contents

Is happy he has become so "naturalized" to school, but cautions him not to rely too heavily on his present knowledge of mathematics; he [JPJ] should feel lucky that his Uncle Bev wrote to him, as he never writes to anyone; will stop by and see him in 10 days, but only for a few hours, as neither have much time; has received accounts of Harvey Michele's "Texas Scheme" from cousin John; other family news. 3 pp. ALS.

Dates: 1839 Oct[obe]r 17
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Joseph E. Johnston Papers / Box 1: Correspondence / 1836-1840

Moncure Robinson, London, to his father, John Robinson, Richmond, Virginia, United States of America, 1825 July 22

 File — Box 2: Series id80250, Folder: 5
Identifier: id80915
Scope and Contents Scope and Contents Moncure Robinson writes, "in practical mechanics the French must be at least one hundred years behind the English.. Here I can travel in no direction but I come across some fine specimens of art executed in this land of dull and plodding people." He goes on to describe the technical wonders of the "New London Bridge" and the Thames Tunnel, including the method of digging under the Thames River; he plans to study the canals and railroads of England and Holland before...
Dates: 1825 July 22
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Moncure Robinson Papers / Series 1: Letters to and from three generations of the Robinson family, their relatives and friends, generally relating to Moncure Robinson, together with other papers from 1787 to 1889 / Box 2

Maasai - Mystic

 File — Box 14
Identifier: id21644
Scope and Contents Maasai American Student Association(MASA), Management Majors Club, Manque announcements, Marshall-Wythe Democrats, Marshall-Wythe International Law Society, Martial Arts Club, Mary and William Law Society, Math Club, Mathematics Organization for Students (MOST), Medical Aid Nicaragua Outreach Service (MANOS) and Student Organization for Medical Outreach and Sustainability (SOMOS), Medical Society of William and Mary, Medieval and Renaissance Society, Men Acting for Change, Mermettes, Metal...
Dates: 1888-2023
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Student Organizations collection / General student organization files

11 March 1821. Charles Powell, Yale College, to Cuthbert Powell.

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: id22221
Scope and Contents

Discusses various personal matters, such as his mathematics studies; his tutor advised playing shuttlecock; the pain in his breast is better; Llewellyn is pleased with college; students inhaling gas and the resulting antics; asks for the Leesburg newspaper; Llewellyn is in need of a loan.

Dates: 1775-1870
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Powell Family Papers, Hepburn Addition / Container-22211

John Page, Williamsburg, to St. George Tucker, Warminster, Nelson County, Virginia, 1825 October 12

 Item — Box 41: Series id216780, Folder: 19
Identifier: id216780
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Visited George Tucker at University. Mr. Saunders ill. Description of University . First appearance is low cabins, but full view is attractive. Discussion of teachers and classes: Dr. Emett's chemical lectures inferior to Dr. Roger's, Bonnycastle's lectures on natural philosophy; Mr. Key, professor of mathematics; professor of ancient languages; Mr. Campbell. If public knew both schools, William & Mary would have nothing to fear from University.

Dates: 1825 October 12
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 41 / Folder 19: Correspondence

John Page (?-1838), Williamsburg to St. George Tucker, Warminster, Nelson County, Virginia., 1826 September 24

 Item — Box 42: Series id216780, Folder: 10
Identifier: id216780
Scope and Contents

Mrs. Peachy and Mr. Saunders better. His son Robert (Saunders) wrote from Havre and Paris where he met Moncure Robinson. They will visit Italy. Attended Superior Court in Hampton. Some sickness among soldiers at Old Point. Yellow fever in Norfolk causing panic. Superior Court in York ends Wednesday. Self may go to Rosewell. Mrs. Campbell desires Tucker to write a reference for Mr. Campbell to be Professor of Mathematics at the university in Philadelphia.

Dates: 1826 September 24
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 42 / Folder 10: Correspondence

Nathaniel Beverley Tucker (1784-1851), Williamsburg to St. George Tucker, Richmond, 1804 November 7

 Item — Box 25: Series id216780, Folder: 2
Identifier: id257907
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Mother, Polly (Mary Carter) and servants, all well, except Ben, who has fever. Granny has arrived. Neighbor Mr. Saunders better. Mr. Prentis has an out of the way complaint. Betty Andrews has ague and fever. Mr. Girardin is recruited again. Mrs. Semple the same. Mr. Blackburn appointed professor of Mathematics. Eager to see Mrs. Davenport again. Basset said he had sent assignment to Tucker. Self has power of attorney.

Dates: 1804 November 7
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 25 / Folder 2: Correspondence

Lists of students by classes and departments

 File — Box 12, Folder: 5
Identifier: id267622
Scope and Contents Department of political law. Thomas R Dew 1831-1832 Moral Class, junior course, 1831-1832 Grammar school by classes 1832-1833 Moral class, junior course 1832-1833 Political deparmtne 1832-1833 Grammar school by classes 1833-1834 Mathematical classes, Robert Saunders, 1833-1834 Political department 1833-1834 Rhetorical class and moral class, 1833-1834 Lists of students by classes, 1838-1839: chemical class, engineer class, law class and junior political class, junior mathematical class,...
Dates: circa 1880s-1990s
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / College Papers Collection

Letters, circa 1831 October 13; 1836 November 30

 File — Box UA Small Collections Box 2, Folder: 1
Identifier: id310347
Scope and Contents The collection consists of two letters. The first letter is dated October 13th. Though no year is listed, it was likely written by Page in 1831. The letter is addressed to Burwell Bassett, who served on the Board of Visitors at William & Mary with Page. The letter focuses on the recently vacated mathematics professorship and Page's feelings regarding it.  The second letter is dated November 30, 1836 and is addressed to Col. Charles S. Morgan of Richmond.  In it, Page mentions the...
Dates: circa 1831 October 13; 1836 November 30
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / John Page Letters

Clark, Kaitlyn Oral History, 2022 September 28

 File
Scope and Contents Kaitlyn Clark is a 4th year PhD Student at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS), the graduate school for Marine Science at William & Mary. She is originally from California, and received her undergraduate degree from the College of the Atlantic in Bar Harbor, Maine ('19). At VIMS, Kaitlyn is studying fishery science, and her research focuses on reproductive and feeding ecology in Atlantic sea scallops. She is also a co-coordinator of Queer Grads, a social group for queer...
Dates: 2022 September 28
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / The Stephens Project Records / Series 2 Revival of Stephens Project

Clark, Kaitlyn Interview, 2022 September 28

 Item
Identifier: cuid243
Scope and Contents Kaitlyn Clark is a 4th year PhD Student at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS), the graduate school for Marine Science at William & Mary. She is originally from California, and received her undergraduate degree from the College of the Atlantic in Bar Harbor, Maine ('19). At VIMS, Kaitlyn is studying fishery science, and her research focuses on reproductive and feeding ecology in Atlantic sea scallops. She is also a co-coordinator of Queer Grads, a social group for queer...
Dates: 2022 September 28
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / The Stephens Project Records / Series 2 Revival of Stephens Project / Clark, Kaitlyn Oral History

Clark, Kaitlyn Transcript, 2022 September 28

 Item
Identifier: cuid244
Scope and Contents Kaitlyn Clark is a 4th year PhD Student at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS), the graduate school for Marine Science at William & Mary. She is originally from California, and received her undergraduate degree from the College of the Atlantic in Bar Harbor, Maine ('19). At VIMS, Kaitlyn is studying fishery science, and her research focuses on reproductive and feeding ecology in Atlantic sea scallops. She is also a co-coordinator of Queer Grads, a social group for queer...
Dates: 2022 September 28
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / The Stephens Project Records / Series 2 Revival of Stephens Project / Clark, Kaitlyn Oral History

National - Phi Society

 File — Box 15
Identifier: id21645
Scope and Contents National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), National Lawyers Guild, (Marshall-Wythe Chapter), National Organization for Women (NOW), Native American Student Association, New Generation/Youth United, Net Impact, Network of Enlightened Women, New Forest WM, Nu Kappa Epsilon (Women's music society), Nuclear Disarmament Study Group, Omicron Delta Kappa (honor society), One Accord, One in Four(male student group working to end rape), Operation Smile, Orienteering Club, Out...
Dates: 1888-2023
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Student Organizations collection / General student organization files

Committee for Responsible Drinking - Cypher Society

 File — Cabinet 4, Drawer 1
Scope and Contents Committee for Responsible DrinkingCommonwealth Center for Energy and the EnvironmentCommonwealth Center for the Study of American CultureCommonwealth of Virginia CampaignComputer CenterComputer Science DepartmentConcert SeriesConcert Series, 1981-1982Concert Series, 1983-1984Concert Series, 1985-1986Concert Series, 1987-1988Concert Series, 1988-1989...
Dates: Existence: since circa early 1980's
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / University Archives Subject File Collection

Courses of Study

 File — Box 4, Folder: 2 (formerly 67)
Identifier: id3458
Scope and Contents Robert M. Hughes, "William and Mary's pioneer American law school," American Bar Association Journal (June 192(1). 2 copies. Transferred to Hughes Papers Robert M. Hughes, "William and Mary, the first American law school," William and Mary Quarterly (Jan. 192(2): 40-48. Includes correspondence about the article.Transferred to Hughes Papers Correspondence of R. M. Hughes, 1920-1931, 95 pieces, with clippings. Transferred to Hughes Papers Book containing notes on national law, rhetoric, and...
Dates: circa 1880s-1990s
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / College Papers Collection

Marshall-Wythe-Blackstone Commemoration - New Town

 File — Cabinet 5, Drawer 1
Scope and Contents Marshall-Wythe-Blackstone Commemoration, 1954Marshall-Wythe School of LawMarshall-Wythe School of Law, 1773-1975Marshall-Wythe School of Law, 1976-1999Marshall-Wythe School of Law, 2000-2011Marshall-Wythe School of Law, 2012-2013Marshall-Wythe School of Law, 2014-2015Marshall-Wythe School of Law - Black Law Students AssociationMarshall-Wythe School of Law - CurriculumMarshall-Wythe...
Dates: Existence: since circa early 1980's
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / University Archives Subject File Collection

Ewell (Elizabeth) to William Stoddert, 1858 July 11

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 14, Object: 12
Identifier: id179159
Scope and Contents Mr. Wilmer preached today. His baby son died recently of cholera. Commencement party. Mr. Miner’s fatal bath. Excited meeting of the College Board. Gov. Wise wanted to make all State colleges subsidiary to U.Va., but was defeated, but Law School abolished to everyone’s regret. Ben resigned the Presidency, will take Chair of Mathematics. Changes in faculty. Ben wanted William at the College as assistant in Languages and Chaplain, but turned down by Mr. Smead, the Professor of Language....
Dates: 1858 July 11
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 1 / Letters, Ewell, Elizabeth

Henry Tucker (1713-1787), The Grove Bermuda to St. George Tucker, 1772 April 10

 Item — Box 1: Series id216780, Folder: 8
Identifier: id219798
Scope and Contents Wrote last by Captain John Seymour who had rough passage. Mentioned death of Grandmother Frances (Tudor) Tucker on February 14. Received his letters by Captain Roberts. Is amazed at cost of education in Virginia. No higher at London in the Temple. Reverend Gwatkin good tutor but high. Had not expected St. George to undertake such academical education. Little logic, rhetoric, and small notion of mathematics all necessary for study of law. He mentions three-year stay here. Discussion of...
Dates: 1772 April 10
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 1 / Folder 8: Correspondence

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