Scholarship On Display is a rotating exhibit series showcasing faculty work from academic departments at the College of William & Mary. This installment features publications and research from current faculty members in the Economics Department.
Past Exhibits
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December 1, 2014 to September 30, 2015
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The Fall of the “Cockade City” and the End of the Confederacy
November 14, 2014 to May 17, 2015As Swem Library wraps up its commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War and the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act, it is clear that both the politics and execution of war are complex and difficult.
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A glimpse into the world and artistry of the Richmond-born, black photographer
February 17, 2015 to May 17, 2015During Louis H. Draper's photography career, he amassed nearly 1,000 prints and negatives of street photography in Harlem, abstract images, portraits, and photographs of trips to Senegal and the Soviet Union.
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April 9, 2015 to May 3, 2015
The Global Education Office Study Abroad Photo Contest gave returning students the chance to share their experiences abroad and demonstrate their skill with a camera.
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June 19, 2014 to April 5, 2015
The American Civil War was not fought just within the borders of the United States. There were global machinations as well as naval conflicts on the high seas.
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Student Poster Project from Professor Chouin's HIST 282 Course
December 10, 2014 to January 10, 2015Students in Professor Gérard Chouin's Fall 2014 HIST 282 Medieval African History course developed original posters illustrating the theme "Medieval Africa in History."
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The Nancy H. Marshall "A Visit from St. Nicholas" Collection of Clement Clarke Moore's Immortal Poem
December 10, 2014 to January 10, 2015Continuing our annual tradition, this year's exhibit showcases the linguistic diversity that has proliferated since the poem’s publication more than 180 years ago.
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Animal Studies in the Archive
June 20, 2014 to January 8, 2015Conducting historical research in animal studies presents some unique challenges. Non-human animals did not leave diaries or letters behind for historians to piece together life from the animals' perspectives. Therefore, researchers have to rely on materials produced by humans to access the historical lives of animals.
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Travel Photography through Doris Baker's Lens
December 5, 2013 to December 7, 2014During her travels as a freelance photographer, Doris Baker was fascinated by the cultures of other countries, and the photographs she took during her excursions bring to light the lives of those she encountered.
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October 1, 2014 to December 5, 2014
Senior art students in Professor Nicole McCormick Santiago's ART 460 Senior Exhibition course each selected one of their sketches from the summer sketchbook project to be featured in an exhibit in Swem Library. Students were responsible for mounting and installing their own artwork and labels to learn about preparing their own artwork for exhibition.