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The Owl

The only known copy of the satirical newspaper The Owl was published in January 1854. It is the oldest student publication of William & Mary in the holdings of the Special Collections Research Center in the Earl Gregg Swem Library. It is one of many William & Mary publications.

  • The Owl and 20th century news clippings about the publication.

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This website contains the best available information from known sources at the time it was written. Unfortunately, many of the early original records of William & Mary were destroyed by fires, military occupation, and the normal effects of time. The information in this website is not complete, and it changes as we continue to research and uncover new sources.