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| − | + | In 2005, [http://lawlibrary.wm.edu the Wolf Law Library] at the [http://www.wm.edu College of William & Mary] in Williamsburg, Virginia started a special collection recreating the [[Wythe's Library|library]] of [[George Wythe]]. Development of the collection led library director Jim Heller to create space in the library to display the books to the public. The George Wythe Encyclopedia project began on February 15, 2013. Originally conceived as supplement to the book display, the project expanded from a bibliographic focus to include all aspects of Wythe's life and careers. The encyclopedia is intended to provide a single source for information relating to George Wythe and facilitate future scholarship. | |
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| + | , first professor of law in America and signer of the [[Declaration of Independence]]. Entries highlight Wythe's career as [[Professor of Law and Police]] at William & Mary, compile secondary sources containing facts about Wythe's life, and provide background information for the [[George Wythe Collection]], The Wolf Law Library's ongoing re-creation of [[Wythe's Library]]. | ||
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| + | Executive Editor: James S. Heller, Director of the Law Library, Professor of Law and Professor of Public Policy | ||
| + | Managing Editor: [Email:lktesar@wm.edu] Linda K. Tesar, Head of Technical Services and Special Collections, email: [mailto:lktesar@wm.edu lktesar@wm.edu] | ||
| + | Internet Web Ninja: Steve Blaiklock, Circulation & Reserve Supervisor, mailto:snblai@wm.edu snblai@wm.edu] | ||
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| + | Many William & Mary law students have contributed to pages in Wythepedia. Andrew Howard (Class of 2014) identified Wythe's [[Letters and Papers]] and created the majority of the pages for them, transcribing many of the documents. | ||
Revision as of 14:13, 8 February 2014
In 2005, the Wolf Law Library at the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia started a special collection recreating the library of George Wythe. Development of the collection led library director Jim Heller to create space in the library to display the books to the public. The George Wythe Encyclopedia project began on February 15, 2013. Originally conceived as supplement to the book display, the project expanded from a bibliographic focus to include all aspects of Wythe's life and careers. The encyclopedia is intended to provide a single source for information relating to George Wythe and facilitate future scholarship.
, first professor of law in America and signer of the Declaration of Independence. Entries highlight Wythe's career as Professor of Law and Police at William & Mary, compile secondary sources containing facts about Wythe's life, and provide background information for the George Wythe Collection, The Wolf Law Library's ongoing re-creation of Wythe's Library.
Executive Editor: James S. Heller, Director of the Law Library, Professor of Law and Professor of Public Policy Managing Editor: [Email:lktesar@wm.edu] Linda K. Tesar, Head of Technical Services and Special Collections, email: lktesar@wm.edu Internet Web Ninja: Steve Blaiklock, Circulation & Reserve Supervisor, mailto:snblai@wm.edu snblai@wm.edu]
Many William & Mary law students have contributed to pages in Wythepedia. Andrew Howard (Class of 2014) identified Wythe's Letters and Papers and created the majority of the pages for them, transcribing many of the documents.
