Collection: Walter W. Williams diary notebook

Diary-notebook, 1852-1860, kept by Walter W. Williams; ca. 100 pages. Diary entries are from VMI (1852); University of Virginia (1855-1856); Theological Seminary of Virginia (1857-1858); and Leesburg, VA (1859-1860). VMI entries include information about cadet life; many entries focus on Williams' religious beliefs. The volume also contains notes on Greek history & other academic subjects.

Dates

1852 - 1860

Creator

Williams, Walter W. (Walter Wheeler), 1834-1891 (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Open to researchers.

Conditions Governing Use

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Extent

1 items

Additional Description

Biographical / Historical

Walter Wheeler Williams, b. 1834, Norfolk, VA; graduate, VMI Class of 1853; graduate University of Virginia and Theological Seminary in Virginia (Alexandria); Episcopal clergyman in Leesburg and Halifax VA, Washington DC, New York City& Baltimore; d. 1891, Sudbrook Park, MD.