Guide to the Fred Frechette Papers , Mss. Acc. 2000.24

Frechette, Fred, Papers Guide to the Fred Frechette Papers Mss. Acc. 2000.24

Guide to the Fred Frechette Papers Mss. Acc. 2000.24

Special Collections Research Center

William & Mary Special Collections Research Center
Earl Gregg Swem Library
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Williamsburg, Virginia
Business Number: 757-221-3090
spcoll@wm.edu
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Finding Aid Authors: Special Collections Staff.

Repository

Special Collections Research Center

Identification

Mss. Acc. 2000.24

Title

Fred Frechette Papers 1930-2000 1950-2000

Quantity

0.60 Linear Feet

Creator

Frechette, Fred, 1925-2009

Creator

Williamsburg Historic Records Association (Williamsburg, Va.)

Language

English

Administrative Information

Conditions Governing Use:

Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.

Conditions Governing Access:

Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.

Preferred Citation:

William and Mary Students and the Travis House, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.

Acquisition Information:

Gift via the Williamsburg Historic Records Association.

Biographical Information:

Fred Frechette was a member of the College of William and Mary Class of 1946.

Further information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki: .

Scope and Contents

Fred Frechette's papers which include his Richmond Times-Dispatch newspaper articles on Williamsburg, Virginia, photographs and his script and related material on "The Once and Future Camelot" a production given for the Williamsburg Reunion. Material related to his duty as a volunteer fireman and his March 25, 2000 pamphlet "William and Mary Students and the Travis House, Feb. 1, 1943-Feb. 28, 1951."

Audiocassettes
Buildings and Grounds--Fires
College of William and Mary--Alumni and alumnae
College of William and Mary--History--20th century
College of William and Mary--Work Study Program
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation--History
Geddy family
Journalists
Newspapers
Pamphlets
Photographs
Richmond Times-Dispatch (Va.)
Scripts, Vocal
Slides (photographs)
Travis House (Williamsburg, Va.)
Video recordings
Volunteer Fire Department (Williamsburg, Va.)
Williamsburg (Va.)--History--20th century
Williamsburg Historic Records Association (Williamsburg, Va.)

Significant Persons Associated With the Collection

Frechette, Fred, 1925-2009

Significant Places Associated With the Collection

Williamsburg (Va.)--History--20th century

Container List

Mixed Materials Box: 1 id247896

Box 1

Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 1 id247900
Obituary
February 18, 2009
Scope and Contents
Obituary for Fred Frechette, The Virginia Gazette
Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 2 id247902
Newspaper Clippings
1945-1990
Scope and Contents
1 of 2. Newspaper Clippings collected by Fred Frechette
Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 3 id247905
Newspaper Clippings
1945-1990
Scope and Contents
2 of 2. Newspaper clippings collected by Fred Frechette.
Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 4 id247910
Correspondence
1941-1958
Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 5 id247912
50th Anniversary of the Restoration of Colonial Williamsburg
1978
Scope and Contents
Script of slideform presented at 1978 banquet by Williamsburg Chamber of Commerce honoring the 50th Anniversary of the beginning of the Restoration. Narrated by Vernon M. Geddy, Jr. Writted by Fred Frechette.
Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 6 id247913
Fire Department
1953-1994
Scope and Contents
1 of 2. PBK Fire, Memorial of Elliot W. Jayne, and miscellaneous clippings, photographs, and material regarding the volunteer firemen of the 1950s.
Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 7 id247917
Fire Department
1953-1994
Scope and Contents
2 of 2. PBK Fire, Memorial of Elliot W. Jayne, and miscellaneous clippings, photographs, and material regarding the volunteer firemen of the 1950s.
Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 8 id247922
Fire Department Version of Camelot
February 17, 1996
Scope and Contents
Script and notes.
Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 9 id247928
Williamsburg Events
1950s
Scope and Contents
Photographs and newspaper clippings concerning Williamsburg events in the 1950s

Mixed Materials Box: 2 id247930

Box 2

Mixed Materials Box: 2 folder: 1 id251490
"The Once and Future King of Camelot"
1994
Scope and Contents
Script and miscellaneous material for "The Once and Future Camelot". Slide film written and produced for 1994 Williamsburg reunion.
Mixed Materials Box: 2 folder: 2 id251492
"The Once and Future Camelot"
1994
Mixed Materials Box: 2 folder: 3 id251497
Photograph of Williamsburg Men's Group
undated
Mixed Materials Box: 2 folder: 4 id251498
"William and Mary Students and the Travis House, February 1, 1943- February 28, 1951
March 2000
Mixed Materials Box: 2 folder: 5 id251502
Miscellaneous Photos
1950s and undated
Mixed Materials Box: 2 folder: 6 id251507
Photographs of Williamsburg Area and Events
1950s and undated
Scope and Contents
Contains photographs of serious automobile accidents with deaths
Mixed Materials Box: 2 folder: 7 id251512
Photographs of Williamsburg Area and Events/ Frechette Family
1950s and undated
Scope and Contents
Two CDs of photographs removed and placed in the Manuscripts Artifacts Collection (Mss2000.24)