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Preferred Citation:

President Gene Nichol Caricatures, 2006-2008, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.

Content Description

Collection of five cartoons of Gene Nichol, President of William and Mary, drawn by Gary Brookins for the Richmond Times Dispatch between 2006 and 2008. The caricatures were drawn as part of the negative response to Nichol's decision to remove the cross from permanent display in the Wren Chapel. This action evoked criticism from alumni, students, and donors, causing one to revoke a 12 million dollar pledge. Nichol's controversy continued and he eventually resigned as president in 2008. Two of the cartoons are a commentary on his departure. All of the sheets are signed by the artist and dated 2008.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• College of William and Mary--Alumni and alumnae
• College of William and Mary--History
• College of William and Mary--Presidents
• Nichol, Gene R., 1951-
• Richmond Times-Dispatch (Va.)
• Wren Building (Williamsburg, Va.)