Teeny tiny snow man
First law school snow of the season!
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Evacuation Day (New York) - Wikipedia
"Evacuation Day," November 25, was once a popular holiday: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evacuat...
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"Muster Book of Free Blacks, Settlement of Birchtown, Port Roseway," p. 27, Black Loyalist Refugees, 1782-1807, Port Roseway Associates, Library and Archives Canada, https://n2t.net/ark:/69429/m0833mw2g10x
Additionally, in a "Muster Book of Free Blacks, Settlement of Birchtown, Port Roseway, Nova Scotia" in 1784, we find listed a Captain Jacob With; a Fanny With, and a Stepney With, all of whom served with British forces during the War. heritage.canadiana.ca/view/oocihm....
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"Book of Negroes," African Nova Scotians in the Age of Slavery and Abolition, Nova Scotia Archives. https://archives.novascotia.ca/africanns/book-of-negroes/page/?ID=74&Name=James%20Rea
"Book of Negroes," African Nova Scotians in the Age of Slavery and Abolition, Nova Scotia Archives. https://archives.novascotia.ca/africanns/book-of-negroes/page/?ID=74&Name=James%20Rea
Another former slave of Wythe's is also recorded in the "Inspection Roll of Negroes" (1783): James Rea, who escaped in 1779, recorded as an 'Ordinary fellow without legs," and "Formerly Slave to George With, Williamsburg Virginia.'
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"Book of Negroes," African Nova Scotians in the Age of Slavery and Abolition, Nova Scotia Archives. https://archives.novascotia.ca/africanns/book-of-negroes/page/?ID=31&Name=George%20Weeks
"Book of Negroes," African Nova Scotians in the Age of Slavery and Abolition, Nova Scotia Archives. https://archives.novascotia.ca/africanns/book-of-negroes/page/?ID=31&Name=George%20Weeks
"Book of Negroes," African Nova Scotians in the Age of Slavery and Abolition, Nova Scotia Archives. https://archives.novascotia.ca/africanns/book-of-negroes/page/?ID=77&Name=James%20With
"Book of Negroes," African Nova Scotians in the Age of Slavery and Abolition, Nova Scotia Archives. https://archives.novascotia.ca/africanns/book-of-negroes/page/?ID=77&Name=James%20With
Two enslaved persons confirmed to be from George Wythe's family plantation in Virginia, Chesterville: George Weeks, and James "With," recorded evacuating for Nova Scotia from New York City following the end of the Revolutionary War, in 1783: wythepedia.wm.edu/index.php/Bo... #WytheWednesday
03.12.2025 16:18 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
A modern painting of the Alfred hoisting the flag
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Dec. 3, 1775: The first flag of the 13 United Colonies is introduced in Philadelphia. The ensign that features a British Union flag in the canton (upper left) and 13 alternating red and white stripes in the field, is hoisted from the Continental Navy warship Alfred by Lt. John Paul Jones. 1/5
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Measuring for shelving and direct mount spacing in our upcoming exhibits at Riverside Smithfield Hospital with our fabulous materials designer Ernest White of VA Displays LLC. #exhibit
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LIVE TONIGHT 7PM EST: Is there anything else on these VHS tapes? Commercials? Weird stuff? Commercials? Endangered or #lostmedia we can upload to @archive.org? There's only one way to find out. IS THIS ANYTHING? is live tonight at 7pm EST on Twitch.
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"Dinner with Ben Franklin: The Origins of the American Philosophical Society"
This week's Meeting Monday features former APS President Linda Greenhouse's talk about the APS's early days and influence.
#meetingmondays #archives #usefulknowledge #benfranklin #philadelphia
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'Giants,’ opening in Richmond, showcases Black art on a grand scale
Husband and wife musicians and art collectors, Kasseem Dean 'Swizz Beatz' and Alicia Keys, have a traveling art show featuring more than 130 pieces from their collection. It opens at the Richmond Virg...
Husband and wife musicians and art collectors, Kasseem Dean 'Swizz Beatz' and Alicia Keys, have a traveling art show featuring more than 130 pieces from their collection. It opens at the Richmond Virginia Museum of Fine Arts on Saturday, Nov. 22.
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Promotional image for a free screening at the MLK Library featuring the documentary "The Librarians." The event is set for Wednesday, December 3, at 6 PM. The graphic includes silhouettes of three individuals and images of books with one titled "1984" by George Orwell. Logos of DC Public Library are visible.
📚 The Librarians Documentary
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Called “gripping” by The New York Times, this award-winning film follows librarians on the front lines defending the freedom to read. Registration encouraged: https://bit.ly/3JYSJ3s
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The Powder Magazine in Williamsburg
Nov. 19, 1775: A general order by the commander of Virginia troops reminds them to avoid offending the people of Williamsburg, where they are camped. "The officers and soldiers remember that their profession is to defend and protect the citizens American interest."
19.11.2025 18:32 — 👍 10 🔁 3 💬 1 📌 0
Revolution 250: Stories From The First Shore | George Wythe: A Philosophical Foundation | Episode 6
The life, legacy, and untold tragedy of Founding Father and mentor George Wythe.
Episode 6 of @whropublicmedia.bsky.social's 'Revolution 250: Stories From The First Shore' is "George Wythe: A Philosophical Foundation," the life, legacy, and untold tragedy of Founding Father and mentor George Wythe: www.pbs.org/video/george... #WytheWednesday #America250 #VA250
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me in front of roundtable announcement poster
Just wrapped up the 17th Criminal Justice Roundtable hosted by Chris Slobogin at Vanderbilt Law School w/ @rachelbarkow.bsky.social @richardre.bsky.social @erinmurphyslaw.bsky.social
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Nov. 16, 1775: Seeking to police its behavior, the Continental Congress resolves that "for the future, no member absent himself from Congress without leave of Congress." Another resolution requires that a member remain seated "whilst any paper is reading or motion putting."
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Welcome to the Dedication of the Wolf law Library's George Wythe Room (2015).
Dedication of the George Wythe Room, November 13, 2015.
The George Wythe Room, 2015.
The George Wythe Room, 2015.
When the Wythe Room opened in 2015, the George Wythe Collection contained 329 titles, with 669 volumes. In the past 10 years, the collection has expanded to *374* titles, with *745* volumes: wythepedia.wm.edu/index.php/Ge...
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The Wolf Law Library, Self Help Room, 2008.
Coming Soon: The George Wythe Room (2013).
Coming Soon: The George Wythe Room (2015).
The George Wythe Room, 2015.
Our George Wythe Room opened 10 years ago this week, on November 13, 2015. The space for a re-creation of Wythe's library was custom-built in what was previously the library's "Self Help" room: www.flickr.com/photos/wolfl... #WytheWednesday
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Lots of pictures of the Aurora Borealis over Virginia last night, at @wavynews10.bsky.social: join.megaphonetv.com?env=live&m=8...
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Hey this is today. 😊
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William & Mary launches policy center to dive into power, data centers and Virginia's energy future
The law school hopes the new Center for Energy Law & Policy will be a hub for addressing growing energy issues.
Power demand is rising in Virginia. At the same time, energy costs are increasing and the state faces pressure to rely more on renewable sources.
To help address these challenges, William & Mary Law School has launched a new Center for Energy Law & Policy.
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Meeting of the First Continental Congress, 1774
Nov. 9, 1775: Members of the Continental Congress reinforce their strict rule of secrecy, under which they won’t reveal any matter being debated or resolved without a vote to do so. A vow is signed by 87 delegates bound by “ties of virtue, honor and love of his Country,” under pain of expulsion. 1/2
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George Wythe signed on page two, in 1776! wythepedia.wm.edu/index.php/Ag...
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A Law Professor poses wearing a t-shirt with a rat engulfed in flames and the words, "American Museum of Tort Law"
It's United Novelty Co. v. Daniels day in Torts! Grateful to my former students who gave me the perfect shirt for teaching it.
06.11.2025 16:56 — 👍 4 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
Title page from volume one of 'The Odyssey' of Homer, translated by Alexander Pope (London: Printed for Henry Lintot, 1752). George Wythe Collection, Wolf Law Library, College of William & Mary.
Homer was (by far) Wythe's favorite author: Wythe owned two separate sets of 'The Iliad' and 'The Odyssey' in Greek and English, another in both Greek and Latin, as well as an additional 'Odyssey' in Greek, and another 'Iliad' in Greek and Latin: wythepedia.wm.edu/index.php/Ca...
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Frontispiece for volume one of 'The Iliad' of Homer, translated by Alexander Pope (London: Printed for Henry Lintot, 1750). George Wythe Collection, Wolf Law Library, College of William & Mary.
Illustration and text from volume one of 'The Iliad' of Homer, translated by Alexander Pope (London: Printed for Henry Lintot, 1750). George Wythe Collection, Wolf Law Library, College of William & Mary.
The 1750 edition is extensively illustrated with original engravings. Please visit our Flickr page to see more (a lot more!): www.flickr.com/photos/wolfl...
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Spines from 'The Iliad' of Homer, translated by Alexander Pope (London: Printed for Henry Lintot, 1750). George Wythe Collection, Wolf Law Library, College of William & Mary.
Title page for volume one of 'The Iliad' of Homer, translated by Alexander Pope (London: Printed for Henry Lintot, 1750). George Wythe Collection, Wolf Law Library, College of William & Mary.
The library's newest acquisition for George Wythe's Library: a six-volume, 1750 set of Homer's 'Iliad,' translated by Alexander Pope, in contemporary binding. Wythe's copy of v.1 (with his bookplate) survives at the Jefferson Library at Monticello: wythepedia.wm.edu/index.php/Il... #WytheWednesday
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A 19th century illustration of the battle
Map of Hampton and nearby coast
Oct. 27, 1775: American troops fight off a British invasion of Hampton, Va. The encounter that comes to be called the Battle of Hampton marks the first combat of the Revolutionary War south of New England and provides a further morale boost for the patriot cause. 1/9
27.10.2025 12:20 — 👍 6 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 1
A ghost! Halloweenies, and spooky spiderwebs! HALLOWEEN COOKOUT hosted by the Wolf Law Library, Friday October 31st, 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM on the law school's Patten Family Courtyard (the patio). Free hot dogs, veggie dogs, and soft drinks.
Halloweenies! It's time for the Law Library's annual Halloween Cookout: Friday, October 31st. Free hot dogs (and veggie dogs for those so inclined) and soft drinks, 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM (or while 'dogs last!) on the law school patio!
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