Glimpses of a Public Ivy: 50 Years at William & Mary

Vignettes of student, faculty, and alumni life of William & Mary spanning the second half of the 20th century, as told by a professor of nearly 50 years This behind-the-scenes collection of vignettes, as told by a professor of four decades, shares the story of life at America’s second-oldest college from 1950 to 2000. Learn about the remarkable students, faculty, administrators, and alumni who helped bring William & Mary into the 21st century. This compilation of over 50 colourful stories, each accompanied by original illustrations, includes extraordinary achievement, humorous incidents, unique characters, and memories of day-to-day life at the historic university. Holmes uses his own experiences as a professor, along with interviews from alumni and staff, to paint a detailed, fond, and rich picture of this era, which will inspire and amuse anyone with ties to William & Mary.
AUTHORS: David L. Holmes retired in 2013 as the Walter G. Mason Professor of Religious Studies at William & Mary after 48 years. He has maintained a broad range of contacts with former students, outstanding alumni, coworkers, and others in his field. He has spoken to many diverse groups. He and his editor live in Williamsburg, near the campus of William & Mary. Holding degrees from the University of Kentucky and the University of California, Davis, Susan Williamson is a former newspaper editor, college adjunct, and extension agent. A native of Pennsylvania, she currently lives in Williamsburg, Virginia, and works as a freelance writer, editor, novelist, and riding instructor. 57 colour and b/w images