Series I. Notebooks, 1978-1981
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No requestable containers
Content Description
Five handwritten diaries written from 1978 to 1982. The diaries belonged to John Foster, a Hamilton college student in Schenectady, New York. The diaries cover a period of John’s life in which he worked a summer job as a dishwasher at the Sagamore Hotel in Bolten Landing, New York and as he studied abroad in Aberdeen Scotland. Within the diaries, John also ponders his friendships and sexual identification. A single letter is also included in the collection
Dates
- Creation: 1978-1981
Conditions Governing Access
The 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: .42 Linear Feet (1 Hollinger box)
Language
From the Collection: English
Separated Materials
Five handwritten diaries written from 1979 to 1982. The diaries belonged to John Foster, a college student from Schenectady, New York. Foster discusses his daily life and struggles with his sexuality.
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository