University of Mary Washington Special Collections and University Archives
Simpson Library1801 College Ave.
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Business Number: 540-654-2045
archives@umw.edu
URL: https://libraries.umw.edu/specialcollections/
Sensitive Content Warning
Historical materials may contain offensive content. Simpson Library continues to make these sources available to provide an accurate and accessible record of the University's history. By providing an open and transparent historical record, we seek to uphold the University's ASPIRE values and provide a diverse and supportive learning environment.
Container List
- Mixed Materials [1000646137] box: 1 SB1-001
Thelma Turner, "Memory Book"1914-1916Individual pages are very fragile and housed in plastic sleeve enclosures. Take extreme care in handling any of the small attached objects.8 3/4" x 11 3/4"Scope and Contents
Cover is brown paper and reads "Memory Book" in silver writing. The cover shows some tearing and scribbles. Black string used for binding removed for preservation but retained in the box. Inside the scrapbook contains notes, dried flowers, programs, napkins, menu, pamphlets, ticket stubs, newspaper clippings, postcards, and pencils, which have been glued in. Black paper used throughout for decoration. Some loose media/pages.
Existence and Location of CopiesDigitized version available.
- Mixed Materials box: 2 SB1-021
Unknown creator1915-1916Loose scrapbook pages (black paper) enclosed in mylar with black and white photos glued to both sides, some images annotated in white pencil.approx 10" x 7"Scope and Contents
The pages depict student life on campus in the earliest years of the Fredericksburg Normal School. The photos show students playing in the snow, participating in May Queen events, going to class, and posing in different locations around the original three campus buildings. They also include Professor William Hamlet at his house (now Hamlet House) tending to his chickens that lived around back.
- Mixed Materials box: 3 SB1-002
Lalie Lett WebbMary Washington College. Alumni Association1918-1981Media removed from original housing and placed in mylar and acid-free folders. Some media remains glued to black acidic paper.Existence and Location of Copies
Digitized version available.
Scope and ContentsScrapbook contains Fredericksburg State Normal School (FSNS) basketball uniform felt letter, photographs, newspaper, letters, program, Alumnae Association Treasurer report, bumper stickers, invitations. Includes materials from alumna's time as a student (Class of 1918) as well as content from her 50th anniversary class reunion.
- SB1-011
Helen Davenport Smith, "Kodak Book"[1919-1920]Donor retained physical copy and deposited digital files with Special Collections. In the images, the book has a grayish cover with "Kodak Book" hand written in decorative lettering. The photos are black and white/sepia and affixed to gray paper. Some images are annotated.Conditions Governing Access
Digital copy only. Please contact Special Collections to arrange access.
Scope and ContentsA scrapbook created by Helen Davenport Smith, Class of 1919. It's titled "Kodak Book" after what was most likely the popular camera used at the time. The enclosed images depict the the campus in the early 20th century and its students engaging in various activities, such as gardening and socializing, as well as Smith's post-college life and rural teaching career.
- Mixed Materials box: 4 SB1-003
Catherine Ficklin Stephens1927-19289" x 6" x 2.5"Very fragile. Binding and paper extremely unstable. Limit handling overall and handle with great care when necessary.Scope and Contents
Scrapbook with media dating from 1927-28, assembled by student Catherine Ficklin Stephens. The scrapbook is titled "The Girl Graduate Her Own Book" on the cover and is a premade scrapbook that the student added media to. Contents include photographs, newspaper, autographs, programs, notes, bus schedule, invitations, letters, candy wrappers, locks of hair, stamps, advertisements.
Biographical / HistoricalCatherine Ficklin was born in 1911. She attended high school in Aberdeen, MD, and then went to Fredericksburg State Normal School for 3 years and 2 summers, attending classes and working in the library until she graduated in 1930. From there she moved to Wicomico Church, where she taught at Wicomico School for 2 years. Catherine married John Robert Chilton Stephens and they had three children: John R, Jr., Jane Lyell S. Ayers Drummond (wrote for Times-Dispatch and has a journalism scholarship in her name), and Catherine (attended Stephen College and Boston Conservatory).
- Mixed Materials box: 2 SB1-007
Frances Edmonds Johnson1928-1931Loose media and some loose pages. Fair condition in general.11.25" x 9.25"Scope and Contents Handmade scrapbook with a colorful collaged cover and featuring an image of the brown and orange Fredericksburg State Teachers College pennant. Includes photographs, newspaper and magazine clippings featuring contemporary advertisements, student handbooks, doilies, checks, programs, cards. The student indicates "The Black List" handwritten on a handbook affixed to the back cover, which documents men who were not welcome on campus. Inventory of items: Students Handbook, 1928, 1929 "Alma Mater" – Music by Mildred P. Stewart '28, Words by Sallie B. Walker '28 "America the Beautiful" "Program of activities opening week, September 18-22, 1928" "Faculty and Officers" session 1929-30 Program: "Memorial Service to Algernon Bertrand Chandler" – Oct. 14, 1928 "Program of the Ceremony Celebrating the Beginning of Work on the National Battlefields Park of Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania" – Oct. 19, 1928 Program for a play: Peg O' My Heart presented by the YWCA Program for a play: The Color Line: A One Act Play of Present-Day China by Irene Taylor MacKair Convocation program, December 18, 1928 Comic - Devil-Goat day? Pamphlet: "Folk-Plays of the Carolina Playmakers", UNC Chapel Hill, 1928-1929 Program: "'The Joy of Life' A Musical Romance Presented by Senior Class, Dec. 7, 1928" Glee Club program, Jan. 31, 1929; March 15, 1929, Jan. 25 Program: "The Boston Male Choir" Program: "Choral Festival: Virginia Federation of Music Clubs and Virginia Music Teachers State Ass'n" – April 8-12, 1929 Program: "John Powell Concert", April 10, 1929 Song lyrics: "Merrily, Merrily"; "Going to Shout All Over God's Heaven"; "Reuben and Rachel"; "Today is Monday"; "Nancy Lee"; "America the Beautiful"; "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot"; "Flow Gently, Sweet Afton" Program: "S. T. C. Dramatic Club presents Nathan Hale A Four Act Play", April 26, 1929 May Day program, May 11, 1929, May 10, 1930 "Class Day Exercises, June 1, 1929" Program: Baccalaureate Service, June 2, 1929 Commencement program, June 3, 1929 Image and article on Fannie Ward Handwritten invitation to "Baptist Picnic", Oct. 18 Opera program: "Tales of Hoffman" Various laundry receipts and tickets "Spend a While at Fredericksburg, Virginia" – pamphlet published by the Chamber of Commerce Program: "Sacred Concert" April 6 "A Suggestion to High School Seniors" Bulletin, vol.16 n.1 Jan. 1930 Baccalaureate service program, June 8, 1930 Commencement program, June 1930 "Program of the Twentieth Anniversary Celebration of The State Teachers College at Fredericksburg, VA" – June 6, 1931
- Mixed Materials box: 5 SB1-014
Mamie Basler1931-1940Black cover with a faint embossed floral design and "Scrap Book" stamped on the front; some loose media and brittle pages throughout.16" x 11.25"Sensitive Content Warning
Note that this scrapbook contains racist imagery and language, including programs and tickets to minstrel shows, a birthday card depicting "baby Sambo," and an illustration of an auction taking place at the "Old Slave Block" in downtown Fredericksburg. Special Collections and Archives makes these materials available to researchers to provide an accurate and transparent record of the University's history.
Scope and ContentsContents include photographs, newspaper clippings, cards, programs for theater and dance performances, ribbons, medals, postcards, correspondence, tickets, and grade sheets. Mamie carefully documented her activities and achievements from her late high school career at Suffolk High School through her transition to a State Teachers College student. Materials show that she was involved in the Y.W.C.A, at one point serving as the secretary, and was selected for Alpha Phi Sigma, a scholarship fraternity. She documented attending many musical and dramatic performances, enjoyed campus activities like Devil Goat Day and May Day, and recorded the acheivements of her friends.
- Mixed Materials box: 6 SB1-004
Mary Louise Carter1934-1935Premade spiral-bound scrapbook with the image of a dog holding a paintbrush in their mouth on the front; some tearing on cover. Pages torn/fragile; extremely brittle paper. Handle with care.15" x 11"Scope and Contents
Student scrapbook from the Class of 1935, filled with photographs, newspaper, programs, unexcused absence slips, tickets, invitations, notes, candy wrappers, the Modern Portias club yearbook, letters, doilies, napkins, calling cards, and Bing Crosby cut-outs.
- SB1-010
"Pals of Hampton High School '35"1935-1937Shown in the images, the scrapbook cover is a red faux-alligator look with "Photographs" stamped on the front in gold. Photographs inside are affixed to black paper using photo corners.Conditions Governing Access
Material is available as digital content only. Contact Special Collections staff to arrange access.
Scope and ContentsA digitized scrapbook containing annotated photographs of friends and buildings on the Mary Washington campus dating from 1935-1937. Five friends are named and identified on the front page as "Pals from Hampton Hi School '35"; one of the five, Audrey Wood, appears to be a State Teachers College student and resident of Willard Hall. Additional individuals, such as Audrey's roommates and other "Hampton gals" are identified throughout.
- Mixed Materials box: 6 SB1-005
Mildred Lenore Burke1939-1941Small scrapbook bound with twine and featuring the creator's monogram (MLB) on the cover. Good condition; individual pages are delicate.6.25" x 7"Biographical / Historical
Mildred Lenore Burke entered MWC in 1939 but left in 1941 to study nursing and be of assistance during WWII.
Scope and ContentsContains several pages of photographs of student life on campus with handwritten captions and comments.
Existence and Location of CopiesDigitized version available
- Mixed Materials box: 7 SB1-008
Ann Gladstone Smith1939-1941Cover made of wood with leather binding and the words "Mary Washington College" in wood lettering on the front; front cover detached. Materials are affixed to brittle paper with loose media and pages throughout.13.75" x 11.75"Scope and Contents
Scrapbook curated by a student at MWC from 1939-1941. Contents include correspondence, photographs, newspapers, dried flowers and other small artifacts, programs, schedules, and other ephemera like napkins and tickets from campus events. She documents moments such as arriving to campus as a freshman and being told what to bring and who her adviser would be, and also her involvement with campus clubs and organizations like the YWCA, German Club, and athletics.
- Mixed Materials box: 8 SB1-006
Emma Elizabeth Collins Burke1940-1942Bound with string. Wearing along edges of cover and pages, loose items.8.5" X 11.5"Scope and Contents
Scrapbook documenting unique student experiences from 1940-1942. Content includes programs, pictures, post cards, academic papers and grades, newspaper clippings, invitations, dried corsages, etc. Collins Burke also includes several articles and images of the Washington, DC-native theatre actress Helen Hayes to mark a performance she gave at the college.
- Elizabeth Bryan Stallings1942-1946Scope and Contents
Four scrapbooks compiled by Elizabeth Bryan Stallings '46. They depict her activities at MWC from 1942 through her graduation in 1946. The scrapbooks prominently feature her involvement with the Cavalry Club; one of the scrapbooks is entirely dedicated to a Cavalry Troop excursion through Shenandoah National Park.
- Mixed Materials box: 9 SB1-020
Photograph, family grocery store[1934]Original photo mounted to cardboard.Scope and Contents
Photograph of the "U Save It Store" in McRae, Georgia. The shop was owned by the Elizabeth Stallings' father, and Elizabeth appears in the photo as a small child alongside her parents and an unknown customer.
- Mixed Materials box: 9 SB1-016
"Snap Shots"1942-19447" x 11"Brown suede cover with decorative painted flowers; "Snap Shots" and the Mary Washington College are stamped on the front. Photos affixed to black peper using photo corners. Sticky notes throughout placed by donor identifying people and dates.Scope and Contents
Contents include black and white photos depicting the experience of a student at Mary Washington College in the early 1940s. Some photos document a severe flood that impacted Fredericksburg in 1942. Other documented activites include parades, equestrian activities, and general leisure time.
- Mixed Materials box: 9 SB1-017
"Photographs"1942-1946Dark brown cover with decorative flowers in the center, the monogram "EBS" stamped in gold at the bottom center and "Photographs" stamped in gold vertically along the right edge, front cover completely detatchedhotos affixed to black paper with photo corners and includes some sticky notes from donor identifying people and timelines.10.5" x 13.5"Scope and Contents
Contents are exclusively black and white photographs depicting life for a young woman in the early 1940s. Many photographs depict summertime leisure and equestrian activities. Elizabeth's graduation ceremony is also documented.
- Mixed Materials box: 9 SB1-018
"Scrap Book"1942-194611.5" x 14.5"Dark brown front cover with scenes of leisure activities like golf and canoeing painted in squares on the cover; "Scrap Book" and the monogram "EBS" are stamped at the bottom center in gold, and the front cover is completely detatched.Scope and Contents
Contents include newspaper clippings, concert programs, devil/goat cloths, riding competition ribbons and documentation of equestrian events, invitations, correspondence, and postcards. The scrapbook provides the unique insight into the experience of a young woman in college during WWII, as well as one who was very involved in horse riding.
- Mixed Materials box: 9 SB1-019
"Shenandoah National Park, Mary Washington College Cavalry Troop"1944Scrapbook has a large custom decoration on the front cover that reads "Shenandoah National Park, Mary Washington College Cavalry Troop" in a decorative font and features a picture of the troop assembled at camp; photos inside are glued to brown paper12.25" x 14.5"Existence and Location of Copies
Digitized version available.
Scope and ContentsScrapbook documenting a 10-day pack trip taken into Shenandoah National Park by members of the Cavalry Troop in the summer of 1944. Contents are primarily black and white photos depicting the students and their horses at various sites throughout the park. Toop members rode, hiked, camped, cooked, and played outdoors. The students were supervised by Mr. Russ Walther, MWC riding instructor, and there is a 1986 article about Mr. Walther tipped in the back of the book.
- Mixed Materials box: 9 SB1-020
- Mixed Materials box: 5 SB1-015
Marilyn Crosby Bass1948-1951Tan cover with "Mary Washington College of the Univ. of VA." and the college seal in raised dark blue felt lettering on the front. Cover and some pages are loose. Photos affixed to acidic black paper with photo corners.11.5" x 15"Scope and Contents
Scrapbook assembled by Marilyn Bass (nee Crosby) documenting her experiences at Mary Washington College of the University of Virginia in the early 1950s. Contents are exclusively black and white photos depicting people and locations on campus and in the Fredericksburg community.
- Mixed Materials box: 10 SB1-013
Frances Ann BoldUniversity of Mary Washington. Jepson Alumni Executive Center1948-1952Brown canvas and leather cover. Scrapbook is considerably overstuffed with many loose pages, loose media, and some brittle paper14.5" x 11.5"Scope and Contents
Contents include photographs, newspaper clippings, copies of publications, programs, correspondence, sketches, maps, invitations, grade reports, receipts, ticket stubs, cards, and postcards. Frances' 1948 acceptance letter to the college is included, and she proceeds to thoroughly document her college experience. Materials indicate her involvement in the arts and dance on campus, her social and extracurricular engagements, and her classwork.
- Mixed Materials box: 11 SB1-009
Leora Knapp1950Photo album with leather cover and "Leora Knapp – '50" stamped in gold text; front cover is detached. Media glued to brittle black acidic paper.11.25" x 7.375"Scope and Contents
Contains images of commencement, campus, senior benefit (Called "Future Edition": "Jonathan Swift probably would have commended the seniors of 1950 for their satiric production, "Future Edition." Set in the year 1971, the play starred the future leaders of America, the women. Madame President presided over an all-woman cabinet comprising such offices as the Secretary of Exterior in charge of fashions and the Secretary of the Interior the authority on interior decorating." – From 1959 Bullet). Leora Knapp (married name Mora) was editor of the 1950 Battlefield.
- SB1-012
Joyce Moore1952Donor retained physical copy and deposited digital files with Special Collections. Images depict loose black scrapbook pages with photos affixed using photo corners. Pages show several empty spaces where photos are missing.Conditions Governing Access
Digital copy only. Please contact Special Collections for access.
Scope and ContentsScrapbook pages containing black and white photographs of people and buildings on the Mary Washington Campus dating from around 1952. Many of the photographs depict life in the dorms for the residents of Ball Hall, Room 205.
- Mixed Materials box: 12 SB2-019
Sigma Tau Chi1939-1956Black cover with Greek letters sigma tau chi painted in gold on a diagonal; wearing along edges of cover, loose media, and some torn pages throughout.11.5" x 16"Scope and Contents
Scrapbook documenting the activities of Sigma Tau Chi, the business fraternity, between 1939-1956 (no activity documented between 1942-1952). Contents include photographs, member rosters and activities reports, and newspaper clippings. Several pages also document a 1947 Virginia State Commercial Contest, where students competed in contests judging skills such as penmanship, shorthand, typewriting, and office personality.
- Mixed Materials box: 13 SB2-021
Cotillion Club1938-1948Black cover with "The Cotillion Club" stamped in gold in the bottom right corner; back cover missing, loose media throughout, some photos mounted on opposite pages are sticking together.13.75" x 11.75"Content Description
Scrapbook documenting the activities of the Cotillion Club from 1938-1948. This was primarily a social club responsible for organizing various dances, and the material in the scrapbook reflects these efforts. Contents include photographs, invitations, sheet music, ribbons, newspaper clippings, letters, table decorations, and Cotillion constitution and history,
- Mixed Materials box: 14 SB2-010
German Club1942-194713.75" x 12"Some loose media. Several 3D objects (dance cards, dried flowers, etc). Newspaper clippings are brittle.Scope and Contents
Contains invitations and dance cards, dried flowers, photographs, and news clippings. The contents document the German Club at this time as a primarily social club, and along with Cotillion, they were responsible for organizing most of the dances that took place at the college in the 1930s-40s. Newspaper clippings in the scrapbook also document the choice to disband both of these clubs in 1947.
- Student Government Association1942-2002
- Mixed Materials box: 15 SB2-023
MWC of UVA Defense Program1942-1945Black cover with "Victory" and a design depicting stamps, bonds, dollars, and cents hand painted in gold. Some loose media and pages tipped in.16" x 12.5"Scope and Contents
Scrapbook created by the MWC of UVA Defense Program, sponsored by the Student Government Association. Founded January 23, 1942, the program's purpose was primarily to raise money for the war effort through selling stamps and bonds. Annotated photographs, newspaper clippings, and announcements describe the installation and activities of the stamp booth, as well as other promotional events such as the Bond Queen Contest, a visit from the governor, drives, rallies, and auctions. The final pages of the scrapbook provide an FAQ about the effort and a list of total sales for each year the defense program was active. Overall, the scrapbook reports that 95% of students and faculty participated and generated over $45,000 from 1942-1945.
Existence and Location of Originals - Mixed Materials box: 16 SB2-020
Executive Cabinet1987-1988, 2002Dark brown marbeled cover with stamped gold decoration. Media is mounted in yellowing magnetic adhesive sleeves, some loose photos tipped in.11.5" x 11"Scope and Contents
Photo album documenting the activities of the SGA executive officers in 1987-88. Events include a summer 1987 retreat in Middleburg, VA, Leadership Week guest speaker, and construction of the Woodard Campus Center. The album also includes newspaper clippings of relevant events at the time, such as the death of a student from alcohol poisoning and student reactions to required AIDS seminars in the dorms. Several loose photos of student events from around 2002 are also interfiled in the album.
- Mixed Materials box: 15 SB2-023
- Mixed Materials box: 17 SB2-030
Alpha Psi Omega1947-1958Navy blue cover with Greek letters alpha psi omega painted in the center of the front cover in gold and light blue; bound with string, materials affixed to brown paper by tape and/or photo corners, some loose media throughout.13.25" x 10"Scope and Contents
Scrapbook documents the activities of the MWC of UVA's Eta Eta chapter of Alpha Psi Omega, a national theater honor society. Contents include newspaper clippings, paper ephemera, correspondence, photographs, programs and announcements for performances, and several copies of "The Playbill," the annual Alpha Psi Omega publication.
- American Guild of Organists Guild Student GroupEdson, Jean Slater1951-1965
- Mixed Materials box: 18 SB2-028 1951-1958
Hand drawn and lettered front page; all pages loose due to missing post bindings, some pages torn and loose media throughout.14" x 11.75"Scope and Contents
Contents include certificates, membership cards and organization requirements, correspondence, event signs, photographs, performance schedules and programs, and newspaper clippings. Early pages of the scrapbook document the formation of the group as a member of the Guild's D.C. Chapter in 1951 with Jean Slater Appel (Edson) as faculty sponsor. The scrapbook primarily features documentation of the group's many performances and recitals.
- Mixed Materials box: 18 SB2-029 1960-1965
Hand drawn and lettered front page; all pages loose due to missing post bindings, some pages torn and loose media throughout.14" x 11.75"Scope and Contents
Contents include guild declaration of religious principles and code of ethics, meeting minutes, photographs, performance programs, correspondence, and newspaper clippings. Materials primarily document the many concerts and performances of the group. Some photographs depict a trip to see the Von Berkeroff Organ at the University of Richmond in April, 1964.
- Mixed Materials box: 18 SB2-028 1951-1958
- Home Economics Club1951-1965
- Mixed Materials box: 19 SB2-011 1951-1957
Light blue cover with "Mary Washington College" stamped in the upper left corner; cover is splitting and has several tears, post missing from binding, loose pages/media, torn and brittle pages.11" x 14.5"Scope and Contents
Contents include organization minutes, signed plate, doilies, newspaper clippings, programs, photographs, club constitution, club handbook, letters, and invitations. Materials document such events as Bake Sales and participation in workshops and the Virginia Home Economics Association Convention.
- Mixed Materials box: 20 SB2-012 1959-1961
Light green cover with "Scrap Book" and decoration stamped in gold; cover is splitting and almost fully detatched; some media is affixed to colored construction paper; loose media throughout.12.5" x 12.75"Scope and Contents
Contents include invitations, club handbook, napkins, letters, newspaper clippings, club event signs, programs, and annual reports. Materials document events such as the annual Bake Sale and Christmas Party, a Fashion Show, and convention activities with the Virginia Home Economics Assocation.
- Mixed Materials box: 21 SB2-013 1963-64, 1966-67
Blue-gray cover with "Mary Washington College" stamped in gold on the upper left; front cover unattached, loose media throughout.11.25" x 14.75"Scope and Contents
Contains photographs, fabric swatches, club handbook, invitations, newspaper clippings, programs, College Echo newsletters (the newletter for the College Chapter of the Virginia Home Economics Association). Documented activities include involvement with the VHEA College Chapter and clothing drives.
- Mixed Materials box: 21 SB2-014 1964-66
Blue-gray cover with "Mary Washington College" stamped in gold in the center; front cover unattached, loose media throughout, some torn pages, some items affixed to colored construction paper.11.25" x 14.5"Scope and Contents
Contains annotated photographs, inter-club association booklet, club handbook, newspaper clippings, programs, and letters. The scrapbook documents the achievements of the women in the club and the events they participated in during the 1964-65 and 1965-66 academic years.
- Mixed Materials box: 20 SB2-015
Pi Delta Gamma Presents the Mary Washington College Home Economics Department Activities1961-1964Dark blue cover with "Mary Washington College" stamped in silver in the upper left corner, loose media, material affixed to acidic black paper with photo corners or tape.15.25" x 12.5"Scope and Contents
Contents include programs, photographs, newspaper clippings, and postcards compiled by Pi Delta Gamma, the honorary home economics fraternity (later Kappa Omicron Phi). The material primarily includes annotated photos documenting the activities of the Pi Delta Gamma students in the Home Ec. program and the Home Ec. club.
- Mixed Materials box: 19 SB2-011 1951-1957
- Classes1952-1974
- Mixed Materials box: 22 SB2-031
Class of 19521948-1952Burgundy cover with a decorative gold border and "Class of '52" stamped in the center in gold; front cover is splitting and shows wear along edges. Media is glued to black acidic paper and some materials are loose.10.5" x 12.5"Sensitive Content Warning
Some images depict students in blackface.
Scope and ContentsScrapbook contains newspaper clippings, photographs, programs, dance cards, and correspondence documenting the activities and accomplishments over all four years of the Class of 1952 at MWC. In addition to the affixed media items, the pages contain many hand-drawn illustrations and decorations, as well as annotations for many images.
- Mixed Materials box: 22 SB2-032
Class of 19541950-1954Brown cover bound with string; "Class of '54" stamped in gold on the right bottom corner; front cover detached. Media glued to acidic black paper with some loose material throughout.10.25" x 14"Sensitive Content Warning
Contains some images of white students depicting indigenous and East Asian people.
Scope and ContentsScrapbook contains photographs, newspaper clippings, programs, and correspondence documenting the activities and accomplishments of the Class of 1954 during all four years of their attendance at MWC. Some pages include hand drawn illustrations and annotations.
- Mixed Materials box: 23 SB2-033
Class of 19571953-1957Green cover with decorative gold bottom border and "Class of 1957" stamped in gold in the bottom right corner. Scrapbook is overstuffed and the binding is partially detached, creating mostly loose pages of very brittle paper. Material either glued or attached with photo corners; some contents are loose throughout.13.25" x 11.5"Scope and Contents
Contents document the activities of the Class of 1957 throughout all four years of their attendance at MWC. Materials include newspaper clippings, photographs, programs, correspondence, schedules, and paper ephemera. Images depict different buildings and locations on campus, and students engaging in dorm activities, performances, May Day, and other college events.
- Mixed Materials box: 24 SB2-034
Class of 19661962-1966Blue-gray cover with "Mary Washington College" stamped in gold on the upper left corner. Media is glued to brown paper with loose or missing materials throughout.11.25" x 14.5"Scope and Contents
Scrapbook documents the activities and accomplishments of the MWC class of 1966 throughout their four years in college. Contents include photographs, newspaper clippings, pamphlets and programs, correspondence, and ephemera like candy bar wrappers and tickets to events. Materials cover student participation in various musical and artistic performances, sports, and other extracurriculars like May Day, and also document individuals holding class leadership positions. Some collected notes and correspondence are tipped in to the back.
- Mixed Materials box: 25 SB2-035
Class of 1974, freshman year1970-1971Red cover with "Mary Washington" and the MWC of UVA seal stamped inside a gold shield on the front center; shows some signs of wear along edges. Media inside is taped to brown paper or mounted on colored paper and then glued to the pages; some loose media.14.5" x 11.25"Scope and Contents
Scrapbook documenting student activities during the first year of the class of 1974. Contains photographs, programs, schedules, memos, and correspondence, with illustrations and handwritten notes annotating contents. The scrapbook includes a tipped-in table of contents outlining the events documented such as orientation, concerts, the freshman dance, and final exams.
- Mixed Materials box: 25 SB2-036
Class of 1974, sophomore year1971-1972Red cover with "Mary Washington" and the MWC of UVA seal stamped inside a gold shield on the front center; front cover has completely detached, Media inside is glued to brown paper.14.5" x 11.25"Scope and Contents
Scrapbook documenting student activities during the second year of the class of 1974. Contains primarily photographs with illustrations and handwritten/painted notes annotating contents. Many of the photographs are candid shots of friends hanging out at different locations and events on campus.
- Mixed Materials box: 22 SB2-031
- Mixed Materials box: 26 SB2-041
MWC Band1952-1966Cover is blue and cream with "MWC Band" painted along the bottom edge; lots of wear to the edges that have been taped in an attempt at preservation. Scrapbook is overstuffed with most pages loose from the binding and loose media throughout. The first half of the scrapbook has media affixed to black paper using tape and/or photo corners; the second half is brown paper. Some contents are annotated with handwritten notes.10.5" x 13.5"Scope and Contents
Scrapbook documenting the appearances and achievements of the MWC All-Girl Marching Band. Contents include photographs, newspaper clippings, programs and flyers from events, and correspondence. Materials describe the band traveling to perform at football games such as the Oyster Bowl, parades, and festivals throughout the state and note their success in competitions. They also show the band performing at home in events like May Day and a Christmas music performance in George Washington Hall, as well as posing for publicity-style photos on campus. The scrapbook contains the original photo of Bing Crosby signing the bass drum now on display in Special Collections, and a newspaper clipping of Al Hodge (of 1950s TV show "Captain Video and his Video Rangers") doing the same.
- Oriental Club1954-1973Sensitive Content Warning
Outdated language used to describe Asian cultures.
- Mixed Materials box: 27 SB2-008 1954-1956
Front cover stamped with "The Oriental Club M.W.C"; cover splitting along binding edge; loose media; glued and taped materials.13.5" x 12.25"Scope and Contents
Contatins photographs, newspaper clippings, programs, club minutes, and flyers of sponsored events. The club documents particpation in such events as visiting the Thai embassy in Washington D.C. to commemorate the Wesak Feastival, sponsoring art exhibits, hosting the Burmese ambassador, and attending a performance of Indonesian dancers.
- Mixed Materials box: 27 SB2-009 1970-1973
12.25" x 12.75"Scope and Contents
Contains photographs, letters, flyers, programs, and newspaper clippings. Events documented include the Russo-Asian Symposium, the First Annual International Buddhist Seminar, group dinners, visiting lecturers, and the retirement of Dr. Leidecker, who had been the club's sponsor since its inception in 1954.
- Mixed Materials box: 27 SB2-008 1954-1956
- Betty Lewis Hall1958-1966Scope and Contents
This series contains scrapbooks assembled by the student residents of Betty Lewis Hall over the years. Named for George Washington's sister, Elizabeth (Betty) Lewis, the dorm was one of the earliest residences, opening for students in 1925. The college leased Betty Lewis Hall for a number of years but ceased doing so in September 1972. The building is now apartments on Sunken Rd.
- Mixed Materials box: 28 SB2-001 1958-1959
Worn cover edges, torn pages, laced binding.12.75" x 11.5"Scope and Contents
Contains photographs of student dorm life affixed with photo corners.
- Mixed Materials box: 28 SB2-002 1959-1960
Front cover is splitting, loose media, torn pages, laced binding14.5" x 12.25"Scope and Contents
Contains photographs, letters, invitations, and greeting cards secured with tape.
- Mixed Materials box: 29 SB2-003 1963-1964
Three ring binder, spine worn, lettering on front cover coming off, media in plastic pages, black paper, torn pages.11.5" x 9.75"Scope and Contents
- Mixed Materials box: 29 SB2-004 1965-1966
Spine showing signs of wear, pages tearing, loose media, post bindingScope and Contents
Contains photographs, programs, letters, mouse week rules, decorations, newsletters, and newspaper clippings. Media affixed with a combination of tape, glue, and photo corners.
- Mixed Materials box: 28 SB2-001 1958-1959
- Young Republicans1967-1970
- Mixed Materials box: 12 SB2-016
Our Book1967-1968Dark blue cover with MWC of UVA seal stamped in gold in the center; front cover detatched, ripped/loose pages, media afixed to acidic brown paper.11" x 13.75"Scope and Contents
Materials include letters and memos, annotated photographs, club constitution, and pamphlets. Documented events include invited speakers, campaigning, and fundraising/volunteer activities for regional Republican causes and candidates such as Bill Scott and Paige Young.
- Mixed Materials box: 12 SB2-017 1968-1969
Red cover with "Mary Washington College" stamped in gold in the center; front cover is detatched, torn and loose pages at the binding.11.25" x 14.5"Scope and Contents
Contents include annotated photographs, newspaper clippings, flyers distributed during "Youth for Nixon Week," club minutes and documents, pamphlets, and correspondence.
- Mixed Materials box: 16 SB2-018
Forever Forward1969-1970Cream colored cover with MWC of UVA seal stamped in gold in the center; front cover splitting, pages torn at binding, loose media throughout, material affixed to blue/green construction paper.14" x 11"Scope and Contents
Contents include programs amd pamphlets, newspaper clippings, photographs, letters and memos, and campaign materials for Republican candidates like Linwood Holton (elected Virginia Governor in 1970).
- Mixed Materials box: 12 SB2-016
- Residence Life1981-1984
- Mixed Materials box: 30 SB2-037
"Life in MWC Residence Halls"[1981-1982]3-ring binder, cream colored cover with "photographs" stamped in the center in gold and a gold border. A blue and white sticker depicting the MWC seal is on the bottom right corner. Media is encased in yellowing magnetic adhesive photo pages.11.75" x 10.5"Scope and Contents
Photo album depicting residence hall life from the perspective of RAs and other residence life staff. Photos depict staff workshops and move-in day, and also social activities like tubing on the Rappahannock River, Halloweens, soccer games, a co-ed fashion show, working out, and hanging out on campus.
- Mixed Materials box: 31 SB2-039
Student Activities1983-1984Materials were transferred from original housing into archival photo sleeves in a 3-ring binder style archival enclosure; original handwritten notes were preserved as well. Original housing discarded.12" x 12.5"Scope and Contents
Photo album depicting student activities from 1983-1984, often from the perspective of residence life and outreach staff. Events depicted include an RA retreat, parents weekend, Halloweens, attending a NACA (National Association for Campus Activities) conference, and "MASH weekend," a themed event featuring a showing of the original MASH movie, a character look-alike contest, and a tent-raising competition.
- Mixed Materials box: 30 SB2-038
"Student Life at Mary Washington"19843-ring binder with burgundy cover and gold border; some wear at the edges. Media is encased in magnetic adhesive photo sheets.11.5" x 11.75" x 2.75"Scope and Contents
Photo album depicting scenes of student life on the MWC campus, often from the perspective of residence life staff. Events documented include the Student 75th Anniversary Parade down Campus Drive (before it was Campus Walk), playing in the snow, RA retreats, Halloweens, preparing for President Anderson's inauguration, playfair, graduation, and parents' weekend.
- Mixed Materials box: 32 SB2-040
Photo album, "Residence Life at Work and Play"1986-1987Materials were transferred from original housing into archival photo sleeves in a 3-ring binder style archival enclosure; original handwritten notes were preserved as well. Original housing discarded.12" x 12"Scope and Contents
Photo album depicting various campus activities and events from the perspective of residence life students. Documented events include the 1986 graduation ceremony, RA socials, move-in day, a Japanese tea ceremony, and "Grill on the Hill" at Marshall Hall. Several photographs of individual students identify the residence halls in which they worked.
- Mixed Materials box: 30 SB2-037
- Historic Preservation Club1988-2008
- Mixed Materials box: 33 SB2-026 [1988]
3-ring binder enclosure with a light blue-gray cover. Media in yellowing magnetic adhesive photo protectors.10.75" x 11.5"
- Mixed Materials box: 33 SB2-027
Photo album[1998-1999]3-ring binder enclosure with dark brown cover; cover shows some tape damage and wear to the edges. Media in individual photograph sleeves.9" x 13.25"Scope and Contents
Photo album shows collected images of the Historic Preservation Club's activities in the late 1990s. Photos document trips to such places as Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater, Agecroft House in Richmond, VA, South Carolina, and Savannah, GA. Photos also show members participating in the annual Ghost Walk and Victorian Ball.
- Mixed Materials box: 34 SB2-025 1999-2001
Media is glued on acidic black or colored paper, multiple pages stuck together.12.25" x 14.25"Scope and Contents
Contents include photographs, written notes, museum pamphlets, maps, newspaper clippings, and various ephemera from trips and events. Some of the activities documented include travel to local, national, and international historic sites, and the annual club occurrences of the Ghost Walk and Victorian Ball.
- Mixed Materials box: 34 SB2-024 2007-2008
Black cover with minimal gold stripe decoration. Photos glued to colored construction paper and enclosed in plastic sleeves.12.5" x 13.5"Scope and Contents
Scrapbook documenting activities of the Historic Preservation Club from 2007-2008. Photographs show the club members on trips to Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, Hampton House in Maryland, Ferry Farm, Caroline County, and Richmond, as well as documenting the club's annual Ghost Walk.
- Mixed Materials box: 33 SB2-026 [1988]
- Young Democrats2004-2010
- Mixed Materials box: 35 SB2-005 2004-2005
Media in adhesive photo pages.12.5" x 13"Scope and Contents
Scrapbook cover is a darker blue color decorated with the words "Mary Washington Young Democrats." Materials include photographs, stickers, and notes. Photos depict students participating in various social, community service, and political activities, including attending conventions and meeting Tim Kaine during his campaign for governor.
- Mixed Materials box: 35 SB2-006
"Turning Virginia Blue," UMW Young Dems2008-200912.75" x 13.5"Scope and Contents
Materials include photographs, election paraphernalia (bumper stickers, stickers). Items document the 2008 presidential and senate elections and include photographs of Barack Obama's visit to UMW. Students also documented participating in campaign amd election day activities for Obama and other democratic candidates in Virginia, and later visiting DC for Obama's inauguration. Photos also depict students socializing with then-governor (later senator) Tim Kaine, former governor (later senator) Mark Warner, and future governor Terry McAuliffe at Mark Warner's picnic.
- Mixed Materials box: 35 SB2-007 2009-2010
The cover displays a star and the title "UMW Young Democrats." Media is adhered to decorative paper using masking tape.12.5" x 13.5"Scope and Contents
Materials include photographs, stickers, and notes. Photos depict students participating in various campaign, social, and community service activities, including supporting Creigh Deeds' unsuccessful run for governor in 2009.
- Mixed Materials box: 35 SB2-005 2004-2005
- Mixed Materials box: 13 SB2-022
Ecology Club2009-201126 page printed booklet created using custom photo album product Shutterfly.7" x 8"Scope and Contents
Printed booklet featuring photographs from Ecology Club events such as: Club Carnival, Old Rag hikes, Clean Energy Rally, VA and National Powershifts, Painting the Rock, Weekend in Wise, Appalachia Rising, Conservation Lobby Day, Eco Club Formal, Green Week, and others.
- Classes1915-1964
- Mixed Materials box: 36 SB3-011
Class of 19151955-1975Brittle paper, loose pages, loose media.12.5" x 12.25"Scope and Contents
Scrapbook documenting the activities of the Class of 1915, including their reunions and fundraising efforts. The scrapbook was assembled by Ruth Carter Vellines, the Class Agent for the years represented. Contents include photographs, newspaper and magazine clippings, letters, and invitations. Among this is correspondence documenting the alums' effort to raise money for the Rare Book Room, and a response from Rare Book Librarian Daniel Woodward stating that their donation allowed him to buy the first French edition of Ulysses.
- Mixed Materials box: 37 SB3-012
Class of 1964, Third Reunion1967Pale yellow cover with a decorative border and "Scrap Book" printed in the center in gold; book is unbound and all pages are loose. Some media glued or stapled to brown paper.12.75" x 12.25"Scope and Contents
Scrapbook compiled by members of the class of 1964 on the occasion of their third reunion in 1967. Pages contain photographs and updated biographies where the women list where they live, any graduate education, their current occupation, their husband's occupation, and any update notes they wished to include. Also included are pages of handwritten correspondence from the alums to their class representative giving updates. Contents also contain a reunion schedule, 1967 annual alumni association presidents ' report, and programs.
- Mixed Materials box: 36 SB3-011
- Alumni Association1927-1987
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Alumnae Association, MWC of UVA1927-1960
- Mixed Materials box: 38 SB3-001 1927-1954
Spine splitting, loose media, torn/loose pages, brittle paper.16.5" x 11.5" x 2.75"Scope and Contents
Scrapbook contains media that represent a record of Alumnae Association activities from 1927-1954. Materials include alumnae handbook, bulletin, news, association constitution, newspaper clippings, letters, tickets, programs, invitations, flyers, seating arrangement chart, photographs, sheet music, matchbox, pressed flower, map of campus. Cover has handmade decoration.
- Mixed Materials box: 36 SB3-002 1957-1960
Three-ring binder style scrapbook; some loose media throughout.12.75" x 11.75"Scope and Contents
Contains media reflecting the activities of the Alumnae Association from 1957-1960. An enclosed card suggests it may have been assembled by Miss Mary Tarpley, Historian, 1958-1960. Contents include programs, invitations, newspaper, letters, dean's list, photographs, minutes, president's report, and the 1960 commencement address.
- Mixed Materials box: 38 SB3-001 1927-1954
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MWC Alumnae Association, Peninsula Chapter1940-1987
- Mixed Materials box: 37 SB3-003 Mary Washington College. Alumni Association1940-1947
Detatched back cover, partially detatched front cover, loose media, brittle paper13" x 12.25"Scope and Contents
Materials include member rosters, calendars of events, constitution and bylaws, cards and programs, notes.
- Mixed Materials box: 39 SB3-004 Mary Washington College. Alumni Association1947-1950
Cover detached, media is glued on acidic black paper inside plastic sleeves.11.5" x 10"Scope and Contents
Material includes executive board rosters, newspaper clippings, photographs, notes, newsletters, calendars and documentation of events such as opening lunch, Christmas dance, and community aid projects.
- Mixed Materials box: 39 SB3-005 Mary Washington College. Alumni Association1950-1955
Three-ring binder, media taped or glued on acidic black paper inside plastic sleeves11.5" x 10"Scope and Contents
Material includes clippings, notes, executive board rosters, programs and cards, correspondence, annual reports.
- Mixed Materials box: 40 SB3-006 Mary Washington College. Alumni Association1956-1965
Media glued on acidic black paper inside plastic sleeves11.5" x 10.75"Scope and Contents
Material includes executive board rosters, newspaper clippings, newsletters, programs, calendars and documentation of events such as the chapter scholarship awards and annual bridge party. Some of the documentation pertains to contemporary controversies at MWC, such as the dismissal of President Combs and the applications of Black students.
- Mixed Materials box: 41 SB3-007 Mary Washington College. Alumni Association1965-1969
Good condition12.75" x 12.25"Scope and Contents
Materials include executive board rosters, newspaper clippings, correspondence, notes, documentation of events such as the chapter scholarship awards and the bridge fashion show.
- Mixed Materials box: 41 SB3-008 Mary Washington College. Alumni Association1969-1972
Cover detatched, some loose media14.5" x 11.75"Scope and Contents
Materials include photographs, correspondence and announcements, programs, chapter bylaws, clippings, cards and notes, documentation of events such as the covered dish supper, bridge fashion show, and telethon.
- Mixed Materials box: 41 SB3-009 Mary Washington College. Alumni Association1972-1974
Cover flaking, loose media, some pages sticking together15" x 12"Scope and Contents
Materials include executive board rosters, correspondence, photographs, notes and drawings, cards and programs, newsletters, Century Club certificate, documentation of events such as covered dish supper, scholarship awards, and telethon.
- Mixed Materials box: 37 SB3-010 Mary Washington College. Alumni Association1983-1987
Good condition12.75" x 12.25"Scope and Contents
Materials include photographs, correspondence, clippings, notes.
- Mixed Materials box: 37 SB3-003 Mary Washington College. Alumni Association1940-1947
- Mixed Materials box: 39 SB3-013
Homecoming, An Arts Weekend1969Cream colored cover with "Photographs" stamped in gold in the lower right corner and a decorative design in the upper right; some media is affixed to acidic black paper, loose media througout.11" x 14"Scope and Contents
Scrapbook compiled by alums to mark the events of Homecoming 1969, "An Arts Weekend." Contains photos, events schedules, biographies, life updates, and letters from various alums.
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- News and communications1952-1978
- Mixed Materials box: 42 SB4-006
Media coverage scrapbook1952-1955Black canvas cover; wear along the edges. Media is fragile and affixed with glue to brittle paper; many loose materials throughout.16.5" x 18"Scope and Contents
Scrapbook containing newspaper clippings from external media sources meticulously covering Mary Washington College and its faculty, staff, students, and events. The sources are most frequently, but not limited to, Virginia newspapers like the Free Lance-Star and Richmond Times-Dispatch. It appears to be something that could have been assembled by the college's media relations office, although there is no identifying context. The scrapbook provides a fairly comprehensive timeline of events and important figures at MWC from 1952 through 1955, including the departure of President Combs.
- Mixed Materials box: 43 SB4-005
Media coverage scrapbook1955-1959Black canvas cover with "Sept. 1955-Aug. 1959" handwritten on paper glued to the center; damage and wear along the edges. Media is fragile and affixed with glue to brittle paper; many loose materials throughout.16.5" x 18"Scope and Contents
Scrapbook containing newspaper clippings from external media sources meticulously covering Mary Washington College and its faculty, staff, students, and events. The sources are most frequently, but not limited to, Virgina newspapers like the Free Lance-Star and Richmond Times-Dispatch. It appears to be something that could have been assembled by the college's media relations office, although there is no identifying context. The scrapbook provides a fairly comprehensive timeline of events and important figures at MWC from 1955 through 1959.
- Mixed Materials box: 44 SB4-007
Media coverage scrapbook1977-1978Brown leather cover with "Mary Washington College 1977-1978" stamped in gold in the center. Media glued to brown paper; loose materials throughout.24" x 18.5"Scope and Contents
Scrapbook containing newspaper clippings from external media sources meticulously covering Mary Washington College and its faculty, staff, students, and events. The sources are most frequently, but not limited to, Virginia newspapers like the Free Lance-Star and Richmond Times-Dispatch. It appears to be something that could have been assembled by the college's media relations office, although there is no identifying context. The scrapbook provides a fairly comprehensive timeline of events and important figures at MWC for the academic year 1977-1978.
- Mixed Materials box: 42 SB4-006
- LibraryUniversity of Mary Washington. Simpson Library1985-2004Scope and Contents
Four scrapbooks documenting events at the Trinkle, then Simpson, libraries. Material includes newspaper clippings showcasing staff accomplishments, photos of family, student, and staff events, and documentation of the construction of Simpson Library.
- Mixed Materials box: 45 SB4-001 1985-1986
3-ring binder with dark brown cover, front cover detached and back cover splitting; material in yellowing magnetic adhesive sleeves.11" x 11.5" x 2.33"Scope and Contents
Contents include newspaper clippings, photographs, letters, campus grapevine newsletter, and postcards. Clippings document the hiring of Roy Strohl as University Librarian in 1985, some of the publication accomplishments of longtime Humanities Librarian Jack Bales, planning for the new library and other campus happenings, and student scholarship announcements. Photographs show staff/aide picnics, holiday parties, and record many scenes throughout Trinkle Library.
- Mixed Materials box: 46 SB4-002 1987-1989
3-ring binder with dark brown faux-alligator style cover; media in yellowing magnetic adhesive photo pages.11.5" x 10" x 2.25"Scope and Contents
Materials include newspaper and magazine clippings and photographs. Clippings primatily document the new library with a few noting professional accomplishments. Included photographs record the construction and subsequent move from Trinkle to Simpson Library, showcasing the brand new library spaces. Images also depict exhibits in the new space and staff/student celebrations.
- Mixed Materials box: 46 SB4-003 1990-1995
3-ring binder with gray faux-alligator style cover; some media in yellowing magnetic adhesive photo pages.11.5" x 10"Scope and Contents
Contents include newspaper clippings, invitations, and photographs. Some of the documented events include student/staff luncheons, the retirement of Mildred Ray after 40 years of working at MWC, and student award winners for the year.
- Mixed Materials box: 46 SB4-004
Student Awards2004Spiral bound book with tan cardboard cover; photos glued to colored paper and annotated.8" x 5"Scope and Contents
Materials document the party for and bestowing of awards for library student assistants in 2004. Most of the people depicted are identified in handwritten notes by the scrapbook creator.
- Mixed Materials box: 45 SB4-001 1985-1986
- Mixed Materials box: 47 SB5-001
Albert A. Schwarz scrapbook1942-1944Detatched front and back covers; front cover features a raised depiction of the Great Seal of the United States with gold, red, white, and blue accents. Media mounted on brittle black acidic paper, some loose items throughout.10.75" x 15.75"Existence and Location of Copies
A group of students in Digital History (HIST 428), Spring 2022 digitized and transcribed the scrapbook to create a digital exhibit , "The Life of Private Schwartz." The exhibit includes a map of many of the places mentioned in the scrapbook.
Scope and ContentsScrapbook assembled by Albert A. Schwarz, co. B 68th A.R. 6th Div. APO 256 Camp Chaffee, Arkansas, documenting his Army experience from 1942-1944. Scrapbook includes photographs with text explaining the vast majority of the photos. Pvt. Schwartz remained stateside during the events described in the scrapbook, traveling only as far as Hawaii.