William and Mary College Swem Library

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Contact Information
E-mail: [mailto:sweref@wm.edu sweref@wm.edu]

Address:


 * Earl Gregg Swem Library
 * College of William &amp; Mary
 * 400 Landrum Drive
 * Williamsburg, VA 23185

Telephone: 757-221-3067; Chat swemrefdesk

Hours and holidays:


 * Mondays-Thursdays: 8 a.m.-2 a.m.
 * Fridays: 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
 * Saturdays: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
 * Sundays: 10 a.m.-2 a.m.

Visit Hours page to see upcoming Holiday schedule.

Directions, maps, and public transportation:


 * Directions using Google Maps
 * Visitor Parking and where parking permits can be purchased at.
 * Disability Parking information.
 * Campus Map
 * Maps &amp; Detailed Directions to Campus Campus Map; Williamsburg Area Map; By Air or Train; Driving Directions; Off-Campus parking; Free college parking; Parking pass information.

Internet sites and databases:


 * [guides.swem.wm.edu/genealogy Genealogy Resources at SWEM]
 * Home. About SWEM; Research; Services; News &amp; Events; Exhibits &amp; Programs; Giving; Catalog; News; Exhibits.
 * Search the Library Catalog Gives description of either searching by the New or Classic Catalog. Search for books, movies, articles, archives, website.
 * Special Collections. Manuscripts, major historical repository, books & periodicals.
 * History Databases Many newspaper databases;
 * [Genealogical resources on New York and New England from the New England Historic Genealogical Society.

Collection Description
{''Please briefly describe the strengths and weaknesses of each collection for genealogists (about two or three sentences for smaller collections). For example, explain the collection size, who (which ethnic, political, or religious groups) are covered, dates covered, jurisdictions covered, record types available, significant indexes, and any noteworthy record loss or gaps. ''}

Tips

 * The section of the SWEM library for genealogical research is officially called the Mary and Dennis Rebman Virginia Genealogy Resource Center.
 * Fill out this online form to schedule a Research Assistance Appointment.

Guides

 * [guides.swem.wm.edu/genealogy Subject Guide] for Genealogy Rresources at SWEM. Getting Started; Finding Books; Key Guides; Census Records; Ships' Passenger Lists; Vital Records; Will and Probate Records; Local History; Churches, Funeral Homes, Cemeteries; Newspapers; Periodicals & Indexes; Other Repositories; Web Links.
 * Research Guides Genealogy; History.

Alternate Repositories
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If you cannot visit or find a source at the , a similar source may be available at one of the following.

Overlapping Collections


 * Alternate Repository {create link for each, and give line or two describing collection}

Similar Collections



Neighboring Collections