This exhibit features Swem’s collection of the papers of Reetika Vazirani (1962-2003) and celebrates the publication in January 2010 of her third book of poetry, Radha Says.
Past Exhibits
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January 1, 2010 to April 30, 2010
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January 27, 2010 to April 7, 2010
This exhibit commemorates Black History month with a look at the evolution of African American student life at the College of William and Mary.
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January 21, 2010 to March 30, 2010
In honor of the College of William and Mary's annual Charter Day Ceremony on February 6, 2010, an exhibit case of original material and reproductions is on display at the entrance to Swem Library.
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March 2, 2009 to March 1, 2010
This exhibit marks the centennial of Tucker Hall opening to the public. In May 1909, the College of William and Mary's new library, the building we know today as Tucker Hall, was dedicated.
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September 18, 2009 to February 8, 2010
A proposal to build a gymnasium on the second floor of the Wren Building? A swimming pool in the basement of the women’s dormitory?
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November 1, 2009 to January 30, 2010
Most people today know Moore’s enchanting tale of the mysterious Christmas Eve visitor, St. Nicholas. Moore, a noted theologian and biblical scholar, wrote this classic more than 180 years ago. Nancy H. Marshall started collecting Clement Clarke Moore’s poem, The Night Before Christmas, over 45 years ago. At first, she bought inexpensive editions to put in her children’s stockings and decorate her home during the Christmas holiday. As time passed, her collection became more comprehensive. She began to take every opportunity to acquire both the rare and scarce early editions and the more contemporary twentieth-century editions. While in retirement, she continues collecting today. As the number of books and other The Night Before Christmas-related items approached one thousand, Marshall realized that it was perhaps one of the largest collections held in private hands.
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November 2, 2009 to January 15, 2010
Christmas cards are modern inventions rooted in old traditions. Ancient Romans and medieval Europeans sent New Year’s greetings.
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August 1, 2009 to November 30, 2009
It was closer to 2 p.m. than midnight and something not remotely evil was lurking in the Sunken Garden, which was not remotely dark.
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October 16, 2009 to November 30, 2009
The first Homecoming celebration at the College of William and Mary took place on October 23, 1926.
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June 1, 2009 to October 15, 2009
Swem Library has recently mounted an exhibit to honor Will F.