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  1. Benjamin Rush

    Dr. Benjamin Rush Materials in the Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library Notes on Medical Lectures: As a student at the University of Pennsylvania, William Baird Westmore of Petersburg,…
  2. Benjamin Stoddert Ewell (1810-1894)

    Benjamin Stoddert Ewell (1810-1894) was a graduate of the United States Military Academy, a soldier, civil engineer, and educator; professor of mathematics and military science; president of William…
  3. Bennett Ellis Bing

    Bennett Ellis Bing was a student at William & Mary in the 1908, 1909, 1910, and 1911 academic years. The Catalogue of the Alumni and Alumnae for the Years 1866-1932 lists his hometown as Free…
  4. Beta Alpha Psi. Kappa Chapter.

    The Kappa Chapter of Beta Alpha Psi is the professional accounting fraternity for students at William & Mary. Material in the Special Collections Research Center Guide for conducting research…
  5. Beta Lambda Chapter

    The William & Mary chapter of Kappa Alpha Theta, Beta Gamma, was installed on April 28, 1922 and was the second greek organization for women students to be recognized at William & Mary.
  6. Biology Club

    The Biology Club at William & Mary. Material in the Special Collections Research Center Guide for conducting research related to the College of William & Mary The Flat Hat, William & Mary…
  7. Bishop James Madison Society

    The Bishop James Madison Society is a student secret society at William & Mary. The society was established in 1812 as a tribute to the late William & Mary President Bishop James Madison.
  8. Bizarre Scandal

    A scandal involving the Randolph family of Virginia arising from a 1792 incident and a murder trial the following year.
  9. Black Law Student Association

    References Material in the Special Collections Research Center Guide for conducting research related to the College of William & Mary The Flat Hat, William & Mary News, and Alumni Gazette:
  10. Black Student Organization

    The Ebony Expressions Timothy Allmond, class of 1978, organized the College of William & Mary student choir Ebony Expressions in 1975.
  11. Blow Gymnasium

    William & Mary built Blow Gymnasium, 262 Richmond Road, after receiving a gift of $130,200 from Mrs. Adele Matthiessen Blow, in memory of her husband, Captain George Preston Blow, U.S. Navy.…
  12. Board of Visitors Members

    Board of Visitors members and officers listed alphabetically and chronologically.
  13. Bob Henderson

    Bob Henderson was a student at William & Mary. He played football in the 1931, 1932, and 1933 seasons according to an appendix in the book Goal to Goal : 100 seasons of football at William &…
  14. Books Owned by William & Mary Prior to 1793

    The College of William & Mary owned over 4,000 books by 1793, making it the second largest collegiate library in the United States, behind only Harvard. These books came from a variety of…
  15. Books to use for college history research

    For your research related to William & Mary, you should begin by reviewing the guide from Swem Library on conducting research about William & Mary. Contents
  16. Bookstore

    The William & Mary Bookstore is presently located at the corner of Duke of Gloucester and North Henry Streets, run by Barnes and Noble since 2001.
  17. Borneo Research Council

    The Borneo Research Council was founded in 1968 and its members consist of "Fellows, an international group of scholars who are professionally engaged in research in Borneo [Borneo Research Bulletin…
  18. Boswell Hall

    Boswell Hall, formerly Morton Hall, was named for John E. Boswell, an alumnus (class of 1969), and recognized scholar and advocate for the LGBTQ+ community, is located at 100 Ukrop Way at the…
  19. Botetourt Complex

    The Botetourt Complex, 100 Wake Drive, is located on a dead-end road, which runs southwest off of Ukrop Way (formerly Campus Drive) at William & Mary. The complex was named in honor of Virginia…
  20. Botetourt Medal

    The Botetourt Medal was the second academic prize medal awarded in the colonies and the first to be stamped from dies created at the Royal mint in 1771. Lord Botetourt's intention to give the two…
  21. Boundary stones

    Two 17th century boundary stones erected to mark the property of William & Mary survive. One of the stones can be seen in a display case located on the first floor of Swem Library, near the…
  22. Bozarth House

    The Bozarth House and Cottage at William & Mary is located on the northwest corner of Richmond Road and Armistead Avenue (205 Richmond Road and cottage at 126 Armistead Avenue). It was built…
  23. Brooks Hays Lecture

    Brooks Hays, a then-former member of the U.S House of Representatives from Arkansas, gave a lecture at William & Mary in March 1959 as part of the Marshall-Wythe Symposium lecture series. Hays…
  24. Brooks Hays Lecture, 1959

    Brooks Hays, a then-former member of the U.S House of Representatives from Arkansas, gave a lecture at William & Mary in March 1959 as part of the Marshall-Wythe Symposium lecture series. Hays…
  25. Brown Hall

    The original Brown Hall, now known as the Prince George House, was established in 1924 with funds from the Dyson estate and the Browns and was named in honor of Mrs. Jane Brown and Cornelia Brown,…
  26. Bryan Complex

    The Bryan Complex at William & Mary, 300 Richmond Road, is located across from Zable Stadium at Cary Field and is named for John Stewart Bryan, former President and Chancellor.
  27. Busch Courts

    "One of the newest athletics venues at William & Mary, the Busch Courts tennis complex opened in September of 2001. It is the outdoor home of the Tribe tennis squads. The complex features eight…
  28. Busch Field

    Busch Field is an athletic facility at William & Mary. "The former home of the William & Mary men's soccer team, Busch Field opened in 1989, bringing a new excitement to Tribe athletics. Made…
  29. C. W. Murdaugh

    C.W. Murdaugh was a lawyer, judge and politician and fought on the side of the Confederate Army during the Civil War. He was the son of James Murdaugh (1799-1871), also a Portsmouth lawyer. Excerpts…
  30. Campus Center

    The Campus Center, 104 Jamestown Road, is an L-shaped building north of Trinkle Hall facing Jamestown Road.
  31. Campus Map

    The size and layout of the campus of William & Mary has changed over the years, and that has necessitated updates to the maps of campus. One of the earliest maps of campus is the Frenchman's Map…
  32. Campus Tour of Woody Species

    The Campus Tour of Woody Species is available online from the Department of Biology. "Among the scenic locations on campus can be found more than 300 species and varieties of woody plants, a living…
  33. Career Center

    The Career Center coordinates career development programs and recruitment services for all undergraduate and graduate programs at William & Mary except the Law School and School of Business MBA…
  34. Carl A. Fehr

    Carl A. Fehr was a long-time Choir director and professor in the Department of Music at William & Mary. Dr. Fehr earned degrees from the University of Texas including a Bachelor of Arts in German…
  35. Carl R. Dolmetsch

    Carl R. Dolmetsch was a professor of English at William & Mary starting in 1959, and chair of the Department of English from 1970-1976. His published work includes The Smart Set: A History and…
  36. Carl Roseberg

    Carl Roseberg was an artist and art historian at William & Mary from the 1940s through the 1980s. Roseberg was born in Vinton, Iowa in 1916 and died on November 11, 1999 in Williamsburg, Virginia…
  37. Carlo Bellini

    Carlo Bellini was Professor of Modern Languages at William & Mary from 1779-1803. Materials in the Special Collections Research Center Guide for conducting research related to the College of…
  38. Carroll Hardy

    Carroll Hardy, or "Dean Hardy" as she was affectionately called by students in the 1980s and 1990s, is credited with being a tireless advocate for diversity at W&M and improving the campus…
  39. Chancellor Factoids

    Trivia and interesting facts about the office of Chancellor at William & Mary.
  40. Chancellor's Regalia

     Chancellor's Badge and Chain of Office
  41. Chandler Hall

    Chandler Hall, circa 1931 Built: 1930-1931 Opened: 1931 Renovations: 1935, 1978, 2005-2006 Named for: College President J.A.C. Chandler
  42. Chapman House

    Chapman House Constructed: pre-1861 Dedicated: 1955 Named for: Ann Chapman Demolished: 1960
  43. Charles Campbell (1807-1876)

    Charles Campbell (1807-1876) was born on 1 May 1807, in Petersburg, Virginia, the firstborn child of parents John Wilson Campbell (1779-1842), and Mildred Walker Moore Campbell.
  44. Charles Center

    The Roy R. Charles Center's broad mission is to enhance the quality of undergraduate teaching and learning at William & Mary. It is named after Roy R. Charles, former member of the Board of…
  45. Charles E. Kolodzey

    Charles E. Kolodzey (1914-2009). "Texas Oil Industry engineer who designed and constructed the first offshore oil platform in the Gulf of Mexico. From his obituary: Charles Edwin Kolodzey, engineer,…
  46. Charles F. Marsh

    Charles F. Marsh (Charles Franklin) became the seventh president of Wofford College on September 1, 1958 and served until his retirement in 1968. Prof.
  47. Charles Joseph Duke, Jr., and Virginia Welton Duke Award

    Established in 1997, the Charles Joseph Duke, Jr., and Virginia Welton Duke Award is awarded annually to an outstanding employee of William & Mary or one contracted to provide auxiliary services…
  48. Charles Koch

    Charles Koch was a faculty member of the Law School at William & Mary. Obituary Announcement From a Faculty and Staff Announcement Email from Provost Michael Halleran on February 21, 2012: "Dear…
  49. Charles M. Robinson

    Charles M. Robinson was a Richmond, Virginia architect. Robinson designed the Sunken Garden campus at William & Mary including: Washington Hall, Tucker Hall's addition, the present-day Reves…
  50. Charles Minnigerode

    Charles Frederick Ernest Minnigerode was imprisoned while a student at the University of Giessen in Germany because of his political activities. He emigrated to the United States in 1839 and was…

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