Kappa Kappa Gamma House

Kappa Gamma House

Acquired by the College: 1926

Previous Names: Alpha Chi Omega House (1927-1929)

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The Kappa Gamma House (also known as Lacy Property) at the College of William and Mary is located at 111 Richmond Road.

In 1926 the property was purchased from T.A. Lacy: "All that certain lot of land, together with the buildings and improvements thereon, known as the Lively Lot," ...bounded on the north by what is known as the "Blacksmith Lot," on east by property of W.A. Hamilton, on west by property of Jackie Creasy. (Property: Sales/Purchases Deed Transactions, 1982.60; WMSBG. Deed Book 11-450, 9/23/1926)

A June 20, 1927 letter from architect Charles M. Robinson to President Julian A. C. Chandler regarding students' buildings called for a "Change of location to Lacy lot, additional baths, enlarged dormer and other increases ordered by you on the Lacy building..." (under Budget—Building Improvements and Construction, 1925-1930, Acc. 1982.45)

The rent from Alpha Chi Omega (Lacy) was $1,683.00. (Attached sheet "Lacy House $1,683.00, Julian A. C. Chandler to Col. Lane, Sept. 23, 1927, under Budget—Dormitory Housing—General, Acc. 1982.45) In August 1927, the Straw Hat noted that a brick house was being built for Alpha Chi Omega. (Straw Hat, 8/4/1927, 1) The July 1928 Straw Hat noted that the brick house built for Alpha Chi Omega was almost directly opposite the [[President's House. (Straw Hat, 7/5/1928, 3)

In 1929-1930, the house became the Kappa Kappa Gamma House. (Julian A. C. Chandler to Kappa Kappa Gamma, June 5, 1929, Acc. 1982.45)

References

• University Archives Buildings File (2007), Kappa Gamma House, Earl Gregg Swem Library, The College of William and Mary.
• Office of the President, Julian A. C. Chandler Records, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.
• Straw Hat, 8/4/1927, 1.
• Straw Hat, 7/5/1928, 3.
• Flat Hat 5/18/1928, 9.

Material in the Special Collections Research Center

• Office of the President, Julian A. C. Chandler Records, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.
• Folder in the Student Organizations Collection
• Blueprint in the Facilities Management Records
• Search the Special Collections Database for further material including photographs, posters, and memorabilia.
• The Flat Hat student newspaper; search the index available in the SCRC by person's name, student group name, event, or topical heading.
• Colonial Echo yearbook
• A guide specifically for those researching topics related to William & Mary is available; researchers will find the "People & Groups" tab of particular use.

External Links

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