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Here is the text of all the information within the virtual tour as some screen readers might not be compatible with the virtual tour. The citations for the Virtual Tour are included at the bottom as well as with the transcript. If you have problems feel free to contact us!

Scene 1: Jepson Science Center 

  1. The reason behind the name
    1. The Jepson Science Center was named after Alice Jepson who donated around 11 million dollars in order to build the building.
      1. Crawley, William B. Jr. University of Mary Washington: A Centennial History, 1908-2008. North Carolina: BW&A Books, Inc., 2008.
  2. When it was built
    1. The Jepson Science Center was built in the 1990s in order to expand the science department and replace Morgan Combs Hall as the head of the science department.
      1. Crawley, William B. Jr. University of Mary Washington: A Centennial History, 1908-2008. North Carolina: BW&A Books, Inc., 2008.
  3. Alice Jepson
    1. A photo of Alice and her husband. 
      1. “Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jepson,” The Savannah Tribune website. February 2012.
  4. Additions to the building
    1. A 40,000 square foot addition was added to the building in 2019 and became available in the fall semester 

Scene 2: John G. Pollard Hall

  1. The reason behind the name
    1. John G. Pollard hall is named after John G. Pollard (born 1871) who was a democratic attorney general and was elected the 51st governor of Virginia.
      1. Crawley, William B. Jr. University of Mary Washington: A Centennial History, 1908-2008. North Carolina: BW&A Books, Inc., 2008.
  2. When it was built
    1. John G. Pollard hall was built in 1951 along with Gari Melchers hall.
      1. Crawley, William B. Jr. University of Mary Washington: A Centennial History, 1908-2008. North Carolina: BW&A Books, Inc., 2008.
  3. John G. Pollard
    1. A photo of John G. Pollard
      1. “John G. Pollard (1871-1937),” in “The Governors of Virginia,”
  4. Renovations
    1. In 1990 these buildings underwent a renovation as it was previously described by students as a rathole and it was given 4.3 million dollars in order to renovate it.
      1. Spencer, Michael. University of Mary Washington: Preservation Plan-80% Draft. Fredericksburg, VA: Department of Historic Preservation. June 8, 2014. 120.

Scene 3: Jessie Ball duPont Hall

  1. The reason behind the name
    1. Jessie Ball duPont Hall is named after Jessie Ball duPont who was a close living relative of Mary Ball Washington.
      1. Spencer, Michael and the University of Mary Washington Campus Environment Presidential Ad Hoc Committee. Campus Environment Presidential Ad Hoc Committee: Final Report. Fredericksburg, VA: The Campus Environment Presidential Ad Hoc Committee. November 6, 2019. 120
  2. When it was built
    1. This hall was constructed in 1951 alongside Gari Melcher and John G. Pollard Hall
      1. “UMW Fine Arts Complex,” Historic Buildings of the University of Mary Washington homepage, Accessed March 13, 2020. http://buildings.umwblogs.org/umw-fine-arts-complex/
  3. Jessie Ball duPont
    1. A photo of Jessie Ball duPont
      1. “Jessie Ball duPont,” by The Robert E. Lee Memorial Association, Stratford, Virginia, 1985.
  4. Jessie Ball duPont Hall (in 1953)
    1. A photo of the three buildings, duPont Hall (center), Pollard Hall (left), and Melchers Hall (right), can be seen as a group of students walk on the sidewalk in front.
      1. Fine Arts Center. Photograph. Fredericksburg, 1953. Simpson Library Special Collections.

Scene 4: Gari Melchers Hall

  1. The reason behind the name
    1. Gari Melchers Hall is named after Julius Garbaldi Melchers(born in 1860) who was a renowned artist in his time and painted for rich families around the U.S.
      1. Crawley, William B. Jr. University of Mary Washington: A Centennial History, 1908-2008. North Carolina: BW&A Books, Inc., 2008.
  2. When it was built
    1. Gari Melchers Hall was built in 1951 along with John G. Pollard Hall.
      1. Crawley, William B. Jr. University of Mary Washington: A Centennial History, 1908-2008. North Carolina: BW&A Books, Inc., 2008.
  3. Gari Melchers
    1. A picture of Gari Melchers and his wife
      1. “Gari Melchers,” Smithsonian American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery. Gari Melchers, Peter A. Juley & Son Collection, Smithsonian American Art Museum J0001978.
  4. Gari Melchers Hall
    1. A Picture of Gari Melchers Hall from the outside
      1. Adam Ewing, April 16, 2019. https://umwedu.smugmug.com/Fredericksburg-Campus/i-dQXpNT8/A

Scene 5: Prince B. Woodard Hall

  1. The reason behind the name
    1. Named after Prince B. Woodard, who was president of Mary Washington College (MWC) from 1974-1982.
      1.  Spencer, Michael. University of Mary Washington: Preservation Plan-80% Draft. Fredericksburg, VA: Department of Historic Preservation. June 8, 2014. Page 61.
  2. When it was built
    1. Prince B. Woodard Hall was built in 1987.
      1.  Spencer, Michael. University of Mary Washington: Preservation Plan-80% Draft. Fredericksburg, VA: Department of Historic Preservation. June 8, 2014. Page 61.
  3. Prince B. Woodard
    1. A photo of Prince B. Woodard at commencement
      1. President Woodard at Commencement. Photograph. Fredericksburg, 1980. Simpson Library Special Collections.
  4. Use of the building
    1. Prince B. Woodard Hall is home to the Nest, a popular dining spot on campus when students don’t want to eat at the University Center.
      1. Crawley, William B. Jr. University of Mary Washington: A Centennial History, 1908-2008. North Carolina: BW&A Books, Inc., 2008. 371-372.

Scene 6: Hugh Mercer Hall

  1. The reason behind the name
    1. Hugh Mercer was a friend of George Washington and fought in the Revolutionary War
      1. Spencer, Michael and the University of Mary Washington Campus Environment Presidential Ad Hoc Committee. Campus Environment Presidential Ad Hoc Committee: Final Report. Fredericksburg, VA: The Campus Environment Presidential Ad Hoc Committee. November 6, 2019. Page 48.
  2. When it was built
    1. Hugh Mercer Hall was initially built as a new infirmary in 1950 
      1. Spencer, Michael. University of Mary Washington: Preservation Plan-80% Draft. Fredericksburg, VA: Department of Historic Preservation. June 8, 2014. Pages 174-176.
  3. Hugh Mercer
    1. A sketch of Hugh Mercer 
      1. Trumbull, John. Sketch of Hugh Mercer, Jr. 1791. Metropolitan Museum of Art.
  4. History of the building
    1. Initially, an infirmary Hugh Mercer Hall remained the school’s clinic until the 1980s, when it was then converted into a dorm, and then again into a set of offices and classrooms that house the Psychology department.
      1. Spencer, Michael. University of Mary Washington: Preservation Plan-80% Draft. Fredericksburg, VA: Department of Historic Preservation. June 8, 2014. Pages 174-176.

Scene 7: James Monroe Hall

  1. The reason behind the name
    1. The Hall was not named James Monroe Hall before 1922 as there were two other name changes before the building would be named after the 5th President of the United States, James Monroe.
  2. When it was built
    1. Jame Monroe Hall was the first building to be created, with construction officially starting in 1910
      1. Crawley, William B. Jr. University of Mary Washington: A Centennial History, 1908-2008. North Carolina: BW&A Books, Inc., 2008. 216.
  3. James Monroe Hall in 1912
    1. Students play tennis with nets raised on the field outside of Monroe Hall.
      1. Tennis Players Outside Monroe Hall. Photograph. Fredericksburg, 1912. Simpson Library Special Collections.
  4. James Monroe Hall pool in 1918
    1. A photo of the pool under James Monroe Hall in 1918
      1. Monroe Hall swimming pool. Photograph. Fredericksburg, 1918. Simpson Library Special Collections.
  5. James Monroe Hall Blueprints
    1.  A plan of the first floor of Monroe Hall
      1. Robinson, Chas. Monroe Hall First Floor Plan. Fredericksburg, 1910. Simpson Library Special Collections.

Scene 8: E. Lee Trinkle Hall

  1. The reason behind the name
    1. Named after Governor E. Lee Trinkle who was Governor of Virginia in 1921
      1. Spencer, Michael. University of Mary Washington: Preservation Plan-80% Draft. Fredericksburg, VA: Department of Historic Preservation. June 8, 2014. 207, 209.
  2. When it was built
    1. Obtaining the materials needed, construction began on the building in 1940. It was scheduled to be completed in 1941, but because of World War Two the finishing was postponed.
      1. Spencer, Michael. University of Mary Washington: Preservation Plan-80% Draft. Fredericksburg, VA: Department of Historic Preservation. June 8, 2014. 207, 209.
  3. E. Lee Trinkle
    1. A photo of E. Lee Trinkle
      1. Bain News Service, Publisher. E. Lee Trinkle. , . [No Date Recorded on Caption Card] Photograph. https://www.loc.gov/item/2014716887/.
  4. E. Lee Trinkle
    1. Although incredibly supportive of women, Trinkle was downright hostile towards people who weren’t in the majority, like African Americans and people with learning disabilities.
      1. Spencer, Michael and The Campus Environment Presidential Ad Hoc Committee. Campus Environment Presidential Ad Hoc Committee: Final Report. Fredericksburg, VA: The Campus Environment Presidential Ad Hoc Committee. November 6, 2019. Pages 52-54.
  5. Renaming Process
    1. Trinkle Hall is currently in the process of being renamed. A new name will officially be put in place in the fall of 2020.
  6. Proposed front of E. Lee Trinkle Hall
    1. Drawing of the front elevation of the proposed library building for Mary Washington College.
      1. Walford, Binford J. Proposed Library Building Front Elevation. Architectural drawings. Fredericksburg, 1939.

Scene 9: Morgan Combs Hall

  1. The reason behind the name
    1. Morgan Combs Hall, or simply “Combs,” as it is known by the majority of UMW, was named after UMW’s 3rd President.
      1. Crawley, William B. Jr. University of Mary Washington: A Centennial History, 1908-2008. North Carolina: BW&A Books, Inc., 2008. 28.
  2. When it was built
    1. The building was first built in 1958, Morgan Combs Hall was originally intended to give UMW science students more lab space.
      1. Spencer, Michael. University of Mary Washington: Preservation Plan-80% Draft. Fredericksburg, VA: Department of Historic Preservation. June 8, 2014. 115-117.
  3. Morgan Combs
    1. A photo of President Combs giving a speech
      1. President Combs giving a speech. Photograph. Fredericksburg, 1940. Simpson Library Special Collections.
  4. Photo of Construction
    1. Combs Hall pictured during construction. The city reservoir is visible to the left.
      1. Combs Hall construction and city reservoir. Photograph. Fredericksburg, 1950. Simpson Library Special Collections.

 

Citations for the Virtual Tour

Adam Ewing, April 16, 2019. https://umwedu.smugmug.com/Fredericksburg-Campus/i-dQXpNT8/A

Combs Hall construction and city reservoir. Photograph. Fredericksburg, 1950. Simpson Library Special Collections.

Crawley, William B. Jr. University of Mary Washington: A Centennial History, 1908-2008. North Carolina: BW&A Books, Inc., 2008.

Bain News Service, Publisher. E. Lee Trinkle. , . [No Date Recorded on Caption Card] Photograph. https://www.loc.gov/item/2014716887/.

Fine Arts Center. Photograph. Fredericksburg, 1953. Simpson Library Special Collections.

“Gari Melchers,” Smithsonian American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery. Gari Melchers, Peter A. Juley & Son Collection, Smithsonian American Art Museum J0001978.

Hagn, Jack. Combs#1. Photograph. Fredericksburg, 2020.

Hagn, Jack. duPont#1. Photograph. Fredericksburg, 2020.

Hagn, Jack. Jepson#1. Photograph. Fredericksburg, 2020.

Hagn, Jack. Melchers#1. Photograph. Fredericksburg, 2020.

Hagn, Jack. Mercer#1. Photograph. Fredericksburg, 2020.

Hagn, Jack. Monroe#1. Photograph. Fredericksburg, 2020.

Hagn, Jack. Pollard#1. Photograph. Fredericksburg, 2020.

Hagn, Jack. Trinkle#1. Photograph. Fredericksburg, 2020.

Hagn, Jack. Woodard#1. Photograph. Fredericksburg, 2020.

“Jepson Science Center,” Historic Buildings of the University of Mary Washington homepage, Accessed March 13, 2020. http://buildings.umwblogs.org/jepson-science-center/ 

“Jessie Ball duPont,” by The Robert E. Lee Memorial Association, Stratford, Virginia, 1985.

“John G. Pollard (1871-1937),” in “The Governors of Virginia,”

“Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jepson,” The Savannah Tribune website. February 2012.

President Combs giving a speech. Photograph. Fredericksburg, 1940. Simpson Library Special Collections.

President Woodard at Commencement. Photograph. Fredericksburg, 1980. Simpson Library Special Collections.

Robinson, Chas. Monroe Hall First Floor Plan. Fredericksburg, 1910. Simpson Library Special Collections.

Spencer, Michael and The Campus Environment Presidential Ad Hoc Committee. Campus Environment Presidential Ad Hoc Committee: Final Report. Fredericksburg, VA: The Campus Environment Presidential Ad Hoc Committee. November 6, 2019.

Spencer, Michael. University of Mary Washington: Preservation Plan-80% Draft. Fredericksburg, VA: Department of Historic Preservation. June 8, 2014.

Tennis Players Outside Monroe Hall. Photograph. Fredericksburg, 1912. Simpson Library Special Collections.

Trumbull, John. Sketch of Hugh Mercer, Jr. 1791. Metropolitan Museum of Art.

”UMW Fine Arts Complex,” Historic Buildings of the University of Mary Washington homepage, Accessed March 13, 2020. http://buildings.umwblogs.org/umw-fine-arts-complex/

Walford, Binford J. Proposed Library Building Front Elevation. Architectural drawings. Fredericksburg, 1939.

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