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Diary, 1917-1918

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 7

Scope and Contents

Numerous letters, news clippings, college ephemera, and envelope of dried petals laid in loosely along with photos pasted in throughout. By this time, she is considering her future beyond the college, including but not limited to marriage. Several pages (with photos) are dedicated to a young man named Bob White who has left to the war. She also documents her wedding to Philip in July, noting that she wore "the dress I had worn in the concert at the end of the year and had such a wonderful ride that nite with Bob." Of her new husband, she reports that she had decided "I'll take a chance...where will a reckless girl like that end?"

Dates

  • Creation: 1917-1918

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This collection has been minimally processed and is open for research.

Full Extent

From the Collection: 0.8 Cubic Feet (Two letter-sized file boxes)

Language of Materials

English

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