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Homecoming

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 13 Collections and/or Records:

Alumni Association Photograph Collection

 Collection
Identifier: UA 47
Scope and Contents This collection contains black and white as well as color prints, negatives, and slides of photographs collected by the William & Mary Alumni Association for various events on the William & Mary campus. The bulk of the photographs concern events related to Homecoming including the parade, class reunions, and the Sunset Ceremony. The collection also contains photographs of Commencement, athletic events, photographs produced for the Alumni Gazette and...
Dates: 1960-2010; Majority of material found in 1970-1990

Alumni Association Records

 Collection
Identifier: UA 80
Scope and Contents

The records of the Alumni Association of the College of William and Mary include office files, material from select Executive Secretaries, meeting minutes, publications, correspondence, and other material documenting the activities of the William & Mary Alumni Association as well as the College of William & Mary's history and alumni more generally.

Dates: 1833-2014; Majority of material found in 1950-2005

Alumni Homecoming Scrolls Collection

 Collection
Identifier: UA 177
Scope and Contents

Contains scrolls signed by alumni during Homecoming in 2014 and 2016 at events held in the Blue Room of the Wren Building. The idea for the scrolls was initiated by Kevin Dua, the 2009 senior class president, after being inspired by the similar practice of signing scrolls during the Charter Day ceremony.

Dates: 2014, 2016

Class of 1925 Scrapbook

 Collection
Identifier: UA 123
Scope and Contents

The scrapbook consists of loose pages compiled by Jim Campbell about the 50th reunion of the William and Mary class of 1925, the class's participation at Commencement in 1975, and the awarding of Alumni Medallions to Jim and Dorothy Campbell.

Dates: 1975

Jean Harrup Cogle Papers

 Collection
Identifier: UA 5.167
Scope and Contents This collection contains news clippings, programs, publications, and other material collected by Jane Harrup Cogle, class of 1949 at the College of William and Mary. Included are programs related to the Tercentenary of William and Mary, The Royal Visit of His Majesty Charles, Prince of Wales to William and Mary in 1981, and Fehr Fest, the retirement celebration for Carl A. "Pappy" Fehr, director of the choir at William and Mary. Letters to Jean Harrup while a student at the college,...
Dates: 1949-2008; Majority of material found in 1970-1990

David G. Blood Slide Collection

 Collection
Identifier: UA 5.161
Scope and Contents The collection consists of ten color slides. Eight slides are of William & Mary's 1961 and 1964 commencement ceremonies and were taken by George Blood, David Blood's father. David Blood was in the W&M Choir and required to attend the 1961 ceremony. The remaining two slides are of the Wren building and Robertson's windmill within Colonial Williamsburg, respectively. The Wren image was taken by David Blood in 1960, and the windmill was taken by David Blood in 1981.2012...
Dates: 1960-1981

William and Mary Gay and Lesbian Alumni/ae (GALA), Inc. Records

 Collection
Identifier: UA 42
Scope and Contents This collection encompasses the records of the organization William and Mary Gay and Lesbian Alumni/ae (GALA) founded in 1986. Materials in the collection date from before the organization's founding to the present, with the majority of the material covering the years 1986 through 1992. The earliest records were maintained and created by Stephen Snell and George Greenia. The major issues covered include the founding of the organization, initial battles for recognition by the William and Mary...
Dates: 1981-2015; Majority of material found in 1986-2015

Alexander Kallos Papers

 Collection
Identifier: UA 6.011
Scope and Contents Acc. 1986.22: This collection contains files dealing primarily with Professor Kallos' role in special events like commencements, Charter Days, homecomings, convocations, etc. Box 1 contains materials on Charter Days, convocations, and graduation ceremonies. Box 2 contains materials on graduation ceremonies and homecomings. Box 3 contains materials on inaugurations and the dedication of Phi Beta Kappa Memorial Hall.Acc. 2008.145 includes papers and articles from the career of...
Dates: 1939-1959

William Kepner Photograph Collection

 Collection
Identifier: UA 5.170
Scope and Contents The photograph collection of College of William & Mary alumnus William C. Kepner includes photographic images predominantly from 1946-1950. The collection also includes 35mm color slides from William & Mary's 1975 Homecoming festivities. The inventory of the collection provided by the donor: 1 box 300+ b&w negatives (2.25x3.25); 1 box 100+ b&w negatives (4x5); 1 negative album of 100+ negatives (2.25x3.25); approximately 200 b&w slides (made from the above); 200+ 8x10...
Dates: 1946-1975; Majority of material found in 1946-1950

Emily Harrell Lynch Papers, 1938-1946

 Collection
Identifier: UA 5.040
Scope and Contents Twenty-seven photographs and four newspaper clippings belonging to Emily Harrell Lynch, William & Mary class of 1942. Typical student activities are documented include sports such as football and Homecoming Parades, May Day, Christmas, initiations, college buildings, and other typical college activities. Box 1 contains the newspaper clippings and box 2 contains the photographs. Acc. 2012.337 includes a photograph of Lynch, Dorothy Griffin, Frances Poarch, and Harriet Murray,...
Dates: 1938-1946

Memorial Services Collection, 1939-2001

 Collection
Identifier: UA 258
Scope and Contents This collection contains programs for memorial services held at the William & Mary or associated with the university. This includes programs from the Annual Memorial Service at the William & Mary to honor those that have died during the preceding year. In 1978 the service became known as the Sunset Ceremony held in October during Homecoming. Specific ceremonies that have been conducted in the past include "Roster of the Dead" and placing the wreath on William & Mary President...
Dates: 1939-2001; Majority of material found in 1957-1982

Office of the President Timothy J. Sullivan records

 Collection
Identifier: UA 2.18
Scope and Contents Portions of this collection are stored off-site. At least 72 hours advanced notice is required for retrieval. Please consult staff for assistance. This collection includes subject files, speeches, and other material from the administration of College of William and Mary President Timothy J. Sullivan. For the most part, headings assigned to folders in their office of origin have been maintained in the box list inventories available here. Consult a...
Dates: 1992-2005; Majority of material found in 1992-2005

University Archives Artifact Collection

 Collection
Identifier: UA 13
Scope and Contents The University Archives Artifact Collection is an artificial collection of artifacts and memorabilia documenting and related to the College of William and Mary. Artifacts received by the University Archives that are not part of the records of an individual university department or personal papers are made a part of the University Archives Artifact Collection. Images of a growing number of artifacts are available through the SCRC's Flickr account at ...
Dates: 1693-[ongoing], 1900-2011; Majority of material found in 1900-2011