Mildred Deyo Diaries

Access and use

Location of collection:
College of William and Mary
Special Collections Research Center
Earl Gregg Swem Library
College of William and Mary
400 Landrum Drive
PO 8795
Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (757) 221-3090
Fax: (757) 221-5440
Restrictions:

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.

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Summary

Extent:
0.30 Linear Feet
Creator:
Deyo, Mildred, 1884-1982
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains the diaries of Mildred Deyo (1884-1982) of Newburgh, New York. The entries describe her daily life, social activities, travels, and in some cases views on social and political issues.

At the time she wrote her diaries, Mildred Deyo lived at home with her father and sister. The family was well-off; Mildred did not have to work. She is on the board of directors of a Day Nursery, puts on fundraisers, and regularly spends time at the local tennis club.

Mildred Deyo wrote a total of 30 volumes of diaries, dating from 1904-1914, but only 7 of those are present here. Included with the diaries is a copy of her 1982 obituary from The Times Herald and several pages of handwritten notes about the diary, provided by a previous owner.

Acquisition information:
Purchase. Originally Mss. Acc. 2010.098.
Processing information:

Accessioned and minimally processed in February 2010 by Ute Schechter, Warren E. Burger Archivist.