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Bernard H. Walker Diaries

 Collection — Container: 2 boxes
Identifier: 001-01-MSS 0000-237

Scope and Contents

Ten handwritten diaries from 1858 to 1914. Entries typically include observations on the weather, reports and commentary on current events, descriptions of Walker's medical and agricultural work, and Walker's personal thoughts.

Dates

  • created: 1858-1867, 1885, 1893-1902, 1907-1910, 1914
  • Other: Date acquired: 00/00/0000

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open to all researchers.

Conditions Governing Use

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.

Full Extent

2.00 boxes

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement Note

Arranged in chronological order.

Source of Acquisition

Unknown

Related Materials

The King and Queen County Tavern Museum holds three of the later diaries written by Bernard H. Walker. These diaries cover December 1902 to May 1905, May 1908 to August 1909, and April 1911 to May 1913.

http://www.kingandqueenmuseum.org/

Processing Information

Processed July 29, 2015.

Title
Archon Finding Aid Title
Author
Ryan Caillet
Date
07/29/2015
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
eng

Repository Details

Part of the Sargeant Memorial Collection Repository

Contact:
Norfolk Public Library
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Norfolk VA 23510 US
757-431-7429