Guide to the William Small Collection , UA 6.056

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Repository

Special Collections Research Center

Identification

UA 6.056

Title

William Small Collection circa 1760-2000

Quantity

0.40 Linear Feet, 1 Box

Creator

Small, William, 1734-1775

Language

English

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

This 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.

Custodial History

Bursar's accounts for William Small that were previously part of the College Papers Collection (UA 14) were transferred to the collection in June 2012.

Preferred Citation

William Small Collection, Special Collections Research Center, William & Mary Libraries.

Acquisition Information:

Transfered. Accession 1986.011.

Biographical / Historical

Professor of Natural Philosophy at William & Mary (1758-1764).

Scope and Contents

This collection consists in large part of photostats and transcription. The originals are held by various other institution. Contact a staff member for further information: a list of scientific instruments and Small's account with the College of William and Mary, as well articles and biographical information about him. Also included are copies and transcripts of correspondence to, from, and about Small, and photocopies of a picture of him.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

College of William and Mary--Faculty and Staff
Correspondence
Small, William, 1734-1775

Mixed Materials Box: 1 id64108

Box 1

Articles about William Small

Biographical Notes on William Small

Correspondence to and from William Small

Faculty Minutes Excerpts

Correspondence between William Small and James Watt, and Excerpts from Watt's Journal

Patent Specifications for Time Pieces

Receipts, Bills, and Accounts

Pictures of William Small

Jefferson Correspondence about and to William Small

Books Owned by William Small

Correspondence Concerning William Small

Small's list of Scientific Instruments