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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

Literacy for Life records, Special Collections Research Center, William & Mary Libraries.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by Lila Newberry.

Processing Information

The collection received container level processing. This finding aid may be updated to reflect new descriptions and acquisitions to the collection.

Biographical / Historical

Literacy for Life was founded as an Adult SKills Program in 1975 by William and Mary. It later became a United Way agency in 1979. Currently, the organization is an independent 501(c)3 organization that seeks to increase adult literacy in the Williamsburg area.

Content Description

The collection includes Literacy for life clippings, scrapbook, newsletters, digital photos, and hardcopy photos. The materials highlight the organization's events and members.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• Community-based organizations
• Literacy