W. S. Dunford Diaries, 1878-1893 | Sargeant Memorial Collection

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Collection Overview

Title: W. S. Dunford Diaries, 1878-1893

ID: 001/01/MSS 0000-217

Primary Creator: Dunford, W. S. (1853-1894)

Extent: 4.0 Folders

Arrangement: Arranged in original order.

Date Acquired: 00/00/0000

Subjects: Autographs, Farm life, Nansemond County (Va.), Suffolk (Va.), Suffolk (Va.)--Social life and customs

Forms of Material: Diaries, Obituaries, Poems

Languages: English

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

Autographs
Farm life
Nansemond County (Va.)
Suffolk (Va.)
Suffolk (Va.)--Social life and customs

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.

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