Schmall, Myron Collection Guide to the Myron Schmall Collection SC 00571

Guide to the Myron Schmall Collection SC 00571


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Repository
Special Collections Research Center
Identification
SC 00571
Title
Myron Schmall Collection 1711-1815
Quantity
0.01 Linear Foot
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:

Myron Schmall Collection, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.

Acquisition Information:

Donated in memory of Captain Myron Schmall (1917-1944), son of Charles N. Schmall, who lost his life during the invasion of Normandy, France on June 16, 1944.


Scope and Contents

Original letters and documents pertaining to the history of early Virginia, particularly Williamsburg, and negative prints of pages containing accounts of Williamsburg found in 18th century gazeteers.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

  • Correspondence
  • Legal documents
  • Virginia--History--Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775
  • Williamsburg (Va.)--Colonial Period--History

General

Other Information:

A PDF document of this inventory is available online.

Additional information may be found at http://scrc.swem.wm.edu/findingaids/Sm__Coll__Schmall__Byron.pdf

Significant Places Associated With the Collection

  • Virginia--History--Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775
  • Williamsburg (Va.)--Colonial Period--History

Container List

Mixed Materials Small Collections Box 19 Folder: 1 id138050
Donor's Record
Mixed Materials Small Collections Box 19 Folder: 1 id138051
Order of Queen Anne and her Cabinet
1711 Jan. 26
Scope and Contents

For the safe passage of the armed vessel, "Martha Pinke", bound on a trading voyage to Virginia, signed by Edward Southwell and Thos. Brocking.

Mixed Materials Small Collections Box 19 Folder: 1 id138052
Lord Glencairn, of Kilmarnock, [Scotland], to Governour [Horatio Sharpe of Maryland]
1754 Feb. 12
Scope and Contents

Requesting help in promotion for Major William Tait, High Sheriff on Northumberland County, Va.

Mixed Materials Small Collections Box 19 Folder: 1 id138053
Landon Carter and Chas. Carter at "Sabine Hall" to "Most Respectable Baron," [Lord Fairfax]
1769 May 16
Scope and Contents

Concerning lands in Clayborne's Swamp, to which they laid claim.

Mixed Materials Small Collections Box 19 Folder: 1 id138054
Mrs. Ann Tasker to Mrs. Francis Carter at Robert Carter's, Williamsburg, Virginia
1769 July 13
Scope and Contents

Mrs. Tasker writes to her daughter, the wife of Robert "Councillor" Carter, about a relative, Lady Essex. (Wax impression of a coat of arms is attached.)

Mixed Materials Small Collections Box 19 Folder: 1 id138055
William Lee of London, England, to Robert Carter Nicholas, Treasurer of Virginia
1772 Apr. 23
Scope and Contents

Concerning the settlement of an estate involving houses in Williamsburg and a project for "Silk and Olive trees" in Virginia.

Mixed Materials Small Collections Box 19 Folder: 1 id138056
John Hyndman in London, England, to Messrs. Hill and Buchanan, merchants, Rappahannock River, Virginia
1773 Feb. 1
Scope and Contents

Introducing Thomas Main.

Mixed Materials Small Collections Box 19 Folder: 1 id138057
Andrew Buchanan in Williamsburg, Va., to "Daniel of St. Thos. Jenifer, Esq.," Annapolis
1774 Nov. 12
Scope and Contents

Regarding collection of bills due.

Mixed Materials Small Collections Box 19 Folder: 1 id138058
Commission of Anthony Robinson as Clerk of the Chancery District Court of Williamsburg, William Wirt being Judge
1802 Mar. 1
Scope and Contents

Attested by Adam Craig, Clerk of the Court.

Mixed Materials Small Collections Box 19 Folder: 1 id138059
Ferdinand [Fairfax] to Jas. Keith, "Present"
1809 May 31
Scope and Contents

Mentions his home in Williamsburg and "Mr. Baylor's business."

Mixed Materials Small Collections Box 19 Folder: 1 id138060
Portion of a report of a stockholders' meeting at George Town, signed by Jos. Brewer, Treasurer
1815 Aug. 7
Scope and Contents

References are made to James Keith, to Virginia and to "each side of the river." Endorsed "Vote of Pat'm Dir's."

Mixed Materials Small Collections Box 19 Folder: 1 id138061
"An Account of the European Settlements in America, Vol. II, MDCCLVII"
1758
Scope and Contents

Containing a description of Williamsburg, the College of William and Mary, the Capitol, and the Church Building.

Mixed Materials Small Collections Box 19 Folder: 1 id138062
"Modern Gazeteer...by Mr. Salmon, MDCCLVIII"
1758
Scope and Contents

Containing a description of Williamsburg.

Mixed Materials Small Collections Box 19 Folder: 1 id138063
"A New Geographical and Historical Grammar...by Mr. Salmon, MDCCLXXI"
1771
Scope and Contents

Containing a description of the College of William and Mary

Mixed Materials Small Collections Box 19 Folder: 1 id138064
"The General Gazeteer... by R. Brooks, MDCCLXXVIII"
1778
Scope and Contents

Containing a description of Williamsburg.

Mixed Materials Small Collections Box 19 Folder: 1 id138065
"Geographical, Historical and Commercial Grammar...by William Gutherie, MDCCXCII"
1792
Scope and Contents

Pages pertaining to Virginia.