As such, it is, for the most part, an excellent undergraduate collection. The collection contains an unusually rich assortment of 19th century U. S. periodicals. The University Archives includes records of the College of William and Mary from its founding in 1693 to the present, including official records, publications, photographs, artifacts, and materials relating to persons connected with William and Mary. While there are some records, including minutes of the meetings of the faculty and bursars and matriculation records, going back to the early periods of the College, complete records begin with 1888. In Special Collections, only microfilms of manuscripts are circulating.
Borrowing is done on behalf of faculty, staff, and students only.
Lending done to any library outside of Williamsburg, OCLC is the preferred form of communication.