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L.B. Watts diary

 Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 16624

Content Description

A small hand-written and illustrated manuscript diary compiled by Commander LB Watts, RNR (Royal Navy Reserve) on his World War I and later service that holds details and information on the merchant ship, HMS City of London. The diary contains detailed lists of officers and men, armaments and technical diagrams, maps, newspaper clippings, and annotated cartoons.

Dates

  • Creation: ca. 1916-1944

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Extent

.03 Cubic Feet (1 letter size folder)

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

This collection was purchased from Adam Weinberger Books by the Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia on September 21,2021.

Condition Description

Fair

Title
Guide to the L.B. Watts diary
Status
Completed
Author
Rose Oliveira, Accessioning Archivist
Date
22 November 2021
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library Repository

Contact:
Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
P.O. Box 400110
University of Virginia
Charlottesville Virginia 22904-4110 United States