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Preferred Citation:

Inauguration and Investiture Committee Records, Special Collections Research Center, Earl Gregg Swem Library, College of William and Mary.

Acquisition Information:

Acc. 2006.007 was transferred by the Presidential Search Committee on 6/1/06.

Historical Note:

Led by Kathleen F. Slevin, Chancellor Professor of Sociology, this committee was charged with organizing the events of 7 April 2006. On this date, Gene R. Nichol was inaugurated as President of the College and Sandra Day O'Connor became Chancellor. Further information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki: .

Scope and Contents

This collection contains materials about the inauguration of Gene R. Nichol as the 26th president and the investiture of Sandra Day O'Connor as the 23rd Chancellor of William and Mary. The event took place on 7 April 2006.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• College of William and Mary--Presidents
• Nichol, Gene R., 1951-