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Volume 13, No. 22
May 31, 1991
Behind the scenes at the Courthouse
The Americanization of Virtues:
Middle Class Society and the
Achievement of Justice," will be presented
When the Courthouse on Market
required permits from the city government
Square opens on Saturday, June 1, visitors
will readily see the work of many historic
trades craftsmen, but equally important to
and provided the drawings and blueprints
the Courthouse restoration and
maintenance, the field carpenters,
interpretation is work visitors may not see
millwork carpenters, the blacksmiths, the
or recognize.
painters,
that guided many skilled hands, including
the trades craftsmen of building
the
by David Konig, history professor at
Washington University in St. Louis, June
12. Konig discusses the middle class in
America and its relationship to the judicial
system.
Visitors will be able to see the
the mason - plasterers
and the
support crew.
The Mechanical Maintenance
interpreters' costumes, created by the
Costume Design Center, but they may
department provided the mechanical,
not realize the importance the costumes
Philip Schwarz of Virginia
Commonwealth University discusses
slavery and the law in: " Why Did the
Laws of Virginia Protect Slavery?" on
construction and electrical/ electronic
play in the interpretive scheme.
The departments of Collections
and Historic Trades worked
security and environmental
control systems, fabricated
closely with the staff of the
Costume Design Center to
authenticate
and create
crews that rewired the building,
reworked the plumbing, installed
extensive sheet metalwork for
ducting, and then ensured that all
those 20th -century requirements
are nearly invisible.
the
costuming evident at the
Courthouse.
In the 18th century, a person' s
Of course, a project as large as the
appearance was an important means to
Courthouse restoration
communicate social status. An
individual' s upbringing, wealth, and
fashion consciousness were visually
restoration, training and interpretation.
Carl Lounsbury, Colonial
Williamsburg architectural historian,
presents " The Research and Restoration of
the Williamsburg Courthouse" June 26.
Lounsbury details how historical
documentation and other techniques
facilitated the restoration of the
Courthouse.
The lectures are $ 2 in addition
gallery admission.
to
They are free to CW
20 donors to support the costs of research,
transmitted through clothing, accessories,
19.
the Development department raised
and deportment.
Color, ornamentation
and fashion — the style, cut and fit of each
costume— convey the character' s
importance in the courthouse setting.
At the Courthouse, inside and outside,
is expensive, and
June
employees on a space -available basis.
more than $ 1. 8 million dollars from nearly
When you visit the Courthouse after
the official opening, or during the
employee open house on Monday, June 3,
What' s happening
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effort by many fellow employees. Some of
their work may not be readily apparent to
visitors see and interpret the social
our visitors, but it' s an important part of
hierarchy of colonial Virginia.
our visitors' experience.
The interpretive program presented at
June lecture series on
colonial law and
records in search of legal proceedings that
Courthouse restoration
would
provide a representative
sample of
proceedings that occurred in county
courthouses
and would provide
visitors
A series of lectures discussing the reinterpretation of the Courthouse and the
with an understanding of 18th- century
laws of colonial Virginia will be held on
legal practice.
Wednesdays in June at 4 p.m. in the
DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Gallery.
The restoration of the Courthouse is
also the fruit of the labors of many
employees in the division of Facilities
The series opens with a lecture June 5
oo
30- 7 p. m.,
Caucus Room.
Open
l9lds
For information
call Brenda Pruitt at ext. 7658.
4,
the Courthouse is the result of many long
hours spent by the Research and Library
staff members, poring over historical
Employee
House, :\4onday, June 3 from
5 :30 to 7: 30 p.m.
Nimble 1 him bles: pnda
5: 30 - 7: 30 p. m., you see the results of
costuming for the interpreters will help
Courthouse
Fencing, Tuesdays, 5: 45 p. m.
FTB.
1 o»
n Criers Toastmasters,
and 4th Tuesdays.
2nd .:
noon, P' 1' IJ ....;
Lecture, - Law, Justices and
Courts in 17th -century
Virginia," WedneSclay, June 5 at
4 p. m.. Wallace Gallen.
1 Employee Family Picnic,
Saturday, June 22, noon to 4
Bassett Hall.
Winthrop Rockefeller
Archaeology Museum Ern pixi ee
and Property Management.
The Architecture, Engineering and
by Warren Billings, professor of history at
the University of New Orleans. Billings
Open 1-lousc.' 1' uesda ,
presents " Law, Justices and Courts in
from
Maintenance department applied for the
17th- century Virginia."
5 to
8 p.
m.
June 25,
�Moving up,
moving in
Michael R. Kipps
and Peter Watson have
recently been promoted.
Mike has been named director of
historic trades.
He began his work at
Colonial Williamsburg in the Crafts
department in 1962 as a summer
interpreter.
Three years later he began
full -time work as an apprentice
bookbinder in the Printing Office. In 1972
Mike was named master printer, in 1981,
assistant director of craft programs, and
finally, in 1988, deputy director of historic
trades.
Pete has been named manager, system
administration
and operations.
He is a
1978 graduate of Penn State, and joined
Information
Systems
in 1989 as a systems
analyst. Subsequently he became
applications consultant for the newly
Historical interpreter Nancy Holler, left, talks with Judy Bowmer while Bill Roberts, vice
where he has served our distribution and
president for Finance, and Steve Bowmer look on. In the background is a watercolor
portrait of Mary Hinkson, who worked as a hostess from 1951 to 1967. The portrait was
retail clients as well. His prior
presented to Colonial Williamsburg by Mrs. Hinkson' s children.
created business information systems team
experiences
with hardware
installation
and
systems - level work on both the AS /400
and the System 38 are assets he brings to
his new position. Pete holds both the CDP
and CSP professional certifications.
Best wishes to both Mike and Pete in
their new positions.
Colonial Williamsburg
Colonial Williamsburg recently
received
a special gift from the children of
a long -time employee. The gift; a
watercolor portrait of Mary Hinkson, was
given to CW by her children and placed in
the reading room at the Capitol.
Two weeks free!
According to her daughter, Judy
receives a special gift
when she was a hostess. Mrs. Hinkson
worked as a hostess from 1951 to 1967.
The portrait, painted by former hostess
Betty Hickey, was accepted by George
Collins, Bill Roberts, and historical
interpreter Nancy Holler, all of whom
worked with Mrs. Hinkson, and other
Bowmer, the Capitol was one of Mrs.
Weight Watchers is offering a 12week session for the 10 -week price!
representatives of the department of
Hinkson' s favorite exhibition buildings
Historical
Imagine walking at
Volunteers needed for
Daytona Beach!
Carter's Grove Run/Walk
Interpretation.
The
meetings are held on Wednesdays, from
noon to 1 p.m. on CW property. The
registration fee is $ 99 ( employees may
participate
in a payment plan).
This
session is open to employees, retirees,
spouses and friends.
If you are interested
in learning how to control your weight,
call Sue Houser at ext. 7029 # 1 to register
for the June 12 session.
How does your swimsuit fit? Do you
even put one on?
Take control — this fall
let' s see less of you!
Department.
Deadlines are 5 p. m. every Tuesday.
Call Sally Riley, ext. 7968, for
assistance. Send announcements
via interoffice mail to CW News
Extra, GBO. Or, FAX them to Sally
Riley, ext. 7702.
If you would be interested in helping
coordinate the Walk portion of the
Beach. Join the competition by recording
Carter' s Grove Run/ Walk for the United
your walking hours, and you may win the
drawing for a car wash, beach towel,
Way, please call Sue Houser at ext. 7695.
suntan lotion and T- shirt.
This annual event is scheduled for
September and is a lot of fun!
Call Sue Houser at ext. 7029 # 3 to
The Extra is published weekly by
the Communications
For the next two months the Colonial
Walkers incentive will focus on Daytona
receive your walking chart. Or come by
Room 150 in the Franklin Street Office
Building and pick up a form. To
participate, all you need to record is a
minimum of 12 hours of walking
recreational or fitness, but not related to
Softball begins in July
Colonial Williamsburg' s softball
season begins Monday, July 8. You can
choose to play in the men' s league or the
two coed leagues ( recreational or competi-
work). Remember to return your sheet by
tive).
Friday, August 9, for the Wednesday,
a team registration form or come by Room
150 in the Franklin Street Office Building.
August 14, drawing.
Call Sue Houser at ext. 7029 # 5 for
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<p>The <em>Colonial Williamsburg News</em> was the official newspaper of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. Publication began November 1940 under the title <em>The Restoration News</em> and was published under that name until February 1942. The title changed to <em>The News of Colonial Williamsburg</em> from February 1942 to May 1950. The name changed again in May 1950 to <em>Colonial Williamsburg News</em>. It is often collectively referred to by the abbreviated title <em>CW News</em>. Production switched to a digital-only format in 2018. The newspaper ceased production in 2020.</p>
<p>When using the <em>CW News</em>, it is important to remember that it reflects the realities of its time. For example, columns in the 1940s issues reported on the “News of the Colored People.” Separate reporting of African American and white social events was indicative of the segregation that was the legal norm in Virginia at the time.</p>
<p>The number of issues published every year varies. No papers were published between January 1943 and June 1, 1948. From August 1979 through May 1992, a supplemental publication titled <em>Colonial Williamsburg News Extra</em> was sometimes published to include additional information for staff, especially during those periods when the paper was published every other month. There are occasional Public Relations-style news releases published as <em>CW News Telenews</em> or sometimes just as <em>Telenews</em>.</p>
<p>The publication was produced principally for employees to inform them of important and relevant goings-on in a timely fashion. Although distributed fairly widely at CWF properties and now online, the paper covers topics including Restoration (and later Colonial Williamsburg Foundation) building openings, new programming, Historic Trades, special events, historical and architectural research, archaeological discoveries, new employee hires and retirements, employee activities and achievements, employee profiles and personal milestones, employee benefit and charity concerns, donor activities, museum exhibitions and acquisitions, film productions and book publications, educational initiatives, celebrity and VIP guest visits, restaurant and hotel news, product and reproductions releases, Merchant’s Square shopping, and relevant local area news.</p>
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