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Conditions Governing Access:

The 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.

Acquisition Information:

Gift

Administrative History:

Watson graduated from the College of William and Mary in 1951.

Scope and Contents

The collection consists of 25 poems written by William A. Watson, who graduated from the College of William and Mary in 1951.  The poems are reminiscenes of Watson's time as a student at William and Mary and cover such topics as Homecoming, Colonial Williamsburg, and the Wren Building.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• American poetry--21st century
• College of William and Mary--Alumni and alumnae