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Special Collections Research Center
William & Mary Special Collections Research CenterEarl Gregg Swem Library
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Williamsburg, Virginia
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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 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:
QuoVadis Wright Family papers, Special Collections Research Center, William & Mary Libraries.
Acquisition Information:
Gift
Arrangement
Collection arranged by file.
Container List
The name W.H. Webb appears on the front cover.
Folder contains three seperate bank books; one belonging to an unidentifed person (1917-1920), another belonging to Woodley Blackwell (1925), and a third belonging to John Webb (1928).
1924 Yearbook of Wilberforce University with genealogy notes.
Contains Virgie Webb's autograph books from VA Normal Institute (1924), VA Normal Institute (1926), and VA State College (1927).
1925 Yearbook of Wilberforce University with genealogy notes.
Scrapbook primarily consists of cartoons and drawings from popular magazines taped over what appears to be a carpentry notebook. There are also clippings from the commencement programs of the VA Normal Institute and diary entries.
This folder also contains the business card W.H. Webb & Son.
This folder also contains some loose materials that were found in the notebook.
This scrapbook contains ephemera relating to the the VA Normal Institute.
Many of the poems written in the book are attributed to poet Ella Wheeler Wilcox, however some have no author acknwoledgement.
Timetable for St. Louis-Indianapolis, New York and Boston, 1927 Dec.; Flagging Rule of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company, 1927 July; William Webb's Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company Employee passes, 1927-1936; railroad pass holders.
This folder contains two receipt books. One belonging to W.H. Webb and another to (first name unknown) Webb.
This folder contains a letter from Southern University to Virgie Webb as well as some press clippings.
This folder contains the 1929 edition of the Red Book Information Guide for Brooklyn and the 1932 edition of the Barkan System Street Directory of Brooklyn.
This folder contains the 1932/33 edition of the Red Book Information Guide and the 1935 edition of The New York Handbook and Guide
This scrapbook contains material related to Southern University, Virginia State College for Negroes, press clippings, and greeting cards.
This book is primarily filled with biblical verses and references, however there are other assorted notations, such as budgets and song lyrics.
This folder includes the life insurance policies of James C. Williams Sr.
This folder includes the 1956 Virginia Electric and Power Company booklet, Information and Requirements for Electric Service
This folder contains Deeds of Trust and other documents pertaining to real estate transactions.
This folder contains what appears to be mortgage records for several properties, including receipts.
Contains rental agreements and receipts pertaining to 1515 Q St. Washington DC., which was owned by the Williamses.
This folder contains Peninsula Bank and Trust Company, cancelled checks, and blank receiptes from W.H. Webb & Son Grocery
This folder contains sympathy cards and an automobile list of funeral attendees.
This folder contains documents relating to 1515 Q St., Washington DC
This folder contains receipts and guest registries for the funeral of W.H. Webb.
This folder contains land surveys pertaining to Williams Terrace.
This ledger contains some financial information and appears to have also been used as a grade book.
This is a facsimile of a legal document pertaining to a settlement between the V.A. State Highway Commissioner and the heirs of James C. Williams
This folder contains a letter from the Williamsburg Redevlopment and Housing Authority and a Deed of Trust.
Williamsburg Redevelopment and Housing v. William Henry Morning et als.
This folder contains two versions of the Last Will and Testament of Virgie Webb Williams
Consists of clippings of songs and poems.
This folder contains an address book, owner unknown, date unknown and some loose address.
This folder contains three address books. One is inscribed with Virgie Webb Williams' name and the other two likely belonged to her as well.
This folder includes letters form Andrea Michele Carter to her Nanny and a Commencement Booklet from Old Dominion, 2008.
Most of the clippings are poems.
Per note: pictured are Dr. Blayton's hospital, the Webb's and Aunt Lizzie's houses, Clarence and Johnny's buildings.
Automobile license for William Webb, 1928 June 6; Deduction receipt from railroad company, 1928 Apr.; Train pass, 1928 Sept. 25-Nov. 25; Receipt, 1924; Williamsburg area maps; census data; Obsequies for Samuel K. Harris, 1976 Oct. 22
This scrapbook was originally contained within a 3-ring binder. The pages were removed and placed into acid-free folders. The pages remain in their original order. The scrapbook contains biographical information about Webb and includes items such as his death certificate and those of some relatives, copies of census data, clippings, business and financial records, correspondence, and photographs.
This scrapbook was originally contained within a 3-ring binder. The pages were removed and placed into acid-free folders. The pages remain in their original order. The scrapbook contains biographical information about Webb and includes items such as his death certificate and those of some relatives, copies of census data, clippings, business and financial records, correspondence, and photographs.
This scrapbook was originally contained within a 3-ring binder. The pages were removed and placed into acid-free folders. The pages remain in their original order. The scrapbook contains biographical information about Webb and includes items such as his death certificate and those of some relatives, copies of census data, clippings, business and financial records, correspondence, and photographs.
This scrapbook was originally contained within a 3-ring binder. The pages were removed and placed into acid-free folders. The pages remain in their original order. The scrapbook contains biographical information about Webb and includes items such as his death certificate and those of some relatives, copies of census data, clippings, business and financial records, correspondence, and photographs.
The pages of this scrapbook were originally in a 3-ring binder but were removed and placed in acid-free folders. Original page order was kept. The scrapbook contains biographical information, early 20th century photographs, school work, financial records, and personal papers.
The pages of this scrapbook were originally in a 3-ring binder but were removed and placed in acid-free folders. Original page order was kept. The scrapbook contains biographical information, early 20th century photographs, school work, financial records, and personal papers.
These pages were originally housed in a 3-ring binder but were removed and placed in acid-free folders. Original page order was kept. Scrapbook includes photographs and items related to her time at Bruton High School.
These pages were originally housed in a 3-ring binder but were removed and placed in acid-free folders. Original page order was kept. Scrapbook includes photographs and items related to her time at Bruton High School.
This scrapbook's pages were originally in a 3-ring binder but were removed and placed in acid-free folders. Original page order was kept. Scrapbook includes photographs, programs, clippings, and genealogical information.
The scrapbook pages were originally in a 3-ring binder but were removed and placed in acid-free folders. Original page order was kept. Scrapbook includes programs, certificates, report cards, and photographs.
The scrapbook pages were originally in a 3-ring binder but were removed and placed in acid-free folders. Original page order was kept. Scrapbook includes programs, certificates, report cards, and photographs.
The pages of this scrapbook were originally in a 3-ring binder but were removed and placed in acid-free folders. Original page order was kept. Scrapbook includes genealogical information and records, photographs, and a condolence letter.
The pages of this scrapbook were originally in a 3-ring binder but were removed and placed in acid-free folders. Original page order was kept. Scrapbook includes genealogical information and records, photographs, and a condolence letter.
The pages of this scrapbook were originally in a 3-ring binder but were removed and placed in acid-free folders. Original page order was kept. Scrapbook includes genealogical information, photographs, clippings, and ephemera.
The pages of this scrapbook were originally in a 3-ring binder but were removed and placed in acid-free folders. Original page order was kept. Scrapbook includes genealogical information, photographs, clippings, and ephemera.
The pages of this scrapbook were originally in a 3-ring binder but were removed and placed in acid-free folders. Original page order was kept. Scrapbook includes programs, photographs, clippings, ephemera, genealogical information and documents, and correspondence.
The pages of this scrapbook were originally in a 3-ring binder but were removed and placed in acid-free folders. Original page order was kept. Scrapbook includes programs, photographs, clippings, ephemera, genealogical information and documents, and correspondence.
The pages of this scrapbook were originally in a 3-ring binder but were removed and placed in acid-free folders. Original page order was kept. Scrapbook includes programs, photographs, clippings, ephemera, genealogical information and documents, and correspondence.
The pages of this scrapbook were originally in a 3-ring binder but were removed and placed in acid-free folders. Original page order was kept. Scrapbook includes programs, photographs, clippings, ephemera, genealogical information and documents, and correspondence.
The pages of this scrapbook were originally in a 3-ring binder but were removed and placed in acid-free folders. Original page order was kept. Scrapbook includes programs, photographs, clippings, ephemera, genealogical information and documents, and correspondence.
The pages from this scrapbook were originally in a 3-ring binder but were removed and placed in acid-free folders. Original page order has been kept. Scrapbook includes genealogical/biographical information, photographs, ephemera, handwritten notes, college documentation, a handmade pocket purse, certificates, programs, original music score, correspondence, and autographed photos of Hall Johnson
The pages from this scrapbook were originally in a 3-ring binder but were removed and placed in acid-free folders. Original page order has been kept. Scrapbook includes genealogical/biographical information, photographs, ephemera, handwritten notes, college documentation, a handmade pocket purse, certificates, programs, original music score, correspondence, and autographed photos of Hall Johnson
The pages from this scrapbook were originally in a 3-ring binder but were removed and placed in acid-free folders. Original page order has been kept. Scrapbook includes genealogical/biographical information, photographs, ephemera, handwritten notes, college documentation, a handmade pocket purse, certificates, programs, original music score, correspondence, and autographed photos of Hall Johnson
The pages of this scrapbook were originally in a 3-ring binder but were removed and placed in acid-free folders. Original page order was kept. Scrapbook includes information on Williams and his family, jobs, and his stay in New York. There are letters written to his wife, Virgie, genealogical/biographical information, photographs, clippings, certificates, and ephemera.
The pages of this scrapbook were originally in a 3-ring binder but were removed and placed in acid-free folders. Original page order was kept. Scrapbook includes information on Williams and his family, jobs, and his stay in New York. There are letters written to his wife, Virgie, genealogical/biographical information, photographs, clippings, certificates, and ephemera.
The pages of this scrapbook were originally in a 3-ring binder but were removed and placed in acid-free folders. Original page order was kept. Scrapbook includes information on Williams and his family, jobs, and his stay in New York. There are letters written to his wife, Virgie, genealogical/biographical information, photographs, clippings, certificates, and ephemera.
The pages of this scrapbook were originally in a 3-ring binder but were removed and placed in acid-free folders. Original page order was kept. Scrapbook includes information on Williams and his family, jobs, and his stay in New York. There are letters written to his wife, Virgie, genealogical/biographical information, photographs, clippings, certificates, and ephemera.
The pages of this scrapbook were originally in a 3-ring binder but were removed and placed in acid-free folders. Original page order was kept. Scrapbook includes information on Williams and his family, jobs, and his stay in New York. There are letters written to his wife, Virgie, genealogical/biographical information, photographs, clippings, certificates, and ephemera.
The pages of this scrapbook were originally in a 3-ring binder but were removed and placed in acid-free folders. Original page order was kept. Scrapbook includes information on Williams and his family, jobs, and his stay in New York. There are letters written to his wife, Virgie, genealogical/biographical information, photographs, clippings, certificates, and ephemera.
The pages of this scrapbook were originally in a 3-ring binder but were removed and placed in acid-free folders. Original page order was kept. Scrapbook includes biographical/genealogical information and documents, financial papers, clippings, photographs, certificates, and programs.
The pages of this scrapbook were originally in a 3-ring binder but were removed and placed in acid-free folders. Original page order was kept. Scrapbook includes biographical/genealogical information and documents, financial papers, clippings, photographs, certificates, and programs.
The pages of this scrapbook were originally in a 3-ring binder but were removed and placed in acid-free folders. Original page order was kept. Scrapbook includes biographical/genealogical information and documents, financial papers, clippings, photographs, certificates, and programs.
The pages of this scrapbook were originally in a 3-ring binder but were removed and placed in acid-free folders. Original page order was kept. Scrapbook includes biographical/genealogical information and documents, financial papers, clippings, photographs, certificates, and programs.
The pages of this scrapbook were originally in a 3-ring binder but were removed and placed in acid-free folders. Original page order was kept. Scrapbook includes biographical/genealogical information and documents, financial papers, clippings, photographs, certificates, and programs.
The pages of this scrapbook were originally in a 3-ring binder but were removed and placed in acid-free folders. Original page order was kept. Scrapbook includes genealogical/biographical information and documents, and clippings.
The pages of this scrapbook were originally in a 3-ring binder but were removed and placed in acid-free folders. Original page order was kept. Scrapbook includes genealogical/biographical information and documents, and clippings.
The pages of this scrapbook were originally in a 3-ring binder but were removed and placed in acid-free folders. Original page order was kept. Scrapbook includes genealogical/biographical information and documents, and clippings.
The pages of this scrapbook were originally in a 3-ring binder but were removed and placed in acid-free folders. Original page order was kept. Scrapbook includes genealogical/biographical information and documents, and clippings.
These pages were originally in a binder but were removed and placed into acid-free folders. Original order was maintained.
These pages were originally in a binder but were removed and placed into acid-free folders. Original order was maintained.
These pages were originally in a binder but were removed and placed into acid-free folders. Original order was maintained.
These pages were originally in a binder but were removed and placed into acid-free folders. Original order was maintained.
These pages were originally in a binder but were removed and placed into acid-free folders. Original order was maintained.
These pages were originally in a 3-ring binder but were removed and placed in acid-free folders. Original order was maintained.
These pages were originally in a 3-ring binder but were removed and placed in acid-free folders. Original order was maintained.
These pages were originally in a 3-ring binder but were removed and placed in acid-free folders. Original order was maintained.
These pages were originally in a 3-ring binder but were removed and placed in acid-free folders. Original order was maintained.
These pages were originally in a 3-ring binder but were removed and placed in acid-free folders. Original order was maintained.
The scrapbook cover is stamped with "Virginia State University '29," "Alpha Kappa Alpha." The contents include photographs of men and women both posed and engaged in social activities on Virginia State University's campus, at the beach, and at unidentified places. Some of the people are identified. There are also clippings, greeting cards, letters, Alpha Kappa Alpha ephemera, and event programs.