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Homecoming
Since the first Homecoming at William & Mary on October 23, 1926, the Alumni Association has hosted the annual reunion for generations of William & Mary alumni, students, family, and friends…Honorary degree recipients
Honorary degrees are typically awarded by William & Mary at Charter Day and Commencement ceremonies as well as other special events to distinguished individuals. Currently, there are usually…Horatio King
Horatio King (June 21, 1811 - May 20, 1897) was Postmaster General of the United States under James Buchanan. Born in Paris, Maine, he received a common school education, and at the age of 18 entered…Hospitality House
On March 22, 2013, William & Mary President Taylor Reveley announced the university would acquire the Hospitality House, a hotel located across Richmond Road from Zable Stadium, for student…Hourly and Classified Employees
The William & Mary Hourly and Classified Employees Association (HACE) was established in the summer of 1986. The principal founders envisioned an organization through which hourly and classified…Hourly and Classified Employees Association (HACE)
The William & Mary Hourly and Classified Employees Association (HACE) was established in the summer of 1986. The principal founders envisioned an organization through which hourly and classified…Hugh Blair Grigsby (1806-1881)
Biographical Sketch Hugh Blair Grigsby, nineteenth-century Virginia historian, lived from 1806-1881. He served on the Board of Visitors and as Chancellor of William & Mary. From the Virginia…Hugh S. Bird
Hugh S. Bird was a member of the group of faculty at William & Mary known as the Seven Wise Men. Bird was hired in 1888, at the age of nineteen, to serve as the professor of pedagogics (or the…Hulon Willis Association
The Hulon Willis Association (or HWA), an affinity group of the William & Mary Alumni Association, was formally established in 1992. The association was named after Hulon Willis, William &…Hunter B. Andrews
Hunter B. Andrews graduated from the William & Mary in 1942 with a bachelor's degree in Economics. He received a law degree in 1948 from the University of Virginia and attained an honorary degree…Hunter B. Andrews Distinguished Fellowship in American Politics
The Hunter B. Andrews Distinguished Fellowship in American Politics is used each year by William & Mary to host journalists, scholars, and politicians to meet with and teach students for up to…Hurricanes
Information about hurricanes impacting William & Mary are compiled here. This page is a stub and information is incomplete. The Virginia Institute of Marine Science is naturally always a good…Ice Cream Parlor
Ice Cream Parlor Constructed: circa 1905-1910 Acquired by the College: 1973 Renovated: 1976 Demolished: 1978Indentured servants
Material in the Special Collections Research Center Abbot E. Smith Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, William & Mary. (his book is included below) Virginia Gazette Index,…Indian School
English colonists in Virginia developed plans to establish an Indian School on the Virginia peninsula as early as 1618. Before the school could be established, a raid led by Chief Opechancanough in…Infirmaries
There have been multiple Infirmaries at William & Mary including the present-day Hunt Hall and the Student Health Center. ContentsInga Olla Helseth
Inga Olla Helseth was born in Oslo, Norway on January 16, 1888, and was the eldest child of a Norwegian family who moved to Indian River County, Florida when she was eight years old. After moving to…Integrated Science Center
The Integrated Science Center is located at 540 Landrum Drive. Also known as ISC, the $54.3 million facility - $12 million of came from private funds - integrates the College's science programs,…International Relations Program
International Relations at William & Mary is a thriving program that integrates teaching, research, study abroad, foreign language, and close interaction among students and faculty from different…Israel Green
Israel Green, who died at Mount Vernon, Ohio, was a druggist at Findlay, in Hancock County, of that state; and associated with his apothecary shop is an incident of national historical significance.…J. Ernest Warinner
J. Ernest Warinner was a Past Faculty member at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science. Obituary Announcement From a Faculty and Staff Announcement Email from Provost Michael Halleran on March 25,…J. Lesslie Hall
John Lesslie Hall was one of the seven professors known as the Seven Wise Men. he was hired as the professor of English and History in 1888, while he was still a doctoral candidate. He earned his…J. Palin Thorley
Joseph Palin Thorley was born on 4 June 1892 in Staffordshire, the heart of England's ceramic-producing area. His ancestors on both sides worked in the ceramic business. His father and grandfather…J. Wilfred Lambert
J. Wilfred Lambert (23 August 1906-11 May 1986) graduated from William & Mary earning a BA in 1927 and later returned as an instructor in psychology. He was a popular teacher and administrator…Jack B. Martin
Jack B. Martin was a professor in the Department of English (though his teaching and research were in the Linguistics Program) at William & Mary from 1993 - 2011, and was chair of the English…Jacquelyn Y. McLendon
Jacquelyn Y. McLendon is a professor of English and Africana Studies at William & Mary, and was associate chair of the Department of English from 1995-2001, in addition to being the first…James A. Bill
James A. Bill received his B.A. at Assumption College and his M.A. from Penn State University in 1965. He received his doctorate from Princeton University in 1968 and went on to teach at the…James Barron (1768-1851)
Commodore James Barron, born 15 September 1768 in Hampton, Virginia, died 21 April 1851 in Norfolk, served under his father, Commodore James Barron the Elder, in the Revolutionary War.James Blair (1656-1743)
The Reverend James Blair, the first president of William & Mary, was born in Banffshire, Scotland and educated at Marischal College (University of Aberdeen). Blair was president of the College…James Blair Hall
Marshall-Wythe Hall, circa 1936 Constructed: 1934-1935 Opened: 1935 as Marshall-Wythe Hall Renamed James Blair Hall: 1968James Branch Cabell (1879-1958)
Biographical Sketch James Branch Cabell was born April 14, 1879 in Richmond, Virginia to Robert Gamble Cabell (1847-1922) and Ann Harris Branch Cabell (1859-1915). 1James C. Livingston
James C. Livingston was a faculty member in Religious Studies and administration at William & Mary from 1968 until his retirement in 1998. Obituary Announcement From a Faculty and Staff…James E. Jenkins
James E. Jenkins was a student at William & Mary in 1844-1846 according to the Provisional List of Alumni. A researcher provided the following information:James Frederic Carr Memorial Cup
The James Frederic Carr Memorial Cup is given to the graduating senior who best combines the qualities of character, scholarship and leadership. It was established as a memorial to James Frederic…James Horrocks (1734-1772)
William & Mary President: James HorrocksTerm Served: Late 1764/Early 1765 - 21 June 1771Preceded by: William Yates 1760 - 1764Succeeded by: John Camm 1771 - 1777James Innes (1754-1798)
James Innes (1754-1798) was the son of the Rev. Robert Innes, an Anglican minister and a graduate of King's College in Aberdeen. Innes grew up on what amounted to a small, isolated farm, the glebe of…James M. Yankovich
James M. Yankovich was a Past Faculty member at William & Mary Obituary Announcement From a Faculty and Staff Announcement Email from Provost Michael Halleran on May 25, 2011: "Dear William…James Madison (1749-1812)
The Right Reverend James Madison (1749 - 1812) was the first bishop of the Diocese of Virginia of the Episcopal Church, USA. He was also a student (1770-1772) "Provisional List of Alumni", professor…James McClurg (1726-1823)
Dr. James McClurg was the first Chair of Anatomy and Medicine at William & Mary, serving from 1779 to 1784, when he left to go into private practice. He attended William and Mary in 1762 and went…James Monroe (1758-1831)
James Monroe (1758-1831) was the 5th President of the United States, completing a two-term presidency (1817-1825) that capped a long political career at the state and national levels. Monroe’s…James Monroe Prize in Civic Leadership
The James Monroe Prize in Civic Leadership is awarded on Charter Day at William & Mary. The award is given each year to a William & Mary student who best demostrates sustained leadership of…James N. McCord, Jr.
James N. McCord, Jr. joined the Department of History at William & Mary in the 1960's and retired in 2005. He received the Thomas Jefferson Award in recognition of his contributions to the…James N. Stubbs
Major James N. Stubbs (James New Stubbs) attended William & Mary (1858-1860), was a member of its Board of Visitors (1888-1919, Vice-President 1890-1906, Vice-Rector 1906-1919), was trained as a…James P. Whittenburg
James P. Whittenburg joined the Department of History at William & Mary in 1977. "Jim Whittenburg received his PhD from the University of Georgia in 1974. He specializes in colonial America,…James River & Kanawha Company
The James River and Kanawha Company: The creation of Virginia's canal system was begun in 1746, spurred on by the support of George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. The goal was to create an…James S. Patton
James S. Patton was the husband of Frances Bernard Upton, who was a part of the Robb Bernard family. Patton provided Special Collections with this portion of the Robb Bernard collection, among others…Jamestown Residences
Jamestown Residences Constructed: 2004-2006Jamestown Road Tunnel
The Jamestown Road Tunnel was a tunnel that ran underneath Jamestown Road in front of Willis Hall (formerly Taliaferro Hall), which opened in September 1960. It was also known as Alvin's Alley,…Jamestown, Virginia
For basic information about Jamestown, Virginia consult the guide for Genealogy Resources at Swem, which includes a section on early settlers at Jamestown. Land patents and grants from the Library of…Janet Haldane Coleman Kimbrough (1902-1992)
Dr. Janet Coleman Kimbrough was born in Minnesota on February 21, 1902, the daughter of Mary Haldane Begg Coleman (1875-1967) and George Preston Coleman,1 mayor of Williamsburg.