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Kimbrough, Janet C. , Williamsburg Area History Collection Guide to the Janet C. Kimbrough Williamsburg Area History Collection 01/Mss. Acc. 1985.50, 1991.36 and 1993.06

Guide to the Janet C. Kimbrough Williamsburg Area History Collection 01/Mss. Acc. 1985.50, 1991.36 and 1993.06


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Repository
Special Collections Research Center
Identification
01/Mss. Acc. 1985.50, 1991.36 and 1993.06
Title
Janet C. Kimbrough Williamsburg Area History Collection 1873-1994
Quantity
0.25 Linear Feet
Creator
Kimbrough, Janet C. (Janet Coleman)
Creator
Williamsburg Historic Records Association (Williamsburg, Va.)
Language
English

Administrative Information

Conditions Governing Use:

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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:

Janet C. Kimbrough Williamsburg Area History Collection, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.

Acquisition Information:

1985.50  Dr. Janet Kimbrough 1991.36  Dr. Janet Kimbrough 1993.06  Cynthia Barlowe and Raymond Kimbrough, Jr. All gifts via the Williamsburg Historic Records Association.

Biographical Information:

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Scope and Contents

Collection of material about Williamsburg, Virginia area history including Colonial Williamsburg Foundaton, Williamsburg Public Library, "Model" school of Williamsburg, Yorktown Bicentennial, Bundles for Britain and more.  Includes photographs of family and friends, many set in Williamsburg, and photograph of dedication of the Confederate Monument on the Palace Green.

Related Material

Mss. Acc. 1993.29 Cynthia Barlowe and Raymond Kimbrough Collection

Subjects and Indexing Terms

  • Bright, Robert Southall, 1872-1947
  • Bundles for Britain, Inc
  • College of William and Mary. School of Education
  • Colonial Williamsburg Foundation--History
  • Confederate Memorial (Williamsburg, Va.)
  • Correspondence
  • Matthew Whaley School (Williamsburg, Va.)
  • Pamphlets
  • Photographs
  • Programs
  • Reports
  • Schools--Virginia--Williamsburg
  • The Model School (Williamsburg, Va.)
  • Williamsburg (Va.)--Colonial Period--History
  • Williamsburg (Va.)--History--20th century
  • Williamsburg (Va.)--History--World War, 1939-1945
  • Williamsburg (Va.)--Library
  • Williamsburg (Va.)--Photographs
  • York County  next hit (Va.)--History--20th century
  • Yorktown (Va.)--History--Siege, 1781--Centennial celebrations, etc

Significant Persons Associated With the Collection

  • Bright, Robert Southall, 1872-1947
  • Kimbrough, Janet C. (Janet Coleman)
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Significant Places Associated With the Collection

  • Confederate Memorial (Williamsburg, Va.)
  • Williamsburg (Va.)--Colonial Period--History
  • Williamsburg (Va.)--History--20th century
  • Williamsburg (Va.)--History--World War, 1939-1945
  • Williamsburg (Va.)--Library
  • Williamsburg (Va.)--Photographs
  • York County (Va.)--History--20th century
  • Yorktown (Va.)--History--Siege, 1781--Centennial celebrations, etc
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Container List

Mixed Materials box: 1
Box 1
English
  • id66145
    Series 1: Mss. Acc. 1985.50
    1873-1994
    Scope and Contents

    Material collected about the Williamsburg, Virginia area events and residents.

    • Mixed Materials box: 1 Folder: 1 id67877
      Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
      1960
      Scope and Contents

      Letter from John D. Rockefeller II to Mrs. John Henderson and "The Town that Stopped" by Cabell Phillips, a story of restoring Williamsburg with notes by Janet Kimbrough in the margins.

    • Mixed Materials box: 1 Folder: 2 id67878
      Colonial Williamsburg Today
      Winter 1982
    • Mixed Materials box: 1 Folder: 3 id67879
      Daily Press Article by Parke Rouse, "1887 Letter Gives First Hand"
      1983
    • Mixed Materials box: 1 Folder: 4 id67880
      Facts About Williamsburg and Vicinity
      1900
      Scope and Contents

      Booklet published by the Business Association of the City of Williamsburg.

    • Mixed Materials box: 1 Folder: 5 id67881
      History of the Williamsburg Public Library
      1981
      Scope and Contents

      Written by Mary Hall Sawyer.

    • Mixed Materials box: 1 Folder: 6 id67882
      Victoria previous hit King  next hit Lee Papers
      1873-1883
      Scope and Contents

      Letters, autograph album, memory book, insurance papers and legal papers of Victoria previous hit King  next hit and previous hit King  next hit Family. Her married name is Victoria previous hit King  next hit Lee.

    • Mixed Materials box: 1 Folder: 7 id67883
      The Model School from a Child's Eyeview
      1971
      Scope and Contents

      Recollections of the Model School in Williamsburg, Virginia (1894-1909) by Mrs. John (Grace Beale) Moncure.The Model School opened on October 1 or 8, 1894 and was also called Matthew Whaley School and was used as the training ground for students in the new Department of Education at William and Mary.

    • Mixed Materials box: 1 Folder: 8 id67884
      The Navy Mine Depot, Yorktown, Virginia
      1926
      Scope and Contents

      Written by Commander A. H. Miles of the U.S. Navy. Describes the area where the depot is located, with naval and civil history of the area.

    • Mixed Materials box: 1 Folder: 9 id67910
      The Restoration
      1961
      Scope and Contents

      Speech written by Robert D. Calkins, President of Brookings Institution, and presented to the Literary Society in Washington, D.C. Talks about early Williamsburg and the restoration.

    • Mixed Materials box: 1 Folder: 10 id67885
      Schools
      1971, 1981 and 1994
      Scope and Contents

      Three newspaper clippings on schools and students in Williamsburg, Virginia.

    • Mixed Materials box: 1 Folder: 11 id67886
      Yorktown Bicentennial
      1981
      Scope and Contents

      Program of events and Daily Press special insert.

    • Mixed Materials box: 1 Folder: 12 id67887
      Williamsburg Charter
      Scope and Contents

      Typed transcript of the Charter of Williamsburg from previous hit King  next hit previous hit George  next hit. Taken from a copy by first town clerk, Joseph Davenport.

    • Mixed Materials box: 1 Folder: 13 id71844
      Memories of My Father
      1941
      Scope and Contents

      Possibly written by Robert Bright Southall about his father.

    • Mixed Materials box: 1 Folder: 14 id72902
      Williamsburg-James City previous hit County  next hit Medical Society
      1953-1958
      Scope and Contents

      Constitution of the Williamsburg-James City previous hit County Medical Society for 1953, 1957 and 1958 with list of committees and members for 1958 and mailing list for 1956-1957.

  • id67876
    Series 2: Mss. Acc. 1991.36 Addition
    1991
    Scope and Contents

    Copy of TLS by Dr. Janet C. Kimbrough to Justice Lewis Powell, 25 May 1991.

    • Mixed Materials box: 1 Folder: 15 id71526
      Folder 15
      1991
      Scope and Contents

      Copy of TLS by Dr. Janet C. Kimbrough to Justice Lewis Powell, 25 May 1991, asking Colonial Williamsburg to give some consideration to the "old city of Williamsburg," particularly in relation to the restoration of the 18th century courthouse.

  • id71515
    Series 3: Mss. Acc. 1993.06 Addition
    1920's
    Scope and Contents

    Photographs of family and friends, many set in Williamsburg. Most people are identified. Includes photograph of the dedication of the Confederate Monument on the Palace Green.

    • Mixed Materials box: 1 Folder: 16 id71522
      Photographs of Family, Friends and Confederate Monument
      1920's
      Scope and Contents

      Photographs of family and friends, many set in Williamsburg. Most people are identified. Includes photograph of the dedication of the Confederate Monument on the Palace Green.

    • Mixed Materials box: 1 Folder: 17 id71524
      Photographs of Williamsburg, Virginia Buildings
      1920's
      Scope and Contents

      Includes Coleman House, Powder Magazine, Bruton Parish Church and more. 11 items.

  • id71825
    Series 4: Mss. Acc. 2008.254 Addition
    1941
    • Mixed Materials box: 1 Folder: 18 id71826
      Bundles for Britain
      1941
      Scope and Contents

      Material from the Williamsburg, Virginia branch of  "Bundles for Britain," a national program for sending goods and money to Great Britain.  Mrs. C. A. Chapman was President and Mrs. B. W. Norton, secretary.  The group mainly gathered clothing to send overseas. Includes press releases, news clippings, correspondence, invoices and pamphlets.