In the basement of Swem Library is a room used mostly for storage. Along two walls are machines and wooden cases full of drawers. The machines are printing presses and the cases are filled with type – individual letters cast in metal, designed to be set by hand and printed on the machines.
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November 9, 2016Posted in: Special CollectionsIf you’re a senior at the College, you may know the Colonial Echo through their emails reminding you to get your portrait taken. -
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September 23, 2015Posted in: Special CollectionsIn 1997, the College of William & Mary purchased property on Ironbound Road from a prominent African American couple, Charles E. (d. 2001) and Zelda DeBerry Gary (d. 2010). He, the owner of the West End Valet Shop and a notary public, and she, a nurse who once worked for the James City County school system, were long-time residents of Williamsburg.
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July 8, 2015Posted in: Special CollectionsMaking sure our collections are properly
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June 1, 2015Posted in: Special Collections
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April 20, 2015Posted in: Special Collections
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April 8, 2015Posted in: Special CollectionsI recently processed the
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December 5, 2014Posted in: Special Collections
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October 24, 2014Posted in: Special Collections