Thomas L. Robertson Diary, 1831-1837, undated
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Brief Description: One 1831-1837 diary recounting Thomas L. Robertson's thoughts and experiences. Most diary entries include information about sermons preached at Christ Church in Norfolk, Virginia. Entries also focus on deaths of local individuals and Robertson's own failing health. Includes separate correspondence found in diary as well as some transcribed diary entries.
Held at:
Sargeant Memorial Collection
Slover Library
235 East Plume Street
Norfolk, VA 23510
Phone: 7574317429
Email: localhistory [at] norfolk.gov
Record Series Number: 001/01/MSS 0000-632
Created by: Robertson, Thomas L. (1793-1838)
Volume: 3.0 Folders
Acquired: 00/00/0000.
Arrangement: Arranged by record type.
Biographical Note for Robertson, Thomas L. (1793-1838) : Thomas Lowry Robertson was born in 1793 in Virginia. He was a teller of the U.S. Bank in Norfolk, Virginia. Robertson married Helen Proby on October 23, 1816 in Norfolk, Virginia and was a member of Christ Church. He died on February 9, 1838 and was buried at Cedar Grove Cemetery in Norfolk, Virginia.
Access Restrictions: This collection is open to all researchers.
Subject Index
Cholera--United States--History--19th century
Christ Church (Norfolk, Va.)
Death--Social aspects
Fincastle (Va.)
Natural Bridge (Va.)
Norfolk (Va.)
Norfolk (Va.)--Social life and customs--19th century
Richmond (Va.)
Staunton (Va.)
Virginia--Social life and customs
White Sulphur Springs (W. Va.)
Genres/Forms of Material
Correspondence
Diaries
Photocopies
Transcriptions (documents)
Languages of Materials
English [eng]
Rights/Use Restrictions: The status of copyright for these materials is governed by Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, U. S. C.). Copyright restrictions may apply.
Acquisition Notes: Thomas L. Willcox by donation
PreferredCitation: Thomas L. Robertson Diary, MSS 0000-632, Sargeant Memorial Collection, Norfolk Public Library, Norfolk, Virginia.