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By Sarah Osorio
Collection Overview
Scope and Contents of the Materials
Three diaries ranging from February 1, 1878 to March 18, 1893 and belonging to W. S. Dunford of Bowers Hill, Virginia. Each volume is precluded by the title "Account of time." The brief daily entries primarily include Dunford's weather observations, while sometimes including chores, travels from home, and significant daily events. The front and back inside covers of each volume include simple poems and quotations, along with autographs.
Biographical Note
William/Wilson Samuel Dunford was born on November 20, 1853 in Nansemond County, Virginia. Dunford was a farmer. He married Estelle Wilson on September 26, 1883 in Nansemond County, Virginia. Dunford died on February 18, 1894 and was buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Suffolk, Virginia.
Subject/Index Terms
Administrative Information
Repository:
Sargeant Memorial Collection
Access Restrictions:
This collection is open to all researchers.
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 Source:
Mrs. C. C. Hiles by donation
Preferred Citation:
W. S. Dunford Diaries, MSS 0000-217, Sargeant Memorial Collection, Norfolk Public Library, Norfolk, Virginia.
Processing Information:
Processed August 7, 2020.
Box and Folder Listing
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- Box 1
- Folder 1: Diary, 1878 February 1 - 1881 August 26
- Pages 1-5 contain Dunford Account with Bain, commencing June 2, 1877 to October 29, 1879. R. J. K. Bain, Portsmouth, Virginia.
- Folder 2: Diary, 1881 August 27 - 1888 March 30
- Includes obituary for Estelle Dunford pasted onto diary page for January 5, 1885. There is an ink sketch of a house in the back of this volume.
- Folder 3: Diary, 1888 April 1 - 1893 March 18
- Folder 4: Correspondence, Dora to "My Dearest cousin Wilsie" and "My dear Uncle William", 1892 October 19
- Written in New York. Folder also includes two unrelated envelopes dated July 9, 1892, sent to Mr. W. S. Dunford, Magnolia, Virginia.
