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Anonymous Diary collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS-082

Scope and Contents

A collection of 3 anonymous diaries that chronicle and document life in Augusta between 1857-1896. Two of the diaries (1891 and 1896) of photocopies of the original primary source material. The diary from 1857 is the original physical copy.

Dates

  • Created: 1857
  • Other: Date acquired: 12/00/1983

Conditions Governing Access

No restrictions; Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

No restrictions; Collection is open for research.

Extent

3 folders

Language

English

Arrangement

This collection is arranged chronologically at the folder level.

Custodial History

Previously titled: Diary. Retitled in 2017.

Method of Acquisition

"Transfer" All of these materials were transfered to Augusta University Reese Library Special Collections from Waynesboro public library 600 South Wayne Ave, Waynesboro, Va on December 5th 1988 except 1983.59 was transfered from the Augusta Richmond County Museum in December of 1983. Acc# 1983.59 and 1983.59.01 and 1983.02

Title
Inventory of the Anonymous diary
Description rules
Other Unmapped
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
und

Repository Details

Part of the Reese Library Archives Repository

Contact:
2500 Walton Way
Augusta GA 30904 US
706-667-4904