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Nathan A. Eubank Diaries

 Collection
Identifier: Mss. Acc. 2009.598

  • Staff Only
  • No requestable containers

Scope and Contents

4 diaries, 1925-1926, 1942-1943, and 1946-1947 of Nathan A. Eubank of Pulaski, Prospect, Nolensville and Nashville, Tennesse. According to information recorded in the 1925-1926 volume, Eubank began keeping diaries in 1923. He titled the 1925-1926 diary: "A record of my daily writings of things I learn know and see. Volume No. 3." The entries are often lengthy and include comments on weather, health, family, happenings in the community as well as opinions and statements on local, national and international events.

Included are a few loose notes and drafts of letters, and a 8x10 photograph of Nathan A. Eubank.

Dates

  • Creation: 1925-1946
  • Creation: Majority of material found in 1925-1926, 1942-1943, 1946-1947

Creator

Language of Materials

English

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.

Conditions Governing Use:

Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.

Biographical Information:

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Extent

0.20 Linear Feet

Arrangement of Materials:

Minimal processing was applied to this collection.

Custodial History:

The seller found these diaries in a rental property in Jacksonville, Florida, in ca. 2003.

Acquisition Information:

Purchase.

Processing Information:

Accessioned and minimally processed in December 2009 by Ute Schechter, Warren E. Burger Archivist.

Title
Guide to the Nathan A. Eubank Diaries
Author
Finding Aid Authors: Ute Schechter.
Date
2009-12-17
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
The collection description/finding aid is written in English

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository

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