Williamsburg Reunion Collection Guide to the Williamsburg Reunion Collection Mss. 1.01

Guide to the Williamsburg Reunion Collection Mss. 1.01


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Williamsburg, Virginia
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Finding Aid Authors: Special Collections Staff.

Repository
Special Collections Research Center
Identification
Mss. 1.01
Title
Williamsburg Reunion Collection 1968-2010
Quantity
3.00 Linear Feet
Creator
Williamsburg Reunion
Creator
Williamsburg Historic Records Association (Williamsburg, Va.)
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:

Williamsburg Reunion Collection, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.

Acquisition Information:

Gifts via the Williamsburg Historic Records Association. Acc. 1990.42  gift of Mrs. Thelma Pedersen. Acc. 1991.25. Acc. 1993.06.02 gift of Cynthia Barlow and Janet Kimbrough. Acc. 2002.51 transferred by Will Molineux for multiple donors including Turner Richardson and Linda Bowe. Acc. 2002.52  gift of Susan Godson. Acc. 2003.41 gift of unknown donor. Acc. 2004.34  gift of Susan Riggs. Acc. 2004.55  gift of Susan Hall Godson. Acc. 2005.48 gift of Susan Hall Godson.

Processing Information:

Original Accession and additions physically and intellectually combined in 2009 into an ongoing collection. Collection is in chronological order.

Accruals:

Additions are being made to this collection on an ongoing basis.


Historical Note:

The Williamsburg Reunion is a series of activities designed to celebrate the common heritage and shared memories of everyone who lived in the Williamsburg area 40 years ago or more. See Williamsburg Reunion for information about the current reunion.

Further information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki: Williamsburg Reunion

Scope and Contents

The collection includes programs, booklets, and various material from the Williamsburg Reunion. The Williamsburg Reunion is a series of activities designed to celebrate the common heritage and shared memories of everyone who lived in the Williamsburg area 40 or more years ago.

Related Material

Mss. 1.11 Matthew Whaley School Collection

Information about related materials is available at http://guides.swem.wm.edu/williamsburg

Separated Material

Mss. Acc. 1995.31 Addition.   Video tape made by Fred Frechette was transferred to Manuscript Audio-Visual Collection.


Subjects and Indexing Terms

  • Correspondence
  • Mailing lists
  • Photographs
  • Postcards
  • Programs
  • Williamsburg (Va.)--History--20th century

Significant Places Associated With the Collection

  • Williamsburg (Va.)--History--20th century

Container List

id59049
Series 1: Reunion Booklets
1976-present
  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 id62869
    1976-1994
  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 id62870
    1996-2002
  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 id234966
    2004-2012
  • Mixed Materials Box: 4 id234968
    Exhibit Use Only
id59050
Series 2: Organizational Material and Memorabilia
1968-2004
Scope and Contents

Mailing lists, form letters, correspondence, brochures and other material related to the preparation of the reunions. Material from Janet Kimbrough and Cynthia Barlow via WHRA.

  • Mixed Materials Series 2, Box 1 id234990
    Box 1: Janet Kimbrough and Cynthia Barlow Material - WHRA (Mss. Acc. 1993.06.02)
    • Mixed Materials Series 2, Box 1 Folder: 1 id66721
      Old Williamsburg Reunion Mailing Address List
      1972
    • Mixed Materials Series 2, Box 1 Folder: 2 id66722
      Old Williamsburg Reunion Correspondence with Kimbrough
      1968
    • Mixed Materials Series 2, Box 1 Folder: 3 id66723
      Old Williamsburg Reunion Correspondence with Kimbrough
      1968
    • Mixed Materials Series 2, Box 1 Folder: 4 id66724
      Old Williamsburg Reunion Correspondence with Kimbrough
      1968
    • Mixed Materials Series 2, Box 1 Folder: 5 id66725
      Old Williamsburg Reunion Correspondence with Kimbrough
      1968
    • Mixed Materials Series 2, Box 1 Folder: 6 id66726
      Old Williamsburg Reunion Correspondence with Kimbrough
      1968
    • Mixed Materials Series 2, Box 1 Folder: 7 id66727
      Old Williamsburg Reunion Correspondence with Kimbrough
      1968
    • Mixed Materials Series 2, Box 1 Folder: 8 id66728
      Old Williamsburg Reunion Correspondence with Kimbrough
      1968
    • Mixed Materials Series 2, Box 1 Folder: 9 id66729
      Old Williamsburg Reunion Correspondence with Kimbrough
      1968
    • Mixed Materials Series 2, Box 1 Folder: 10 id66730
      Old Williamsburg Reunion Correspondence with Kimbrough
      1968
    • Mixed Materials Series 2, Box 1 Folder: 11 id66731
      Old Williamsburg Reunion Correspondence with Kimbrough
      1968
    • Mixed Materials Series 2, Box 1 Folder: 12 id66732
      Old Williamsburg Reunion Correspondence with Kimbrough
      1970
    • Mixed Materials Series 2, Box 1 Folder: 13 id66733
      Old Williamsburg Reunion Correspondence with Kimbrough
      1970
    • Mixed Materials Series 2, Box 1 Folder: 14 id66734
      Old Williamsburg Reunion Correspondence with Kimbrough
      1970
    • Mixed Materials Series 2, Box 1 Folder: 15 id66735
      Old Williamsburg Reunion Correspondence with Kimbrough
      1970
    • Mixed Materials Series 2, Box 1 Folder: 16 id66736
      Old Williamsburg Reunion Correspondence with Kimbrough
      1970
    • Mixed Materials Series 2, Box 1 Folder: 17 id66737
      Old Williamsburg Reunion Correspondence with Kimbrough
      1970
    • Mixed Materials Series 2, Box 1 Folder: 18 id66738
      Old Williamsburg Reunion Correspondence with Kimbrough
      1970
    • Mixed Materials Series 2, Box 1 Folder: 19 id66739
      Old Williamsburg Reunion Correspondence with Kimbrough
      1976-1982
    • Mixed Materials Series 2, Box 1 Folder: 20 id66740
      Old Williamsburg Reunion Newsletters
      1970-1986
  • Mixed Materials Series 2, Box 2 id62875
    Box 2: 1976-2004 Accessions
    • Mixed Materials Series 2, Box 2 Folder: 1 id234975
      Memorabilia Transferred from WHRA Accessions
      1976, 1974
      Scope and Contents

      Memorabilia removed other Williamsburg Historic Records Association accessions and transferred to the Williamsburg Reunion Collection. Removal forms have been placed in these accessions.Donors include Edward Lee, J. Kenneth Graham, and others.

    • Mixed Materials Series 2, Box 2 Folder: 2 id62490
      Mss. Acc. 1991.25
      1983, undated
      Scope and Contents

      Williamsburg before 1932 song sheet, Order of the White Jacket Class Membership Roster, 1931-1985 and picture of the Class of 1937.

    • Mixed Materials Series 2, Box 2 Folder: 3 id62645
      Mss. Acc. 1995.31
      1995
      Scope and Contents

      Video tape made by Fred Frechette. Transferred to Audio-Visual Collection.

    • Mixed Materials Series 2, Box 2 Folder: 4 id62489
      Mss. Acc. 2002.51
      1947-2002
      Scope and Contents

      Material from Class of 1962 Reunion, program for 1950 piano recital of Miss Harriett Bozarth, photograph of Old Capital Club, copy of 1947 program for "The Mikado" at Matthew Whaley School, and programs for The Williamsburg Junior Chamber of Commerce, 1965 and 1966.

    • Mixed Materials Series 2, Box 2 Folder: 5 id62488
      Mss. Acc. 2002.52
      2002
      Scope and Contents

      Material relating to 2002 Williamsburg Reunion including the booklet, list of donors, and list of members.

    • Mixed Materials Series 2, Box 2 Folder: 6 id62487
      Mss. Acc. 2003.41
      2002
      Scope and Contents

      Snapshots taken at annual Williamsburg Reunion in 2003. Very few of the photographs have the people present in them identified.

    • Mixed Materials Series 2, Box 2 Folder: 7 id62486
      Mss. Acc. 2004.34
      2004
      Scope and Contents

      Photographs, 2004, of 20th anniversary meeting.  Meeting held at Williamsburg Regional Library.

    • Mixed Materials Series 2, Box 2 Folder: 8 id64429
      Mss. Acc. 2001.25
      2000
      Scope and Contents

      Program for October 14, 2000 Williamsburg Reunion, Worship Service program, cover letter, postcard, list of the seat locations of the donors to the Matthew Whaley Auditorium Chair Restoration and the July 24, 2000 mailing list.

    • Mixed Materials Series 2, Box 2 Folder: 9 id62671
      Mss. Acc. 2005.48 Lists of Graduating Classes
      1945-1955
    • Mixed Materials Series 2, Box 2 Folder: 10 id62672
      Mss. Acc. 2005.48 Organizational Material and Memorabilia
      1992
    • Mixed Materials Series 2, Box 2 Folder: 11 id62673
      Mss. Acc. 2005.48 Organizational Material and Memorabilia
      1994
    • Mixed Materials Series 2, Box 2 Folder: 12 id62674
      Mss. Acc. 2005.48 Organizational Material and Memorabilia
      1996
    • Mixed Materials Series 2, Box 2 Folder: 13 id62675
      Mss. Acc. 2005.48 Organizational Material and Memorabilia
      1998
    • Mixed Materials Series 2, Box 2 Folder: 14 id62676
      Mss. Acc. 2005.48 Organizational Material and Memorabilia
      2000
    • Mixed Materials Series 2, Box 2 Folder: 15 id62677
      Mss. Acc. 2005.48 Organizational Material and Memorabilia
      2002
    • Mixed Materials Series 2, Box 2 Folder: 16 id62679
      Mss. Acc. 2005.48 Organizational Material and Memorabilia
      2004
  • Mixed Materials Series 2, Box 3 id62877
    Box 3: Mss. Acc. 2004.55
    Scope and Contents

    Mss. Acc. 2004.55  Membership material, including 6 notebooks arranged alphabetically (removed from notebooks and put into folders), 2 notebooks of deceased members (removed from notebooks and put into folders), and other member related lists.

    • Mixed Materials Series 2, Box 3 Folder: 1 id62426
      Mss. Acc. 2004.55 Membership Papers, A-B
    • Mixed Materials Series 2, Box 3 Folder: 2 id62427
      Mss. Acc. 2004.55 Membership Papers, C-G
    • Mixed Materials Series 2, Box 3 Folder: 3 id62428
      Mss. Acc. 2004.55 Membership Papers, H-K
    • Mixed Materials Series 2, Box 3 Folder: 4 id62429
      Mss. Acc. 2004.55 Membership Papers, L-O
    • Mixed Materials Series 2, Box 3 Folder: 5 id62430
      Mss. Acc. 2004.55 Membership Papers, P-S
    • Mixed Materials Series 2, Box 3 Folder: 6 id62431
      Mss. Acc. 2004.55 Membership Papers, T-Z
    • Mixed Materials Series 2, Box 3 Folder: 7 id62432
      Mss. Acc. 2004.55 Membership Papers, Deceased, A-L
    • Mixed Materials Series 2, Box 3 Folder: 8 id62433
      Mss. Acc. 2004.55 Membership Papers, Deceased, M-Z
    • Mixed Materials Series 2, Box 3 Folder: 9 id62434
      Mss. Acc. 2004.55 Reservation Cards, Acceptance
    • Mixed Materials Series 2, Box 3 Folder: 10 id62435
      Mss. Acc. 2004.55 Reservation Cards and Letters, Declined
    • Mixed Materials Series 2, Box 3 Folder: 11 id62436
      Mss. Acc. 2004.55 Returned Mail
    • Mixed Materials Series 2, Box 3 Folder: 12 id62437
      Mss. Acc. 2004.55 Reunion Lists
      1998 and 2000
      Scope and Contents

      Includes acceptances, purged, names not on master list and notes.