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Series 2: Mss. 65 Lit D61, 1754-1964

 Series
Identifier: id163725

Scope and Contents

This series contains photocopies (with original and carbon typescript) of satirical works, usually known as "Dinwiddianae Select Poems Pro Patria" by an unknown author or authors, and studied by Carl R. Dolmetsch. The works are against the policies of Robert Dinwiddie who was governor of Virginia from 1751-1758 and are written in dialect. The collection includes essay, 1964, by Tobias Mark Sindt, "Some Insights of the Dialect of Colonial Virginia Utilizing the 'Dinwiddianae' and Related Manuscripts."

Dates

  • Creation: 1754-1964

Creator

Conditions Governing Access:

Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.

Extent

From the Collection: 3.00 Linear Feet

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository

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