James and Barbara Smith Collection Guide to the James and Barbara Smith Collection Mss. Acc. 2007.060

Guide to the James and Barbara Smith Collection Mss. Acc. 2007.060


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William & Mary Special Collections Research Center
Earl Gregg Swem Library
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Williamsburg, Virginia
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Steven Bookman, University Archives Specialist.

Repository
Special Collections Research Center
Identification
Mss. Acc. 2007.060
Title
James and Barbara Smith Collection 1932-2005
Quantity
9.00 Linear Feet
Creator
Smith, James
Creator
Smith, Barbara
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:

This collection is restricted. Consult a staff member for details. 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:

James and Barbara Smith Collection, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.

Acquisition Information:

Acc. 2007.060 was received by Special Collections from the donor in June 2007.

Processing Information:

Finding aid completed by Steven Bookman, University Archives Specialist, in July 2013. Box and folder list compiled by Mikaela Spruill, SCRC staff, in July 2013.

Biographical Information:

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

Scope and Contents

This collection is restricted and not available to the public.

Materials related to Dr. James Douglas Smith's work for the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. Smith began at Colonial Williamsburg as the Director of Exhibition Buildings in 1962, became Director Historic Area administration in 1983 or 1984, and retired in 1994. The collection contains correspondence, memoranda, personal files, research materials, drafts and publications related to Colonial Williamsburg programs, exhibition buildings, and historical interpretation (especially the training of "hostesses" and "hosts"), and to the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation's joint graduate program with College of William and Mary in museum management, in which Dr. Smith participated.

Significant Persons Associated With the Collection

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Container List

Mixed Materials Box: 1 id211277
Box 1
1961-2002
Scope and Contents

This collection is restricted and not available to the public.

Contains correspondence, personal files, administrative information, and information about employee salaries, benefits, etc., for employees of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, as well as materials related to James Smith's retirement.

Mixed Materials Box: 2 id211278
Box 2
1961-2000
Scope and Contents

This collection is restricted and not available to the public.

Materials about James Smith's employment at Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, including numerous speeches and publications by and for him, and information on various programs, training, seminars, etc., particularly those related to the hostess and host training program and the Department of Exhibition Buildings.

Mixed Materials Box: 3 id211279
Publications
1955-2005
Scope and Contents

This collection is restricted and not available to the public.

Collected publications by and about the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, including guides and promotional material for visitors.

Mixed Materials Box: 4 id211280
Materials Relating to the College of William and Mary
1977-1994
Scope and Contents

This collection is restricted and not available to the public.

Materials related to Colonial Williamsburg's relationship with William & Mary, particularly CWF/W&M joint program in Museum Management.

Mixed Materials Box: 5 id211281
Box 5
1975-1994
Scope and Contents

This collection is restricted and not available to the public.

Binders of miscellaneous material, including James Smith's oral history for the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.

Mixed Materials Box: 6
High Schools and University of North Carolina Papers
English
Scope and Contents

This collection is restricted and not available to the public.

Mixed Materials Box: 7
US Navy Related Papers
English
Scope and Contents

This collection is restricted and not available to the public.

Mixed Materials Box: 8
University of Virginia and University of Georgia Papers
English
Scope and Contents

This collection is restricted and not available to the public.

Mixed Materials Box: 9
Bruton Parish Church Papers
English
Scope and Contents

This collection is restricted and not available to the public.