Diaries

One 1804-1808 diary of the Reverend James Whitehead of Christ Church in Norfolk, Virginia. Includes transcribed copies of letters and loose materials found in various places within the diary. The diary was written in a book of Weems's Washington Almanack for the year 1804.

Circa 1914-1918 business and personal correspondence belonging to Richard A. Old of Norfolk, Virginia. The collection also includes photographs of the Monticello Hotel fire aftemath in 1918, account books for R. A. Old & Company from 1936-1937, and the diary of Richard A. Old, Jr. from 1930-1937.

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.

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.

Correspondence, diaries, clippings, military service records, and an 1864 register of Confederate officers in the Civil War. Most of the materials date between 1863 and 1865 and concern the Conderate Navy's operations in England and France.