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:

Public Works Administration Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.

Acquisition Information:

Acc. 1983.103 was received on 11/28/1983.

Historical Note:

The Financial Operations department at the College of William & Mary and the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) is responsible for providing comprehensive accounting, bursar and payroll services in support of the College's primary mission of education, research and public service.

Scope and Contents

This collection includes correspondence and financial records about Public Works Administration projects on the campus of William & Mary and the Norfolk Division primarily from 1934-1936. Includes the correspondence of W.A.R. Goodwin, and information about projects regarding the Lake Matoaka Ampitheatre, Marshall-Wythe Hall, Taliaferro Hall, and the Student Activity Building.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• Buildings and Grounds--Lake Matoaka Ampitheatre
• Buildings and Grounds--Marshall-Wythe Hall
• Buildings and Grounds--Taliaferro Hall
• College of William and Mary--History--20th century
• Correspondence
• Financial records
• Reports