Arthur George Williams Papers

Collection

Collection ID: RG 17-4B3

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The collection contains a black and white photograph of Arthur George Williams, Professor of Modern Languages at the Norfolk Division of the College of William and Mary, in his study as well as a letter written during World War II about giving guns from the war to a friend in the United States. It is unclear if the letter relates to Professor Williams.

Dates

1936-1945
Other: Date acquired: 12/13/2018

Creator

Williams, Arthur George (Person)

Extent

0.05 Linear Feet

Conditions Governing Access

Open to researchers without restrictions.

Conditions Governing Use

Before publishing quotations or excerpts from any materials, permission must be obtained from Special Collections and University Archives, and the holder of the copyright, if not Old Dominion University Libraries.

Biographical or Historical Information

Arthur George Williams was Professor of Modern Languages at the Norfolk Division of the College of William & Mary from 1931 to 1938. He received his bachelor of arts and master of arts from Roanoke College and another master of arts from University of Chicago. Before coming to the Norfolk Division, Williams was also Professor of Modern Languages at the College of William and Mary from 1918-1930 and the Head of the Modern Languages Department at the short-lived Atlantic University (Virginia Beach) in 1930.

Note written by

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Custodial History

The letter and photograph were previously owned by the Goochland County Historical Society before being sent to William & Mary, which was then given to Special Collections and Univeristy Archives.